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

The fans have waited patiently and now their voice will be heard! It's the 2018 Locked On Jays MVP awards show!

Host Ryan Andrews counts down the votes, but starts with a notable omission from the voting. They understand why though. The first segment features love for Blue Jays that moved on to greener pastures, as well as Gatorade.

The second segment displays the youth as well as the disappointment of the 2018 season, although there is some hope.

Finally, it comes down to two names to be crowned 2018 Locked On Jays MVP, and the fans made a clear choice.

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The second half of the doubleheader is complete with this Charlie Montoyo-focused look at the Toronto Blue Jays!

Ryan Andrews spend the first two segments discussing what the front office wanted and found in the former Tampa Bay bench coach, and what changes can be expected to the Blue Jays' clubhouse and playing style. Andrews also uses the first-hand account of All Heels on Deck founder Jessica Quiroli to outline the similarities between Montoyo and the departed John Gibbons.

The final segment is devoted to a pair of options that were determined this week. Andrews discusses why Justin Smoak's option pickup doesn't mean he will be in Toronto next season, and why Montoyo's hire all but assured Yangervis Solarte was headed out the door.

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Blue Jays fans rejoice! The team is no longer eliminated from baseball play and Locked on Blue Jays is back on the field!

Ryan Andrews spends the episode talking about the former Blue Jays players that helped deliver a title to the Red Sox. World Series MVP Steve Pearce is lauded for his grinding style and clutch hitting, while David Price is released from the status of being a post-season disappointment and anointed with the oils of glory. Metaphors aside, Andrews discusses what the win does for both players.

The host also discusses what lessons the Toronto Blue Jays can take from the Boston Red Sox. Andrews points out their idea about how 2019 is going to be vital for developing the pitchers to match what the Jays can offer from an offensive standpoint against the Sox.

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An early Monday edition of Locked on Jays? Has the world gone mad?

Not so! Ryan Andrews begins with a sane dissection of the plans for the Blue Jays this off-season, using the roadmap that Roy Widrig of Jaysfromthecouch.com has laid out for the club in the offseason. The news isn't great for some Jays players, but the philosophy of the latter half of the 2018 season plays a big role in the 2019 direction for Roy.

The second segment sees Andrews discuss an MLBTR.com piece from Mark Polishuk where Justin Smoak is on the trade docket. The host runs down the candidates before landing on a target that they wrote about two years ago for Smoak. The circumstances may have changed but Andrews believe they have been right all along.

Speaking of right all along, Andrews closes by basking in the glory of their correct World Series prediction, and takes a stab at determining who wins between Los Angeles and Boston. From Sandy Leon to Scott Alexander, no stone is unturned as the Nova Scotian makes their prediction.

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Another fresh batch of Locked on Jays for you to enjoy!

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Today, the podcast is following the money and it results in some tough calls for the Blue Jays!

Ryan Andrews opens with a recap of the first round of the MLB playoffs and gives their picks for who advances between Boston-Houston and Milwaukee-Los Angeles. Andrews disappoints fans of rematches by denying desires for a Houston-Los Angeles Round 2.

The second and third segments are dedicated to the Matt Swartz piece on MLB Trade Rumors looking at projected arbitration numbers for the 11 Blue Jays eligible this season. Starting from lowest to highest, Andrews runs down the likelihood of Joe Biagini, Brandon Drury, Ryan Tepera, Jake Petricka, Devon Travis, Aaron Sanchez, Randal Grichuk, Kevin Pillar, Yangervis Solarte, Ken Giles and Marcus Stroman coming back at the prices quoted by Mr. Swartz. Not everyone will return in Andrews' eyes.

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Stuffed with turkey and cake, the podcast is back and stuff with news on present and former Blue Jays!

Ryan Andrews begins with a look at the underlying stats of newest Blue Jay Julian Merryweather, with the help of Jeff Quattrociocchi of JaysfromtheCouch.com. Andrews believes that Merryweather's current injury status will help the Blue Jays in the short-term with its roster conundrum, and in the long-term with Merryweather potentially following David Paulino and Taylor Guerrieri into the bullpen.

The second and third segments are dedicate to seeing how former Blue Jays are performing in the playoffs. Andrews laments the loss of Seunghwan Oh from the postseason, but cheers the brilliant run from former Jay Erik Kratz, who has a .625 average for Milwaukee. In the American League, Andrews discusses how the ex-Jays did not perform for Cleveland, and how J.A. Happ struggled to show Boston anything new in his start.

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The podcast is back follow a brief period of mourning and is ready to tear into the Blue Jays offseason!

Ryan Andrews returns from a brief respite to discuss the Blue Jays topics of the week, starting with Russell Martin's performance as manager of the club during Sunday's 9-4 loss to Tampa Bay. Andrews also discusses Kevin Pillar's night as a lead-off man, Jon Berti's above-average acquittal during his four-game stint and how appropriate it was that Sam Gaviglio started the season finale.

The second segment is devoted to the plethora of names that have been linked to John Gibbons' vacated managerial position. With Ken Rosenthal and Shi Davidi unleashing a torrent of candidates, from Stubby Clapp and Sandy Alomar Jr. to Rocco Baldelli and Chris Woodward, Andrews combs through the connections and reiterates their preference on candidates.

The final segment is dedicated to the MLB playoffs. After bemoaning Bob Melvin's decision to go full bullpen day in a one-game playoff with the Yankees, Andrews breaks down the first round matchups and offers predictions, as well as a sneak peak at an idea to get the Mike Trouts of the world back into the playoff swing.

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A jam-packed Fan Friday edition comes at all the good Blue Jays fans!

Host Ryan Andrews with an interesting proposition from Cameron MacPherson on MLB realignment and how that would shake out. Andrews offers their thoughts on where MLB should be looking to expand, with Montreal a high priority, and how Rob Manfred and the others should take the opportunity to modernize and unify the game.

The second segment is dedicated to the first base conundrum facing the Blue Jays next season. While Rowdy Tellez is making a push for an MLB role next year, Justin Smoak and Kendrys Morales stand in his way. Andrews suggests that one of the veterans could be moved, by not in time for Rowdy to start with the club. They also enlist the help of Jays From the Couch writers Shaun Doyle, Roy Widrig and Jeff Q for their opinions on moving Morales.

In the final segment, Andrews floats the possibility of the Blue Jays making a move to acquire the beleaguered Sonny Gray in the off-season. The Nova Scotian contacts resident Yankees experts David Brown, Mel Morales and Caillou Borden for their thoughts on what the price tag could be should the Yanks look to move on from the former All-Star.

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A wise philosopher once said, "There's no such thing as a bad eulogy" and we deliver on the podcast!

Ryan Andrews opens with another bit of appreciation for John Gibbons in his final home game as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. The host celebrates what turned into "Gibbons Day" and everything that made the Texan as endearing as he was. Jon Berti, Reese McGuire, Randal Grichuk and Billy McKinney also get nods for helping make the day positive at the plate.

The pitchers get the spotlight next, with all seven arms getting shoutouts. From Sean Reid-Foley's efficient performance, to Joe Biagini's extra effort, to Ryan Tepera's grittiness and Ken Giles' pure fire against his former club, the pitchers did a great job corralling a weakened Houston lineup. Andrews appreciates the effort.

The final segment looks ahead to the Tampa Bay series and the final starts of the season for Thomas Pannone and Ryan Borucki. Andrews thanks the rookies for providing some needed stability to the rotation and talks about how their solidness will help next year when the bats come up to the big leagues.

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