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Month: January 2023

What are the odds Jose Bautista gets elected to the Hall of Fame? (Ep. 248)

What are the odds Jose Bautista gets elected to the Hall of Fame? (Ep. 248)

Former Toronto Blue Jay Scott Rolen is officially a Hall of Famer and now it’s time to talk about next year’s ballot — namely, Jose Bautista. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Bautista’s odds and what percentage he’ll get in his first year. Then, the crew takes questions from listeners and discusses the potential of a Scott Barlow trade with the Kansas City Royals. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join…

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Are we too critical of Bo Bichette? (Ep. 247)

Are we too critical of Bo Bichette? (Ep. 247)

Arbitration filings last week brought about a fresh controversy in Toronto Blue Jays land, with Bo Bichette asking for $2.5 million more than the Blue Jays offered. Mark, Bryson and Jacob talk about what this means for his relationship with the team and if it hurts long-term efforts to extend him. Are we too critical of Bichette writ large? Also discussed: how Xander Bogaerts was almost a Blue Jay and rumours of a Matt Chapman extension. Subscribe to Section 138…

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Will Brandon Belt change the Blue Jays’ culture? (Ep. 246)

Will Brandon Belt change the Blue Jays’ culture? (Ep. 246)

The Toronto Blue Jays add veteran first baseman and longtime San Francisco Giant Brandon Belt to the team with a one-year, $9.3 million deal. Mark and Bryson discuss where Belt fits in and what this deal means for the team writ large. How does this change the culture of the team? Is this part of a broader effort to make the team more accountable? Will Belt be able to stay healthy? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts:…

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