BFMD Episode 121 – Masterful Matz

BFMD 398 – Max Scherzer's Return Sparks Rotation Questions – Bat Flips and Maple Dips – A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

With Max Scherzer back in the fold for another run with the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick discuss what the implications of the signing are for the rest of the arms vying for innings in the rotation. What will Trey Yesavage's workload be? How will Eric Lauer be deployed? What happens when Shane Bieber is ready to go?The guys also review how the first week of Grapefruit League action has gone and highlight a few of the players competing in camp.

1. BFMD 398 – Max Scherzer's Return Sparks Rotation Questions 42:36
2. BFMD 397 – Four Players We Are Watching this Spring 54:54
3. BFMD 396 – Jesus Sanchez Injects Power into Blue Jays Lineup 44:55
4. BFMD 395 – Buck Martinez Calls it a Career 45:13
5. BFMD 394 – WBC Insurance Issues Looming Over Tournament 40:21

Summary

After a 3-1 start for the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick break down the series win against the Yankees and the win in the Rangers home opener. 

Steven Matz was electric. Julian Merryweather is apparently the closer now, Jordan Romano and Ryan Borucki look scary good, and Rafael Dolis needs to get his sinker over for strikes. 

Ryu was great on Opening day, Stripling got away with mistakes, and T.J. Zeuch earned another turn. 

On offense, Vladdy and Grich Daddy are off to hot starts while Bo and Cavan are starting to heat up. Marcus Semien has been excellent with the bat and the glove and George Springer should be ready for the Home Opener! 

The guys also talk All Star Game, Reds vs Cardinals, Yadi a Hall of Famer, and Lindor’s big extension. 

We’ll be back Sunday night to break down the first “home” series against the Angels.