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  • ATW Episode 263: Baffling Beginnings

    8 APR 2023 · Greg and Josh discuss the confounding first week of 2023 Blue Jays baseball. They talk about the poor pitching performances that preceded good ones with confusing underlying metrics, the early bullpen hierarchy, incredible starts from Vlad Jr and Matt Chapman, the improved outfield defence with a specific focus on Kevin Kiermaier, Brandon Belt's struggles and the addition of Jordan Luplow. They also answer listener questions and give out a couple of Do Overs.
    54m 54s
  • ATW Episode 262: The 2023 26ish in 52ish

    28 MAR 2023 · Greg and Josh break down all 25 locks to make the opening day roster at 2 minutes per player, plus briefly discuss the last two players in battle for the 26th spot.
    53m 6s
  • ATW Episode 261: Ready for Summer

    26 MAR 2023 · Greg and Josh discuss the latest developments as spring training nears its end. They go over Alek Manoah officially earning the opening day nod, Kikuchi showing the best command he has had all spring and the velocity band that allowed it, the final two contestants for the final roster spot and where they stand, the intriguing performance of Jay Jackson that unfortunately led to his release and the magical end to the World Baseball Classic. Finally they answer listener questions and do a brief preview of their expectations for the clubs in the rest of the division.
    48m 20s
  • ATW Episode 260: O No Canada!

    18 MAR 2023 · Greg and Josh discuss the latest in Jays/baseball news. They talk about the return to health for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the unfortunate timing for the WBC, Canada's ouster from the tournament despite strong performences from Claude Julien, Tyler O'Neill and Otto Lopez, Lopez chances of making the Blue Jays, Yusei Kikuchi's deceptively poor outing, Mitch White's return to health and its effect on the Jays' depth and Kevin Gausman's latest attempt at adapting to the new rules. They also answer listener questions and give out a Gold Star to Duque Hebbert and the Detroit Tigers.
    40m 52s
  • ATW Episode 259: World Baseball Classy

    9 MAR 2023 · Greg and Josh discuss the latest news and notes from spring training and the world of the Blue Jays. They give an update on the injury to Vlad Guerrero Jr. and his role in the World Baseball classic with talk of the risks of the classic as a whole, look at what Kikuchi may be doing differently to put up the early spring success, wonder if Gausman's new delivery could be a thing to worry about and applaud the Blue Jays for putting Jose Bautista on the Level of Excellence. Finally, they answer listener questions, give a Do Over to Team Canada's WBC designers and award a Gold Star to Zack Greinke.
    50m 24s
  • ATW Episode 258: MLB is on the Clock

    2 MAR 2023 · Greg and Josh share their thoughts from the first week of spring training with topics including Vlad's early power display, Manoah's growth, the new pitch clock and how it could positively affect a Blue Jays' pitcher, Yusei Kikuchi's new breaking ball, José Berríos' mechanical/pitch changes, Nate Pearson's new role, Ricky Tiedemann's impressive debut and the issues resulting from Alejandro Kirk's late arrival to camp. Finally, they answer listener questions and give out a Gold Star.
    44m 27s
  • ATW Episode 257: Going Green

    11 FEB 2023 · Greg and Josh discuss the three year contract given to Bo Bichette and what it means for his future, the signing of Chad Green and his bizarre contract structure and Canadian/Blue Jays involvement in the World Baseball Classic. They also answer listener questions and give out both a Gold Star and a Do Over.
    45m 50s
  • ATW Episode 256: Swing(man) and a Belt!

    24 JAN 2023 · Greg and Josh discuss the signing of Brandon Belt and his impact on the offence and the roles of the two catchers, the trade for Zach Thompson and his role on the club, the departure of Julian Merryweather, the remaining holes on the roster and how they might be filled and the new SkyDome wall distances and how they could impact both the offence and the pitching staff. Finally, they answer listener questions before debuting the "Meet the Mets" segment and giving out a Gold Star to Vlad Jr.
    52m 1s
  • ATW Episode 255: Oh Lourdy, Vasho is a Blue Jay

    27 DEC 2022 · Greg and Josh discuss the big trade that sent star prospect Gabriel Moreno and fan-favourite Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to Arizona in exchange for Daulton Varsho. The go over what Varsho brings to the table, how he fits into a vastly different-looking Blue Jays outfield, how he can improve and what the Jays gave away and why. They also look ahead to the remaining offseason needs. Finally, the answer a bunch of listener questions and give out a Gold Star to the a team social feed.
    44m 15s
  • ATW Episode 254: And Away We Go

    14 DEC 2022 · Greg and Josh discuss the first significant acquisitions of the offseason since the trade of Teoscar Hernández to Seattle. The go over the strengths and risks that come with Kevin Kiermaier and how his signing ties works in with new pitcher Chris Bassitt and the team's overall desire to improve their run prevention. They also say goodbye to Ross Stripling and look ahead to the rest of the offseason. Finally, they answer questions and give a Do Over to a division-rival's team president.
    44m 18s

Greg Wisniewski, Joshua Howsam and occasional guests from around the baseball World talk about everything you want to know about the Blue Jays and noteworthy developments in the game, with...

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Greg Wisniewski, Joshua Howsam and occasional guests from around the baseball World talk about everything you want to know about the Blue Jays and noteworthy developments in the game, with a little bit of added fun.
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