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Blue Jays World Update

Thomas Hall

Recapping the week that was regarding Canada"s baseball team.

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00:45:50

BJWU Ep. 164: Overworked Blue Jays bullpen running...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/05/08

This week's episode breaks down the bullpen's recent woes, how an unsustainable workload has caught up with the back end of the 'pen, several relievers being on pace to set new career highs in appearances and innings pitched, needing the offence to step up, where things are trending if things remain status quo and much more. Enjoy!

00:43:04

BJWU Ep. 163: A powerless Blue Jays' offence; Trouble...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/04/24

This week's episode breaks down a horrendous series in Houston, finishing a tough opening month schedule, the offence's power outage, a lack of production from the lineup's top three hitters, George Springer's sensational start, Max Scherzer's uncertain health status, what to do about the fifth starter's spot, Jake Bloss' potential major league timeline and much more. Enjoy!

00:49:27

BJWU Ep. 162: Offence from unlikely sources; Blue...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/04/03

This week's episode recaps the Blue Jays' impressive start to the 2025 season, sweeping the Nationals, a surprising offensive surge, playing small ball, George Springer & Andrés Giménez leading the way, Bo Bichette being Bo Bichette, the need for more power (eventually), Max Scherzer's concerning injury status, Easton Lucas' remarkable debut, Yariel Rodríguez's evolving role, a tough upcoming road trip and much more. Enjoy!

00:46:03

BJWU Ep. 161: Spring Training wrap-up as 2025 Opening...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/03/20

This week's episode includes thoughts on the final few days of spring training, projecting the club's Opening Day roster ahead of next week's season opener against the Orioles, injury updates on Max Scherzer, Erik Swanson, Zach Pop & Daulton Varsho, plus lots more. Enjoy!

00:55:41

BJWU Ep. 160: Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk leading as...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/03/06

This week's episode highlights which players have stood out in camp for the Blue Jays thus far, with Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk leading the way, as well as Kevin Gausman's impressive spring debut, Max Scherzer looking like Max Scherzer, the case for Bichette to hit leadoff, sifting through the early roster battles, examining Toronto's Spring Breakout roster and much more. Enjoy!

00:59:07

BJWU Ep. 159: Vladdy, Blue Jays fail to reach...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/02/20

This week's episode explores the fallout from the unsuccessful contract negotiations between the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., highlighting where things might have gone wrong, how we got here, the chances he could return in free agency, the fast-approaching cliff regarding the franchise's rapidly declining competitive window, where we go from here and much more. Enjoy!

00:37:03

BJWU Ep. 158: Mad Max arrives; Blue Jays putting...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/02/01

This week's episode breaks down the Max Scherzer signing, what he brings to TOR's starting rotation, what it means for Yariel Rodríguez's role, the risks of betting on a 40-year-old pitcher, the importance of managing his workload in 2025, bridging the gap to Alek Manoah, Jake Bloss & Ricky Tiedemann, shifting focus to adding another impact hitter such as Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman, extending Vladdy and much more. Enjoy!

00:51:55

BJWU Ep. 157: Blue Jays' search for marquee FA shifts...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2025/01/16

This week's episode breaks down the Blue Jays' pursuit of Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki and being listed among the 3 finalists for his services, what signing Jeff Hoffman means for next season's bullpen, potential avenue to returning as a starting pitcher, what moves need to follow (i.e. offensive additions) and much more. Enjoy!

01:02:45

BJWU Ep. 156: 2024 Winter Meetings recap; Blue Jays...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/12/12

This week's episode recaps the 2024 Winter Meetings in Dallas, including Juan Soto's record-breaking contract with Mets, Max Fried and Garrett Crochet joining AL East, Corbin Burnes nearing a decision, Blue Jays trade Spencer Horwitz and Nick Mitchell to Guardians for Andrés Giménez and Nick Sandlin, Yimi García returns one day after Jordan Romano joins Phillies, what comes next and much more. Enjoy!

00:40:12

BJWU Ep. 155: Juan Soto meeting with Blue Jays;...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/11/14

This week's episode breaks down the latest Juan Soto rumours, the Blue Jays meeting first with his camp, the realities of pursuing this winter's biggest FA, the importance of forming contingency plans after Soto signs, Toronto's interest in the impact SP market, the value of adding a front-line SP, exploring a potential fit with Max Fried, Matt Hague's departure and much more. Enjoy!

