Locked On Blue Jays

Counting all the players leaving the organization is making the host's head spin! And make them sick!Ryan Andrews battles through an early Christmas gift from their partner to deliver some thoughts on the parade of Blue Jays' players out of the organization. Many of them do not elicit a response, but there are words for Taylor Guerrieri and Jake Petricka. They also welcome Troy Tulowitzki and Brandon Drury back to the world of the living.In the second segment, Andrews mentions Jose Fernandez, who was claimed by Detroit, and Justin Shafer, who gets to stick around before launching in to why the loss of Harold Ramirez is not worth all the bristling on social media.Finally, Andrews discusses new bench coach Dave Hudgens, what he brings to the organization and what it appears the front office is aiming for with hires like his.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 yo

The fans have waited patiently and now their voice will be heard! It's the 2018 Locked On Jays MVP awards show!Host Ryan Andrews counts down the votes, but starts with a notable omission from the voting. They understand why though. The first segment features love for Blue Jays that moved on to greener pastures, as well as Gatorade.The second segment displays the youth as well as the disappointment of the 2018 season, although there is some hope.Finally, it comes down to two names to be crowned 2018 Locked On Jays MVP, and the fans made a clear choice.Special thanks to @habman2010, @yeahiroy, @whenndovescry, @BlueJaysThoughts, @kerry_a23, @gb10xnm, @mitchel_susan, @IdleIrishMinds, @stevenact4, @KarenSoutar1, @JessicaWelde, @Flames_Jays_83, @davidtabrown, @JAYSin2020, @PatriciaLabbe4, @Chronja85, @knights1381, @DarrellJac53, @DSteciuk, @jabronirob, @sally_cosentino, @Orchid2424, @jenniferleigh38, @briezethrulyfe, @pparas0, @MarcScottEmery, @BlueJaysIsLife, @goprotrucker, @LauraL2920, @RaDarzmom, @FickSherrell,

The second half of the doubleheader is complete with this Charlie Montoyo-focused look at the Toronto Blue Jays!Ryan Andrews spend the first two segments discussing what the front office wanted and found in the former Tampa Bay bench coach, and what changes can be expected to the Blue Jays' clubhouse and playing style. Andrews also uses the first-hand account of All Heels on Deck founder Jessica Quiroli to outline the similarities between Montoyo and the departed John Gibbons.The final segment is devoted to a pair of options that were determined this week. Andrews discusses why Justin Smoak's option pickup doesn't mean he will be in Toronto next season, and why Montoyo's hire all but assured Yangervis Solarte was headed out the door.Follow Jessica Quiroli @heelsonthefield and follow the website @allheelsondeck!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 choice

Blue Jays fans rejoice! The team is no longer eliminated from baseball play and Locked on Blue Jays is back on the field!Ryan Andrews spends the episode talking about the former Blue Jays players that helped deliver a title to the Red Sox. World Series MVP Steve Pearce is lauded for his grinding style and clutch hitting, while David Price is released from the status of being a post-season disappointment and anointed with the oils of glory. Metaphors aside, Andrews discusses what the win does for both players.The host also discusses what lessons the Toronto Blue Jays can take from the Boston Red Sox. Andrews points out their idea about how 2019 is going to be vital for developing the pitchers to match what the Jays can offer from an offensive standpoint against the Sox.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

An early Monday edition of Locked on Jays? Has the world gone mad?Not so! Ryan Andrews begins with a sane dissection of the plans for the Blue Jays this off-season, using the roadmap that Roy Widrig of Jaysfromthecouch.com has laid out for the club in the offseason. The news isn't great for some Jays players, but the philosophy of the latter half of the 2018 season plays a big role in the 2019 direction for Roy.The second segment sees Andrews discuss an MLBTR.com piece from Mark Polishuk where Justin Smoak is on the trade docket. The host runs down the candidates before landing on a target that they wrote about two years ago for Smoak. The circumstances may have changed but Andrews believe they have been right all along.Speaking of right all along, Andrews closes by basking in the glory of their correct World Series prediction, and takes a stab at determining who wins between Los Angeles and Boston. From Sandy Leon to Scott Alexander, no stone is unturned as the Nova Scotian makes their prediction.Follow the

