KEVIN GAUSMAN IS A TORONTO BLUE JAY. Whew. That feels good to say. Mark, Bryson and Jacob share their immediate thoughts on the five-year, $110 million deal, as well as their late-night musings on what this deal means. Are the Blue Jays going to win the World Series? How awesome is it that everyone wants to be a Blue Jay right now? Does Gausman get the opening day start over José Berríos and Alek Manoah? Is $110 million too much…
It’s our last episode before the lockout and we’re getting our money’s worth. Steven Matz is off the board as he signs a four-year, $44 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Is it an overpay? Should the Toronto Blue Jays have gone the extra year and lived with the consequences? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss the Blue Jays’ interest in Javier Báez. Is he a good fit for the team? Would Toronto’s money be better spent on Marcus…
After a crazy week for the Blue Jays, Bryson and Jacob break down the major league awards, as well as look at what the Blue Jays’ options are in free agency after extending José Berríos. Do they still have a shot at signing Robbie Ray? What impact has the Cy Young Award has on his value this offseason? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram…
José Berríos is a Toronto Blue Jay. He’s agreed to a seven-year, $131 million extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, ensuring he’ll stay with Toronto until his age-34 season, assuming he doesn’t opt out after the fifth year of the contract. This deal is a STEAL for the Blue Jays. Mark and Bryson discuss the extension and how it impacts the Blue Jays’ offseason moving forward. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support…
Alejandro Kirk is the talk of the town… but not for a good reason. He’s been bounced around as a potential trade chip for the Toronto Blue Jays and could be headed to the Miami Marlins for one of their young starting pitchers. Should the Blue Jays make that deal? Where does Gabriel Moreno fit into Toronto’s future? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Jeff Passan’s report that Marcus Semien is expected to sign before Dec. 1. Do the Blue…
With the World Series in the books and free agency just days away, it’s time to look ahead to the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2021-22 offseason. What are their needs? Who should they sign? Who should they trade for? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether a reunion with Marcus Stroman could be possible, how much a trade for Jose Ramirez might cost, and if Toronto should target someone like Kenley Jansen. NOTE: This episode was recorded on Nov. 5, before the…