Greg and Josh break down the recent signings of Kendrys Morales and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., then they go over the Bautista/Encarnacion qualifying offer decisions and their ramifications, the reported offer to Brett Cecil, and some of the goofiness that came along with the Cy Young voting results. They also answer some listener questions and wish […]
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The Less Prominent Blue Jays Offseason To-Do List
With the offseason in full swing, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro are busy strategizing how to best keep the Blue Jays contending and profitable in 2017. Whether it’s retooling the roster or shoring up business operations, there is plenty to do this winter. Front offices aren’t always forthcoming with their off-season plans and many team […]
10 Under the Radar Free Agent Relievers for the Blue Jays
With the qualifying offer scenario out of the way, and the departures of Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion one step closer to completion, the public focus of the offseason has justifiably been aimed heavily at the offense. That being said, there are still other holes on this team that need to be filled. A backup […]
Give the Blue Jays Off-Season Some Time
It’s Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins’ second winter at the helm of the this club, and they are tasked with the daunting assignment of trying to appease a fanbase that is thirsty for a winner after back-to-back ALCS appearances and exits. Getting the team back to the post-season will be harder in 2017 than it […]
This Week in Blue Jays: Don’t Be Beholden to Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista
Amidst rumours regarding their top two free agents that had been swirling all week, the Toronto Blue Jays signed designated hitter Kendrys Morales to a three-year, $33-million contract on Friday in a move that many believe effectively ends their pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion. The surprise signing came at the end of a week during which […]
Report: Blue Jays Sign DH Kendrys Morales
Transaction Friday indeed! Apparently Ross Atkins was busy at the GM Meetings, as the Toronto Blue Jays have apparently just completed their second big move of the day: Kendry Morales deal with the Blue Jays is for 3 years. — Christopher meola (@DfineNrmLC) November 11, 2016 @JimBowden_ESPN @MLBONFOX Done Deal: Blue Jays Sign Kendry Morales […]
Blue Jays Bridge Gap, Sign Lourdes Gourriel
It wasn’t the move people were expecting, but the Toronto Blue Jays have still started off the 2016-2017 offseason with a big splash in International Free Agency. can confirm @JesseSanchezMLB #Bluejays signed Lourdes Gurriel. I hear it is a 7 yr $22M deal — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 11, 2016 Gourriel defected from Cuba last […]
Patrick Corbin: Potential Andrew Miller Clone and Blue Jays Target
Ignore the modest save total of twelve: Andrew Miller was one of the best relievers in baseball during the 2016 regular season, and was the best reliever in baseball during the postseason. He was unquestionably the deciding factor in the Blue Jays ALCS defeat at the hands of Cleveland, as favorable scheduling and deft usage […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 36: Putting the Agent in Free Agent
MLBPA Certified Player Agent, Joshua Kusnick stops by to discuss the agent role in CBA talks, the planning stages for arbitration hearings, the relationship between player and agent, and how an agent must distance themself from their fandom. He also shares a fun story about how he signed one of his current clients in an […]
Creative Ways to Navigate the Weak Free Agent Market
It’s no secret that the 2017 free agent market isn’t quite as strong as we’ve seen in recent years. MLB Trade Rumours predicts that just one free agent, Yoenis Cespedes, will receive a contract for more than $100 million when last season, MLBTR predicted that nine free agents would receive more than $100 million, with seven of them […]








