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Month: December 2021

Is $250 million enough to renovate the Rogers Centre? (Ep. 175)

Is $250 million enough to renovate the Rogers Centre? (Ep. 175)

The Toronto Blue Jays have abandoned their plan to demolish the Rogers Centre and will instead renovate it over the next few years. While their exact plans have yet to be announced, the Blue Jays are looking to spend between $200 and $250 million on the renovations. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their dream wishlist for changes to the ballpark. Is $250 million enough to actually do anything significant? How does this reflect on the front office and ownership group?…

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Would you rather miss the playoffs or be swept in the first round? (Ep. 174)

Would you rather miss the playoffs or be swept in the first round? (Ep. 174)

It’s mailbag time! This week, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss a series of would-you-rathers submitted by listeners. Would you rather miss the playoffs or be swept in the first round? Would you rather sign Freddie Freeman or trade for Jose Ramirez? Would you rather have a shortened season or advertisements on the jerseys? Would you rather have 12, 14 or 16 teams in expanded playoffs? As we’re all out of ideas for what to talk about, please Tweet or message…

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Could Freddie Freeman actually sign with the Blue Jays? (Ep. 173)

Could Freddie Freeman actually sign with the Blue Jays? (Ep. 173)

Last week, we all scoffed at the rumour that Freddie Freeman could be involved in talks with the Toronto Blue Jays. This week, we’re taking it a little more seriously. Jacob makes a bold prediction that Mark and Bryson can’t believe. The crew also discusses the Blue Jays’ interest in Corey Seager and what it means for the rest of their offseason plans. Also discussed: Predictions of when the lockout will end. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video…

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Why didn’t the Blue Jays sign Robbie Ray? (Ep. 172)

Why didn’t the Blue Jays sign Robbie Ray? (Ep. 172)

It’s officially #LockoutSzn, but we’re not going to let Major League Baseball’s first work stoppage since 1995 get us down. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Robbie Ray’s five-year, $115 million deal with the Seattle Mariners and why the Toronto Blue Jays chose Kevin Gausman over Ray. Was it because of Ray’s opt-out and no-trade clause? Is Ray unvaccinated? Or maybe the Blue Jays just prefer Gausman over Ray? Also discussed: The absurdity of a potential deal with Freddie Freeman, why…

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