Locked On Blue Jays

In a special edition of the podcast, host Ryan Andrews serves as your curator for a 25-song trek through the depths of the emotions that the 2018 Blue Jays have stirred in fans across the globe!Andrews opens with a brief introduction and how the playlist will be divided, then they dive into the songs chosen by the Blue Jays faithful to serve as their selections to reflect this season. Following a modified five stages of grief, Andrews opens with denial/reasoning why the Blue Jays weren't successful this year, with Josh Donaldson and Aaron Sanchez earning mentions, before entering anger and the sections of the fan base upset with the direction of the team and what it has become.After a break, the Nova Scotian leads into sadness, the most popular feeling expressed by Blue Jays fans, and leans into why those feelings are valid and what they mean for the team going forward, including the host's own selection for the playlist.However, it's not all negative. Some fans are maintaining a positive outlook by rememberi

Back from the outer edges of Nova Scotia, Ryan Andrews is back with a feel-good Monday edition of the podcast!Andrews discusses the Blue Jays and their fruitful series against the Mariners, where Toronto ended up taking 3-of-4 games. The host opens with the playoff atmosphere that Western Canadian fans were able to create and how it spurred the players on.Attention then turns to the stellar offensive performances that the Blue Jays received, from contributors like Randal Grichuk, Devon Travis, Aledmys Diaz, Russell Martin and Teoscar Hernandez. Andrews highlights how vital it is for players like Grichuk, Hernandez and Travis to use the rest of the season to find approaches that will give them success in the future.In the second half, Andrews discusses the pitching performances, from Ryan Borucki's stellar start, to Marco Estrada's return to form, to Sam Gaviglio's average outing. Andrews pinpoints Borucki as a future Blue Jays stalwart and declares Ken Giles has the same potential to lock up the closer role,

It's Friday and everyone seems to be in a better mood for a Blue Jays Fan Friday edition of the podcast!Host Ryan Andrews first thanks everyone who submitted songs that subscribe the 2018 Blue Jays and details plans for the tidal wave of responses. Then, Andrews goes into a deep dive about the random appearance of Mike Hauschild and what the former Houston farmhand was able to do against the Mariners. However, as much as the host espouses praise for the pride of Dayton, Ohio, Andrews also discusses a Shi Davidi piece on why his success was necessary to begin with and why the team doesn't turn to arms like Sean Reid-Foley, Thomas Pannone or even Drew Hutchison.In the second half, Andrews shines a spotlight on Teoscar Hernandez and his strong day at the plate. The Nova Scotian hopes it leads to a re-establishing of Teoscar's rhythm at the plate and leads to the outfielder some of the offensive load Kendrys Morales has been carrying.Thanks to @nmonaco1981, @jordanmackinnon, @brightskies99, @juddy_96 and @bigtick

It's a hot episode (both figuratively and literally) for the host of the show as Ryan Andrews spits fire at the Blue Jays.Andrews lambastes the club for the coup de grace in their series against Oakland and questions what the Blue Jays are playing for. The lack of hustle and the simple mental mistakes worry Andrews, and they wonder aloud what this means for John Gibbons, Brook Jacoby and the rest of the staff.In the second half, Andrews discusses the news that Tyler Clippard will be making his first start since 2008 for the Blue Jays. Andrews discusses the message this strategy sends and how it gives fans little incentive to watch games. Andrews closes with a few bright spots that they will be watching, including Randal Grichuk, Brandon Drury, and Ryan Borucki.Follow the host @NeoAC18 and the podcast @LockedOnJays!Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of more deals at the deadline, it's time to take stock of the Blue Jays bullpen and that's why host Ryan Andrews does!They discuss the separate deals of Aaron Loup and John Axford and what the state of the bullpen looks like with them gone. Andrews offers praise for Luis Santos and Joe Biagini for efforts in Oakland, as well as Brandon Cumpton, who appears to be the new inning sponge.Andrews also chastises the effort put forth by some Blue Jays, focusing on Yangervis Solarte's inability to run out a ground ball in the eighth inning.In the second half, the Nova Scotian discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Buffalo debut and what the Blue Jays will look for during his time at AAA.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is only one thing to talk about in today's Locked On Blue Jays episode, and it's not the performance of Jaime Garcia...Host Ryan Andrews dives into all facets of the Roberto Osuna trade, starting with the moral problems the Blue Jays lifted from their team by trading the closer and announcing that he was not going to play for the organization again. Andrews discusses the Astros' putting winning over morality and the problems it leads to in sports in general.In the second half, Andrews turns their attention to the new members of the team, be it Ken Giles' focus issues, David Paulino's ability to start and Hector Perez and his potential for the future. They also close with a brief look at who else could be traded today.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18!Subscribe on Google Play and iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back for another week, it's time to talk about uncomfortable Blue Jays things on the podcast!Host Ryan Andrews is forced to talk about Roberto Osuna amidst trade speculation. The Nova Scotian discusses their feelings on removing Osuna from the organization, what it says about MLB, and what the Blue Jays can do from a baseball standpoint.In the second half, the focus turns to the Blue Jays series with the White Sox. Andrews has praise for starters Marcus Stroman, John Axford and Ryan Borucki, and wonders about the health of Lourdes Gurriel. However, the bullpen blemish of Saturday can not be ignored, and scorn is heaped upon Tyler Clippard and Ryan Tepera.Special hat-tip to @melmora_ for the Brandon Drury analysis!Follow the host @NeoAC18 and the podcast @LockedOnJays! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a day when the obvious topic is obvious, host Ryan Andrews dives in to deliver J.A. Happ trade analysis with the help of the listeners and the fans!In the first half, Andrews gives Oliver Drake a brief mention before going into their feelings on watching Happ head to the Bronx, and on what Brandon Drury and Billy McKinney bring the Blue Jays. Andrews recounts a conversation with BProToronto's Joshua Howsam about the perceived redundancy the Blue Jays have in the infield, and whether Yangervis Solarte will need to depart to alleviate it.In the second half, Andrews turns to the analysis of Official Locked on Blue Jays Yankees Expert David Brown for his opinions on what the Blue Jays are getting and what New York achieved in the deal. Andrews then discusses what this means for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the major league level, and closes with what Blue Jays fans can do now that the fire sale has kicked into high gear.Thank you to @JoshuaHowsam for the conversation and to @davidtabrown, @rolewiii, @Southofthe6ix

Ryan Andrews is not in a good mood and needs help sorting their feelings, so Jays From the Couch writer Roy Widrig is on the program to help!The two discuss last night's abomination of an 11th inning that sealed the Blue Jays' fate in a sweep at the hands of the Twins. Andrews laments the shambles that the bullpen has fallen into and the ninth inning double play that Kendrys Morales had no good choices in avoiding. Widrig points out how bench flexibility could have helped that issue and says that Yangervis Solarte may be expendable now, thanks to Lourdes Gurriel Jr.In the second half, the pair break down the trade of Seunghwan Oh to the Rockies and where Forrest Wall and Chad Spanberger will fit in the Blue Jays system. John Salvagno of SAL Notes offers a quick breakdown of Spanberger and his thumping power bat, and Widrig is intrigued by Wall's speed.Thanks to @SALNotes for the analysis! Follow the host @NeoAC18,, the guest @rolewiii, as well as the podcast at @LockedOnJays!  Learn more about your ad choices

Stephen Brown joins the podcast for another episode as host Ryan Andrews is not pleased with the performance of the Blue Jays nor Skype!The two deliver an autopsy on the Blue Jays' performance against Minnesota thus far, from how Ryan Borucki must feel, to Kendrys Morales being the best hitter in baseball, to John Axford being hung out to dry by the bullpen shenanigans of the previous game. In addition, Point/Counterpoint makes a return as the two argue about Teoscar Hernandez's future as an MLB outfielder and Ryan invokes Nelson Cruz to make their argument.In the second half, the pair discuss the trades made by the Yankees for Zach Britton and the Red Sox for Nathan Eovaldi and wonder if the Blue Jays haven't made a mistake by waiting too long to deal J.A. Happ. Stephen also utters slanderous things about Dunkaroos and Ryan takes him to task for them.Follow the host @NeoAC18, the guest @DTSB_98 and the podcast @LockedOnJays!Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

