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www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch brings you Episode 91 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which features great discussion on the fan reaction to the Toronto Blue Jays recent fall in the standings and their current position in the Wild Card spot. We use some of the fan reactions as a talking point, which is very entertaining. From there, we examine the bullpen and just how Brett Cecil fits into everything. The fact that others around him have hit a bit of a wall emphasizes the importance of his role. We dig into what the Wild Card scenario should look like if the Blue Jays indeed end up in that spot at season's end. Our Hot Takes segment features talk on John Gibbons and just who will be returning to the club next season. 

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch brings you Episode 90 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which features discussion on the Toronto Blue Jays hiring a new Vice President of baseball operations in Ben Cherington. We break down the move from varying perspectives. We discuss the absence of Josh Donaldson and what it could mean for the Blue Jays' chances moving forward. As well, we dig into just what has been going on with the Blue Jays lately in the playoff picture. All of this, our weekly Hot Takes and reader questions in Episode 90!

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch presents Episode 89 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which features great Toronto Blue Jays discussion with Jays From the Couch writer, Spencer Redmond. We look back at the series in Tampa Bay and dive into the real problem with that series. It's one that MLB will have to address, as difficult as it may be. From there, we dive more into the roll that R.A. Dickey will have with this team moving forward. We also look at Josh Donaldson's case for repeating as AL MVP. Our Hot Takes and reader questions await you this week!

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch presents Episode 88 of the Jays Nest Podcast: great discussion about the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff push, the trade for Dioner Navarro and its fallout as well as how things look heading into September. The victim of all of the roster shuffling is Josh Thole and we chat about what all of this means for him, as well as his battery mate, R.A. Dickey. Our Hot Takes are followed by some great reader questions, too!

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch brings you Episode 87 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which features the uncomfortable discussion about Edwin Encarnacion and why we shouldn't form an opinion. The more positive portion of the episode looks at the impact of getting Kevin Pillar and Jose Bautista back into the lineup. It will have benefits to the lineup beyond just their presence. Because it keeps being a conversation, we attempt to calm the Joey Votto fever. Our Hot Takes are as on point as ever, as are the reader questions in Ep87! 

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch presents Episode 86 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which sees us return for more Blue Jays talk after a week off. And, it's like we never missed a beat. We look into the free agent value of Jose Bautista and whether injury and a "down year" have impacted his asking price. We discuss the treatment of Dalton Pompey and the frustration that comes from watching Justin Smoak lately. Our Stat of the Week focuses on innings pitched, which leads to a discussion of the Blue Jays' starting rotation. Our Hot Takes are back along with some great reader questions!

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch presents Episode 85 of the Jays Nest Podcast: the reaction to the crazy period that was the Trade Deadline for the Toronto Blue Jays. We break down all of the deals that took place and take a logical approach to whether Canada's only team came out ahead. From the Francisco Liriano deal to adding something for nothing, we discuss it all. As well, we sit down with Jason Rollison of Pirates Breakdown to get his take on what we can expect from Liriano.

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch brings you Episode 84 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which presents the fallout discussion of the Blue Jays' landing Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diego Padres. From the financial ramifications of the trade to roster implications to where the club goes from here, we dig into all of it. We continue the Upton Funk with our Stat of the Week segment. Our Hot Takes are back with some great reader questions, too!

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch presents Episode 83 of the Jays Nest Podcast, which brings you in depth discussion around the MLB Trade Deadline, which present the Toronto Blue Jays with some serious decisions to make. We talk recent rumors, including the club's interest in Carlos Beltran and Melvin Upton. We also look at what potential trades would look like, including giving you our choices for prospects we'd be OK losing for an upgrade. Our Stat of the Week leads to interesting discussion about bullpen targets. All of this, our Hot Takes segment and reader questions await you!

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch brings you Episode 82 of the Jays Nest Podcast, featuring great Toronto Blue Jays discussion, as always. This week, we touch on the Home Run Derby show that Giancarlo Stanton put on. We also dig into the meaning and purpose behind the All Star Game. From there, we kick off our MLB Trade Deadline discussion by looking at what kind of moves we can realistically expect the Blue Jays to make. We look at what chips they have to trade. We bring our Stat of the Week back as well as our Hot Takes. All of this and some great reader questions await you.