This week in Deep Left Field, we speak to John Gibbons about managing a ballclub — and running a bullpen — in a playoff race, checks in with Gregor Chisholm about the Jays' rough road trip and chats with Samad Taylor, who is tearing it up in AA New Hampshire.

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