Blue Jays World Update

Jan 31 2025 158 ep. 40 mins 36

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

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BJWU Ep. 158: Mad Max arrives; Blue Jays putting together suddenly strong off-season

Jan 31 2025 37 mins

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 B

BJWU Ep. 157: Blue Jays' search for marquee FA shifts to Roki Sasaki; Signing Jeff Hoffman brings significant bullpen upgrade

Jan 16 2025 51 mins

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!

BJWU Ep. 156: 2024 Winter Meetings recap; Blue Jays acquire Andrés Giménez in 4-player trade

Dec 12 2024 62 mins

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

BJWU Ep. 155: Juan Soto meeting with Blue Jays; Surprising interest in SP market

Nov 14 2024 40 mins

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. Enjo

BJWU Ep. 154: Charting several paths foward during another pivotal Blue Jays off-season

Oct 03 2024 71 mins

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!

BJWU Ep. 153: Blue Jays can't escape injury surge amidst final stretch of 2024

Sep 19 2024 38 mins

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!

BJWU Ep. 152: Bowden Francis is taking the majors by storm; Vladdy enters batting title race

Sep 05 2024 53 mins

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 pow

BJWU Ep. 151: Electrifying start to Will Wagner's MLB career; MVP-calibre Vladdy back in full swing

Aug 15 2024 43 mins

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!

BJWU Ep. 150: 2024 Trade Deadline acts as Phase 1 of Blue Jays' roster retool

Aug 01 2024 58 mins

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,

BJWU Ep. 149: Blue Jays hope to ignite farm system with pitcher-heavy 2024 Draft

Jul 18 2024 43 mins

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!