Locked On Blue Jays

Recording while it's still daylight outside? What a novel concept!A.J. Andrews takes advantage of the early recording time to do a preview of the Blue Jays' upcoming series with the Yankees. She focuses on the starters and which one gives the Jays the best chance of stealing a win (hint: it's the guy who was talked about earlier this week!)The second half notes the absence of Trent Thornton from his spot in the rotation, and Andrews offers wild speculation that the Jays may start managing his innings give he recent run of form against teams not from Baltimore. Also, she wonders where Zack Godley will fit in, and assumes that it will be either in Thornton's slot, or the start after against Texas.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Postmates. and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming at you hotter than cookies right out of the oven, it's another episode!Fresh off showing off her baking skills, A.J. Andrews dives into the happy things that a series win in Tampa Bay brings. She expresses joy at Derek Fisher finally providing a memorable moment other than getting plonked in the face, and praises Brock Stewart while questioning if he's this year's recipient of the Mike Hauschild award.The second half is devoted to newly-acquired hurler Zack Godley and all the puns he brings with him. Andrews is optimistic Godley can at least manifest in that open rotation slot for the Blue Jays, but shows why those banner years in 2017 and 2018 could prove him to be a false deity.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Postmates. BlueChew and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burning the midnight oil and lighting candles to find Blue Jays' pitching solutions, its another episode!A.J. Andrews stays up late following a grueling bike ride to discuss the Blue Jays' recent run of pitching. While Thomas Pannone, Sean Reid-Foley and Trent Thornton all had their flaws amplified in recent starts, Jacob Waguespack seems to be handling the pressure well, and A.J. assesses his chances of sticking in the rotation next season.The second half sees an apology offered to Derek Law, given his recent run of form. The host also expresses her hopes for Jason Adam to make the most of his opportunity and discusses how Buddy Boshers does not seem long for this Blue Jays' world.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Postmates. BlueChew and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a vacation-related hiccup, the podcast is back on the air!A.J. Andrews returns from a kitteh-crazed weekend that did not help her sleep cycle in the slightest. What does help? Watching Bo Bichette at the plate. The host continues to gush about the rookie's hitting and notes that it offers forgiveness for the defense that Bo doesn't offer himself.The second half is dedicated to Justin Smoak and his yeoman efforts on defense for the Blue Jays. Andrews hypothesizes that it's the reason why the FO was loathe to move Smoak for a fringe prospect at the deadline, and wonders if it could lead to an extension for one of the few remaining playoff links on the team.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Postmates and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Fan Friday this week, but another treat for podcast listeners!Jays From the Couch writer Stephen Brown makes a triumphant return to the podcast to discuss how hot the Blue Jays' bats have been recently, how Derek Fisher fits in with the plans, and an appeal to bring Matt Shoemaker back for another season. A.J. Andrews is much more tolerant of Stephen now that she has made some life adjustments.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Follow Stephen Brown at @DTSB_98!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Bombas, BlueChew and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second of a triple-header and this one promises to be way more positive than the last one!A.J. Andrews discusses the supernova start Bo Bichette has had to his major league career. Yes it's against Kansas City, but the host is effusive in her praise of the young shortstop and his maturity on the field.In the second half, Andrews discusses a splendid series for the pitching staff. All three starters (Thomas Pannone, Sean Reid-Foley, Jacob Waguespack) showed signs of being able to step into the vacated Blue Jays' rotation slots, and the bullpen performed well too! Why can't they play Kansas City all the time?Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Bombas, BlueChew and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing to barely keep the clean rating, it's the first of a podcast triple-header!A.J. Andrews paces herself by grading other aspects of the Blue Jays' trade deadline moves. She gives good reviews to what the team got for Eric Sogard, Daniel Hudson and David Phelps, while she has to adjust her mark on the Marcus Stroman deal given news that Minnesota wanted a chance to top the Mets' offer.However, there is no mercy on Toronto's final move of the day, a three-player package to Houston that netted them Derek Fisher. The host is relentless in blasting the front office for poor asset management and sheer impatience to move assets that were clearly distressed. Basically, she is not happy.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Bombas, BlueChew and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A real treat for listeners of the podcast (and the host) as Sportsnet radio personality and jack-of-all-trades Scott MacArthur joins the program in a supersized episode!Host A.J. Andrews talks with Scott about their shared experiences since both embraced their own natures and shared with the world their true selves. Then, the debates start. The two discuss what the Blue Jays plans are now that Marcus Stroman has been sent packing and whether or not the package received will bear the fruit that the fans will demand.The second half sees the two discuss what Stroman's legacy ultimately will be as a Blue Jay, the alchemy of turning Eric Sogard into tangible assets, and how Bo Bichette will fare now that he is in the big leagues.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Follow Scott MacArthur @ScottyMacThinks!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Bombas and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad

