Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays

Sportsnet writer extraordinaire, Nick Ashbourne, accompanies Drew and Andrew on their trip through the Blue Jays MLB Draft (5:15). The triumvirate hone in on Toronto's top-selection, Austin Martin, and how he projects as a major leaguer, what skills he offers defensively and in future Jays' lineups and more. Hey, guess what? Toronto drafted more than one player, and they actually matter! The trio tackle the trajectory of CJ Van Eyk, Trent Palmer and other draftees. Once Nick departs, the Drew with two extra letters and Drew react to Keith Law's comments on Martin's upside (25:15). The guys wrap up the show by encouraging others to keep the dialogue about the injustices in our country open.Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/birdsallday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew and Drew discuss the need to actively seek change in the pursuit of social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaitlyn McGrath returns to the show to help us break down the latest in negotiations between MLB and the Union, including the league's low-ball proposal and the reaction from players across baseball. We discuss Scott Boras encouraging players to stand up to owners, how all of this factors into the upcoming CBA negotiations, and what it means for the prospect of a return to play in 2020. Plus, we go over the results of The Athletic's Blue Jays Fan Survey and some of the most notable responses, and debate how to evaluate the career of Derek Jeter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero joins us this week to chat about his new podcast, which has included guests such as Jose Bautista and Aaron Sanchez. Ricky discusses how he's been able to get former teammates to open up and some of his favourite stories from the Joey Bats episode, then talks about his own career with the Blue Jays (11:14), including what he learned from Roy Halladay as a rookie, dealing with injuries late in his career and playing through pain, and how he fell in love with Toronto during his time with the Jays. Plus, we discuss baseball's ongoing negotiations with the MLBPA on return to play scenarios, and how the conversation has turned against the players with the upcoming CBA negotiations as the backdrop. Check out Ricky Romero's podcast, Let's Go Ricky Ro! with Beto Duran: t.co/OIq0DN8Yxn?amp=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With baseball still on hiatus, we speak with Todd Zolecki, the author of 'Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay' to discuss the process of writing the book, what he learned about Doc through his years covering him, new nuggets about the trade that sent him from the Blue Jays to the Phillies, as well as the recent details around his death and how the darker side of his story are reflected in the book. Plus, we discuss the reaction to MLB's reported proposal to reduce player salaries in a condensed season, the public's tendency to side with owners after players like Blake Snell and Marcus Stroman spoke out, as well as our thoughts on the adoption of a universal DH across baseball. Pre-order Todd's book, 'Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay' at Triumph Books: triumphbooks.com/DocBlueJays Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plausible potential! With Major League Baseball taking more steps to attempt a return to play, we welcome in Blue Jays Central host Jamie Campbell to chat about the volunteer work he's been doing with Conquer Covid-19, including delivering PPE to communities across Ontario and calling Blue Jays fans over the phone. Jamie explains the inspiration behind both ideas, takes us behind the scenes on Blue Jays Central and his philosophy on connecting with fans of all ages, gives his thoughts on how the Blue Jays were projecting coming into the 2020 season, and the team's chances of competing in the A.L. East. Plus, we discuss the Blue Jays looking at alternative stadium plans if games have to be played outside Canada, the latest trailer for Roy Halladay's upcoming E:60 documentary, and touch on Stoeten's piece comparing Mark Shapiro and Alex Anthopoulos. For more information on Conquer Covid-19, visit conquercovid19.ca. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holding our breath! To-be Hall of Famer Larry Walker joins us this week to chat about his delayed induction into Cooperstown with the 2020 ceremony being postponed for a year. Larry chats about having to wait a bit longer and how he was preparing for the ceremony, his thoughts on measuring players with modern metrics and how data is used to explain the game, as well a trip down memory lane, including playing at Coors Field and being involved in the infamous Canada-Mexico brawl in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, we discuss MLB's proposed realignment plan in return to play scenarios, as well as the Blue Jays announcing their refund policy for ticket buyers through the end of May. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking about thinking! Keith Law makes his return to the show and discusses how the minor leagues could be impacted by the ongoing stoppage in play and his new book, The Inside Game, researching behavioural economics and the history of cognitive bias among baseball decision-makers. Keith shares some of the people he spoke with for the book, including former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos, and weighs in on whether or not family ties in pro baseball could be part of the same conversation. Plus, we discuss the punishment handed down to the Red Sox by Rob Manfred and what differentiates it from the Astros scandal, how both could impact the role of video replay in baseball, and we look ahead to the start of the Korean baseball season. Keith's new book, The Inside Game: Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us about Ourselves, is available now at BookShop.