Section 138: A Toronto Blue Jays podcast

Matt Chapman is finally off the market, signing a three-year deal with the San Francisco Giants. But the $54-million price tag begs the question: Why didn't the Blue Jays sign him first? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss that, plus Alek Manoah's concerning start to spring training and Gerrit Cole's incomprehensible frustration over a Daniel Vogelbach home run.

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Music: "Live in The Moment," Portugal. The Man.

Spring training games are about to start. Mark, Bryson, Jacob and Josh discuss the biggest storylines. Will Alek Manoah bounce back? What are the best and worst quotes from Blue Jays so far? Will Matt Chapman ever sign?

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Music: "This is the Day," The The.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case against the Blue Jays. What does that mean for 2024? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss what they expect from Vladdy this year, then debate what role Yariel Rodriguez will have this season, as well as if the team is actually in on Cody Bellinger.

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Music: "Forever in Blue Jeans," Neil Diamond.

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally made another move -- and this time, it actually helps the lineup. But will Justin Turner be enough to fix Toronto's problems, especially with spring training just weeks away? Josh, Bryson and Jacob discuss.

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Music: "Runnin' Down A Dream," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Mark, Bryson, Jacob and NEW permanent co-host Josh are back to weigh in on the Blue Jays missing out on Shohei Ohtani, as well as where the team should pivot to next. Does Cody Bellinger make sense? What about Christian Yelich or Jorge Soler? Any chance of a Marcus Stroman reunion?

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Music: Intro - "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," Andy Williams. Outro - "Happy Xmas (War is Over)," John Lennon.

After three long months, Mark, Bryson and Jacob are back and just in time to weigh in on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, which are racing towards a conclusion. Are the Blue Jays actually favourites? Is $600 million too much? Is Ohtani's veil of secrecy getting out of hand?

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Music: "Welcome Back," Mase.

For the first time this season, we can reasonably entertain the question: Are the Toronto Blue Jays dead? Mark and Bryson discuss a brutal series against the Cleveland Guardians but agree this team still has life... for now. Also discussed: Davis Schneider's inexplicable playing time, Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette's potential injuries and the increasingly competitive wildcard race.

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Music: "Hell N Back," Bakar.

Paul DeJong is technically still a Blue Jay, but probably not for long. Toronto designated him for assignment after 44 at-bats and only three hits. Mark and Bryson look back at the trade and discuss how much of a failure it was. Was it the reason the Blue Jays didn't get an impact bat? Will he get picked up by another team? Also discussed: Bo Bichette's return, Daulton Varsho's hot streak and Davis Schneider's playing time.

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Music: "Swamp," Talking Heads.

The postseason is still a month and a half away, but the Blue Jays' starting staff is looking like a juggernaut -- if the team gets even gets there. Mark and Jacob discuss what Toronto's postseason rotation should look like, and whether Yusei Kikuchi or José Berríos should start game two. Also discussed: Cavan Biggio's resurgence, Bo Bichette's pending return and Jordan Romano's return to the bullpen.

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Music: "Us Against the World," Jungle.

The offence certainly isn't, but the old cliche might be true: Pitching wins championships. Could that be the case for the Blue Jays? Mark and Bryson discuss the offence-free Cleveland series but try to pick out some silver linings. Just how impressive has Whit Merrifield been in the leadoff spot? Was this series a failure for Davis Schneider? Also discussed: Jose Bautista's homecoming.

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Music: "Can I Kick It?," A Tribe Called Quest.