Episode 67 To take a break from the depressing nature of discussing the 2017 Blue Jays, Greg and Josh decide to talk baseball movies instead. They review “Moneyball” and the documentary “Fastball”, while also touching on Major League (of course), A League of Their Own, Bull Durham, and more via listener questions. Podcast: Play in new […]
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The Top 10 Blue Jays by Trade Deadline Value (No. 6 – 10)
Twice a year over at FanGraphs, Dave Cameron publishes a list of who, in his opinion, are the fifty most valuable trade assets in baseball. Cameron’s most recent update was published over the All-Star break earlier this month. Rather than simply listing the best players, he has attempted to blend past performance and future projection […]
The New and Improved Justin Smoak is Here to Stay
Justin Smoak has always been an odd player, but this year he’s been downright baffling. In his post on the 2010 Rangers Top 11 prospects, Kevin Goldstein noted that, “[Justin Smoak] has the best plate discipline in the organization, and among the best in baseball, with plus raw power from both sides.” Yet up until 2016, through […]
3 Things to Watch for Against the Oakland Athletics
Written by Andrew Munn, Matt Gwin, and Cole Nefsky The Trade Watch Entering Monday’s series, the Blue Jays and Athletics find themselves in comparable but distinct situations. The Athletics sit 44-54, 6.5 games back of the second wild card spot, and a whopping 21 games back of the silly-good Astros in the AL West. Returning home […]
The Wonderful, Useless Miracle of Mike Bolsinger’s Four-Strikeout Inning
In the very late hours of July 18th, or perhaps the very early hours of July 19th, something weird happened at Fenway Park. Strikeout No. 1: Mitch Moreland (Swinging) It was strange that Mike Bolsinger took the mound for the Jays in the bottom of the 13th, because it was strange that a bottom of […]
3 Things to Watch for Against Cleveland
Written by Nick Dika, Cole Nefsky, and Joshua Howsam Kendrys Morales and Edwin Encarnacion are NOT really Having Similar Seasons With Toronto taking on Cleveland this weekend, the comparisons of two players inextricably tied to each other in many Blue Jays’ fans minds will face off for the second time this season: Kendrys Morales and […]
Aaron Sanchez’s Latest Blister Woes Are a Fitting Unofficial End to the Season
Aaron Sanchez had a rough Wednesday evening at Fenway Park. The 25-year-old pitched well below the standard we’ve come to expect, leaving the game after surrendering five runs in four innings while allowing six hits and five walks in the process. Despite the mediocre performance, it seemed curious that John Gibbons pulled his starter after […]
Toronto’s Future Plans Will Have a Lot to Do With Russell Martin
The Blue Jays are currently caught in a tough spot. They continue to boast a core group of players with several years of control remaining: Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, Roberto Osuna, Devon Travis, Joe Biagini, and Kevin Pillar. They also have money tied up long term to some aging players to help complement the young […]
Report: Kansas City Royals Linked to Marco Estrada
A report from SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo earlier today linked the Kansas City Royals and Blue Jays’ pending free agent Marco Estrada: Still count the Royals as buyers. Expect them to be in on rental SPs. Two names I've heard linked to them: Jaime Garcia and Marco Estrada. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 19, 2017 […]
Being Realistic About The Jays At The Deadline
Hello, currently-unemployed future MLB GM. You’re a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and for that, I’m deeply, deeply sorry. This has been a trying season for us and you’re ready to burn it all to the ground. I get that. Watching an old team stagger through an uninspired season is difficult. As we hit the […]