BFMD 336 – Great Expectations

Justin and Patrick return to take a look at how the spring is going so far for the Blue Jays.

Position battles are on for third base, outfield, and bullpen spots. he guys debate what they want to see from the catchers.

What can we expect from Bo? From George? From Will Wagner?

BFMD 335 – Vladdy to the Yankees?!

Justin and Patrick react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s comments that he would consider signing with the Yankees after being very anti-Yankees to start his career. Would he actually go through with it and how big of a distraction will his looming free agency be for the team this year?

The guys also discuss spring training position battles and offseason grades.

BFMD 334 – Should the Blue Jays Trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr?

The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr could not agree on a contract extension prior to the deadline imposed by Vladdy.

Justin and Patrick give their reactions and discuss what comes next for both the player and the team.

Could and should the Jays look to trade Vladdy now while he still has a full season of control or play out the season with the hope of re-signing him next winter?

BFMD 332 – Would Alex Bregman Make the Blue Jays Better?

Justin and Patrick return on a short turnaround from Thursday’s Max Scherzer episode.

The guys discuss the latest on Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, and whether or not Bregman would be a big upgrade for the team going forward.

The episode wraps up with some hockey talk and early Super Bowl predictions for next Sunday.

BFMD 331 – Mad Max Scherzer is a Blue Jay

While Justin and Patrick were recording, Max Scherzer signed a 1 year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s the first time in BFMD history the guys were able to discuss breaking news during the show!

What does this signing mean for the team? What more do they need to do in the two remaining weeks before Spring Training begins?

Episode 330 -Santander Joins Blue Jays, is Pete Alonso Next?

Justin and Patrick are back to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays signing Anthony Santander to a 5-year contract.

Days after losing out on Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki who chose the Dodgers the Jays finally managed to make a free agent splash.

The guys debate whether or not the Myles Straw trade made sense, and whether or not Pete Alonso makes sense for the team.

BFMD 328 – Holiday Recap & HoF Voting Update

Justin and Patrick recap their holidays by discussing food, family time, and chocolate.

The guys then look at the 24% of the vote that is currently known for the Baseball Hall of Fame to see how Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner, and others are trending.

Note: Patrick got a new mic so we are still fine tuning the levels! It will improve next episode.

BFMD Episode 242 – Manoah Continues to Struggle, Braves Preview

BFMD 417 – The Injuries Never Cease Bat Flips and Maple Dips – A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

Dylan Cease has hit the IL for the first time in his career. As the news hit during the recording session, Justin and Patrick discuss the ramifications. Vladdy took a pitch to the elbow and is out of the lineup today, but it isn't a serious concern. He should be back in soon. The guys preview the pitching matchups with the Marlins, and play a fun trivia game to open the show.
  1. BFMD 417 – The Injuries Never Cease
  2. BFMD 416 – A Winning Road Trip!
  3. BFMD 415 – Varsho, Varland & Vladdy Tame the Tigers
  4. BFMD 414 – Did Daulton Varsho Save the Season?
  5. BFMD 413 – Jays Win Series vs Angels but Eric Lauer Gets Rocked…Again

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.

BFMD Episode 241 – Roller Coaster Week, Belt Hot, Garcia Cold

Summary

Justin and Patrick recap the road trip through Boston and Pittsburgh in what ended up being two completely different results. The bottom of the order came alive over the weekend led by Brandon Belt.

Bassitt, Berrios, and Kikuchi were strong and have the Jays rolling as they visit the Phillies and Bryce Harper for two games.

The guys discuss Vladdy’s wrist, Pop’s performance & injury, Yimi Garcia’s struggles, and preview the pitching matchups in Philadelphia.