A long-awaited episode finally hits the airwaves.A.J. Andrews makes good on her promise by finally delivering the fans' thoughts on the retirement of Troy Tulowitzki and relays how thankful she is that Tulo helped bring her to where she is today. She also discusses the Rays series and the implication of both the seven-run comeback and the seven-run collapse by the Blue Jays.Thanks to @yeahiroy, @baseballgods16, @EvanScherr, @biggles14, @_bradc_, @dreims20, @oldskoolbluejay, @hallamaniac07, @swailes_robert, and @TheRealTayls17 for their thoughts!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Bombas and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Such a busy day, we had to give the people what they want late on a weekend! It's a jampacked podcast!A.J. Andrews shares with the listeners her travels through the grieving process as news of the Eric Sogard and Marcus Stroman trades hit the wire. Suffice today, the grieving was more for Stroman. She managed to go through all five stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression before finally reaching acceptance once she dove into the prospects that the Blue Jays received (and how angry Mets fans were). Also, the news of Bo Bichette's call-up is touched upon.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Bombas and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A simple episode today as A.J. Andrews comes on to discuss her thoughts on what could have been Marcus Stroman's final start in Toronto and what the Blue Jays pitching staff is going to look like after the deadline.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An entirely positive episode of the podcast! What a novel concept!A.J. Andrews discusses the joys of seeing an effective Aaron Sanchez work last night against Cleveland. The right-hander looked like his former self and the host sees the benefits of what having his curveball working again can do for the embattered Blue Jay.In the second half, Andrews talks about a lesser-maligned member of the team who had a big night last night. Justin Smoak's tying and winning hits were a big boost to the flagging veteran and A.J. hopes that Smoak can carry this with the team for the rest of the season, since she doesn't see the big first baseman moved at the deadline.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's this? An actual guest on the podcast! You better believe it!Jays From the Couch minor league expert and former Locked On Jays co-host Ryan Mueller stops by to bring some manner of good cheer in regards to the Blue Jays' future. A.J. Andrews joins them on a quick tour of the minor leagues from Buffalo to Vancouver and back! They talk Bo Bichette, Nate Pearson, Adam Kloffenstein and more as Interview Week finally kicks off in a way!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Follow Ryan at @MuellerRyan11!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rolling with the thunder and riding the lightning, it's time to kick off the week with a new set of podcasts!A.J. Andrews begins with a question from @TheRealTayls17, who wonders who will go to make room for the returning Ryan Borucki and Dalton Pompey. The host does her best to answer this question, and suffice to say it doesn't look good for Derek Law.The second half sees A.J. discuss all the positives that came from beating up on a team that's worse than Toronto! From the performances of Eric Sogard and Freddy Galvis, to Marcus Stroman's seven shutout innings, to the Vladdy Slam, there was a lot to like there.Finally, A.J. talks about Sportsnet's Scott MacArthur and his video from the weekend where he comes out as a gay man. A.J. discusses her role in helping Scott reach that point, and the hopes that others will not have to section themselves off as they did in this industry. Warning: she cries.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play,

Sharing that brotherly love with all the siblings out there, it's another Fan Friday episode of the podcast!A.J. Andrews spends the first part of the episode dissecting the latest landing spot for Marcus Stroman: Philadelphia. At first she is not convinced the Phillies have the goods, but Tyler, a Phillies fan from Twitter, helps her piece together a package that could work.Then the podcast takes time to remember Roy Halladay on the even of his Hall of Fame induction. Blue Jays fans and opposing fans share their memories of Doc, and A.J. shares her own.Finally, the Blue Jays' upcoming series with the Tigers is given all the attention it deserves.Thanks to @NicholsndDimes2, @davidtabrown, @KarenSoutar1, @Zee3P0 and @shawnsJays for sharing their thoughts!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and Postmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Completing the late-night doubleheader, it's the second episode of the day! Technically yes, this is accurate!Fans are starting to worry about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and A.J. Andrews is here to help assuage some fears... or inflame them. She discusses how Junior hasn't had anything to hit solidly and while he is still finding singles, that's not what the fans want out of him. A.J. tries to assure people that this doesn't mark him as a bust. Not after three months. Even Travis Snider got more time than that!She also talks about how the Blue Jays are trapped in the DFA'd pitcher hell of churning players that aren't good enough for other teams, and how that is the hallmark of bad teams. Toronto will have the parts to break the wheel at some time, but for now, it is a tough ride.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and Postmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas

With certain members of the podcast on the mend, it's time to complete that doubleheader!A.J. Andrews begins with a discussion of Bo Bichette's interview with Sportsnet's David Singh, and the perception that this delay will anger the shortstop enough to leave as soon as he can. This is silly, and A.J. explains why, as well as assures Bo that his time is coming. A spot just needs to open.The second half is focused on Thomas Pannone's journey to get back to the major leagues, but while the shine is already off his performance, A.J. is more incredulous that Nick Kingham was DFA'd in order to make room for Pannone. With other more palatable options to send packing (Hi Derek Law!), the host expresses her displeasure at the overthrow of the Sultan of Salami.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and Postmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Switching gears like an F1 pro, it's the first of two podcasts today!A.J. Andrews begins by paying tribute to Edwin Jackson, the most recent DFA casualty of the Blue Jays before being rudely interrupted by a breaking trade! Toronto acquired Wilmer Font for cash! She breaks down why the Blue Jays are repeatedly buying these DFA'd arms from teams and where Wilmer slots into the roster.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and Hotels.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-4 game got you down? Check out this podcast, good buddy!A.J. Andrews ignores the current mess the Blue Jays find themselves in and focuses on the demotion of Rowdy Tellez. This continues a trend for the young Toronto batters and our host hopes Rowdy will use this time to cut down on the strikeouts.She also discusses Clayton Richard's injury and what this will do to an already strained Jays bullpen, although she praises Nick Kingham for his work since arriving from Pittsburgh.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and Hotels.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrapping things up in style with the finale of a triple header on the podcast! A.J. Andrews goes through your selections for MVP and LVP, and honestly, she doesn't have a lot of arguments to make with the choices. She does have some arguments saved up for Aaron Sanchez, who she pleads to make a good start in the opener against the Yankees. She previews other aspects of the series, but really, Aaron, listen to her.Special thanks to @PoffAlex, @shanna_shi, @KarenSoutar1, @Brown01Violet, @Jabronirob, @thesmilinggoat, @HumandChuck, @DoyleJFtC. @tiben12, @TheRealTayls17, @biggles14, and @EverythingGrich for their contributions!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch and Hotels.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices