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Bat Flips and Maple Dips

Bat Flips and Maple Dips started in 2018 after Justin and Patrick met online and began a passionate discussion about Canadian baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays. After well over 100 episodes the guys are still going strong and have interviewed Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman, Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling, MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, Jays Journal’s Chris Henderson, CBC’s Devin Heroux, Saskatchewan baseball alum and Pirates draft pick Logan Hofmann & other great guests.

BFMD 395 – Buck Martinez Calls it a Career Bat Flips and Maple Dips – A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

After 44 years in the Blue Jays organization as a player, manager, and broadcaster, Buck Martinez has announced his retirement. Justin and Patrick discuss his legendary career, how much he means to Blue Jays fans, and how he needs to immediately be put up on the Level of Excellence.The guys go over Canada's World Baseball Classic roster and discuss the potential for a 2nd place finish in Pool A.
  1. BFMD 395 – Buck Martinez Calls it a Career
  2. BFMD 394 – WBC Insurance Issues Looming Over Tournament
  3. BFMD 393 – Let's Talk About Some Guys
  4. BFMD 392 – Blue Jays Miss Out on Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette
  5. BFMD 391 – No Bregman for Boston, Latest on Bo Bichette & Kyle Tucker

Latest Episodes

BFMD 358 – Streak Over, Bullpen Hurting

The Blue Jays winning streak came to an end at 10 games. After the phenomenal run, Justin and Patrick discuss where the team is at. Ryan Burr left the game with a shoulder injury and looks likely to join fellow bullpen arms Nick Sandlin and Yimi Garcia on the IL. The guys discuss what Ross…

BFMD 356 – Time to Make a Big Trade?

Coming off of a series win in Boston, Justin and Patrick take a look at where the Jays are at and preview a tough July schedule. Is it time for the team for the team to make a trade? The rotation could use added depth due to the age of the veteran players leading it,…

BFMD 355 – Spicy Series Win in Cleveland

After a series win that featured some spice, Justin and Patrick discuss relatiation for hit batters, Max Scherzer’s return, and a trip to Fenway for a series with the struggling Red Sox. Should Mason Fluharty be sent to Buffalo? When can we expect to see Varsho, Garcia, Santander, and Burr back? The guys also take…

Meet Our Hosts

Justin Anderson

Justin fell in love with baseball watching Roy Halladay and Carlos Delgado as a young kid in Saskatchewan. Justin figured it out at age 12 that he wasn’t a very good ballplayer but loved the game so much that he became an umpire. Justin continues to umpire men’s baseball in Saskatoon and provincial championships. His goal is to work a Canada Cup and an international event as an umpire.

Patrick Marsh

Patrick has always been a sports fanatic but baseball holds a special place in his heart. After playing baseball as a child he continued his passion as a lifelong Blue Jays fan from the championships in 1992 & 1993 to the fabled bat flip of 2015 and on to the present day. His passion led to a short stint blogging before the creation of Bat Flips and Maple Dips in 2018.

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