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

The two best positional players on the Toronto Blue Jays roster are Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the Blue Jay's history of limited spending, the Toronto Blue Jays may be forced to pick one or the other. We break down the pros and cons of each decision.

Could Joey Votto be making a return to his hometown? What would Votto’s impact be on this current Toronto Blue Jays lineup? We also discuss the option of JD Martinez crossing the border and playing for the Blue Jays for the 2024 season.

Carter and Brayden break down 2 more Toronto Blue Jays players: Nate Pearson and Orelvis Martinez. Both players have massive upside, however, have an outside chance of cracking the opening-day roster. What adjustments do they have to make for the upcoming season to make that next leap?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, , Jordan Romano, Alec Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, 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

Vladdy vs Bo: 1:48

Joey Votto/JD Martinez: 13:07

Player Profiles: 21:24

Outro: 32:12

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The Toronto Blue Jays have made a big splash in free agency, signing their

first-ever Cuban-born pitcher Yariel Rodriguez to a 4-year, 32-million-dollar

deal. Rodriguez was very successful as a relief pitcher in 2022 for the

Chunichi Dragons, however, the last time he pitched in a meaningful baseball

game was the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Will this move solidify the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff?

John Scheider has made some questionable managerial decisions since

becoming the Toronto Blue Jays manager in 2022. We discuss the changes

John Schneider needs to make his philosophy to set this team up for

success. How secure do you think John Schneider's role is with the Toronto

Blue Jays this upcoming season?

Carter presents a new segment to Locked on Blue Jays. This segment is

presented draft style, as Brayden and Carter draft three Blue Jays that they

would love to grab a beer with.

Intro: 0:00

Yariel Rodriguez: 1:00

John Schneider Decisions: 10:27

Draft: 25:24

Outro: 31:10

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The Toronto Blue Jays need a third baseman. With Junior Candelario signing with the Cincinnati Reds, Matt Chapman looks like the leading candidate to start the season at third base. Who will be the Blue Jays third baseman on opening day?

The Toronto Blue Jays lackluster free agency continues, as we explore the option of Cody Bellinger becoming a Blue Jay. How would this impact the Blue Jays starting lineup? Would this be the move that would give the Toronto Blue Jays that much-needed spark?

Brayden and Carter break down two current Toronto Blue Jays players; Addison Barger and Zach Pop. Both players had down years in 2023, what will they need to change to be successful in the 2024 MLB season? Will they be able to make the final roster?

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman,, Jordan Romano, Alec Manoah, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, 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

Jays Third Baseman: 0:48

Cody Bellinger: 11:52

Player Profiles: 19:43

Outro: 26:30

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The Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr were unable to reach an agreement to avoid arbitration before the mid-January deadline. How is this going to impact Vladimir Guerrero's relationship with the Toronto Blue Jays organization? Is Vladdy worth 19.9 million dollars.

The 10 other Toronto Blue Jays players who were eligible for arbitration have signed with the team. This list includes Jordan Romano, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Caven Biggio, Tim Mayza, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Santiago Espinal, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, and Nate Pearson. Which of these players will make a significant impact in the upcoming season.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kevin Kiermaier this offseason. The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to outfielder Jorge Solar, Joc Peterson, and starting pitcher Blake Snell. What free agent signing do the Toronto Blue Jays need to make to win a playoff series this season? We also cover the loss of Jordan Hicks as he has signed a 4 year, 44-million-dollar contract with the San Francisco Giants. How will this impact the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen? Who will be the Blue Jays ' man for the 2024 season?

Intro: 0:00

New hosts 1:24

Vladdy arbitration 2:14

Blue Jays arbitration 10:43

Free agent talks: 19:38

Outro: 28:05

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On today's show, Sean Woodley and Mike DiStefano break down a bummer of a Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Twins to end an underwhelming season in an extremely fitting way. Off the top, Sean and Mike dig into how the Blue Jays bats and lack of power let them down once again, as a parade of singles couldn't muster enough offense for the Jays to score, compounded by the untimely pick-off of a napping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to end the inning with Bo Bichette at the plate with runners on second and third. Next, they examine the wild decision to pull Jose Berrios for Yusei Kikuchi after 3+ excellent innings of work by the Jays' starter, for galaxy brained matchup-driven reasons. Sean and Mike examine the move from top to bottom, and discuss whether it should cost people their jobs. Lastly, they put a bow on their brief run hosting the show by looking ahead to the offseason. Which pending free agents are they hoping for the Jays to either walk or keep around? And is there a move out there that can realistically shake this team up in a meaningful way? Thanks for tuning in during our brief run hosting the show! There will be a new Locked On Blue Jays host soon!

