Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

Justin and Patrick discuss Spencer Horwitz's chances to win Rookie of the Year. He's up against a couple of Yankees and an Oriole.

The guys also talk Bo Bichette, specifically the article that came out where he explicitly stated that he wants to stay in Toronto and win titles with Vladdy. You love to see it.

This is now a Spencer Horwitz podcast.

Justin and Patrick return to discuss Horwitz's stellar weekend in Atlanta and where he fits going forward.

The guys also dive into the pending free agent market for third basemen and relief pitching to see what external options the Blue Jays have for 2025.

Justin and Patrick discuss the incredible month of August that Bowden Francis had and if he can sustain it long enough to solidify a rotation spot for 2025.

The guys also look into the reasons for the Jays' success in August and the players who contributed, or didn't, to that success.

Danny Jansen becomes the first player to play for two teams in one game!

Justin and Patrick discuss that, Vladdy's hot streak, Votto's retirement, and the expectations for Bowden Francis in 2025.

Justin and Patrick return to discuss how things are going for the Toronto Blue Jays but instead of dwelling on the game results the guys focus on players and battles for 2025 playing time.

What can Will Wagner bring to the team?

Will Vladdy receive top 5 MVP votes?

Is Erik Swanson BACK?

Justin and Patrick return to discuss and analyze the results of the Blue Jays trade deadline deals.

The guys discuss the returns and debate on whether or not Ross Atkins has done enough to return as GM for 2025.

Will Vladdy and Bo sign extensions?

Can this team actually compete next season?

Justin and Patrick return from their mini break to recap the news from Blue Jays land over the past 2 weeks.

Justin highlights players he likes from the draft class and the guys dig into what has made Spencer Horwitz so good this year.

With the trade deadline a week away, now is the time to start making deals and the guys list players who are likely to be dealt.

With the Blue Jays continuing to dwell in the AL East basement Justin and Patrick vent some frustrations about how the season has gone.

Justin discusses the positives like Spencer Horwitz and hopes the team will play their prospects more.

Patrick discusses who is to blame for this season's shortcomings and the guys wrap up with some trivia.

After 10 days away Justin and Patrick return to discuss the dumpster fire of a season that the Blue Jays are having.

Since we last talked:

Addison Barger was called up.

Bo Bichette hit the IL.

Yimi Garcia hit the IL.

Orelvis Martinez was called up.

Orelvis Martinez was suspended.

The guys discuss the current losing streak and where the team can go with the remainder of the season. Justin can't believe Ross Atkins still has a job and the guys review the roster for potential trades.

With a lot of Blue Jays struggling, Justin and Patrick look to Buffalo to see who could provide a lift to the offence.