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

Ending the week with a right bang, and some bandages for it, it's another Fan Friday edition of the podcast!

A.J. Andrews opens with some look at the Blue Jays in the infirmary, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Ryan Borucki's woes headlining the field.

Then, she quickly verses into the reaction from Mark Shapiro's conference call on Thursday and whether or not the fans agree with him on being competitive in the near future. The reaction was mixed, but we cover the entire spectrum here on Locked On Blue Jays!

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Recording while it's still daylight outside? What a novel concept!

A.J. Andrews takes advantage of the early recording time to do a preview of the Blue Jays' upcoming series with the Yankees. She focuses on the starters and which one gives the Jays the best chance of stealing a win (hint: it's the guy who was talked about earlier this week!)

The second half notes the absence of Trent Thornton from his spot in the rotation, and Andrews offers wild speculation that the Jays may start managing his innings give he recent run of form against teams not from Baltimore. Also, she wonders where Zack Godley will fit in, and assumes that it will be either in Thornton's slot, or the start after against Texas.

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Coming at you hotter than cookies right out of the oven, it's another episode!

Fresh off showing off her baking skills, A.J. Andrews dives into the happy things that a series win in Tampa Bay brings. She expresses joy at Derek Fisher finally providing a memorable moment other than getting plonked in the face, and praises Brock Stewart while questioning if he's this year's recipient of the Mike Hauschild award.

The second half is devoted to newly-acquired hurler Zack Godley and all the puns he brings with him. Andrews is optimistic Godley can at least manifest in that open rotation slot for the Blue Jays, but shows why those banner years in 2017 and 2018 could prove him to be a false deity.

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Burning the midnight oil and lighting candles to find Blue Jays' pitching solutions, its another episode!

A.J. Andrews stays up late following a grueling bike ride to discuss the Blue Jays' recent run of pitching. While Thomas Pannone, Sean Reid-Foley and Trent Thornton all had their flaws amplified in recent starts, Jacob Waguespack seems to be handling the pressure well, and A.J. assesses his chances of sticking in the rotation next season.

The second half sees an apology offered to Derek Law, given his recent run of form. The host also expresses her hopes for Jason Adam to make the most of his opportunity and discusses how Buddy Boshers does not seem long for this Blue Jays' world.

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Following a vacation-related hiccup, the podcast is back on the air!

A.J. Andrews returns from a kitteh-crazed weekend that did not help her sleep cycle in the slightest. What does help? Watching Bo Bichette at the plate. The host continues to gush about the rookie's hitting and notes that it offers forgiveness for the defense that Bo doesn't offer himself.

The second half is dedicated to Justin Smoak and his yeoman efforts on defense for the Blue Jays. Andrews hypothesizes that it's the reason why the FO was loathe to move Smoak for a fringe prospect at the deadline, and wonders if it could lead to an extension for one of the few remaining playoff links on the team.

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No Fan Friday this week, but another treat for podcast listeners!

Jays From the Couch writer Stephen Brown makes a triumphant return to the podcast to discuss how hot the Blue Jays' bats have been recently, how Derek Fisher fits in with the plans, and an appeal to bring Matt Shoemaker back for another season. A.J. Andrews is much more tolerant of Stephen now that she has made some life adjustments.

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The second of a triple-header and this one promises to be way more positive than the last one!

A.J. Andrews discusses the supernova start Bo Bichette has had to his major league career. Yes it's against Kansas City, but the host is effusive in her praise of the young shortstop and his maturity on the field.

In the second half, Andrews discusses a splendid series for the pitching staff. All three starters (Thomas Pannone, Sean Reid-Foley, Jacob Waguespack) showed signs of being able to step into the vacated Blue Jays' rotation slots, and the bullpen performed well too! Why can't they play Kansas City all the time?

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Managing to barely keep the clean rating, it's the first of a podcast triple-header!

A.J. Andrews paces herself by grading other aspects of the Blue Jays' trade deadline moves. She gives good reviews to what the team got for Eric Sogard, Daniel Hudson and David Phelps, while she has to adjust her mark on the Marcus Stroman deal given news that Minnesota wanted a chance to top the Mets' offer.

However, there is no mercy on Toronto's final move of the day, a three-player package to Houston that netted them Derek Fisher. The host is relentless in blasting the front office for poor asset management and sheer impatience to move assets that were clearly distressed. Basically, she is not happy.

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A real treat for listeners of the podcast (and the host) as Sportsnet radio personality and jack-of-all-trades Scott MacArthur joins the program in a supersized episode!

Host A.J. Andrews talks with Scott about their shared experiences since both embraced their own natures and shared with the world their true selves. Then, the debates start. The two discuss what the Blue Jays plans are now that Marcus Stroman has been sent packing and whether or not the package received will bear the fruit that the fans will demand.

The second half sees the two discuss what Stroman's legacy ultimately will be as a Blue Jay, the alchemy of turning Eric Sogard into tangible assets, and how Bo Bichette will fare now that he is in the big leagues.

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A long-awaited episode finally hits the airwaves.

A.J. Andrews makes good on her promise by finally delivering the fans' thoughts on the retirement of Troy Tulowitzki and relays how thankful she is that Tulo helped bring her to where she is today. She also discusses the Rays series and the implication of both the seven-run comeback and the seven-run collapse by the Blue Jays.

Thanks to @yeahiroy, @baseballgods16, @EvanScherr, @biggles14, @_bradc_, @dreims20, @oldskoolbluejay, @hallamaniac07, @swailes_robert, and @TheRealTayls17 for their thoughts!

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