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Month: February 2023

Is Yusei Kikuchi back? (Ep. 252)

Is Yusei Kikuchi back? (Ep. 252)

We’ve got our first spring training action under our belts and there’s already a lot to talk about. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s performance and what it might mean for his season writ large. Also discussed: How is Addison Barger so swole? Should the pitch clock be tweaked? What should the starting lineup be? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast…

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The biggest storylines from Blue Jays spring training (Ep. 251)

The biggest storylines from Blue Jays spring training (Ep. 251)

Pitchers and catchers have OFFICIALLY REPORTED to Blue Jays spring training and the start of the baseball season is under way! Mark, Bryson and Jacob talk about all the big stories from the first few days of camp. Will Yusei Kikuchi’s beard help turn his season around? How does Kevin Gausman’s adjusted delivery look? Are the Blue Jays taking themselves more seriously this year? Also discussed: Sportsnet’s decision to not send Ben Wagner on the road. Subscribe to Section 138…

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Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays avoid arbitration with a three-year deal (Ep. 250)

Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays avoid arbitration with a three-year deal (Ep. 250)

Bo Bichette and the Toronto Blue Jays avoid disaster and reach a three-year deal right before arbitration. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss what this means for Bichette’s relationship with the team and the Blue Jays writ large. Does this open the door to an extension down the road? What about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Alek Manoah? Should the Blue Jays try to extend Manoah now? Also discussed: the 2023 Sportsnet broadcast team and who we’re most excited to see at…

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Is Chad Green enough to make the Blue Jays’ bullpen good? (Ep. 249)

Is Chad Green enough to make the Blue Jays’ bullpen good? (Ep. 249)

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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