Buds N Blue Jays

2024 was a tough watch for our Blue Jays, as we failed to live up to expectations this epiosde were going to dive a little deeper and figure out exactly why. We're going to hand out individual grades for all the players that played for our team last season, and see where we can make improvements going into the winter. We also look back to the start of the season and see what BOLD predictions we made and see how many of them came true, We might have gotten more right than you think, All that and so much more!

Any time the GM and President speak, we've gotta listen and Mark and Ross gave us several interesting quotes for us to break down and dive into. Vlad not a generational player? Who is to blame for the disasterous season we went through? what is the plan for how we fix this team going into next year, changes to the coaching staff including Martinez being let go, Mattingly going back ta traditional bench coach and so much more. PLus we take a look back at the season and reflect on some lessons that we learned from a 2024 season that underwhelmed us. All that and so much more

3 hits AND his first big league HR? We see you Jonatan Clase, In this episode we talk about his big series, and where he lines up in a Blue Jays crowded OF mix for next season, Also Alejandro Kirk remains hot, now has a 17 game hit streak and it gives us hope for what might happen behind the plate in 2025, WE got our last starts of the year from Bowden Francis and Kevin Gausman, we'll react and share some quick thoughts on thier season, plus the bullpen churn, Injury updates and we preview what will be the last series of the season for the Jays against the Miami Marlins, Buckle up!

The Jays finished up their road portion of the MLB Schedule getting swept by the Rays in Tampa bay, but we did have some WILD things happen this series, including Alejandro Kirk getting his first triple of his career! We also welcome Vlad to the 100 rbi club! We got our first look at Jonatan Clase and so much more! Plus Jose Berrios was denied his chance at 100 career wins, and we'll take a look down to buffalo as the Bisons have offically wrapped up their 2024 season, all that and so much more as we preview the upcoming homestand against BOS

Welcome back Bo Bichette!... Or maybe not, A lost season for him continues as he is now offically done for the year, infact Daulton Varsho and Will Wagners seasons are over as well, we'll share some thoughts on what we saw from them this season. Plus we talk about some new additions to the team, Tyler Hienemann is back! and Dillion Tate has shown up and so has the waiver wire of relivers. Then we take a look at the Series, Vladdy broke our of his mini slump with a double dong, his 30th of the year, Davis Schneider went deep again, Leo Jimenez keeps getting hit by baseballs and Addison Barger did something in this series that may be a good sign for him going forward. Fun games, a look down on the farm and so much more.

Boy was this much needed for Babe Schneider. 2 HRs in the series his first 2 HRs in a LONG time, PLUS! The Blue Jays were able to in a series against the Cardinals! We have alot to come from this series including some good pitching performances from Gausman, Berrios and Y Rod. We talk on Spencer Horwitz and his rookie performances and check in on where it ranks in franchise history. Plus bullpen updates, prospect notes and we take a preview at the upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Be sure to like and subscribe!

Bowden Francis simply might be one of the best pitchers in baseball period. We react to his second lengthy no hit bid, taking another no hitter into the 9th inning for the 2nd time in his last 4 starts. We also take a look at the rest of the notable performances on the team including do we have some surpring gold glove candidates on this team? Give some thoughts on Brian Serven, Ryan Yarborough and other back end of the roster guys to see if any of them have a chance to be on the 2025 team. Plus Bullpen, Prospect notes and so much more!

All Spencer Horwitz does is smash baseballs, he had a monster series with 3 HRs and tying a franchise record for total bases in a game by a Blue Jay. We also bring in a guest, Andrew from the coaches sons podcast joins us we talk all things Blue Jays and Braves in this series including some cross over between the two franchises. Alot of good stuff in this episode so dont miss out!

Vladimir Guerrero Jr is UNSTOPPABLE Right now! Hes now 2nd in the majors in batting average and has a shot to catch Bobby Witt for the batting title, Plus we had a lot more to come from the Phillies series, including The Blue Jays blowing yet another big league, we got HRs from Vlad, Varsho, Barger, and Jimenez. Bowden Francis is Pitcher of the month! Plus we have a game of do these stats matter, We take a look at some of the events the Jays care team is auctioning off, Minor league notes an update on the Blue Jays fantasy football league and more!

From the bats going to cold, to suddenly exploding out of no where to a heart breaking loss in the finale, this series against the Twins had a little bit of everything, In this episode we dive into all things Blue Jays including the lineup where we let the kids play! Will Wagner Horwitz and Barger continue to mash, The Jays put up 15 runs! and we make a case that maybe the blowpen isnt actually that bad? Plus we have some rapid fire questions and take a look down on the farm as we get set for the final month of the regular season.