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.
There are 30 games left in the season. The Toronto Blue Jays need at least 22 wins. That’s going to be tough.
Justin and Patrick talk about that, Robbie Ray being AL Pitcher of the Month, and provide roster and injury updates.
The big topic on the day is Randal Grichuk vs Lourdes Gurriel Jr. They’ve both had consistent playing time over the past 75 games and their numbers are very different.
Next up: 3 games vs the Oakland Athletics before a trip to the Bronx for 4.
Make or break time.