Locked On Blue Jays

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

It was a tough weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays, as they missed out on two major free agents they were linked to in Teoscar Hernendez and Corbin Burnes. The Blue Jays offered the most money in both situations, but were unable to offer enough incentive to land either of the stars. This has caused an uproar in the Blue Jays community as many fans are losing patience with the front office and their lack of transactions. We decided to answer questions and statements made by Blue Jays fans and their current perception of the team. Where do the Jays go from here? Is there any hope left within the organization? How do the Blue Jays compare to other teams in the AL East? 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, Ale

The value of contracts paid out in the MLB has never been higher. With the signings of Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani in the last two seasons, we can expect this upward trajectory of contract values to continue. However, when we see these big-name players hit free agency, the same handful of teams are the ones to land these superstars, leaving small-market teams out of the running. With two large market powerhouses making the World Series this past season, there have been takes swirling about the need for a salary cap and a salary floor to make the MLB more competitive for all teams. Would a salary cap work in the MLB? How are teams spending their money? How much of each team's revenue is going to their payroll? 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

Merry Christmas to all Blue Jays fans! Today, we discuss the hot topics surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays. It is December 25th and there is still a ton of uncertainty surrounding the direction of this baseball team. The Blue Jays seem to be in on many deals happening across the league but unfortunately for them, finishing on the podium in signings will not lead to more wins next season. There is still time, but the Blue Jays are running out of it if they want to be competitive next season. What did the Blue Jays offer Vladimir Guerrero Jr? Which remaining free agents could sign in Toronto? Who is going to hit clean-up in this lineup next season? 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 Sw

The rumour mill is picking up in Blue Jays land once again. We have seen numerous reports of Bo Bichette trade rumours as Ross Atkins and the front office have failed to extend Bo during his Blue Jays tenure. Ross Atkins has been consistent with his remarks about Bichette, stating the goal is to extend Bo in a long-term deal. However, we have not seen Ross Atkins hand out a massive contract during his entire Blue Jays tenure. In this episode, we break down all the rumours surrounding Bo Bichette and the signings around the MLB. Will Bo Bichette be a Blue Jay in 2025? Will Bichette sign an extension this off-season? Who did the Jays miss out on this 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 Bassitt, Andrus Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejand

If you have been listening to us talk about the needs on the Blue Jays, you’ll know we have been very persistent the need of a corner outfielder in this lineup. Today, we talk about Jurickson Profar. Profar is an interesting free agent, as he is coming off of his best season of his career but has not produced to this level consistently. Profar, entering his age 32 season may be looking to get a bag from whichever team he goes to. Would this be a good fit for the Toronto Blue Jays? Will Jurickson Profar continue to produce the way he did in 2024? What could a contract for Profar look like? Would this be the BIG off-season signing the Blue Jays fan base is looking for? We’ll answer all these questions and provide you with the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines 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 V

The needs of the Toronto Blue Jays are very obvious to almost everyone who watched this baseball team last season. We rarely discuss starting pitching when discussing holes within the Jays roster construction, so we decided to dive into starting pitching during this episode. Every starting pitcher in the rotation is under contract for 2025, but we consistently see reports of the Blue Jays being linked to multiple starting pitchers this off-season. Does Ross Atkins want to add to the starting rotation? Who should be in the starting rotation? We’ll answer all these questions and provide you with the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake

It has been reported Vladimir Guerrero declined a contract extension offer from the Blue Jays. With all the reports and confirmations the Jays were willing to send out in a Juan Soto contract, many believed a Vladdy extension could be coming with the money that could have gone to Soto. With Vladdy having his best offensive season since 2021, he has all the leverage going into the 2025 off-season, with the ability to test his value among other teams throughout the league. What was the contract offer? When do we think Vladdy will sign? Where does he rank among other players in baseball? Who else are the Toronto Blue Jays in on for the rest of free agency? We’ll answer all these questions and provide you with the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alej

A ton has happened over the last few days, which has given us time to break down the transactions, the effect Ross Atkins has on this roster, and how the pitching (specifically the bullpen) will look in 2025. Today, we focus on the batting order and position players within the organization. The Blue Jays' offense struggled immensely last season, only having one hitter eclipse the 20-home-run mark in 2024. In this episode, we give our thoughts on the current state of the Blue Jays batting order and how confident we are in a bounceback season from this lineup. How good is this Blue Jays lineup? What would it look like if the season started tomorrow? What profile should Ross Atkins target for this free agency? We’ll answer all these questions and provide you with the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrio

We decided to take two days to cover the craziness at the start of this week. Yimi Garcia has returned to the Toronto Blue Jays after being traded to the Seattle Mariners during the 2024 trade deadline. Garcia was one of the only positives to come out of the Blue Jays bullpen last season, as he needed to work in high leverage, as the set-up man and even as the closer at times in 2024. Where does this signing leave the Blue Jays bullpen? What will Yimi Garcia be expected of in 2025? Will this be the last bullpen signing of this off-season? Will Yimi Garcia help the bullpen improve for the upcoming season? We’ll answer all these questions and provide you with the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, D