Jeff Blair & Donnovan Bennett host. We discuss the unanimous decision by The Lou Marsh Award Committee (which includes Jeff) to name Bianca Andreescu the Canadian Athlete of the Year (0:56). Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones on the team’s three-game losing streak (23:13). Hockey Central’s Jeff Marek discusses an impressive Leafs win in St. Louis (39:56). NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr on his mentor Marvin Miller finally earning induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame (46:18). Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Stephen Strasburg’s new deal with the Nationals, and more from the Winter Meetings (67:04). The Roundtable w/ Ashley Docking & Andre Deveaux (88:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Shi Davidi joined Writers Bloc to discuss the impact of Stephen Strasburg’s signing on the Blue Jays, the idea that Toronto will have to overpay for big free agents, and how to handle Vlad Guerrero Jr. next season.

Donald Fehr, former executive director of the MLBPA, joined Writers Bloc to talk about Marvin Miller finally making the Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously, which many agree is way too late.

Paul Jones joined Writers Bloc to talk about the Toronto Raptors, with Pascal Siakam facing some adversity this season, and how the team can better define bench players’ roles.