Another fresh batch of Locked on Jays for you to enjoy!Follow on Twitter at @lockedOnJay and follow the host @NeoAC18Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify!This episode is sponsored by Locked on NBA and Locked on NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the podcast is following the money and it results in some tough calls for the Blue Jays!Ryan Andrews opens with a recap of the first round of the MLB playoffs and gives their picks for who advances between Boston-Houston and Milwaukee-Los Angeles. Andrews disappoints fans of rematches by denying desires for a Houston-Los Angeles Round 2.The second and third segments are dedicated to the Matt Swartz piece on MLB Trade Rumors looking at projected arbitration numbers for the 11 Blue Jays eligible this season. Starting from lowest to highest, Andrews runs down the likelihood of Joe Biagini, Brandon Drury, Ryan Tepera, Jake Petricka, Devon Travis, Aaron Sanchez, Randal Grichuk, Kevin Pillar, Yangervis Solarte, Ken Giles and Marcus Stroman coming back at the prices quoted by Mr. Swartz. Not everyone will return in Andrews' eyes.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 a

Stuffed with turkey and cake, the podcast is back and stuff with news on present and former Blue Jays!Ryan Andrews begins with a look at the underlying stats of newest Blue Jay Julian Merryweather, with the help of Jeff Quattrociocchi of JaysfromtheCouch.com. Andrews believes that Merryweather's current injury status will help the Blue Jays in the short-term with its roster conundrum, and in the long-term with Merryweather potentially following David Paulino and Taylor Guerrieri into the bullpen.The second and third segments are dedicate to seeing how former Blue Jays are performing in the playoffs. Andrews laments the loss of Seunghwan Oh from the postseason, but cheers the brilliant run from former Jay Erik Kratz, who has a .625 average for Milwaukee. In the American League, Andrews discusses how the ex-Jays did not perform for Cleveland, and how J.A. Happ struggled to show Boston anything new in his start.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and

The podcast is back follow a brief period of mourning and is ready to tear into the Blue Jays offseason!Ryan Andrews returns from a brief respite to discuss the Blue Jays topics of the week, starting with Russell Martin's performance as manager of the club during Sunday's 9-4 loss to Tampa Bay. Andrews also discusses Kevin Pillar's night as a lead-off man, Jon Berti's above-average acquittal during his four-game stint and how appropriate it was that Sam Gaviglio started the season finale.The second segment is devoted to the plethora of names that have been linked to John Gibbons' vacated managerial position. With Ken Rosenthal and Shi Davidi unleashing a torrent of candidates, from Stubby Clapp and Sandy Alomar Jr. to Rocco Baldelli and Chris Woodward, Andrews combs through the connections and reiterates their preference on candidates.The final segment is dedicated to the MLB playoffs. After bemoaning Bob Melvin's decision to go full bullpen day in a one-game playoff with the Yankees, Andrews breaks down the

A jam-packed Fan Friday edition comes at all the good Blue Jays fans!Host Ryan Andrews with an interesting proposition from Cameron MacPherson on MLB realignment and how that would shake out. Andrews offers their thoughts on where MLB should be looking to expand, with Montreal a high priority, and how Rob Manfred and the others should take the opportunity to modernize and unify the game.The second segment is dedicated to the first base conundrum facing the Blue Jays next season. While Rowdy Tellez is making a push for an MLB role next year, Justin Smoak and Kendrys Morales stand in his way. Andrews suggests that one of the veterans could be moved, by not in time for Rowdy to start with the club. They also enlist the help of Jays From the Couch writers Shaun Doyle, Roy Widrig and Jeff Q for their opinions on moving Morales.In the final segment, Andrews floats the possibility of the Blue Jays making a move to acquire the beleaguered Sonny Gray in the off-season. The Nova Scotian contacts resident Yankees expert

