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Mat Germain

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Proud Canadian #ElbowsUp, Father to two outstanding girls Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible. Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current) SB Nation & Fansided (past)

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 10d

Updated Post-2025 Top 30 #Rays Prospects (likely '26 level)
1. Carson Williams, SS (MLB/AAA)
2. Brody Hopkins, RHP (AAA)
3. Theo Gillen, CF (A+)
4. Yoniel Curet, RHP (AAA)
5. Tre' Morgan, 1B/LF (AAA)
6. Jose Urbina, RHP (A+)
7. Xavier Isaac, 1B/DH (AA)
8. Trevor Harrison, RHP (A+)
(con'd)

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 6h

Have to disagree.
Dodgers are terrible for baseball as a whole. Honestly tired of seeing them in playoffs just because they bought their way in. Sure, they’re smarter about it than Mets, but it’s still 100% obscene.

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 7h

It's the aiming low part of it.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 8h

Link for tickets is here:
#BlueJays #WorldSeries
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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 8h

Game 7 #WorldSeries Watch Party at Scotiabank Arena in #Toronto will cost you between $70 and $150 per ticket. Considering the $1,000s that tickets at the stadium would cost, this may be the much more feasible option that still gets you in a hyped atmosphere. #BlueJays #Jays

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 8h

If there is another rlection, #Liberals will win the biggest majority ever.
#CPC should be very careful what they ask for. In this caee, it likely leads to break up if their party, with Progressives returning & Reformers going back into the whole from once they came.

Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 9h

I don’t want an election.
I don’t think we should have to waste millions on an election.
But if an election is forced on us by the opposition parties, I am 10000000000% prepared to make sure they suffer for it and will vote for Carney again.
#cdnpoli

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'This is not a game,' Carney says as he signals he's ready to fight election over federal budget | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled at the close of the APEC summit that he'd be prepared to fight an election over the upcoming federal budget — remarks that set the stage for a parliamentary showdo...

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 8h

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 8h

Buy the best TV available instead.
And steak dinners for all!!

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 9h

Many more reasons, but mostly due to lack of unions:
1. Lack of unions = lack of benefits of all kinds, not just medical, also in terms of savings, unpaid leave, parental leave, etc..
2. Lack of unions = minimum wages that are frighteningly low, to a level that rivals 3rd world nations

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 9h

#Rays gave C Nathan Flewelling (18) a taste of A+ ball in 2025. In a tiny sample, despite being MUCH younger than other C in the league, he proved ready for the challenge. His combination of very high defensive skills & intriguing at bat abilities combine to make him a very exciting #Rays prospect.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 9h

Who needs the stock market if it’s making 80% of the world miserable?

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 11h

My theory is this:
By not doing any batting practice RH, Taylor would significantly increase the potential of his swing LH. It doesn’t guarantee anything, but it improves the odds he gets to be somewhat productive at the plate.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 11h

And yet they continue to allow Taylor Walls to switch hit.
If it isn’t making the hitter any better, then switch hitting shouldn’t be used.
Pick a side. Try something new. With 80% of the pitchers being RHP, Walls should attempt being a LHB only. Complements Carson Williams best as well.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 11h

I will never understand the #Orioles.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 13h

#BlueJays may have named Max Scherzer SP for Game 7, but we all know in truth this is going to be a pen day for both teams. Everyone outside of Gausman & Yamamoto is available, and based on what we saw to end Game 6 from Sasaki & Glasnow, I’d bet a lot if $ that Tyler is who #Dodgers call on late.

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 13h

Keep them.
We’ll build our own.
#Canada

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 13h

You build what the world needs.
And you sell it for profit.
Not as a raw material, as Canada used to do.
And this includes military gear, not just semi-conductors etc…

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 13h

He is no President.
He’s a Dictator.
And that’s exactly what a dictator does.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 21h

The fact that they forced the use of Glasnow is huge.

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 21h

As tough a loss as that was to watch, who doesn’t love a Game 7?
November Baseball it is!
#MLB #BlueJays #Dodgers

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 23h

Well, you knew the #Dodgers big hitters weren't going to take Game 6 of the #WorldSeries off. They've shown up and gone to work. Can the #BlueJays lineup respond against one of the best SP in #MLB? We'll see...

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 1d

What does the #TSX say about #Canada 's economy?
The TSX's performance can provide insights into the #Canadian economy's health. Strong TSX reflects robust corporate earnings & growth, and indicates a positive economic outlook.
Here's the TSX over last 3 months.
You tell me how it looks. #cdnpoli

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 1d

Through two innings, Kevin Gausman is almost halfway to #Bluejays all-time record for strikeouts in a single post-season game. Set Wednesday by Trey Yesavage.

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 1d

Kevin Gausman has 11 swings and misses through 2 IP folks.
That is an insane level of dominance.
#BlueJays #MLB #Dodgers #WorldSeries

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Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 1d

This was the lineup the last time #Jays won #WorldSeries.
They had 3 x Hall of Famers in that lineup.
How many future HOFers do they have in tonight's lineup?
#MLB

Mat Germain @matgermain.bsky.social · 1d

Strikes out 3 in the first inning?
Gaus is Gaslighting this crowd!
#BlueJays are 24 outs away from winning #WorldSeries...

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