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Month: July 2022

How aggressive should the Blue Jays be at the deadline? (Ep. 218)

How aggressive should the Blue Jays be at the deadline? (Ep. 218)

With the trade deadline less than 48 hours away, we still haven’t seen the Toronto Blue Jays make a move. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss why — including the high cost of acquisition in the Luis Castillo deal — and how aggressive the Blue Jays should be in this market. Does it make sense to go all-out, or should Toronto be more cautious? Also discussed: Why the Blue Jays are interested in Ian Happ and Frankie Montas, whether the Blue…

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When will the Blue Jays make a move? (Ep. 217)

When will the Blue Jays make a move? (Ep. 217)

The trade market has been awfully quiet — that is, until last night, when the New York Yankees traded for Andrew Benintendi. Will the Blue Jays make their first move soon? Mark and Jacob discuss who it could be and why. Does trading for Ian Happ make any sense? What about Jose Quintana or Luis Castillo? Also discussed: John Schneider’s decision to pull Kevin Gausman and Yusei Kikuchi’s return. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow…

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The Blue Jays annihilate the Red Sox. (Ep. 216)

The Blue Jays annihilate the Red Sox. (Ep. 216)

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off of one of the best offensive series in franchise history and Mark, Bryson and Jacob are back after a brief hiatus to discuss everything that went down at Fenway Park. Were the Red Sox playing the worst baseball you’ve ever seen? How many records did the Blue Jays set? Did Toronto single-handedly end Boston’s season? The crew also re-assesses the decision to fire Charlie Montoyo, the possibility of trading for Juan Soto and…

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The Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo (Ep. 215)

The Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo (Ep. 215)

Amid a terrible stretch, the Toronto Blue Jays pull the trigger and fire manager Charlie Montoyo after four years with the club. Mark and Jacob discuss the news and all its ramifications in an Instagram Live. Is it the right move? Why now and not during the All-Star break? What about the decision to name John Schneider as interim manager? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok and don’t miss…

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Should the Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 214)

Should the Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 214)

The Toronto Blue Jays just got swept by the Seattle Mariners, dropping four straight games and nine of their last 10. Charlie Montoyo is on the hot seat and the closest he’s ever been to being fired since joining the Blue Jays in 2019. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all the factors at play right now and whether Toronto actually should move on from their longtime manager. Also discussed: Is Montoyo to blame for the recent struggles? Will the Blue…

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Do the Blue Jays suck? (Ep. 213)

Do the Blue Jays suck? (Ep. 213)

The Toronto Blue Jays just had what might be the worst series of the season, nearly getting swept by the Oakland Athletics. Mark and Bryson discuss the reaction of fans and whether the Blue Jays actually suck. Are fans being irrational? (Hint: Yes.) Also discussed: whether Yusei Kikuchi should be pulled from the rotation and what grade the Blue Jays deserve for the first half. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter…

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Should the Blue Jays stop shifting? (Ep. 212)

Should the Blue Jays stop shifting? (Ep. 212)

The Toronto Blue Jays are shifting more than any other team in baseball, and it seems to be costing them hits, runs and in some cases, games. Should the Blue Jays stop shifting? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss the Blue Jays’ frustrating series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and where the team goes from here. Will Kevin Gausman make his next start? If not, who do the Blue Jays turn to? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for…

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