A wise philosopher once said, "There's no such thing as a bad eulogy" and we deliver on the podcast!Ryan Andrews opens with another bit of appreciation for John Gibbons in his final home game as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. The host celebrates what turned into "Gibbons Day" and everything that made the Texan as endearing as he was. Jon Berti, Reese McGuire, Randal Grichuk and Billy McKinney also get nods for helping make the day positive at the plate.The pitchers get the spotlight next, with all seven arms getting shoutouts. From Sean Reid-Foley's efficient performance, to Joe Biagini's extra effort, to Ryan Tepera's grittiness and Ken Giles' pure fire against his former club, the pitchers did a great job corralling a weakened Houston lineup. Andrews appreciates the effort.The final segment looks ahead to the Tampa Bay series and the final starts of the season for Thomas Pannone and Ryan Borucki. Andrews thanks the rookies for providing some needed stability to the rotation and talks about how their soli

It's late but enjoy this edition of the podcast!Ryan Andrews discusses something that fans knew for weeks, but was finally confirmed today, that John Gibbons would not be back as manager of the Blue Jays in 2019. The host talks about Gibby's place in the Blue Jays' pantheon and who the Blue Jays should be looking for moving forward and what they can learn from Gibbons' management style.The second segment is devoted to Jon Berti on the date of his major league debut. Teammates and media members paint the picture of a hard-working farmhand who is finally getting a moment in the sun and Andrews expresses happiness for the veteran minor leaguer.The podcast ends with a couple of topics, including Devon Travis' knee issues and what it means moving forward for him and the Blue Jays, as well as Sean Reid-Foley's final 2018 start and what he will be looking to do to set himself up for 2019 success.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes!This episode

It's a tough episode of Locked on Blue Jays today, and if you're a fan, you'll know exactly why.Host Ryan Andrews starts with some stories from last night's game, including the hamstring issue that banished Lourdes Gurriel from the Battle of the Brothers with his sibling Yuli, and a solid performance from Richard Urena. Andrews also looks ahead and talks about Sean Reid-Foley making his final start of the season against the defending champions.The second segment sees Andrews start to discuss the reaction to Roberto Osuna's re-emergence for a save at Rogers Centre before news breaks that the Crown has dropped the case against him in favor of a one-year peace bond. The host is not happy with this turn of events, predictable as they were, and expresses frustration and anger at the result. They then thank the Blue Jays fans who were in attendance last night booing him, and the fans who shared their thoughts on social media.Andrews ends with a brief acknowledgement of Marco Estrada, who made likely his last start

A solid series against Tampa Bay gives way to some grappling with a return on today's episode!Ryan Andrews begins by looking at the performances of the Blue Jays' rookie starters during the series against the Rays. Andrews notes the struggles Sean Reid-Foley had in maintaining control of his electric stuff in what will likely be his final start of the season. Contrasting that with Thomas Pannone's steady performance and it becomes clear what the 2019 pecking order is. Andrews also notes that while Pannone had a tough situation mentally on the mound in the third inning, coming through that may serve him well moving forward.The second segment discusses Ryan Borucki's game effort against Blake Snell and details facets where the lefty can improve as he heads into an off-season where he knows he will be an MLB starter. Andrews also shakes their head at Jose Fernandez's series and locks the left in as next year's QEW specialist.In the final segment, Andrews deals with the return of Roberto Osuna and the emotions th

It took some to recover, but Ryan Andrews is finally ready to talk about what happened last night, with your help!The host tries to wrap their head around what exactly the Blue Jays managed to do in last night's stunning seven-run comeback in the ninth inning against the Rays. Recapping what occurred, Andrews waxes poetic about how innings like that can restore faith in baseball, and praises the youngsters (Dwight Smith Jr., Rowdy Tellez, Jonathan Davis, Danny Jansen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.) as well as the steely veteran Justin Smoak, who delivered the final blow.Sam Gaviglio is the focus of the second segment. Andrews cites Karen Soutar's assessment of Gaviglio as a future swingman for the Blue Jays and Roy Widrig's article on JaysFromTheCouch.com about the state of the 2019 Blue Jays rotation and where Gaviglio fits in. The bullpen also gets a look, complete with more praise for Tim Mayza and some for David Paulino as well.Andrews closes with a discussion about the news that MLB has placed Addison Russell o

