Locked On Blue Jays

The Blue Jays have a hole in their lineup that has a few possible solutions. The Jays do not have a proven DH at this time, so we decided to break down a few options the Blue Jays could look to go to fulfill this need. There are in-house options that Schneider could look to, as well as a few free agents left on the board that could help provide some stability in this lineup. Who will the Jays roll out as their DH on opening day? Will they make another signing? Who is the favourite to land the DH spot in Toronto? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Max Scherzer, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Nick Sandlin,

There have been questions about Max Scherzer and his ability to be effective, while others believe Scherzer could be the missing piece to this starting rotation. Max Scherzer comments on the current starting rotation, and speaks about his recovery process and rehab. What did Max Scherzer have to say about the Blue Jays pitching staff? Will there be a concern for injures? Has the starting rotation improved? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Max Scherzer, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Nick Sandlin, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes,

With Pete Alonso resigning with the New York Mets, there are not many free agent options left for Toronto. There has been rumours from multiple insiders stating the San Diego Padres are looking to trade away players with high AAV’s to lower their payroll going into this season. With the Blue Jays being aggressive this off-season, there has been links to them and a few of the padres stars with the possibility of a huge trade being executed. In this episode, we break down which players the Blue Jays could look to target from the Padres, as well as a few of our own mock trades that could make sense for Toronto. Who could the Blue Jay be targeting? What would a trade package look like? How likely is a trade with the padres? Which positions could they be looking to address? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthon

The Toronto Blue Jays attempted to revamp their bullpen for 2025 after having one of the worst bullpens in the league last season. Many bullpen arms had down years which is hard to account for, but Ross Atkins simply did not do enough to maintain a strong bullpen going into the 2024 season. With additions headlined by Jeff Hoffman and Nick Sandlin, the Blue Jays looks to have a competitive bullpen for the upcoming season, but how does the bullpen truly look? In this episode, we break down the transition the bullpen has undergone this offseason, and how some of these arms will preform in 2025. Can we expect big things from the bullpen this season? Will Erik Swanson have a bounce back season? Are Chad Green’s best years in the bullpen behind him? Will the addition of Yariel Rodriguez transform the bullpen in 2025? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo

It is no secret that things did not go well for Bo Bichette in 2024. He struggled with injuries and put up career lows across the board in his worst season since entering the league. Many people have written off Bichette, saying he should be traded for other MLB talent and that his best seasons are behind him. In this episode, we break down what went wrong for Bichette in 2024, and our thoughts on the best course of action the Blue Jays need to undergo with Bichette to set them up for the most success in 2025. What do we expect from Bo Bichette in 2025? Will he sign an extension? What factors will influence his contract value? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in free agency, signing veteran Max Scherzer to a 1 year deal. This starting rotation has lacked depth for a long time, and this signing finally fulfills that need. There have been mixed fan reactions across social media regarding this signing, with a lot of fans happy about one of the best pitchers of our generation, and the other half of fans stating Scherzer is too old and will not help the Jays win games this upcoming season. In this episode, we break down the fan reactions to the Max Scherzer signing, as well as how he is going to fit into this current starting rotation. How do we feel about this signing? Was it an overpay? What is next for the Blue Jays? What can we expect from Max Scherzer in 2025? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffma

The Blue Jays have been linked to multiple starting pitchers during this offseason. While there are still options on the free agent market, none of them are as talented as Michael King. Michael King was a thorn in the Blue Jays side during his short tenure with the Yankees, and now can be used to their advantage to bolster their starting rotation. In this episode, we break down all the news and rumours surrounding the Pete Alonso sweepstakes, as well as the trade rumours regarding Michael King and the Padres. Who is the the favourite to land Pete Alonso? Where Could Michael King be traded? Who would the Jays have to give up for him? How would he fit into this rotation? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, D

The Blue Jays have been linked to multiple starting pitchers during this offseason. While there are still options on the free agent market, none of them are as talented as Michael King. Michael King was a thorn in the Blue Jays side during his short tenure with the Yankees, and now can be used to their advantage to bolster their starting rotation. In this episode, we break down all the news and rumours surrounding the Pete Alonso sweepstakes, as well as the trade rumours regarding Michael King and the Padres. Who is the the favourite to land Pete Alonso? Where Could Michael King be traded? Who would the Jays have to give up for him? How would he fit into this rotation? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, D

There is an interesting narrative going on in the MLB this off-season. It seems like it is everyone against the Los Angeles Dodgers, due to all their signings and deferred money included in their contracts. Many people have said the MLB needs to change their rules to solve this issue and allow MLB teams to remain competitive. In this episode, we break down solutions that could be implemented to help structure deferred contracts in the MLB, to prevent teams from deferring massive amounts of money in contracts. Does the MLB have a problem? How does this effect the Blue Jays? What could some solutions be to this issue? Will The MLB make any changes? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandr

MLB insiders put us through a whirlwind on Thursday, with some saying Pete Alonso was very close to signing, only for other insiders to come out later on in the day and state that no progress has been made. There have been multiple reports that have said Max Scherzer is waiting for another big name to sign in Toronto before he agrees to a contract, as he is looking to join a team that can make a playoff push this upcoming season. In this episode, we break down the crazy timeline of events that took place Thursday, as well as outline the blueprint that needs to be followed to land big free agents names during the rest of the offseason. Which rumours are true? Will anyone sign with the Blue Jays? What will the contracts look like? How will this roster look by the start of spring training? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Y

