The New Year serves as an ideal time for many to reflect on things of the past while looking forward to the future ahead. There is no doubt that the Blue Jays’ 2016 campaign was often times frustrating, and there was a period of time during which another postseason appearance seemed like it might slip […]
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A Blue Jays Fan Letter to Santa
Santa Claus North Pole Canada H0H 0H0 Dear Santa, Hey, Big Guy, how are things? I hope that all is well with you and Mrs. Claus, and of course the elves and reindeer as well. I apologize for writing you this letter so close to Christmas. I have a bit of a confession to make […]
Goodbye, Edwin: Encarnacion Signs with Cleveland
We tried to believe. We shouted for Rogers to “Pay the Man,” and hoped against all odds that the booming attendance and television numbers would provide enough payroll space. Even when the writing was on the wall with the Kendrys Morales signing, some of us convinced ourselves it was ok; Edwin can play first base! […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 40: A Long Winter’s Nap
Greg and Josh discuss the latest news surrounding Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista, the extremely slow offseason, and the apparently Blue Jays strategies to fill their remaining roster holes. They also give out a Do Over, take a trip down memory lane to visit a man temporarily called Ralph, and answer a bunch of listener […]
By Playing it Safe, the Jays May Have Put Themselves in Danger
The Toronto Blue Jays were given the option of re-signing their beloved sluggers before they had the chance to reach free agency, where they would surely find a bevy of suitors with bags of cash at the ready. They signed neither, riling up a healthy chunk of the fanbase in the process. If anyone was […]
MLB’s New Policy on Hazing is the Right Thing to Do
Towards the end of every regular season, the rookies of Major League Baseball are subjected to the long-standing tradition of dressing up – very often as women – prior to departing for the team’s final road trip. Every year, photos of each team’s freshman class are posted on Twitter for all to laugh at before […]
What to think about Jeff Beliveau?
If you said he might actually help out the major league squad, would anyone believe-you? There’s an argument to be made either way, but let me step back and cover the basics. If you didn’t notice, the Blue Jays signed the LHP to a minor league contract today with the standard invitation to spring training. […]
Why Marcus Stroman is Primed to Take a Big Step Forward in 2017
It’s not exactly a secret that Marcus Stroman didn’t have the year he and everybody else expected of him in 2016. Going into the season, the 25-year-old starter was being talked about as a dark horse Cy Young Award candidate. At minimum, he was viewed as the most likely “ace” among a rotation that wasn’t […]
What to Get Your Favorite Blue Jays For Christmas
The holiday season is upon us. Shopping for loved ones is easy because we know them personally and they lack multi-million dollar salaries to buy everything their hearts desire. Shopping for your favorite Blue Jay however, can be a little more challenging. So while our handsomely paid favorite players don’t want for much, here are […]
Re-assessing How We View Russell Martin for 2017
Russell Martin is the best catcher that has ever played for the Blue Jays, and he’s a stark contrast for a history littered with with fan favourites, defensive wizards who couldn’t hit, the occasional serviceable veteran who put in a few good years, and several catchers-of-the-future who never quite lived up to their billing. It’s […]









