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

The Toronto Blue Jays have an interesting dilemma to solve at second base this season. There is a player that has strengths for every baseball scenario there is, this is a good problem for the Toronto Blue Jays to have. Cavan Biggio finished last season starting at second base, however, there are a few players that could challenge him for the starting role in Spring

Training. Who do you expect to start at second base on opening day? What factors might you consider when making this decision?

In Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training News, R.A Dickey and Edwin Encarnacion have reported to Dunedin to help the Blue Jays players prepare for Spring Training. Ricky Tiedemann and Bowden Francis have already been turning heads at Spring Training, getting high praise

from pitchers like Chris Bassitt and Jose Berrios. We cover all this and more Spring Training News on this episode.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Vogelbach, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Second Base Debate: 0:36

Second Base Rankings: 18:15

Blue Jays Spring Training: 26:47

Outro: 31:37

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Your hosts present an unconventional episode recapping the crazy night of events that had taken place. This episode includes a breakdown of an attempted robbery, a criminal pursuit, and justice being served. There was no damage to any vehicles involved and no one was hurt during the encounter. What is the craziest night that you have ever had?

The Toronto Blue Jays are three days away from playing their First Spring Training Game. Many of the Blue Jays players have commented on their sub-par performances last season, their offseason regimens, and where their heads are at for the 2024 MLB season. Which storyline are you most excited to follow throughout Spring Training? Will the Toronto Blue Jays

offseason routines be able to propel them to playoff success?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie

Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Vogelbach, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Robbery Breakdown: 0:46

Blue Jays Spring Training: 22:36

Outro: 32:54

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was looking jacked as he arrived in Florida for Spring Training.

Vladdy has made some changes to his swing mechanics, trying to replicate his success in 2021

with the Toronto Blue Jays and correct his launch angle. He has taken this offseason seriously

and fans should be excited to see what 2024 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can bring to the Toronto Blue

Jays. How will Vladdy perform this season?

Davis Schneider had a historic start to his career, setting rookie records throughout his

first 25 games. However, his production fell off significantly in the ending months of the season.

Where will Davis Schneider play on the field this season? What will his impact be on the

Toronto Blue Jays this season?

Hyun Jin Ryu has signed with his former team, the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball

Organization. After coming back from Tommy John surgery halfway through last season, Ryu

provided stabilization for the starting rotation during Alek Manoah’s struggles. Will the Toronto

Blue Jays miss Hyun Jin Ryu this season?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin

Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose

Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk,

Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie

Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi

Garcia, Bowden Francis, Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Vogelbach, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky

Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Spring Training News: 2:47

Vladdy Transformation: 7:45

Davis Schneider Analysis: 23:58

Outro: 33:13

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Alek Manoah had a season to forget in 2023 for the Toronto Blue Jays. Manoah had

trouble with his pitch location all season and did not adjust well to the newly added pitch clock.

Alek Manoah has lost over 30 pounds this offseason and all signs have been positive with his

offseason training regimen. What can we expect from Alek Manoah this season? Will Alek

Manoah bounce back?

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Designated Hitter Daniel Vogelbach to a minor league

contract. Vogelbach crushed right-handed pitching last year, finishing in the top ten for

weighted runs created plus. Daniel Vogelbach gives the Toronto Blue Jays more depth and

another option for a power-hitting bench bat. How would you rank this signing? What will

Daniel Vogelbach’s role be with the Blue Jays this season?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin

Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose

Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk,

Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie

Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi

Garcia, Bowden Francis, Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Vogelbach, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky

Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

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Toronto Blue Jays have made another signing to contribute to their infield depth: Eduardo Escobar. Eduardo played exclusively at Second and Third base last season. Eduardo Escobar struggled from the left side of the plate last season but made up for it by mashing left-handed pitching from the right side of the plate all season long. For a Toronto Blue Jays team

that struggled to drive runners in, this should contribute to the Blue Jays' success for this season. How would you rate this signing?

Your hosts analyze some alternative options to signing Justin Turner, comparing his last season's offensive stats to some of the Best Hitters that were on the Free agent market including Jorge Soler, JD Martinez, Brandon Belt, Jeimer Candelerio, Rhys Hoskins, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

We break down how different signings would have impacted the Toronto Blue Jays roster, and if any of these players would have been a better fit for this lineup.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk,

Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Eduardo Escobar: Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan

Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Eduardo Escobar Signing: 0:48

Justin Turner Comparisons: 14:10

Outro: 30:50

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Toronto Blue Jays fans have been hoping for a big move all offseason. Ross Atkins has made a few moves this offseason, but there are still some holes in this Blue Jays lineup. We break down the moves that we would make if we were the Toronto Blue Jays General Manager. What position would target in free agency? Are there any free agents that stand out?

Kevin Kiermaier was the perfect off-season addition last season for the Toronto Blue Jays lineup. He was the best number-nine hitter in the league last season and won the Fourth Gold Glove of his career. Will Kiermaier continue to be successful for the Toronto Blue Jays?

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that they will be unveiling their New City Connect jerseys for the 2024 season. What should these jerseys look like? Do you think the Toronto Blue Jays should bring back all-black jerseys?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk,

Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

GM Mode: 3:06

Kevin Kiermaier Breakdown: 13:08

City Connect Jerseys: 22:36

Outro: 28:15

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The Toronto Blue Jays pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin today. Which players are you excited to watch in spring training? Are there any players that you think will surprise fans during spring training?

The Toronto Blue Jays have two players who have declined their mutual options with the team this offseason: Matt Chapman and Whit Merrifield. Matt Chapman had an unbelievable April, winning Al Player of the Month, but fell off a cliff for the rest of the season. Whit Merrifield was inconsistent as well, posting great stats in July but failing to keep up his momentum in the last two months of the season. Should the Toronto Blue Jays resign Matt Chapman and Whit Merrifield? Which player would you rather have?

The Toronto Blue Jays did not hit a home run with a runner on base after September 1st last season. The Blue Jays could not find ways to drive runners in throughout the 2023 season. Why was this such a massive problem for the Blue Jays? How can the Toronto Blue Jays fix this?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk,

Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah, Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Blue Jays News: 0:57

Matt Chapman Analysis: 6:35

Whit Merrifield Analysis: 14:56

Hitting in the Clutch: 23:40

Outro: 29:20

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The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to Cody Bellinger again in a Jeff Passan interview. Cody Bellinger was rumored to get a huge contract this offseason, however, we are a week and a half away from spring training and he is not close to signing a contract. Do you see Bellinger signing with the Toronto Blue Jays? Why are MLB teams staying away from Cody Bellinger?

Yariel Rodriguez has officially signed with the Toronto Blue Jays! It was made official after his visa was approved and he will arrive in time for the start of Spring Training. What will his role be with the Toronto Blue Jays? Will he make an impact on this bullpen for the 2024 season? Chad Green had limited starts with the Toronto Blue Jays last season as he was coming off Tommy John surgery. Green struggled in his first couple of starts but became a reliable high-leverage arm down the stretch of the regular season. What will Chad Greens' role be this season? Should he be used in high leverage? Low Leverage? A combination of both?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah, Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie

Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Cody Bellinger to Toronto: 1:10

Yariel Rodriguez Contract: 13:24

Chad Green Analysis: 23:26

Outro: 27:00

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We have our first-ever guest with your new hosts of Locked on Blue Jays: Kaitlyn McGrath. Kaitlyn has been a beat writer with the Athletic for over 5 years, covering Toronto Blue Jays news, features, and analysis, finding out insider information for the common fans. We ask Kaitlyn how she feels about the Blue Jays' offseason, and players to look out for in Spring Training, and how the Toronto Blue Jays will fair in the AL East this upcoming season.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah, Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have a unique scenario where they have two top 15 catchers in the MLB, with Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen. Kirk had a down year at the plate last season but looked great defensively. Danny Jansen was on pace to lead the Toronto Blue Jays in home runs, however, he suffered from injury troubles all season. We provide an in-depth analysis of which catcher we believe the Blue Jays should sign if they were limited to only one of the catchers. Your hosts also discuss the impact Kirk and Jansen will have on the Blue Jays this upcoming season.

One topic always comes up when discussing the Toronto Blue Jays catcher situation, and that is the Gabriel Moreno trade. Many fans speculate that Ross Atkins traded the wrong catcher, but some fans liked the move considering the Blue Jays had three MLB-caliber catchers.

Did Ross Atkins make the right decision in keeping Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen over Gabriel Moreno? Which catcher would you have dealt?

Your hosts present another draft-style segment where we choose who we think are the most electric players to watch on the Toronto Blue Jays. Which players are your favorite to watch? How would you rate our lists?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah, Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie

Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.

Intro: 0:00

Kirk vs Jansen: 1:17

Ross Atkins Catcher Decision: 19:13

Exciting Player Draft: 27:06

Outro: 33:33

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