Things are moving in a positive direction for the Blue Jays for a first time in awhile. The Jays have signed Anthony Santander to a 5-year contract, which is a massive bolster to the the batting order. Even with this signing, it seems like the Blue Jays will not be done in their pursuit in free agents, and are still in on multiple big names around the league. In this episode, we break down the Anthony Santander signing as well as who the Blue Jays could look to sign to make this team competitive this upcoming season. How do fans feel about this signing? Was this an overpay? Who are the Jays targeting next? What needs to happen to make the Blue Jays a playoff team? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alej

The Blue Jays have disappointed their fans once again. Roki Sasaki has signed with the Dodgers and it has left a lot of fans lost, searching for any hope for the rest of the offseason. With this news, the rumour mill has been heating up once again, with some trade speculation among a few of the Jays star players. With Spring Training rapidly approaching, the Blue Jays are running out of time to make decisions on their current roster. In this episode, we break down the Roki Sasaki fallout as well as trade speculation and free agent rumours surrounding the Blue Jays. Where does this organization go from here? Will any of the Jays’ star players get traded this offseason? Who should they target in free agency? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Ba

The rumours are circulating more than ever in Toronto over the past couple of weeks. Today, our main focus is Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, as he has narrowed his selection down to three teams. Sasaki is one of the best pitching prospects in the sport and would immediately become one of the faces of the franchise, wherever he does end up. What are the chances he signs with the Blue Jays? What makes Roki Sasaski so good? Does this team turn into a World Series contender if he signs with the Jays? What would his contract look like? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Nick Sandlin, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfid

The Toronto Blue Jays have a very important season ahead of them. This season can make or break players careers and will tell us what is in store for the future of this Blue Jays core. We are joined by special guest John J (johnjmusic) to discuss what is in store for the Blue Jays in 2025, how the rest of this off-season will proceed, and whether we can trust Ross Atkins to build a contending team. How will the Jays perform in 2025? Will the Blue Jays keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? What positions could we see being addressed during the rest of this offseason? Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Nick Sandlin, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes,

Ross Atkins has finally woken up as he has made the biggest signing of the offseason. Jeff Hoffman has signed a 3-year, 33-million-dollar deal as the Blue Jays have drastically improved their bullpen from last season. In this episode, we do a full breakdown on Jeff Hoffman, going over his career stats and how the Blue Jays plan to use him for this upcoming season. To end the episode, we go over what the plan should be for the rest of the off-season and how this signing may impact the plan for which free agents the Blue Jays will pursue to round out this baseball team. Will Jeff Hoffman be the Jays closing pitcher? What are Jeff Hoffman’s biggest strengths? What happened with the Baltimore Orioles contract offer to Hoffman? What is in store for the Blue Jays during the rest of this offseason? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausm

The Toronto Blue Jays were able to avoid going to arbitration with all of their eligible playoffs this offseason; with the biggest one being Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladdy now has the third largest contract reached to avoid arbitration in MLB history. With reports coming out about the likelihood of Vladdy re-signing with the Jays, this could be a major stepping stone in achieving this goal. We break down all the arbitration contracts and how they could affect the Blue Jays for this upcoming season. How large is Vladdy’s contract? Which contract has the best value? Will this help the Blue Jays extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis S

So far, this offseason has felt like an utter disappointment. Unfortunately, that trend continues with this episode. Reports have come out stating Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the Blue Jays are extremely far away regarding numbers for a contract extension. With Juan Soto signing the biggest contract in MLB history just a month ago, all signs are pointing to Vladdy holding out in contract extension talks to have a massive payday for his contract extension. We’ll discuss the fallout this could have on the Blue Jays not only for this season, but for years to come. What did the Jays offer Vladdy? What number does Vladdy want for his extension? Will they sign an extension this offseason? What does the future hold for the Blue Jays organization? Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie C

The Anthony Santander sweepstakes are heating up! We have heard the same story all offseason long: the Blue Jays are linked to almost every player in free agency, and in most cases are one of the finalists. Unfortunately, that has only led to 1 major free agent signing. Hopefully, this one can be different. The Blue Jays have offered Anthony Santander a contract, and the ball lies in his court. Santander would provide a much needed power bat into this lineup and could be the key to a bounce back season from the Blue Jays. What was the contract offer? How long was the term? Which others teams are in on Anthony Santander? Is there a realistic chance he signs with the Jays? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsh

The 2024 MLB season was full of disappointment for the Blue Jays, but nobody was more disappointing than George Springer. Springer has been on a consistent decline since he joined the organization in 2021 with last season being his worst season he’s ever had in the Major Leagues. With Daulton Varsho likely missing time to start the season, the pressure is on George Springer to step up in his absence. What can we expect from George Springer this season? Where will he hit in this lineup? What position will he be playing to start the season? We answer all these question and and more while providing you with the most up to date news and information on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowde

The Toronto Blue Jays have not spent a ton of money this off-season. Ross Atkins and the front office have stated time and time again that the goal is to compete in 2025, and they will do anything necessary to accomplish that goal. However, as we get farther into the offseason, many Blue Jays fans believe the front office does not want to spend and they just want to sell the idea of competing for a World Series to keep fans engaged and attending Blue Jays games. We decided to break down both sides of the argument: why fans think the Toronto Blue Jays are a cheap organization, why the Blue Jays are not cheap and, what they have done to try to build a World Series roster. Are the Toronto Blue Jays a cheap organization? Why have they not been spending? Where will their payroll fall this upcoming season? Will the Jays overpay for free agents? We’ll answer all these questions while providing you with the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster