BFMD Episode 121 – Masterful Matz

BFMD 390 – Japanese Star Kazuma Okamoto Signs with Blue Jays – Bat Flips and Maple Dips – A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

The Toronto Blue Jays made a big and surprising move by signing 3B/1B Kozuma Okamoto to a 4-year $60 million contract. Justin and Patrick break down the deal and what it means for the roster, and whether or not this will stop the Jays from signing Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. To start the episode, the guys look at the Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker.

1. BFMD 390 – Japanese Star Kazuma Okamoto Signs with Blue Jays 01:04:14
2. BFMD 389 – Toronto Blue Jays 2025 Bullpen Grades 50:47
3. BFMD 388 – Toronto Blue Jays 2025 Rotation Grades 44:11
4. BFMD 387 – Christmas Wish List 26:55
5. BFMD 386 – Tyler Rogers Signing Solidifies Blue Jays Bullpen 43:05

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.