Note: this episode was recorded in late November prior to the Juan Soto signing and Horwitz/Gimenez trade. To officially wrap up their 2024 recap series Justin and Patrick take a look at what happened with the Buffalo Bisons. The guys discuss Alan Roden, Will Robertson, Andrew Bash and Orelvis Martinez. Will Martinez and Roden make MLB impacts in 2…

The Blue Jays had a busy day! One day after missing out on Juan Soto who signed with the Mets, the Blue Jays pivoted and signed Yimi Garcia. Then they traded Spencer Horwitz and an outfield prospect to the Cleveland Guardians for Andres Gimenez and Nick Sandlin. Justin and Patrick react to the trade and discuss what it means for the future. Will Gi…

Justin and Patrick keep the minor league recaps going with the Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliatle Fisher Cats. The guys discuss an overall disappointing season for the Cats and highlight Rainer Nunez and Trenton Wallace. Next up, Buffalo! Barring any breaking news (we know Soto is a Met) you'll see the Buffalo episode opn the weekend.…

Continuing on in our farm team recap series Justin and Patrick head to the west coast to discuss the High-A Vancouver Canadians. The guys discuss Kendry Rojas, Dasan Brown and The Iowa Meat Truck Peyton Williams. Next up: New Hampshire Fisher Cats

The Toronto Blue Jays have non-tendered closer Jordan Romano in what was a somewhat surprising decision. Justin and Patrick discuss why they did it and also update you on the Hall of Fame voting and Juan Soto sweepstakes.

Fresh off the recap series on the MLB Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick return to analyze the minor league affiliates. Starting with the Dunedin Blue Jays the guys discuss Eliander Alcalde, Arjun Nimmala, and Victor Arias. Just makes a bold prediction about Sean Keyes and Patrick wonders if Fernando Perez deserves a taste of High-A ball in Vancouver.…

In the final installment of 2024 grades Justin and Patrick tackled the bullpen. In order to shorten the content the guys focussed on guys who ended the year in the organization AND who met an innings pitched threshold that warranted a grade. Who was the most reliable? What are the biggest needs for 2025? How many 2024 relievers will be on the roste…

In the 3rd of 4 grading episodes Justin & Patrick review the rotation. Surprisingly the guys have a disagreement on Kevin Gausman's season. What is Yariel Rodriguez's future role going to be?

In part 2 of our offseason grading episodes Justin and Patrick finish up the batters. Will Patrick finally acknowledge Daulton Varsho? Where do Ernie Clement and Spencer Horwitz fit going forward? Is there a place on the roster for Davis Schneider? How do the guys grade Bo Bichette and can he bounce back in 2025?…

We've put if off long enough! After letting the dust settle for a month, Justin and Patrick return to begin the annual tradition of grading the Blue Jays. In the first episode of what will be a four part series, the guys talk about half of the batters. Backed by statistical analysis, grades that are handed out are 100% accurate and guaranteed to no…

Justin and Patrick begin the offseason by looking at the overall performance of the Blue Jays compared to both the league and to the past two Blue Jays teams. The guys discuss potential free agent aquistions and what the biggest needs are going into the winter.

Justin & Patrick return with the first episode of the offseason. The guys make postseason predictions and discuss their plans for content over the winter. The Jays made some coaching changes this week, management has media availability coming up, and Pete Rose passed away. Does he deserve to be in the Hall of Fame now that he isn't around to see it…

With only 6 games remaining for the 2024 Blue Jays, Justin & Patrick discuss Vladdy's chances at the batting title, the playoff races in both leagues, and the MVP battle raging in the American League.

Justin and Patrick discuss Spencer Horwitz's chances to win Rookie of the Year. He's up against a couple of Yankees and an Oriole. The guys also talk Bo Bichette, specifically the article that came out where he explicitly stated that he wants to stay in Toronto and win titles with Vladdy. You love to see it.…

This is now a Spencer Horwitz podcast. Justin and Patrick return to discuss Horwitz's stellar weekend in Atlanta and where he fits going forward. The guys also dive into the pending free agent market for third basemen and relief pitching to see what external options the Blue Jays have for 2025.

Justin and Patrick discuss the incredible month of August that Bowden Francis had and if he can sustain it long enough to solidify a rotation spot for 2025. The guys also look into the reasons for the Jays' success in August and the players who contributed, or didn't, to that success.