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a tough week of Blue Jays news, we discuss the passing of former Blue Jays infielder Dámaso García and the mark he left on the game (1:25), as well as what to make of some troubling details emerging about Roy Halladay's death from the National Transportation Safety Board (5:33). To lighten the mood, we're joined by FanGraph's Jay Jaffe to chat about how ta lost season could impact the Hall of Fame candidacy for players like Josh Donaldson and Joey Votto (12:45), and how he's passing on the legacy of Jackie Robinson to a new generation (27:15). Plus, we draft the best all-time single-season performances with the Blue Jays (35:06). Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Zubes! Andrew Zuber returns to chat about the ongoing disruption to baseball and the limitations of replaying old games. Plus, we sort through some of the issues with MLB's idea for a possible 'Arizona Plan', and chat about our favourite all-time players to coincide with the recent series running on The Athletic. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special edition of Birds All Day, former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons joins the show to look back at his two tenures as the Jays skipper, including what stood out about the 2006 team (8:18) and they key to success in 2015/16. Gibby also chats bullpen philosophies and his thoughts on the opener, the modern relationship between manager and front office, his new gig as special assignment scout for the Braves, and much more. Plus, growing skepticism about baseball's potential to return this year, and as we continue to remember some guys, we discuss Stoeten's piece on the best Blue Jays by number and who was left off the list. Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buyer beware! With MLB forced to cope with Opening Day at Home, we discuss the delayed start of the baseball season and check in with Daniel Kim of DKTV out of South Korea. Daniel was in Dunedin to cover Hyun-Jin Ryu and joins to discuss the latest surrounding Ryu being stuck in the U.S. amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, how Ryu managed to put up career-best numbers last year for the Dodgers, and sheds some light on the level of celebrity Ryu enjoys back home in Korea as a superstar athlete. Plus, with Major League Baseball and the Player's Association coming to an agreement on the framework for a condensed season, we discuss how it could impact contracts like Marcus Stroman or Mookie Betts, as well as Chris Sale and Noah Syndergaard opting for Tommy John surgery during the time off.Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We soldier on! Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline joins us this week to chat about his visit to Blue Jays camp before the MLB season was put on hold. Jim gives some reasons to love Nate Pearson and his chances of being a key member of the Blue Jays rotation this season. Jim also discusses his impressions of catching prospects Alejandro Kirk and Gabriel Moreno, Jordan Groshans' upside, and offers some perspective on Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s first season in the Majors. Plus, we draft our all-time Blue Jays lineup at each position!Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Birds All Day LIVE! https://homestandsports.com/event/blue-jays-home-opener-tailgate-party/ Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All bets are off! We react to Major League Baseball's decision to delay the start of the season and the cancellation of spring training, including the potential ramifications across sports and society in general and if baseball could look different when things eventually return to normal. Plus, drafting the best Blue Jays games should be rebroadcast with no baseball on TV, and Kaitlyn McGrath joins from Dunedin to discuss the last 24 hours around Blue Jays camp, and the team's response to the cancellation of games.Have a topic for Two Topic Tuesday? Email [email protected] to submit a topic every week!Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Birds All Day LIVE! https://homestandsports.com/event/blue-jays-home-opener-tailgate-party/Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Birds All Day twice a week this season! With more BAD content to love and consume, we're opening up the floor for listeners every week. For the inaugural edition, we look at Stoeten's Opening Day roster projection and Anthony Alford potentially being the odd man out when the team heads north (3:42) Plus, the impact of COVID-19 across Major League Baseball and why clubhouse access for reporters is important (17:05).Want to get a question in? Email [email protected] to submit a topic every week!Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Birds All Day LIVE! https://homestandsports.com/event/blue-jays-home-opener-tailgate-party/Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Birds All Day LIVE! https://homestandsports.com/event/blue-jays-home-opener-tailgate-party/Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The thick of the thin! Jonah Birenbaum, Senior MLB writer for theScore joins from Dunedin to discuss his takeaways from first week in camp and first impressions of Nate Pearson. We discuss the tragic passing of Blue Jays legend Tony Fernandez and what he meant to a generation of fans, as well as where he ranks on the team's all-time list of infielders. