Section 138

We've had it with talking about the CBA. Instead, this week, we're drafting the best Toronto Blue Jays games since 2015. Think of it like a fantasy draft -- we're each building our own team, with its own strengths and weaknesses... only, it's made up of Blue Jays games. Who will come out on top? Who will make a crazy second-round pick? Only one way to find out. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Dirty Water," The Standells.

Is that optimism I hear? MLB owners and players finally met to discuss the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and while they didn't make much progress on the face of it, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss if anything productive came out of the talks. They also look at the Toronto Blue Jays' international signings and what it means for the organization. Lastly, Bryson presents a series of questions on the 2022 Blue Jays, including whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hit 50 home runs in 2022. What will Hyun Jin Ryu's ERA be? Can George Springer stay healthy? Will Bo Bichette get below 20 errors? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Midnight Hour," Jamestown Revival.

We FINALLY have news on the lockout front, as Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the CBA. What took them so long? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the frustrations of the past month and a half, as well as how long the two sides can wait without losing any games. Also discussed: The Blue Jays hiring Jaime Vieira, the first female coach in franchise history. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Light as Anything," Cory Wong, Robbie Wulfsohn.

Charlie Montoyo is officially entering the final year of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after the team picked up his team option for 2022. Mark, Bryson and Jacob evaluate the job Montoyo has done so far and consider whether the Blue Jays should extend him. If they decide to do so, at what point should they make the offer? In what scenario would the Blue Jays move on from Montoyo? The crew also discusses Kyle Seager's retirement and how it impacts Toronto, as well as Tyler Chatwood signing in Japan. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Call It A Day," Leon Creek.

The Toronto Blue Jays have abandoned their plan to demolish the Rogers Centre and will instead renovate it over the next few years. While their exact plans have yet to be announced, the Blue Jays are looking to spend between $200 and $250 million on the renovations. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their dream wishlist for changes to the ballpark. Is $250 million enough to actually do anything significant? How does this reflect on the front office and ownership group? The crew also discusses a potential trade package for Jose Ramirez, as proposed by Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. McGrath's article: https://theathletic.com/3025599/2021/12/22/jose-ramirez-trade-discussion-what-might-a-guardians-blue-jays-deal-look-like/?source=user-shared-article. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "We Are," Jo

It's mailbag time! This week, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss a series of would-you-rathers submitted by listeners. Would you rather miss the playoffs or be swept in the first round? Would you rather sign Freddie Freeman or trade for Jose Ramirez? Would you rather have a shortened season or advertisements on the jerseys? Would you rather have 12, 14 or 16 teams in expanded playoffs? As we're all out of ideas for what to talk about, please Tweet or message @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter with your ideas. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Mele Kalikimaka," Bing Crosby.

Last week, we all scoffed at the rumour that Freddie Freeman could be involved in talks with the Toronto Blue Jays. This week, we're taking it a little more seriously. Jacob makes a bold prediction that Mark and Bryson can't believe. The crew also discusses the Blue Jays' interest in Corey Seager and what it means for the rest of their offseason plans. Also discussed: Predictions of when the lockout will end. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Don't Bring Me Down," Electric Light Orchestra.

It's officially #LockoutSzn, but we're not going to let Major League Baseball's first work stoppage since 1995 get us down. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Robbie Ray's five-year, $115 million deal with the Seattle Mariners and why the Toronto Blue Jays chose Kevin Gausman over Ray. Was it because of Ray's opt-out and no-trade clause? Is Ray unvaccinated? Or maybe the Blue Jays just prefer Gausman over Ray? Also discussed: The absurdity of a potential deal with Freddie Freeman, why the Blue Jays should target Kris Bryant and what Toronto still needs to do this offseason. Next week, the lockout talk will begin. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Locked Out Of Heaven," Bruno Mars.

KEVIN GAUSMAN IS A TORONTO BLUE JAY. Whew. That feels good to say. Mark, Bryson and Jacob share their immediate thoughts on the five-year, $110 million deal, as well as their late-night musings on what this deal means. Are the Blue Jays going to win the World Series? How awesome is it that everyone wants to be a Blue Jay right now? Does Gausman get the opening day start over José Berríos and Alek Manoah? Is $110 million too much for a guy who doesn't have a great track record?The party is just starting. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "I'm Ready," AJR.

