Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays

Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays

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  • Breaking down the Wild Card Series vs Seattle & looking ahead to next season

    Drew & Ricky break down the Wild Card series vs Seattle & they look ahead to what the Jays need to do to take the next step. Ricky was in Toronto for the series and talks about how amazing the atmosphere was and how loud the crowd was. They break down what went wrong in Game 1 & 2 and they talk about some of the key moments in the games that could be second guessed. They talk about what's the plan with the coaching staff and what moves should the front office make this offseason to help the Jays make a deep October run.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    56 min
  • Lot's of questions for the Blue Jays heading into the offseason

    Drew & Kaitlyn break down the Jays getting eliminated in the Wild Card Round by the Mariners and what's the offseason plan. They talk about if having home field for the series was a negative. There is a lot of second guessing moves/plays in the 2 games and they discuss all the people Monday Morning Quarterbacking all the moves of the series. And they talk about what is the Jays plan for the offseason and do they need to make any major additions to make a deep run next season.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath

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    45 min
  • Blue Jays-Mariners Wild Card Series Preview

    Drew & Ricky preview the Mariners-Blue Jays Wild Card Series with all 3 games in Toronto. The guys break down the biggest matchups in the series and how they expect the Mariners pitching to try to slow down the Jays bats. They talk about if somehow the Jays lose Game 1, should the team change plans for the rest of the series. They talk about who they think should be the starting pitchers for the series and how they need to really just trust the guys that got them there.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    46 min
  • 3 games left in the regular season and the Jays hold their Wild Card destiny in their own hands

    Drew & Kaitlyn talk about how the Blue Jays hold all the cards with 3 games left in the season to where they will finish in the Wild Card Standings. Coming off a sweep of the Red Sox, the Jays are have their Wild Card slotting in their own hands. They talk about if Vlad heats up, this offense could be unstoppable in the Playoffs. They break down what they think the Playoff starting rotation would look like. And they break down some of the other options that the team will have to make with the Playoff roster.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath

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    52 min
  • Jays are Playoff bound, Vlad's interesting week & Marc Rzepczynski talks about the haunted hotel in Tampa Bay

    Drew & Ricky talk all about your Blue Jays quest to clinch a Playoff spot & they are joined by former Jays Pitcher Marc Rzepczynski to talk about the haunted hotel in Tampa Bay. The Jays are close to clinching a Playoff spot ( they might clinch shortly if the Orioles lose) and they talk about if the team will have any kind of celebration. They talk about the interesting week had by Vlad and all the talk from people about his hustle on the bases. They break down Aaron Judge hitting HR #61 vs the Jays and how they decided to go after him in the series. And they are joined by former Jays P Marc Rzepczynski to hear his story about the haunted hotel in Tampa Bay and how they hope the Jays don't have to play any Playoff games down there.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    47 min
  • Are the Jays built for a long postseason run?

    Drew & Kaitlyn are back to talk about your AL Wild Card leading Blue Jays and how they are set-up nicely to make a deep Playoff run. They talk about how they think the Blue Jays would probably be favored over most teams currently in the Playoffs and how they can beat anyone when things are rolling. They talk about who they would rather have the Jays face first and who should be part of the Playoff starting rotation.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath

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    44 min
  • Playoff rotation plans & roster decisions are coming up for the Blue Jays

    Drew & Ricky talk about some upcoming decisions the Jays will have to make about the Playoff rotation and roster. The guys talk about how it would be ideal for the Jays to be the #1 Wild Card and play as many games as possible at home with the crowd behind them. They talk about what they think the starting rotation could look like and who might be the odd men out. They also talk about what other Playoff roster decisions might need to be make and if anyone from the minors could make a big impact. They discuss the upcoming series this weekend vs the Rays. And Ricky talks about how he would pitch to Aaron Judge if he was still playing.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    43 min
  • John Schneider is pressing all the right buttons right now

    Drew and Ricky talk about the Wild Card leading Blue Jays (as of this recording) and how Manager John Schneider is pressing all the right buttons right now. The Jays split a doubleheader on Tuesday, but it felt like they swept it. They talk about how John Schneider is pulling all the right strings lately and how guys have stepped up at the plate and on the mound. The guys talk about the battle for the top AL Wild Card spot and how they think the Jays can beat anyone, when they are going right.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    44 min
  • Bo Bichette & the starting rotation are leading the way for the Jays in September

    Drew & Ricky talk about the Jays continuing to play some good ball and are being led by Bo Bichette & the starting rotation. They sweep the Pirates over the weekend and sweep the doubleheader on Monday vs the Orioles. Bichette is just on fire right now and the guys talk about how they needed someone to step up on offense. The starting pitching has really stepped up and they keep putting up solid starts. They talk about the bullpen finding their roles going into September. The discuss the dust up on Tuesday with the Orioles and how the umpires really need to find their way and not be involved. And they talk about the upcoming series in Texas and what to do with the 5th starter spot going forward.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    40 min
  • Blue Jays head into September and control their own destiny

    Drew & Ricky talk about where the Blue Jays stand heading into September and how their destiny is in their hands to make the Playoffs. Jays take 2 of 3 from the Cubs and head to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates over the weekend. The guys talk about what the team needs to do to keep things rolling and get into a better Playoff spot. They discuss who needs to step up heading into the final month of the regular season and what players could get the September call up.


    -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF

    -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24

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    39 min

About Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays

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Weekly discussion of Toronto Blue Jays baseball with Drew Fairservice and The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath.

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