01:11:09

BJWU Ep. 154: Charting several paths foward during...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/10/03

This week's episode unpacks the end-of-season press conferences from Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins, changes to the hitting department, similar payroll levels in 2025, arbitration projections, potential cost-saving solutions, how the front office should approach free agency & the trade market, best roster construction avenues heading into next season and much more. Enjoy!

00:38:38

BJWU Ep. 153: Blue Jays can't escape injury surge...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/09/20

This week's episode breaks down the latest string of Blue Jays injuries to Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, Will Wagner and Kevin Gausman, how Varsho's shoulder surgery could impact the 2025 roster, potential centre-field replacements -- both internal and external -- whether Wagner has done enough to earn a big-league role next season and much more. Enjoy!

00:53:36

BJWU Ep. 152: Bowden Francis is taking the majors by...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/09/06

This week's episode highlights Bowden Francis' dominance since returning to the Blue Jays' starting rotation, winning AL Pitcher of the Month for August, how he can further evolve as a big-league pitcher, the 2025 starting rotation, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hunt towards a major-league batting title, his odds of catching Bobby Witt Jr., Addison Barger's recent power surge & improved plate discipline and much more. Enjoy!

00:43:44

BJWU Ep. 151: Electrifying start to Will Wagner's MLB...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/08/16

This week's episode breaks down Will Wagner's thrilling MLB debut, recording 5 hits in 2 games, Toronto's suddenly crowded infield, Vladdy putting the fear back in opposing pitchers & teams, a month-plus stretch that's positioned him among the sport's best hitters, his potential future beyond 2025 and much more. Enjoy!

00:58:46

BJWU Ep. 150: 2024 Trade Deadline acts as Phase 1 of...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/08/02

This week's episode breaks down the Blue Jays' sell-off ahead of the trade deadline, examining each move they made, notable prospects joining the organization, fleecing Houston on the Yusei Kikuchi trade, potential major-league timelines, what to expect from these final 2 months of the regular season, a look ahead to another pivotal off-season, what holes need to be filled, Trey Yesavage's signing and much more. Enjoy!

00:43:09

BJWU Ep. 149: Blue Jays hope to ignite farm system...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/07/18

This week's episode recaps the Blue Jays' 21 selections in the 2024 Draft, how a heavy focus on pitching could impact the organization's prospect pipeline, scouting reports on the franchise's top 3 picks (Trey Yesavage, Khal Stephen & Johnny King), other notable selections beyond the top 5, the upcoming July 30 trade deadline and much more. Enjoy!

00:44:00

BJWU Ep. 148: All eyes on Blue Jays' trade deadline...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/07/04

This week's episode highlights the Blue Jays' current situation three-plus weeks out from the July 30 trade deadline, how they can no longer avoid becoming sellers, Bo & Vladdy's futures, trading impending free agents like Yusei Kikuchi, Yimi García and Danny Jansen, an eye towards a return to contention in 2025 and much more. Enjoy!

00:47:39

BJWU Ep. 147: Cavan Biggio traded to Dodgers; Blue...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/06/13

This week's episode breaks down the Cavan Biggio trade, remembering his accession to the major leagues, the on-field woes that necessitated his departure, what the Blue Jays are getting in Braydon Fisher, a disappointing, albeit predictable, failed comeback in Milwaukee, a difficult road ahead that'll likely impact Toronto's trade deadline plans and much more. Enjoy!

00:50:41

BJWU Ep. 146: It may soon be time to sell; Poor...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/05/30

This week's episode focuses on the Blue Jays' dwindling playoff hopes, sweeping the White Sox despite dropping 3 of 4 to the Tigers, a difficult road ahead in June, how the front office may pivot ahead of the July 30 trade deadline, reacting to the awful-looking City Connect jerseys and much more. Enjoy!

00:51:52

BJWU Ep. 145: It's go time -- Struggling Blue Jays...

Blue Jays World Update ·

2024/05/16

This week's episode features Toronto's missed opportunity to sweep Baltimore, dwindling playoff odds, a crucial upcoming stretch in the soft portion of the schedule, encouraging signs from Bo Bichette & Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yusei Kikuchi's dominance, potential trade-deadline scenarios and much more. Enjoy!

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