Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays

Things look slightly better than when this was recorded, but still...

On Tuesday night, while Anthony Kay was getting a bit blown up by Oakland, A.J. Andrews sat down with Locked On A's host Jason Burke to discuss how the Athletics have been able to maintain their success in the face of massive defections, what it was like to see Marcus Semien return to the Bay Area, and get his thoughts on where the Jays and A's are heading the rest of the season!

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It's been a very tough week. Not for the Jays. Just... tough.

A.J. Andrews hasn't been doing well lately. So she's trying to break out of it, starting with the first appearance George Springer has made in a Blue Jays uniform... and his only four so far. She worries a lot now. She also talks about how important Nate Pearson's AAA debut was and how it will prevent some of the other Blue Jays injuries that have popped up. Then she pours one out for Alejandro Kirk and Anthony Castro hitting the IL.

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The fans in Florida better have thrown some hats on the field, 'sall I know.

A.J. Andrews is swept up in the euphoria of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hat trick of homers, two of which came off a three-time Cy Young winner in Max Scherzer. However, is Vladdy just masking sustained issues with the Blue Jays offense? She lets herself indulge, then comes back down with the rest of the team. Plus, an introduction to new minor-league infielder Christian Colón, and why no one can actually make a throw from third base.

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It's amazing we were as positive as we were, really.

On a day when both ladies had some brutal things happen, misery loves company. So A.J. Andrews and Gab from Locked on Red Sox get together to talk about the mid-week series. On Thursday, the two discussed the trends that emerged in the two games, who has been underperforming for both teams, and who has been a pleasant surprise. A warning: A.J's underperforming list is much longer than her overperforming list.

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I was all set to be angry there for a minute. Especially at Cavan Biggio...

The Blue Jays earned a split with the Red Sox, and A.J. Andrews breaks down how it happened. First, an offensive performance that didn't rely on home runs, although insurance came a bit too late for her liking. Then, a move-the-chains pitching performance by the seven players who emerged from the Toronto bullpen, with a couple key standouts. Finally, a game plan that allowed the Jays to break out of their doldrums at the plate and get through a game without a true starter in the ranks.

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500 episodes and still ranting about the lack of offense...

Yup, we're back here again. A.J. Andrews kicks off another set of 500 episodes, by ranting about a very familiar topic: the lack of offensive production in another Blue Jays loss. Frustrated with just six hits in two games, five of which were provided by Bo Bichette and Randal Grichuk, she takes almost everyone else in the lineup to task, then warns that the return of George Springer and Teoscar Hernández won't be a miracle panacea for the problem. Finally, she discusses troubling signs with the starting pitching, but makes time to praise Joel Payamps and Anthony Castro for performing well in the face of all the Jays' injuries.

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I don't think I've done 500 of anything. Maybe drank that many 2Ls of Coke...

Locked On Blue Jays has reached 500 episodes! Thankfully on an off-day for the team. A.J. Andrews reflects on the journey from Episode 1, to Episode 13 when she took over from Shaun Doyle, to the landmark Episode 200, to now. She also looks back at the Blue Jays then and now, comparing the progress made on building the team. Finally, as usual, she turns to the fans and friends and shares their kind words.

Thanks to @Ascottmiller, @MJanoschak, @Kirshenblatt, @KarenSoutar1, @biggles14, @TheRealTayls17, and @BlueJayMatt for their wishes and thoughts!

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Tell me Vladdy doesn't deserve all the AL awards.

Episode 499 sees the host A.J. Andrews try to find as many awards as she can to award to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The start to the season for the former top prospect has been spectacular, and she sees signs of life from his teammates, like Rowdy Tellez and Alejandro Kirk. However, some teammates aren't pulling their weight. Andrews' ire turns to Marcus Semien in the leadoff spot, as the signing's OBP has plummeted. She offers a solution for who should be at the top of the lineup, at least until George Springer returns. Finally, she continues to bask in the glory of her Steven Matz prediction and his 3-0 start to the season, because that's more fun than talking about Anthony Kay and Tommy Milone.

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The host was on the one-day IL with a bout of fatigue. They were activated today.

The host isn't the only one as another rash of injuries strikes the Blue Jays. With three more pitchers heading to the IL, A.J. Andrews wonders just how far the depth of the organization will be tested and if they can weather the storm. She discusses how much more vital Robbie Ray, Steven Matz and Hyun-jin Ryu have become to sustaining the entirety of the pitching staff, a pitching staff that has seen its late-inning options repeatedly dwindle. Also, she talks about Cavan Biggio leaving Thursday's game and what would happy if he was to join the IL squad. At least she has a car again.

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Life is about balance, a wise fortune cookie once told me...

There's a lot to be happy about in regards to the Blue Jays' 7-3 win Tuesday night over the Yankees, but you know our girl by now. She can't let it all be happy. So A.J. Andrews does offer up deserved praise for Hyun-Jin Ryu after another stellar start and for members of the offense who delivered productive at bats, including Rowdy Tellez! However, she balances it out with injury updates on David Phelps and Julian Merryweather, and in the final segment discusses Aaron Hicks sitting out Monday's game against the Blue Jays, and why she is tired of this being a necessary move. Plus, a profound truth she found online in regards to society as a whole in this moment.

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