Heading to the homestretch, literally, the Blue Jays are giving the host plenty of things to talk about!Ryan Andrews spends the first segment discussing the performances from the 2-1 Blue Jays loss to the Orioles on Sept. 19. The host gives credit to Marco Estrada for delivering a start that the veteran right-hander needed to restablish some value heading into an off-season where he will be looking for a deal. However, Luis Rivera has earned ire once again for a terrible attempt to convert a Kendrys Morales fourth-inning fly ball into a sac fly. There was no reason for Billy McKinney to run there, and Andrews makes it known how they feel about Rivera's tenure.Then, Andrews discusses Jerry Howarth's assertion that John Schneider would be his pick to manage the Blue Jays in 2019, citing Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash. Andrews agrees with the veteran radio man, particularly Schneider's ability to use the speed on his roster to greater effect than the big-league club.Finally, Andrews previews the series opener against Ta

It was a tough game to watch in parts but this podcast always tries to find the silver lining! Well, almost always.Ryan Andrews picks apart the Blue Jays' fourth-straight win, starting with a disappointing outing for Aaron Sanchez. Andrews laments Sanchez's inability to control his strike zone, but offers a hearty cheer for the work of the bullpen. Praise comes for Jake Petricka, who had his fastball bending like Beckham, Jose Fernandez, who is cementing a 2019 Opening Day roster spot, Tyler Clippard and Blue Jays folk hero Ken Giles.The second segment is dedicated to the disastrous defense that both teams played during the game. Billy McKinney gets some tough love for his efforts, but Andrews tempers it with praise for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. However, Jonathan Davis earns the host's ire for getting picked off of second base, and Andrews demands heads-up baserunning at all times.Finally, Andrews looks ahead to tonight's start in what could be the last hurrah for Marco Estrada. Given his likely final turn against

On the night after one Ryan put up an amazing performance for the Blue Jays, it's up to another Ryan to match him!Ryan Andrews opens the episode with by gushing about the start Ryan Borucki turned in against the already-relegated Orioles, and how the young lefty was able to assert himself on the mound. With performances like this, Andrews defies anyone who tells them that Borucki is not meant to be a fixture of the Blue Jays rotation for the foreseeable future and how important it is for the team to get pieces like Borucki into place.The middle segment looks at the hitting the Blue Jays have gotten, and Andrews has praise for the likes of Rowdy Tellez, Danny Jansen, and yes, Kevin Pillar. The Nova Scotian notes how important it was for the younger bats to generate early runs without the help of the long ball, and how that approach is going to be crucial to the club's success. Jansen gets particular praise for stabilizing a position that has been a black hole offensively for the Blue Jays.The final third looks

The season is winding down for the Blue Jays but there is still plenty to celebrate and talk about!Ryan Andrews dives into the first of a couple days' worth of topics from the Blue Jays' triumphant series against the Yankees in the Bronx. The starting pitching, outside of Marco Estrada, was great, and the host compares what Sean Reid-Foley and Thomas Pannone were able to do in their starts against New York. The two will likely be battling for a rotation spot in March, and Andrews declares who they believe has the inside track.The second segment is dedicated to the legend that is Ken Giles. Andrews details how important the mercurial closer is for the Blue Jays and how he may be a better closer than the one the team traded. The fans agree and the Nova Scotian details how Giles can maintain his slot for the Blue Jays until they are contenders again.The podcast closes with a discussion of the least-likeliest name to appear in a segment all on his own. But Mark Leiter Jr. has thrust himself into the 2019 bullpen

It is rare that one man is able to dominate an entire show, but special times call for special measures when it comes to last night's Blue Jays loss.Host Ryan Andrews puts the alligator boots to Yangervis Solarte for his unacceptable effort on the eighth-inning pop-up that allowed the winning run to score to put the Red Sox over the Blue Jays. The normally pleasant Nova Scotian can not contain their rage at the continued lack of care Solarte has put on the field, and how damaging it is for his teammates, including younger players like Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Teoscar Hernandez and Danny Barnes.The second segment is turned over to let the fans to get their licks in. Many fans agree that Solarte's lazy and lackadaisical play can not be tolerated by the Blue Jays and that he should be moved out as soon as the off-season hits.The final segment sees Andrews address how best to remove Solarte from the picture. Andrews contrasts the option the Blue Jays have with him against Justin Smoak and with Brandon Drury, who is e