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Month: January 2021

Did the Blue Jays overpay for Marcus Semien? (Ep. 103)

Did the Blue Jays overpay for Marcus Semien? (Ep. 103)

The Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. They’ve signed Marcus Semien to a one-year, $18 million deal and traded for Steven Matz from the New York Mets. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss those deals, plus George Springer’s introduction press conference and some listener questions on the starting rotation. Support our podcast on Patreon. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: “Burning Down the House,” Talking Heads. https://pdcn.co/e/media.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/content.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/Section_138_Ep_103.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

What’s next after signing George Springer? (Ep. 102)

What’s next after signing George Springer? (Ep. 102)

After the largest deal in franchise history, the Toronto Blue Jays are still looking to add. Should they focus on the starting rotation, the infield or the bullpen? How much do Kirby Yates and Tyler Chatwood solve Toronto’s remaining problems? What about other names on the market, like Brad Hand, James Paxton or Didi Gregorius? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also banter about the failed Michael Brantley deal and how we should treat Springer’s cheating past. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and…

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George Springer. Blue Jays. (Ep. 101)

George Springer. Blue Jays. (Ep. 101)

Enough said. The man of our dreams is now a Toronto Blue Jay, and we’ve made a special emergency episode to celebrate. But is $150 million too much? Does signing Springer take the Blue Jays out of the market for Trevor Bauer and JT Realmuto? What more does Toronto need to do to make this offseason perfect? Where does this deal leave the Blue Jays in 2021? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all of their scattered thoughts in an energetic…

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Is time running out for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 100)

Is time running out for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 100)

After almost four years, we’ve made it to episode 100! It’s too bad the Toronto Blue Jays haven’t done anything to celebrate the milestone. In fact, they still haven’t made a single move. With DJ LeMahieu and Liam Hendriks off the board, is time running out for the Blue Jays? How are Mark, Bryson and Jacob feeling about Toronto’s odds to sign George Springer? Also discussed: Mark Shapiro’s extension and 2021 rules. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: “Heaven,”…

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Does missing out on Lindor actually help the Blue Jays? (Ep. 99)

Does missing out on Lindor actually help the Blue Jays? (Ep. 99)

The New York Mets have officially traded for Francisco Lindor, taking him off the table for the Toronto Blue Jays to acquire. But could this actually help Toronto in the market for DJ LeMahieu and George Springer? Why is Marcus Stroman so mad at the Blue Jays for not getting Lindor? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss MLB.com’s bold 2021 predictions (or, in the words of Bryson, “BOLD”). Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: “San Francisco (You’ve Got Me),”…

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