The Blue Jays bullpen game blew up on the team on Monday night and Ryan Andrews sifts through the rubble for some answers. They question the idea to send Tim Mayza out to the mound second, a move that looked bad before Jaime Garcia threw three shutout innings. In addition they bemoan Joe Biagini's fifth-inning issues no matter his role, and why teams like the Blue Jays and Rays and Royals have to resort to these tactics to begin with.The second half is devoted to the news that the front office has lowered the asking price on J.A. Happ, with Cole Hamels, Danny Duffy and Chris Arhcer on the market, and why the Blue Jays are motivated to sell now.Follow the host @NeoAC18, as well as the podcast at @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vacation Week is over and Ryan Andrews is back in Nova Scotia, ready to discuss the Blue Jays topics du jour.After a sombre opening reflecting on last night's shooting in Toronto, Andrews moves on to analyze the Blue Jays sweep of the Orioles, highlighting performances from Marcus Stroman, Aledmys Diaz and Randal Grichuk. However, the host can not get too excited over dispatching a team that just traded its superstar, and raises concerns with how much trouble the O's gave the Jays.In the second half, Andrews discusses Ken Rosenthal's report that the Phillies are interested in Curtis Granderson. It's a good fit, and the host highlights a pair of arms that would make for an interesting return for the Blue Jays. Andrews also bids farewell to Chris Rowley, claimed by Texas, and how the Jays are now very thin in the rotation at a time when rotation pieces are on the move.Follow the host @NeoAC18, as well as the podcast at @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Completing Vacation Week is the final episode from St. John's International Airport! This time, Ryan Andrews reviews every pitcher who has appeared for the Blue Jays in 2018 and hands out their grades!The first half focus on the bullpen and features the best reliever of the season, Kendrys Morales, as well as Rhiner Cruz's brief MLB return, Tim Mayza's growth and Seunghwan Oh's return to form.In the second half, Andrews grades the rotation, with a surprising player getting top marks, Marcus Stroman's Hyde-and-Jekyll season and the All-Star J.A. Happ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Andrews continues to put in work from the St. John's Airport as they deliver grades for every Blue Jays position player that has appeared in 2018!Andrews reviews all 21 position players for the Blue Jays, starting with Darnell Sweeney and working up. In the first half, they discuss Dwight Smith Jr's potential and Josh Donaldson's mild drizzle of a season.In the second half, the regular lineup gets scrutiny, from Russell Martin's disappearing stick to Kevin Pillar's same-old-slump to Teoscar Hernandez's future.Follow the host @NeoAC18 and the podcast @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Ryan Andrews on vacation, they are forced to do outside-the-box things and that means turning to friend of the podcast Stephen Brown for a hosting spot!Stephen offers his unique take on what has transpired with the Toronto Blue Jays this season and highlights a couple of the top performers, including Teoscar Hernandez and Aledmys Diaz.The man they call Downtown also tries to put a bright face on Russell Martin's campaign and Kevin Pillar's recent slump at the plate. It goes as well as can be expected.Follow today's host @DTSB_98 on Twitter and follow the podcast @LockedOnJays!Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play and leave Stephen a review so he knows what he did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may be All-Star week for most and Vacation Week for the host, but Ryan Andrews is still going to deliver that hot Blue Jays content!On location at the scenic St. John's International Airport, the intrepid host gives their top-five most unusual and underwhelming Blue Jays All-Stars ever!No J.A. Happ does not make this list, but honorable mentions go to Brett Cecil, Steve Delabar and Michael Saunders before Andrews cracks into the countdown. They dig back into the expansion days, touch on some memorable phrases and highlight a Canadian who had the worst performance at an All-Star game, even worse than B.J. Ryan!The number one pick is guaranteed to surprise you as much as it surprised the host!Disagree with the selections? Let the host have it on Twitter @NeoAC18 and follow the podcast @LockedOnJays!Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Google Play and get all the All-Star week content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In addition to All-Star week, it's vacation week at Locked on Blue Jays and that means it's time to reflect on the 2018 season!To lead off the week, host Ryan Mueller takes fans on a tour of the Blue Jays' minor league system, starting by highlighting his MVPs at AAA Buffalo, including catcher Danny Jansen. He then heads to AA New Hampshire, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette are the big names, but he adds his praise for T.J. Zeuch.In the second half, Mueller heads to A+ Dunedin where players like Kevin Smith and Jackson McClelland have been Sunshine Stars. Finally, he wraps up with a stop at A Lansing, where Maverick Buffo and Ryan Noda have been proving themselves to be late-round gems.Follow the host @MuellerRyan11 and the podcast @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Blue Jays Fan Friday, Ryan Andrews discusses trade talks with the Yankees, fans being stupid, and an early projection for 2019.In the last Fan Friday before a trip to Newfoundland, the host discusses a trade offer put together for J.A. Happ and Aaron Sanchez by a Yankees follower, and makes an admission on who the potential stumbling block would be.Andrews also goes through thoughts on Mookie Betts and his insane 13-pitch at-bat against Happ that resulted in an unearned grand slam for the Blue Jays lefty. They also mention the nerves that plagues visitors to Fenway and how it may have played into what happened.In the second half, the Nova Scotian discusses the stupid fan who nearly died reaching into the field of play for a Justin Smoak ball. They conclude episode 69 with a projection for the 2019 Blue Jays and when fans can expect a competitive team.Special thanks to @nmonaco1981, @Bwprincess72, @davidtabrown, @KJAK16 and @Orchid2424 for their contributions!Follow the host @NeoAC18, as well as

Two hosts for the price of one today on Locked on Blue Jays as both Ryans are on the air!Ryan Andrews and Ryan Mueller discuss the rankings of the Blue Jays rotation pieces as the moment, from Marcus Stroman's ascension to ace once J.A. Happ leaves, to Ryan Borucki nipping at Marco Estrada's heels, to where Chris Rowley and Thomas Pannone fit in behind Sam Gaviglio. No stone is left unturned in defining the Blue Jays rotation.In the second half, Andrews brings up another instance of the Blue Jays continuing to fight for runs and wonders if this never-say-die attitude is enough to convince the front office to keep John Gibbons around for next year.Follow the hosts @NeoAC18 and @MuellerRyan11, as well as the podcast at @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off of a Blue Jays victory, it's a very positive edition of the Locked on Blue Jays podcast!Ryan Andrews spends the majority of the episode focusing on Marcus Stroman. The host praises Stroman for another strong performance and dives into the difference the DL stint has made in his ability to generate soft contact.In the latter half, Andrews turns their attention to last night's eighth-inning offensive outburst. The Nova Scotian discusses how the small-ball tactics the Blue Jays used to generate five runs, how Atlanta used that to rise to the top of the NL East, and how it could serve the Blue Jays moving forward.Special thanks to @TheNastyBrave for the contributions and insight on Atlanta!Follow the podcast @LockedOnJays and follow the host @NeoAC18! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices