Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

Justin and Patrick return to recap the three players the Blue Jays have signed so far this month. Kevin Kiermaier is back. Isiah Kiner-Falefa swapped his pinstripes for a blue bird. Yariel Rodriguez of the Cuban national team wants to be a starter and the Jays will give him a chance. The guys also discuss the playing time at 3rd base and starting pitching depth in the organization.

Justin and Patrick continue their countdown of the top 31 Blue Jays prospects according to FanGraphs. In this episode the guys cover the top 10 and discuss the future impact of guys like Arjun Nimmala and Ricky Tiedemann.

Justin and Patrick bring you traditional offseason content with the Blue Jays top prospects report. Using FanGraphs the guys work their way down the list and tell you who they have their eyes on. Do any of these guys have what it takes to make an impact at the MLB level in 2024? In this episode: #31 to #11

The Toronto Blue Jays did not sign Shohei Ohtani. He was not on board that plane. He was in Southern California. After losing out on baseball's unicorn the Toronto Blue Jays need to pivot to fill the large holes in their lineup. Justin and Patrick discuss what happened and where they think the Jays should go from here.

In the final part of the 2023 grading series Justin and Patrick grade the Blue Jays infield. The guys debate on Vladdy, Chapman, and the catchers.

The grading series continues with Justin and Patrick looking back at the 2023 Blue Jays outfield. The guys discuss whether or not George Springer can rebound from a down year, and what to expect from Daulton Varsho going forward. Should the Jays re-sign Kiermaier?

Justin & Patrick are taking a break from the grading series to give you an update on current news. Sportsnet is parting ways with radio host Ben Wagner. The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot is out. The Blue Jays are rumoured to be among the final teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. Bo Bichette trade rumours are circulating. The guys give their take on this and more!

Justin & Patrick are back with the 2nd of 4 grading episodes. This time the guys are talking relief pitching. The Jays used quite a few options out of the arm barn in 2023 and a lot of them were very effective. Where do the guys rank Jordan Romano among MLB closers? What is Patrick's hot take on Tim Mayza?! Next up: the bats

Justin and Patrick bring back a BFMD classic: player grades. First up: the rotation. Surprisingly, the Blue Jays only used 6 traditional starters this year as the others who started/opened games were in the bullpen. The guys hand out grades and discuss any concerns for the future.

Justin and Patrick return from a three week hiatus to discuss the fact that Guillermo Martinez was not fired. Dave Hudgens was reassigned to Florida and Don Mattingly is now the offensive coordinator. The Jays have offered Matt Chapman a qualifying offer, declined Whit Merrifield's option, and are said to be looking to sign or acquire position players this winter.

Mark Shapiro spoke on Thursday and while there was some substance to his conference there was also nothing major that was concrete. Justin & Patrick break down what he said, what it means, and what is next for the team. The guys look throw the 2024 roster and offer their thoughts on potential outcomes for players.

The Blue Jays season came to a crashing halt after being swept by the Twins. Justin and Patrick discuss what happened and ask who to blame. John Schneider? Ross Atkins? The players? The analytics department? Hitting coaches? There is plenty of content to come as we enter the offseason so stick with us!

The regular season is over. Justin and Patrick preview the AL Wild Card series against the Twins and discuss who needs to be the X factor for both teams in the series. Can the Jays rotation provide quality innings? Will the bats come alive when it matters?

After a series win at the Trop the Blue Jays find themselves in control of the second Wild Card spot heading into the final week of the season. It will be a repeat week against the Yankees and Rays but all six hames will be in Toronto. Vladdy came alive on Sunday and George Springer was involved with the bat and the glove. Can the Jays lock up their playoff ticket against New York?

After a hurricane stopped them from recording last weekend Justin and Patrick return to cover the past week of Blue Jays games. From the lows of the sweep against Texas to the highs of the current 5 game win streak the guys cover it all. Updates on Vladdy's knee are positive, another wrinkle in the Manoah saga adds even more intrigue.

After a sweep of the Royals the Jays now find themselves in the second Wild Card position in the American League. Justin and Patrick break down the weekend's games and preview the biggest series of the year to date against the Texas Rangers. The guys look at the pitching matchups, discuss Jose Berrios' turnaround year, and highlight some key injuries the Rangers are dealing with.

The Toronto Blue Jays head to Oakland for a three game set after taking two of three in Denver. Bo Bichette is nearing a return but the Jays will be without Danny Jansen after the catch suffered a broken finger on a foul ball. Spencer Horwitz, Ernie Clement, and Davis Schneider all chipped in big time for the Jays. The offence will need everyone to keep scoring if they hope to catch up in the Wild...

After a week of .500 baseball the Blue Jays find themselves 2.5 games out of a playoff spot. As they head out on the road for 6 games against two of MLB's worst teams Justin and Patrick discuss what's happened recently and what is to come. The guys discuss the future of Matt Chapman and speculate on who the team will add to the roster when it expands to 28 on September 1st.

Justin & Patrick discuss Vladdy's potential injury, Ryu's brilliance, Bo's return, and other tidbits from a series win in Cincy. Genesis Cabrera has turned it around since he was traded to the Jays. The guys discuss what the biggest changes have been. It's a huge series against the division leading Orioles. With the Jays on the outside looking in they need all of the wins they...

With the Blue Jays trading wins and losses over the past week they find themselves only a half game ahead of a surging Mariners team for the final Wild Card position. Justin & Patrick discuss the latest games and preview what needs to happen over the remaining 40 on the schedule. The Jays will get a quartet of reinforcements this weekend as Bo Bichette, Kevin Kiermaier, Trevor Richards, and Ch...

After a sweep of the Red Sox in convincing fashion the Toronto Blue Jays headed to Cleveland and were only able to split a low-scoring series with the Guardians. Justin & Patrick break down the lack of situational hitting and highlight the starting pitching. The guys then preview this weekend's series with the Chicago Cubs and talk Jose Bautista.

Justin and Patrick are back to discuss the futile performance of the Blue Jays against the Orioles. Is it time to fire Guillermo Martinez and the hitting staff? Can the Jays still make the playoffs while playing like this? Would they even win a game?

The Toronto Blue Jays made a splash in the trade market late Sunday afternoon in acquiring Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals for prospects Sem Robberse & Adam Kloffenstein. Justin & Patrick break down the move and what it means for the bullpen. The guys also recap a series win against the Angels and preview a crucial 4-game series with the Orioles. Pour one out for Mitch White who was DFA to...

After a west coast road trip that saw the Jays go a frustrating 3-3 despite holding leads in all six games, Justin and Patrick return to review the carnage. The guys tee up the weekend series with the Angels and discuss the looming trade deadline.

Justin & Patrick are back to once again beat the Alek Manoah struggles to a pulp. The guys are running out of words to describe what is happening to the big man. Chris and Jessica Bassitt are giving back, Kevin Gausman is returning, and Ryu & Green are getting close. Is it possible to add both Stroman and Bellinger at the same time? What would it cost? What will it take and should the Jays...