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Month: May 2021

What the hell is Charlie Montoyo doing? (Ep. 124)

What the hell is Charlie Montoyo doing? (Ep. 124)

Oh, boy. This one is a doozy. Charlie Montoyo made his most questionable decision yet in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-5 loss to Cleveland on Sunday, drawing fierce criticism and renewed calls for his firing. Just what the hell was he thinking? Does this tip the scales in favour of him being canned? In addition to keeping Tyler Chatwood in, did Montoyo also screw up with Ross Stripling, Rafael Dolis and Jordan Romano? We discuss that, plus Marcus Semien’s incredible…

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Will Alek Manoah fix the Blue Jays’ rotation? (Ep. 123)

Will Alek Manoah fix the Blue Jays’ rotation? (Ep. 123)

Alek Manoah’s much-anticipated Toronto Blue Jays debut went even better than anyone could have ever imagined. Is he the magic fix for Toronto’s struggling rotation? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the impact Manoah will have on the rest of the Blue Jays pitching staff, as well as continued offensive production from the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien and Teoscar Hernández. Will the Blue Jays’ hitting suffer when they move to Buffalo? Subscribe to Section 138 on…

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Is it time to fire Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 122)

Is it time to fire Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 122)

Everything that could’ve gone wrong went wrong this weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays in a series sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays. With blown game after blown game, perplexing bunting decisions and questionable starting rotation choices, is it time for the Blue Jays to fire Charlie Montoyo? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Alek Manoah’s big league call-up and what to expect from him when he makes his debut on Wednesday. What will his workload look like this year?…

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Will the Blue Jays use Cavan Biggio as trade bait? (Ep. 121)

Will the Blue Jays use Cavan Biggio as trade bait? (Ep. 121)

Wrapping up a rough series against the Boston Red Sox, it’s time for a way-too-early trade deadline preview. Will the Toronto Blue Jays be willing to move Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.? What about Austin Martin or Jordan Groshans? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also debate whether Charlie Montoyo made a mistake in going to Rafael Dolis in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game, whether Santiago Espinal should get more playing time, and if Alek Manoah could make his big…

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What’s behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run streak? (Ep. 120)

What’s behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run streak? (Ep. 120)

The Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. They’ve won 15 of their last 22 games, powered by a resurgent offense and a bullpen that is just barely chugging along. Mark, Bryson and Jacob unpack Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s three-game home run streak, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s six-hit series and Marcus Semien’s turnaround season. We also discuss the bullpen: Are we reaching the point where it implodes? How much longer can the relievers survive? Lastly, the crew discusses playing games in Dunedin…

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Why on earth did the Blue Jays demote Nate Pearson? (Ep. 119)

Why on earth did the Blue Jays demote Nate Pearson? (Ep. 119)

It’s a SEASON SWEEP of the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be finally firing on all cylinders. The starters all went at least five innings (even Ross Stripling!) and the lineup completed a handful of miraculous comebacks. Mark, Bryson and Jacob banter about the series, then discuss the questionable move to demote Nate Pearson to triple-A Buffalo/Trenton instead of letting him get comfortable in the majors. Manoah Watch returns with Alek Manoah’s no-hit bid earlier this…

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When will Alek Manoah make his Blue Jays’ debut? (Ep. 118)

When will Alek Manoah make his Blue Jays’ debut? (Ep. 118)

With the starting rotation still nowhere to be found and Nate Pearson struggling in his 2021 debut, it’s time to ask the question: When will Alek Manoah make his Toronto Blue Jays’ debut? Mark, Bryson and Jacob all give their date for when Manoah will be added to the 26-man roster. We also discuss why the Blue Jays lead baseball in injured list assignments, when the bullpen will finally buckle under the stress and if Charlie Montoyo’s management is to…

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Can the Blue Jays keep winning despite injuries? (Ep. 117)

Can the Blue Jays keep winning despite injuries? (Ep. 117)

It’s been a fun week to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan, with an explosive offense and series sweep of Atlanta. But Alejandro Kirk, Anthony Castro and Tommy Milone are out with injuries, and the bullpen continues to take on a high workload. Can Toronto keep the good times going? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss whether Alek Manoah will make the roster this season and if Danny Jansen will keep the starting catcher spot.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube…

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