Locked On Blue Jays

Now that it appears the transactions are done for now, its time to take stock of what this means for the Toronto Blue Jays!First, Ryan Andrews pays their respects to Kevin Pillar, on what he gave this team and what his legacy will be in Toronto. They speculate on how he will be remembered and remark on the growth he made as a person during that time.In the second half, the other moves are discussed, from acquiring Socrates Brito, extending Randal Grichuk and cutting Bud Norris. Some of these moves make the host happier than others.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The big trade discussion will come tomorrow, but for today enjoying remembering Kevin Pillar for one last time as a member of the Blue Jays!Ryan Andrews dissects what went wrong in Toronto's 6-5 loss to Baltimore, starting with the slow starts the bats have had this season. Andrews posits that it might be time for Lourdes Gurriel to head back to Buffalo to get his swing right.The second half is dedicated to Sean Reid-Foley and what a performance like this means for his future as a Blue Jay. Thomas Pannone gets praise for his yeoman's effort in relief and the host wonders if Pannone shouldn't get another look as a starter.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No April Fools here! Just some serious Blue Jays talk! OK, maybe not that serious, but still!The first series of the season is in the books and Ryan Andrews goes over what they liked (the starters) and what they didn't like (batters not named Richard Urena, Rowdy Tellez or Freddy Galvis)! Then they offer some thoughts on the upcoming series with Baltimore!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fan Friday is back, and y'all are invite to take a gander at the goodies inside this episode of the podcast!Ryan Andrews spends the first half separating the good from the bad in last night's 2-0 Opening Day loss to the Tigers. There is praise for Marcus Stroman, Ken Giles and Shoppers costumer Joe Biagini, and scorn for pretty much everyone else.The second half features fan predictions for things that will happen for the Blue Jays this season, from trades to 50/50 draws!Special thanks to @hallamaniac07, @DSteciuk, @KarenSoutar1, @kerry_a23, @MrMucker88, @myleshiggins, @hewittj15, @SeanMacIntyre403, @CineMarter_, @Greappleton, and @StefanieTiels!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening Day is here, but that's not the story today for the Blue Jays!Ryan Andrews discusses the shocking, mind-bending news that Kendrys Morales has been traded to Oakland, and what that does for the Blue Jays. They also talk about what that means for the newest additions to the 25-man roster and how the Blue Jays are looking so far in their first game!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Jays Opening Day is tomorrow! And Locked On Blue Jays has the skinny on who will be there!Ryan Andrews breaks down what got Sam Gaviglio, Thomas Pannone and Richard Urena onto the 25-man roster and how Pannone's performance in the 2-0 win over Toronto indicates what he needs to do to stay in Toronto. In the second half, they go over the final battle for the bullpen spot between Bud Norris and Javy Guerra, and in the host's mind, they only see one option.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for some old standbys of the Locked On Blue Jays podcast! Yep, we got bullpen gripes and fan thoughts!In the first half, Ryan Andrews breaks down what they thought of the performances of some of the bullpen arms, including Elvis Luciano, Jason Adam and Tim Mayza in the first of the two Montreal games. The second half is devoted to dispelling the notion that Bo Bichette will be in the 2019 picture, and the fans get to have their say as well!Thanks to @biggles14, @JaysTrain2Reign, @kerry_a23, @CineMarter_, and @mikesburke for their tweets!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So close you can almost taste it, baseball is almost here, and Locked On Blue Jays will have you covered!Ryan Andrews will guide you the the Blue Jays' bullpen situation now that Daniel Hudson has been added to the roster. In the second half, the host goes over the announced rosters for the Montreal exhibition games and what they think that means for a guy like Trent Thornton.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play, Spotify, Himalaya and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and Blue Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring is here, and so is another episode of Locked On Blue Jays!Ryan Andrews breaks down the recent roster moves made by the Blue Jays and what it means for the roster that will begin the year against Detroit. The first half is dedicated to the batters, as well as pouring one out for Devon Travis, and determining when Anthony Alford will get his shot.The second half deals with the recent news that Ryan Tepera and John Axford have elbow pains and what this will mean for the Blue Jays' pitching staff. Andrews details how the potential Tepera injury could mean openings for Sam Gaviglio and Hector Perez.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play, Spotify, Himalaya and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, Himalaya and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can it be? It is! There is a new Locked on Blue Jays episode! Sound the alarms!After a lengthy medical hiatus, both their own and other people's, Ryan Andrews is back, emerging from the snowbound Maritimes to talk about much warmer things. Andrews discusses the "recent" signings made by the Blue Jays, how Clay Buchholz and Bud Norris fit into the picture and what it means for the Blue Jays youngsters in 2019.The second half is devoted to an interview with Kevin Pillar from the Blue Jays Winter Fest!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by The Jays From the Couch Guide to the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The forces of nature may slow this podcast down, but the news and discussion will not be denied!Ryan Andrews is back to discuss the Blue Jays signing of long-rumored target Freddy Galvis and what he brings to the team. Also, the plan for Lourdes Gurriel is discussed and Danny Barnes gets a pep talk after being removed from the 40-man roster.The second half is devoted to the Winter Fest interview with Devon Travis at Halifax. Only one more interview left after that!