Danny Jansen becomes the first player to play for two teams in one game! Justin and Patrick discuss that, Vladdy's hot streak, Votto's retirement, and the expectations for Bowden Francis in 2025.

Justin and Patrick return to discuss how things are going for the Toronto Blue Jays but instead of dwelling on the game results the guys focus on players and battles for 2025 playing time. What can Will Wagner bring to the team? Will Vladdy receive top 5 MVP votes? Is Erik Swanson BACK?

Justin and Patrick return to discuss and analyze the results of the Blue Jays trade deadline deals. The guys discuss the returns and debate on whether or not Ross Atkins has done enough to return as GM for 2025. Will Vladdy and Bo sign extensions? Can this team actually compete next season?

Justin and Patrick return from their mini break to recap the news from Blue Jays land over the past 2 weeks. Justin highlights players he likes from the draft class and the guys dig into what has made Spencer Horwitz so good this year. With the trade deadline a week away, now is the time to start making deals and the guys list players who are likel…

With the Blue Jays continuing to dwell in the AL East basement Justin and Patrick vent some frustrations about how the season has gone. Justin discusses the positives like Spencer Horwitz and hopes the team will play their prospects more. Patrick discusses who is to blame for this season's shortcomings and the guys wrap up with some trivia.…

After 10 days away Justin and Patrick return to discuss the dumpster fire of a season that the Blue Jays are having. Since we last talked: Addison Barger was called up. Bo Bichette hit the IL. Yimi Garcia hit the IL. Orelvis Martinez was called up. Orelvis Martinez was suspended. The guys discuss the current losing streak and where the team can go …

With a lot of Blue Jays struggling, Justin and Patrick look to Buffalo to see who could provide a lift to the offence.

The Blue Jays have DFA Cavan Biggio to make room for Spencer Horwitz on the roster. Justin and Patrick discuss why this move was made and what it means for the team. The Jays were able to win 2 of 3 games in Oakland to get within 1 win of the .500 mark as they head to Milwaukee.

The Blue Jays dropped a crucial weekend series to the Tigers, but Justin and Patrick don't want to talk about it. The guys instead discuss hot and cold players over the past month, and players in Buffalo who could help the big league club instead of Daniel Vogelbach and Justin Turner.

The bats are heating up! Following another offensive outburst Justin and Patrick chat about the home run jacket, upcoming schedule, and what's going well with the team.

In the 300th episode of BFMD, Justin and Patrick reminisce about where the podcast began and why they are still doing it. The guys discuss Alek Manoah's strong performance and how much more they need to see to regain trust. Ross Atkins met with the media and was asked some very pointed questions. The guys discuss his responses. Lastly, if things do…

With the Blue Jays continuing to struggle for consistency with the bats, Justin and Patrick each create their lineup that they think the team should utlilize. Should the Jays blow it up and start trading players?

Justin and Patrick take some time to discuss where Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guererro Jr, Danny Jansen, and Justin Turner are at up to this point of the season. What can we expect to see going forward from each? The guys preview the upcoming series vs the Twins.

The Blue Jays can't hit but Don Mattingly thinks they are close to a turnaround. Justin and Patrick discuss their thoughts on that, the state of the team after one month, and preview the series against the Nationals.

Even though the Toronto Blue Jays lost 2 of 3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers there are some positive takeaways. Justin and Patrick discuss Kevin Gausman's winning start in game 3, Alejandro Kirk hitting the ball hard 3 times in one game, and the defense continuing to shine. Justin shares his thoughts on why the Jays may be hesitant to change personnel …

After a soggy end to a tough series loss in Kansas City, Justin and Patrick return to assess the situation. Justin breaks down the team's inability to hit with runners on base, who has struggled the most, and the guys offer suggestions on how to shake up the batting order. The show wraps up with a preview of what to watch for as the Los Angeles Dod…

The Blue Jays won their 4th series in a row by taking two of three from the Padres. Yariel Rodriguez and Jose Berrios both had strong starts, and Daulton Varsho stayed hot. The concern for the Jays continues to be hitting with runners on base and with the team headed to the cavernous confines of Kansas City they will need to start stringing hits to…

Justin and Patrick are back to recap a series win against the Yankees that could and probably should have been a sweep for the Blue Jays. The guys share their thoughts on the dismal RISP numbers and on the decision to use Erik Swanson in the 9th inning in game 3. The Jays head out on the road to San Diego and the guys tell you who and what to watch…