It's our last episode before the lockout and we're getting our money's worth. Steven Matz is off the board as he signs a four-year, $44 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Is it an overpay? Should the Toronto Blue Jays have gone the extra year and lived with the consequences? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss the Blue Jays' interest in Javier Báez. Is he a good fit for the team? Would Toronto's money be better spent on Marcus Semien? Also discussed: New cross-border vaccine regulations that could cause problems for the Blue Jays. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "People Are Strange," The Dead South.

After a crazy week for the Blue Jays, Bryson and Jacob break down the major league awards, as well as look at what the Blue Jays' options are in free agency after extending José Berríos. Do they still have a shot at signing Robbie Ray? What impact has the Cy Young Award has on his value this offseason? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Good Vibes," Chris Janson.

José Berríos is a Toronto Blue Jay. He's agreed to a seven-year, $131 million extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, ensuring he'll stay with Toronto until his age-34 season, assuming he doesn't opt out after the fifth year of the contract. This deal is a STEAL for the Blue Jays. Mark and Bryson discuss the extension and how it impacts the Blue Jays' offseason moving forward. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Celebration," Kool & The Gang. (As is tradition for emergency podcasts.)Opening Audio: "Jose chant leaving the jays game," uploaded to YouTube by Jeremy Cook. Audio was recorded after Jose Bautista's bat flip in 2015.

Alejandro Kirk is the talk of the town... but not for a good reason. He's been bounced around as a potential trade chip for the Toronto Blue Jays and could be headed to the Miami Marlins for one of their young starting pitchers. Should the Blue Jays make that deal? Where does Gabriel Moreno fit into Toronto's future? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Jeff Passan's report that Marcus Semien is expected to sign before Dec. 1. Do the Blue Jays stand a chance? Are the Seattle Mariners favourites to sign Semien right now? Also discussed: Justin Verlander's showcase, the Blue Jays' multiyear offer to Steven Matz, Toronto's interest in Andrew Heaney, and awards season. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Jerk It Out," Caesars.

With the World Series in the books and free agency just days away, it's time to look ahead to the Toronto Blue Jays' 2021-22 offseason. What are their needs? Who should they sign? Who should they trade for? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether a reunion with Marcus Stroman could be possible, how much a trade for Jose Ramirez might cost, and if Toronto should target someone like Kenley Jansen. NOTE: This episode was recorded on Nov. 5, before the Steven Matz qualifying offer news broke. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Slide to the Side," Beaty Heart.

2021 was a crazy season for the Toronto Blue Jays. A Triple Crown chase? Check. The most homers for a second baseman in the history of baseball? Check. A Cy Young Award winner? (Probably) check. Mark, Bryson and Jacob give out seven awards to celebrate the 2021 season in our final episode looking back at this year. We also take a look back at our midseason awards and how things changed since then. Next Saturday, we'll begin our offseason coverage with an offseason preview. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Stand Up," The Revivalists.

What better way to celebrate the World Series than with a list of the Toronto Blue Jays' biggest screw-ups from 2021? From George Springer's injury in Seattle to Brad Hand's walk-off walk, we wrap up our countdown of the worst 10 moments of 2021. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Never Leave You," The Record Company.

If you don't already have high blood pressure, this episode will fix that. Last week, we counted down the top 10 moments of the 2021 season for the Toronto Blue Jays and now we're counting down the worst 10 moments. Triple play against the New York Yankees? Tyler Chatwood blowing a 5-1 lead against the Boston Red Sox? Ross Stripling having a meltdown in Buffalo? It's all here. Episode 164, counting down moments five through one, will drop on Tuesday. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Simplify," Los Coast.

On Saturday, we counted down moments 10 through six of the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays season. Today, we're finishing our countdown with the top five moments, from Marcus Semien's walk-off homer against the Boston Red Sox to Robbie Ray's 14-strikeout performance against the Chicago White Sox. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Can't You See," The Marshall Tucker Band.

The 2021 Toronto Blue Jays season had so many moments to remember, from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-homer game to Alek Manoah's major league debut. We asked you for your top moments from this season and picked out our favourite 10. In this episode, we look back on moments 10 through six. Ep. 162, with moments five through one, will drop on Tuesday. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Counting Down The Days," Natalie Imbruglia.

Alternative title: The "look at how stupid we are" episode. On February 7, 2021 -- before pitchers and catchers reported to spring training -- we made an episode predicting everything about the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays. In this week's episode, we take a look back at our predictions and laugh at what we thought would be this season. Predicting everything about the 2021 Blue Jays (Ep. 104): http://www.shorturl.at/atuIZ. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "My Mistake (Was To Love You)," Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye.