BFMD Episode 242 – Manoah Continues to Struggle, Braves Preview

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

It’s time to talk more about Alek Manoah. The 2022 AL Cy Young runner up has struggled to start 2023 and Justin & Patrick discuss what they’ve seen, what the MLB analysts and writers have seen, and what the Blue Jays can do to help him get back to the pitcher he can be.

The guys get into what happened in Philly, and preview a tough series against Altanta to start off a ten game homestand.