Fans from the Stands

After a long hiatus, we are back. This week we cover the last month of the of games. We talk about the All-star game and homerun derby. We also discuss some of the surprises in the standings. Our Blue Chipper this episode is 1st round pick, Arjun Nimmala.

The Jays seem to be coming out of a slump as we discuss the lows of the last month of so. We talk about Manoah being sent to the Florida Complex League. Some Blue Jays seem to be coming around (Belt and Varsho) others keep rolling (Bichette, Keirmaier, Merrifield) and some are cooling off (Chapman, Vladdy). We discuss the great work of the bullpen lately and the fantastic work of Gausman, Bassitt and Berrios. Around the league we talk about some of the surprises in the standings and what is the plans for the Oakland/Vegas A's new stadium are so far. Our Blue Chip focus this episode is power hitting infielder Davis Schneider (no relation to Manager John Schneider

This week we recap the downs and ups of the Jays over the last couple of weeks with the low point being the complete beatdown in Beantown and the high being the destruction of the Pirates. We discuss the imminent return of Adam Cimber and the IL stint for Pop. Who's the odd man out? Around the horn is covering franchise moves with Bally's spearheading the A's new location at Tropicana Resort in Vegas and a group pushing for an MLB stadium in Orlando. Our Blue Chip are thinning out so we discuss 6 movers and shakers, 3 trending in positively and 3 not so much.

It's been a few weeks since our last episode and in that time the Jays have gone 11-7. The starting rotations seems to have stabilized with the majority of starts being considered "quality starts". For a while the bullpen looked elite, with the relief core not being taxed with short starts. But not all things are rosy in Jaysland as we discuss the struggles of certain relievers. Around the league we marvel at the performance of the Pirates and question the non performance of the Cards. We discuss some injuries and return from injury of some major MLB starts. Today's prospect spotlight is on LHP Brandon Barriera.

This week we recap the last week of games where the Jays closed out the last 2 series of the road trip by going 5 and 2. We talk about some the performance of so players so far in this young season. Around the league injuries are starting to creep up with some standout players hit the IL. We also discuss the surprising starts to the season by teams expected to be cellar dwellers. We also talk about Cade Doughty the Jays' 78th pick in the 2022 draft.

This week we discuss the performance of some key Blue Jays hitters and pitcher during spring training.  We talk about the Vladdy knee situation and the possibility of him being ready to go in the next week or so and the Kikuchi not being terrible situation.  We talk about the new pitch clock and the effect that it's had on the game and the gamesmanship of some pitcher looking to exploit it.  We discuss the new larger bases and the effect on the running game.  Our prospect focus is on the recent play of Addison Barger and his impressive physique, the guy is built like a tank.

It's 2023 and we start our 3rd season going over the Jays' off-season activity that closed out 2022.  They have traded away Lourdes Gurriel Jr and top prospect to the D-Backs in exchange for Daulton Varsho.  The Jays also sign veteran 1B/DH Brandon Belt.  This accomplishes the task of have a less right handed lineup.  The Blue Jays aslo revealed the progress on the first phase of a massive stadium reno.  The digital renderings show a really nice set of fan spaces (the Corona Rooftop patio, the new WestJet Flight deck, the raised bullpens and new seating experience in the outfield stands).  Around the league we discuss some of the other signings around the league most notably the Carlos Correa Saga.

It's the last episode of the season and it's Christmas time so we talk about our Christmas wish list for the team.  We discuss the moves the team has made over the last few weeks.  We also talk about the endless pit of money that the Mets seem to have at their disposal.  We go over the many moves and signings made around the league.