Arbitration filings last week brought about a fresh controversy in Toronto Blue Jays land, with Bo Bichette asking for $2.5 million more than the Blue Jays offered. Mark, Bryson and Jacob talk about what this means for his relationship with the team and if it hurts long-term efforts to extend him. Are we too critical of Bichette writ large? Also discussed: how Xander Bogaerts was almost a Blue Jay and rumours of a Matt Chapman extension.

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Music: “Follow Me Like The Moon,” Sammy Rae & The Friends.

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