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On today's show, Sean Woodley and Mike DiStefano react to the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card round of the MLB Postseason. Off the top, Sean and Mike discuss what went wrong for Kevin Gausman early as he struggled with suspect command and gave up a pair of home runs to Twins DH Royce Lewis, and discuss whether it was too early to pull Gausman after the 4th inning when he had seemingly just begun to settle down. Next, Sean and Mike talk about the Jays' squandering opportunities to cash runs, specifically in a lifeless top of the 8th flameout on the heels of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lead-off double. Plus, was Bo Bichette's decision to bolt home on a broken play only to be gunned down by a great Carlos Correa play a bad one, or an unfortunate one? Lastly, Sean and Mike tee up the Game 2 pitching matchup between Sonny Gray and Jose Berrios as the Jays' season will be on the line on Wednesday.

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The Toronto Blue Jays could win the World Series. The Blue Jays could also be swept out of the Wild Card series. Blue Jays pitching has done well enough together them to this point but the Blue Jays lineup that is supposed to boast Vladimir Guerrero Jr hitting bombs, has seen Guerrero have a down year. Will the Blue Jays lineup provide enough support for their deep pitching staff? Can the Blue Jays bullpen be consistent enough down the playoff run?

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On today's show, Sean Woodley and Mike DiStefano tee up Game 1 of the Toronto Blue Jays' opening round series with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday afternoon. Off the top, Sean and Mike dig into the decision to start Kevin Gausman in Game 1 followed by Jose Berrios in Game 2, as well as examine the role Yusei Kikuchi could play as a long man out of the bullpen. Next, Sean and Mike tee up the pitching matchup in Game 1 between Gausman and Pablo Lopez, with a look at their career splits against the batters they're likely to face on Tuesday. Lastly, they chat about which Twins players are of the biggest concern going into the series, their best bests for Game 1 courtest FanDuel, who they've got winning the series, and their picks for the winners of the series.

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On Monday's Locked On Blue Jays, Sean Woodley and Mike DiStefano react to the Toronto Blue Jays advancing to the MLB Postseason in rather uninspiring fashion on the final weekend of the regular season, and get you set for their matchup with the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card round starting on Tuesday, with Kevin Gausman set to square off against Pablo Lopez in Game 1. Off the top, Sean and Mike discuss the way in which the Jays backed into the playoffs, why it no longer matters how they got here, and poor, poor Wes Parsons. Next, they discuss which 13 pitchers should be on the playoff roster, and which guys in the pen they trust the most going into the postseason. Should Trevor Richards' disastrous final month of the year see him off the playoff roster in place of Jay Jackson or Nate Pearson? Lastly, they discuss which position players should make the Wild Card round roster, the rise of Cavan Biggio from fringe MLBer to key utility piece, and which of of Santiago Espinal, Davis Schneider and Cam Eden should earn the final two spots behind the 11 players who are locks to be on the squad.

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On your Friday episode, Sean Woodley and Mike DiStefano react to Chris Bassitt's masterful 7.2 inning, 12-strikeout effort against the New York Yankees as the Toronto Blue Jays picked up the 6-0 win and trimmed their magic playoff number down to 2. Off the top, Sean and Mike discuss Bassitt's outstanding performance to cap an awesome first season in Toronto. The front office takes it's lumps, but it really can't be overstating how much the Jays have nailed their big money pitching additions in recent years. Next, Sean and Mike discuss the bats getting going and the lineup change that bumped Brandon Belt up to the second slot ahead of Vlad Jr. and Bo Bichette in the 3-4 holes, which worked to great effect on Thursday night. Lastly, they take a look at the final weekend of the season as the injured Rays come to town with nothing to play for after the Orioles clinched the AL East on Thursday. What are we hoping to see aside from, you know, making it into the playoffs? Plus, if Kevin Gausman HAS to pitch on Sunday in a do-or-die game, who starts Game 3 in the playoffs: Gausman on short rest, or Yusei Kikuchi? And lastly, Tampa or Minnesota?

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