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Blue Jays Second Half Storylines
Sitting just two games behind the Baltimore Orioles for first place in the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays have 71 games remaining to defend their division title. How can they do it? By continuing the strong play that saw them hit the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in baseball. But…
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Five Fearless Predictions Revisited
The Toronto Blue Jays get set to begin the proverbial second half of the season tonight in Oakland, following the MLB All-Star break earlier this week. While it doesn’t represent a numerical halfway point of the season (with just 71 of 162 games remaining), it offers us a great opportunity to re-visit some pre-season thoughts…
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #12: Decisions, Decisions – 06/29/16
Aaron Sanchez to the bullpen, Marcus Stroman to Triple-A, Jose Bautista to another team. These are the conundrums hanging over the team as we move to the summer months, so Matt & Asher weigh in on them all; our hosts struggle this week, but can you Name That Jay?
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #11: Throwback Thursday – 06/16/16
Episode 11 of The 7th Inning Stretch takes us down memory lane–both in the recording studio and on the field. JaysBalk co-founder Peter Houston joins Asher & Matt from B.C. to chime in on the recent turnaround for the Boys in Blue, who have us feeling like it’s 2015 all over again. Is Marco Estrada…
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #10 – The Turning Point – 05/30/16
In episode 10, Asher & Matt talk about–what else–the bullpen. Where do we go from here with Drew Storen, Gavin Floyd, and Jesse Chavez? Should Zeke Carrera get more time over Kevin Pillar? Who is going to be better long-term, Marcus Stroman or Aaron Sanchez? And Name That Jay discusses some obscure hypothetical bobblehead trios.
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #09: The Punch
Asher & Matt weigh in on the controversial 8th inning in Texas on Sunday afternoon. Was anybody in the right? How will MLB discipline those involved? An unintentional dive into the mindset of Blue Jays fans towards Jose Bautista; and the latest Name That Jay.
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Bautista vs Texas, Part II – Breaking Down the Brawl
The Texas Rangers should just change their logo to the Crying Jordan Meme. Because they continue to be the biggest crybabies in all of professional sports, as demonstrated by their actions leading to a bench-clearing brawl on Sunday afternoon in Arlington.
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #8: Everybody Hates Canada – 05/09/16
The Blue Jays hit the road for six, which allows Matt & Asher to debate the DH rule for the first time this season. What exactly is wrong with Drew Storen? And Tulo? How do they get out of the funk? And why does everybody hate Canada? I’m looking at you, San Francisco.
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #7: May Musings – 05/03/16
As the Blue Jays continue to drag their feet into May, Asher & Matt discuss all aspects of the struggling team, from offence to bullpen. Matt plays doctor to prescribe the long-term outlook for five key Blue Jays, and Name That Jay takes the customary stroll down memory lane.
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #6: Oh Offence, Where Art Thou? – 04/22/16
As the offence continues to struggle, Matt has seen enough, while Asher attempts to quell his anxiety. When will the madness end?! Also, is it just another slow start, or is R.A. Dickey done? The guys gush over Marcus Stroman, and Name Thay Jay Turns into The History of Blue Jays Catchers.
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