The Blue Jays won the series against the Rockies, and if you ignore the thumping in game 1 things are looking pretty good! Justin and Patrick get into it over why Daniel Vogelbach is on the roster instead of Horwitz, Barger, or Robertson. The guys discuss Yariel Rodriguez, Jose Berrios, and Justin Turner before previewing the upcoming series agains…

The Blue Jays came close to sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the first home series of 2024 but lost game 3 in extra innings. Justin and Patrick discuss the strong performances from the starting pitchers, Justin Turner, Cavan Biggio, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Danny Jansen, Jordan Romano, and Erik Swanson are rehabbing for Buffalo, and Tim Mayza, Aleja…

Justin and Patrick bring you a 10 games in vibe check on the Blue Jays season. The bats have been largely terrible and the pitching has left a lot of be desired. With the first homestand starting can they turn it around?

After a series split to open the season Justin and Patrick get together to dicuss the good and the bad from the first 4 games. The at bats look competitive, Vladdy is taking walks, and Justin Turner is doing what the Blue Jays signed him to do. The matchups are set for the series against the Astros who lost 4 games to the Yankees to start the seaso…

In the finale of the 2024 season preview Justin and Patrick discuss the bullpen and what impact the injuries to Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson will have. The guys break down expectations for each reliever and highlight specific areas that will determine their success or failure. Patrick takes us through the lightning round where he and Justin name …

In part 3 of the BFMD 2024 Blue Jays preview series Justin and Patrick discuss the rotation. What is the concern level with Gausman's health going into the season? How many starts might he miss? Can Berrios and Bassitt deliver repeat years of 2023? Will Yusei Kikuchi put an awful spring behind him? How much can we expect from Bowden Francis, Mitch …

In part 2 of the season preview series Justin and Patrick discuss what the rest of the position players bring to the lineup after covering the every day players in part 1. Can IKF do enough with the glove to make up for his below average hitting? Will Cavan Biggio or Davis Schneider claim every day roles? Is Ernie Clement a full season big leaguer …

With the 2024 season around the corner Justin and Patrick bring you a BFMD tradition with their season preview series. This year we are doing things a bit different and dedicating 4 (maybe 5) episodes to adequately discuss each player that will break camp and look to make an impact with the Jays this year. In this episode the guys dicuss the positi…

Justin and Patrick are back to continue guiding you through the news out of Blue Jays camp. The guys provide updates on Gausman, Manoah, and Jansen, and discuss the bench battle that continues to rage on.

Joey Votto is a Blue Jay, and Justin & Patrick are back to break down the signing, the BFMD lore, and the impact Votto could make. The battle for the bench is heating up with both Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement playing very well so far this spring. Kevin Gausman is back on the mound, and the Jays did take a late run at re-signing Matt Chapman.…

Justin and Patrick are back with another episode of BFMD. Matt Chapman signed in San Fransisco. Alek Manoah is potentially hurt.Ricky Tiedemann back on the mound. Will Daniel Vogelbach make the team? What grade do the Jays get for the offseason?

Justin and Patrick are back to discuss all things Blue Jays. Alek Manoah had a wild start to his spring while Jose Berrios looked solid. Both have added Patrick's favourite pitch to their arsenals ahead of the new season. The guys discuss Vladdy's arbitration and contract comments, and dive into a news story about MLB potentially reducing the numbe…

Justin and Patrick return with the first episode of 2024 Grapefruit League action. Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Cubs. What does this mean for Matt Chapman? After Nate Pearson and Yosver Zulueta both had blow ups in their first spring appearences, the guys list out their bullpen power rankings based on trust and confidence. Where will mainstays…

Justin and Patrick are back AND in the best shape of their lives. Okay maybe not, but the guys are thriving off of the news out of Blue Jays camp. Nate Pearson added a splitter, Ricky T added muscle, and the Jays signed a couple of MLB vets to minor league deals. The guys discuss the remaining free agents and Mike Trout saying that he does not want…

Spring Training has officially opened with pitchers and catchers reporting today in Dunedin. Alek Manoah is in better shape, Don Mattingly grew a beard, Cavan Biggio has tendonitis, and the Jays still don't have a full time third baseman. Justin and Patrick break down everything in the news and discuss the 2024 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame class …

The Jays have signed veteran DH/INF Justin Turner to a 1 year deal. Justin and Patrick break down what the deal means for the offence and more importantly, the defence. Alek Manoah trade rumours are swirling, and Vladdy will be on the cover of MLB The Show 24.