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

Such a busy day, we had to give the people what they want late on a weekend! It's a jampacked podcast!

A.J. Andrews shares with the listeners her travels through the grieving process as news of the Eric Sogard and Marcus Stroman trades hit the wire. Suffice today, the grieving was more for Stroman. She managed to go through all five stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression before finally reaching acceptance once she dove into the prospects that the Blue Jays received (and how angry Mets fans were). Also, the news of Bo Bichette's call-up is touched upon.

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A simple episode today as A.J. Andrews comes on to discuss her thoughts on what could have been Marcus Stroman's final start in Toronto and what the Blue Jays pitching staff is going to look like after the deadline.

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An entirely positive episode of the podcast! What a novel concept!

A.J. Andrews discusses the joys of seeing an effective Aaron Sanchez work last night against Cleveland. The right-hander looked like his former self and the host sees the benefits of what having his curveball working again can do for the embattered Blue Jay.

In the second half, Andrews talks about a lesser-maligned member of the team who had a big night last night. Justin Smoak's tying and winning hits were a big boost to the flagging veteran and A.J. hopes that Smoak can carry this with the team for the rest of the season, since she doesn't see the big first baseman moved at the deadline.

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What's this? An actual guest on the podcast! You better believe it!

Jays From the Couch minor league expert and former Locked On Jays co-host Ryan Mueller stops by to bring some manner of good cheer in regards to the Blue Jays' future. A.J. Andrews joins them on a quick tour of the minor leagues from Buffalo to Vancouver and back! They talk Bo Bichette, Nate Pearson, Adam Kloffenstein and more as Interview Week finally kicks off in a way!

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Rolling with the thunder and riding the lightning, it's time to kick off the week with a new set of podcasts!

A.J. Andrews begins with a question from @TheRealTayls17, who wonders who will go to make room for the returning Ryan Borucki and Dalton Pompey. The host does her best to answer this question, and suffice to say it doesn't look good for Derek Law.

The second half sees A.J. discuss all the positives that came from beating up on a team that's worse than Toronto! From the performances of Eric Sogard and Freddy Galvis, to Marcus Stroman's seven shutout innings, to the Vladdy Slam, there was a lot to like there.

Finally, A.J. talks about Sportsnet's Scott MacArthur and his video from the weekend where he comes out as a gay man. A.J. discusses her role in helping Scott reach that point, and the hopes that others will not have to section themselves off as they did in this industry. Warning: she cries.

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Sharing that brotherly love with all the siblings out there, it's another Fan Friday episode of the podcast!

A.J. Andrews spends the first part of the episode dissecting the latest landing spot for Marcus Stroman: Philadelphia. At first she is not convinced the Phillies have the goods, but Tyler, a Phillies fan from Twitter, helps her piece together a package that could work.

Then the podcast takes time to remember Roy Halladay on the even of his Hall of Fame induction. Blue Jays fans and opposing fans share their memories of Doc, and A.J. shares her own.

Finally, the Blue Jays' upcoming series with the Tigers is given all the attention it deserves.

Thanks to @NicholsndDimes2, @davidtabrown, @KarenSoutar1, @Zee3P0 and @shawnsJays for sharing their thoughts!

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Completing the late-night doubleheader, it's the second episode of the day! Technically yes, this is accurate!

Fans are starting to worry about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and A.J. Andrews is here to help assuage some fears... or inflame them. She discusses how Junior hasn't had anything to hit solidly and while he is still finding singles, that's not what the fans want out of him. A.J. tries to assure people that this doesn't mark him as a bust. Not after three months. Even Travis Snider got more time than that!

She also talks about how the Blue Jays are trapped in the DFA'd pitcher hell of churning players that aren't good enough for other teams, and how that is the hallmark of bad teams. Toronto will have the parts to break the wheel at some time, but for now, it is a tough ride.

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With certain members of the podcast on the mend, it's time to complete that doubleheader!

A.J. Andrews begins with a discussion of Bo Bichette's interview with Sportsnet's David Singh, and the perception that this delay will anger the shortstop enough to leave as soon as he can. This is silly, and A.J. explains why, as well as assures Bo that his time is coming. A spot just needs to open.

The second half is focused on Thomas Pannone's journey to get back to the major leagues, but while the shine is already off his performance, A.J. is more incredulous that Nick Kingham was DFA'd in order to make room for Pannone. With other more palatable options to send packing (Hi Derek Law!), the host expresses her displeasure at the overthrow of the Sultan of Salami.

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Switching gears like an F1 pro, it's the first of two podcasts today!

A.J. Andrews begins by paying tribute to Edwin Jackson, the most recent DFA casualty of the Blue Jays before being rudely interrupted by a breaking trade! Toronto acquired Wilmer Font for cash! She breaks down why the Blue Jays are repeatedly buying these DFA'd arms from teams and where Wilmer slots into the roster.

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10-4 game got you down? Check out this podcast, good buddy!

A.J. Andrews ignores the current mess the Blue Jays find themselves in and focuses on the demotion of Rowdy Tellez. This continues a trend for the young Toronto batters and our host hopes Rowdy will use this time to cut down on the strikeouts.

She also discusses Clayton Richard's injury and what this will do to an already strained Jays bullpen, although she praises Nick Kingham for his work since arriving from Pittsburgh.

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