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Chad Green is officially a Toronto Blue Jay, as he signs a weirdly-structured two-year, $8.5 million deal. We discuss our expectations for the deal and how it might pan out. Should we be worried about Green’s health coming back from Tommy John? What does this deal mean for the rest of the bullpen? Also discussed: who will be Toronto’s fifth starter this season. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join…

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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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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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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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Well… we’re back. EMERGENCY EPISODE TIME! Bryson and Jacob give their instant reactions to the Toronto Blue Jays trading away Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno for Daulton Varsho. Is it an overpay? Is there more coming? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Music: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” John Lennon. (It’s Jacob’s favourite.) https://media.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/content.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/Section_138_Ep_245.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Happy holidays from Section 138! Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Chris Bassit deal and whether the Toronto Blue Jays are done adding to their rotation. Will Yusei Kikuchi be a starter next year? What about Mitch White? The crew also discusses the Kevin Kiermaier deal and whether “run prevention” should really be the Blue Jays’ goal. Other topics: Steve Cohen’s wild spending habits and how it impacts the Blue Jays. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts:…

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The Winter Meetings have come and gone and the Toronto Blue Jays have yet to make a move, with the exception of signing Kevin Kiermaier earlier today. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their feelings about the lack of movement and if it’s a real problem for the Blue Jays. How has the signing of Brandon Nimmo and Cody Bellinger changed the oufielder market? Should the Blue Jays move a catcher for Bryan Reynolds? Also discussed: how much it might take…

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The Toronto Blue Jays make a splash… just not the splash we were expecting. They add longtime MLB manager and player Don Mattingly as bench coach, bringing experience to a young coaching staff. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss what the move means for the Blue Jays. Did anyone see this coming? How will this change the culture in the clubhouse? Also discussed: What we should expect from the Winter Meetings and how much the Blue Jays might spend. Subscribe to…

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The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t done anything to address their massive hole in the outfield, but the rumours are flying rampant. Most of them involve Cody Bellinger. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether he’s a good fit for the Blue Jays and if he’ll be able to bounce back from his poor run of seasons. The crew also chats about Kevin Kiermaier and Joey Gallo, two other outfielders the Blue Jays have been connected with. As an added bonus, we…

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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Teoscar Hernandez to the Seattle Mariners for reliever Erik Swanson and pitching prospect Adam Macko. Mark and Bryson break down the deal and whether the Blue Jays got enough bang for their buck. What does this mean for the franchise moving forward? Will George Springer move to right field? What about the Brandon Nimmo rumours? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Music: “Oogum…

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