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NBA and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its a Hall of Fame-worthy edition of the podcast! ...OK, at least as worthy Harold Baines!Host Ryan Andrews discusses the results of the 2019 Hall of Fame vote, and in particular, what it means that Roy Halladay was elected in his first year on the ballot. Andrews touches on what the late great Blue Jays pitcher meant to the organization and to baseball, and what his inclusion means for other players. Mariano Rivera, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina also were voted in, and get some time as well.The second segment sees Andrews touch on players with Blue Jays links or Canadian content. The cases for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Larry Walker, Omar Vizquel, Scott Rolen, Jeff Kent, and Todd Helton are mentioned, while Michael Young bids farewell to the ballot.The final segment features interviews from Blue Jays Winter Fest in Halifax as Ryan Borucki and Danny Jansen give a few minutes of their time to the East Coast.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and

A lot to discuss on today's episode and many different ways to discuss it!Ryan Andrews begins the show by detailing what the Russell Martin trade means for everyone, from Martin, to Danny Jansen, to Andrew Sopko and Ronny Brito. The second segment sees the detailing of David Phelps' one-year deal and how the Blue Jays bullpen will benefit from a return to form. John Axford's desire for a return engagement in Toronto is given a quick look. Finally, Andrews closes by detailing some of the Winter Tour experience and includes a scrum interview with Luke Maile.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NBA and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second half of the third Arrivals and Departures of the offseason is here! Rejoice!Ryan Andrews discusses the news that Troy Tulowitzki signed with the Yankees and why fans claiming the Blue Jays should have kept him and that he will burn Toronto for its callous dispatching of the veteran shortstop are wrong. Brief mention is made of Oliver Drake, Jake Petricka and Jaime Garcia before turning to what the Blue Jays are looking for in the remainder of the offseason, mainly depth and relief pitching! There are names! Lots of them!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NBA and the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to run down the newest players in the Blue Jays' organization! Again!Ryan Andrews hosts the first of a two-part look at the transactions of the previous month and gives the low down on what fans can expect from Matt Shoemaker, Clayton Richard, Elvis Luciano and yes, Eric Sogard. The host details what each player gives the organization and at what cost, as well as what each signing means from a broader perspective in terms of the front office's philosophy!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NFL and Locked on NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can it be? It is! Locked On Blue Jays is back for its second year of existence!After a lengthy hiatus and some holiday breakery, Ryan Andrews returns with a 2018 retrospective. The host breaks down what they feel will be the biggest takeaways from the 2018 Blue Jays season, and what fans will remember the most from a year that was quite frankly, disappointing. Numerous names make appearances in spirit, from Ryan Borucki and Danny Jansen, to Aaron Sanchez and Marcus Stroman. Even Ian Parmley gets a shoutout! So sit back and join the podcast for a look back on a year, that most fans would rather forget.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NFL and Locked on NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Troy Tulowitzki era is over, and it's time to take stock.Ryan Andrews leads a conversation looking at the present impact and the legacy left behind by the five-time All-Star shortstop's release from the Blue Jays. The host reflects on what Tulowitzki meant to the team when he was acquired in 2015, and how his playoff performances cemented his spot in Jays lore. They also give the fans perspective and what they feel Tulo means to them.There is also a mention of J.A. Happ given he is on the verge of signing his coveted three-year deal with the Yankees.Thanks to @KarenSoutar1, @hallamaniac07, @stancato_brian, @Greappleton, @mikesburke and @AmeAiden for their contributions!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NFL and Locked on NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter is coming, and with it come the bad Game of Thrones references to the fact that winter is coming. But also, the Winter Meetings have arrived!Host Ryan Andrews discusses the rumours surrounding Aaron Sanchez and Marcus Stroman's departures as well as the targeting of Dallas Keuchel, and explains why none of them make sense. They then discuss some targets in the news that do make sense, like Mike Fiers and Kendall Graveman, and how the Blue Jays can use the Winter Meetings to lock down the necessary starting pitching depth. The Rule V Draft gets a look as some intriguing prospects sit there for the Blue Jays. Finally, Andrews goes over some transactions from around the league.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NFL and Locked on NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast returns with Ryan Anddrews dissecting the Russell Martin rumours, determining where the Muscle could be moved to, and what this means for Danny Jansen and Luke Maile. The second segment sees some Josh Donaldson talk on what his reunion in Atlanta with Alex Anthopoulos means for Toronto, and wraps up with a discussion on Oliver Drake's return to the 6ix and how this is both in defiance of what should be the Blue Jays' bullpen strategy, and definitely preferred to what some believe the Blue Jays' bullpen strategy should be.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NFL and Locked on NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Andrews is back for another installment of Arrivals and Departures! In this episode, the host talks Aledmys Diaz, Trent Thornton, Yennsy Diaz, Patrick Murphy, Hector Perez, Jacob Waguespack and Guillermo Martinez! Plus updates on the kitteh co-host and some departures you may have missed!Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NFL and Locked on NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices