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February 11, 2021 3:20 pm  #1


Back In The Game: Mike Wilner Joins T.O. Star As Baseball Columnist

He may be gone from The Fan's baseball, but he's still a baseball fan. And now Mike Wilner has found a new gig that involves finding his voice in print as the Toronto Star's new Baseball Columnist.  

"The last game I got to call was a broadcaster’s nightmare. A playoff elimination game that was, for all intents and purposes, over in the second inning. It’s a tough way to go out, though it would have been a lot worse had I known it was going to be the last one."

Good for him for finding something so soon - and before the season starts. 

Blue Jays fans, I’m getting back in the game with the Star. Here’s why: By Mike Wilner

 

February 11, 2021 4:00 pm  #2


Re: Back In The Game: Mike Wilner Joins T.O. Star As Baseball Columnist

They've released this rather bizarre video to mark his new job. 

Toronto Star's Mike Wilner Welcome Video

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February 11, 2021 7:15 pm  #3


Re: Back In The Game: Mike Wilner Joins T.O. Star As Baseball Columnist

The new owners of the Star have been hiring and expanding the newsroom. I have noticed an improvement in entertainment coverage, not huge but better than four or five months back.