It’s been an interesting last twelve months in Blue Jays land. From a near World Series berth to only narrowly edging out the Baltimore Orioles to finish above last place in the AL East. No matter whether the tone of the time has been happy or sad, we feel like our writers have done a great job covering the team. As […]
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It Should Be About the Memories for the Blue Jays
I’m enrolled in a class this semester in which we’re reading modernist novels, and for somebody who doesn’t identify as much of a literature nerd, I’ve felt extremely in over my head for the better part of the past two months. I only decided to start studying English on top of my science courses last spring, so this is […]
The 2017 Stuffies! Volume 2 – The Best Stuff in Baseball
Welcome back to the Stuffies! It has been a thrilling ride through the first few rounds of the playoffs, but to really increase your appetite for the World Series, Nick and I are here to help you understand which pitchers in baseball had the best Stuff. Off the hop – a bit of a lesson […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 79: A Week Without Worry
Episode 79 Shi Davidi of Sportsnet stops by to discuss the recent Blue Jays staff changes, Ross Atkins’ “Impact” bat/arm comments, the upcoming offseason, and the idea that the Jays should go for it again in 2018. Greg and Josh also give their thoughts on the World Series (including predictions), run down the performance of […]
Which of 2017’s Disappointing Blue Jays are Poised to Bounce Back?
It should go without saying at this point, but just in case you weren’t paying attention for the last six months or so, not a lot went right for the Blue Jays this season. It could also be said that way more than expected did go right for the team in 2015 and 2016, but […]
The Most Exciting* Blue Jays Wins of 2017
With the MLB postseason in full swing, the Blue Jays find themselves on the outside looking in for the first time since 2014. While playoff baseball in Toronto is dearly and sorely missed, watching the postseason without a vesting interest in the outcome allows for rooting for close games rather than a blowout for your favourite team. Baseball is at […]
The 2017 Stuffies! Volume 1 – Rookies of the Year, and Not So Stuffies
Good evening everyone! With the regular season complete and us all having a lot more stress free time on our hands this postseason, we’re proud to bring you the 2017 Stuffy awards! I’ll be your co-host, Mike Sonne. I’m proud to have alongside me, Canada’s second favourite bass playing baseball fan, Nick Dika! (Sorry, Geddy […]
The Season That Was: Exaggerated, Oversold, and Bound to Disappoint
Many years ago, when I was just entering high school, I took a business class. The teacher, let’s call him Mr. Stewart, was a quirky fellow – and quite honestly not that great of a teacher – but on the first day of class he told us something that he said we’d remember for the […]
Some Unconventional 2017 Year-End Blue Jays Awards
As the Blue Jays 2017 season mercifully came to an end earlier this month, most of the discussion has pivoted to video year-end reviews, player grades and performance awards. Because you’ll get plenty of writers more talented than I telling you who played well, who was a disappointment and who broke out, I’ve created some […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 78: Putting a (Re)Cap on the Season
Episode 78 Greg, Josh, and Nick break down the entire 2017 season by giving out individual awards. There are the obvious ones such as Team MVP, Best Hitter, of Best Pitcher, but the guys also nominate their own candidates for Best Quote, Clutch Performer, Best Dive, The Not-Pat-Venditte Award, Do Over of the Year, and […]