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

Told you it would happen! A double dose of Blue Jays talk is coming at you today! And it's supersized!

A.J. Andrews begins by discussing the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley's report on the attendance problems facing the Blue Jays this season. While not as dire as it looks, Andrews offers solutions based on her own experience and what Rogers can do to make sure the cash continues to flow.

The second half begins with the help of @KarenSoutar1, who listed nine Blue Jays and asked how many would remain when the team contends again. Signs are good for most, but there is a direct clash on the horizon between two members of Karen's list.

Finally, A.J. blasts one of the top trending articles in Blue Jays land, an attempt to construct the 2020 Toronto roster that makes absolutely no sense. Tim Mayza is traded. Brett Cecil, Corey Dickerson, Collin McHugh and Shelby Miller are all added. Spelling errors abound. It is mind-boggling. She read it so you don't have to.

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Third times a charm getting this doubleheader in, so here we go!

A.J. Andrews starts by continuing her thoughts on the Blue Jays' series with the Yankees and how that sweep felt different from losses to the Twins and Padres and Diamondbacks and Rockies and Rays earlier in the year. There is hope now! Even still after blowing a 5-0 lead! Still hope!

The second half sees the host discussing Marcus Stroman's comments to the media and how some outlets are twisting them to make people believe he WANTS out as opposed to what he was saying. Andrews notices troubling parallels that she does not want to really talk about.

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Coming in quick like a Clayton Richard pickoff, it's attempt number two at a doubleheader!

A.J. Andrews uses her first episode of the day to discuss the positive things that could be taken away from the Blue Jays' first two games of the series against the Yankees. Aaron Sanchez is not one of them, but Clayton Richard is on that list, as is Sean Reid-Foley, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Randal Grichuk!

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Fully recovered from being a cyborg for all of five minutes, we kick off a doubleheader on the podcast!

A.J. Andrews uses the first half to focus on the weekend baseball the Blue Jays played in Boston. It's hard not to praise the team for a pair of wins, and the host sees no reason not to, as she gushes about the maturity levels shown by the team in its comeback win against the Red Sox bullpen, the continued progress of Lourdes Gurriel Jr and Rowdy Tellez, and another great performance by Marcus Stroman.

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A jam packed second half of the doubleheader, just in time for tonight's game! OK, slightly late, but still! Commercial listening!

A.J. Andrews opens with discussion of Vlad Jr. in the Home Run Derby. She is all for it, as long as he is healthy enough to do so.

Then she turns her attention to the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox. A.J. feels for Trent Thornton, having to go up against Chris Sale tonight, but thinks the Jays could surprise the Sox in Fenway yet again.

The second half is devoted to today's fan question, where A.J. shows her non-existent skills at oddsmaking. A lot of familiar faces are set to go out the door, and the host talks about everyone mentioned, including a couple of surprises, as well as what the Jays can do if Ken Giles departs.

Thanks to @KarenSoutar1, @ctrain_nl, @mybackhurtz, @MikeStatement, @myleshiggins, @Tammy_Beth, @shanna_shi, @hallamaniac07, @stancato_brian, @LeafsJaysFan, @shawnsJays, @x24rocks, @biggles14, @swailes_robert, @ssalacup, @WarrenMacaulay, @rochellestrauss, and @nadine_proctor for their contributions to today's episode!

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Here comes the rain again, raining down on one parade in particular in this episode!

A.J. Andrews outlines the frustration with Aaron Sanchez that she is sure is not confined to her own thoughts. Sanchez is not the 2016 pitcher, and it's time the Blue Jays stopped treating him as such. Andrews thinks that Sanchez could be headed for the bullpen in the near future and she spent way too much time talking about him today.

The host also discusses a couple more options for a starting spot with the Blue Jays since they need someone to do it. She goes into details on Jacob Waguespack and Julian Merryweather, the latter of whom will be making a rehab start on Monday.

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Put those brooms away! It's time for another episode!

A.J. Andrews celebrates a sweep-avoiding win over the Angels. Praise goes up and down the lineup focusing on Billy "Sniper" McKinney announcing his return in a big way, Lourdes "Pineapple Power" Gurriel Jr. continuing to rake, and continued appreciation for everything that Eric "NerdPower" Sogard does.

However, the second half discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his struggles following the plunking by Gerrit Cole last Friday. Andrews thinks that the Blue Jays are being irresponsible by not letting Guerrero sit and heal, and she thinks that even if the attendance drops in his absence, it's something that needs to be done for the future of the club.

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The more things change, the more they stay the same on a new episode of the podcast!

Host A.J. Andrews begins by offering her sincere thanks to all the fans and Blue Jays dignitaries and everyone who offered their support following the Episode 200 announcement. Seriously, it means a lot. There were tears.

But there is work to be done, and A.J. launches into another rant about Marcus Stroman's treatment by the front office. This has been a difficult season, but the host sees no reason that he shouldn't have been signed to an extension already, and the trade rumors are silly.

The second half sees A.J. take her best shot at trying to predict what the Jays will do now that Edwin Jackson is on the IL instead of throwing batting practice. Who else are they going to get? Her guess is that a combo of Sam Gaviglio and Nick Kingham will be asked to do the job.

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No jokes, this is serious.

So, the 200th episode Locked On Blue Jays marks the last time I will broadcast under the name Ryan Andrews, because I'm no longer Ryan Andrews. My name is A.J. I'm a woman. It's taken a long time to get to this point, but I'm finally comfortable with sharing that info with y'all. This is not the end, it is the beginning of a new era, one that I hope y'all will stick around for, in spite of the Blue Jays being the Blue Jays this season.

This episode was made possible by my partner, my family, my friends, Jays From the Couch, Locked On Podcasts, and a few special people on baseball Twitter. Y'all know who you are.

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It's parade day, and we are leading the charge on your Blue Jays coverage!

Ryan Andrews starts with the negatives from the Blue Jays' series against the Astros, covering most of what was a disappointing outing for the pitching staff on Friday and Saturday. They focus squarely on Aaron Sanchez and discuss the questions of whether or not he should be removed from the rotation, or what is value is anymore. The dreaded Ricky Romero comparison is made.

The second half is much happier, as Andrews praises the team for breaking out all over Cionel Perez in the finale. They shower Trent Thornton with adoration following his stellar start against his former team, and cement his strong chances to clinch a role as a permanent 3-4 starter for this team. Extra praise goes to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Jordan Romano.

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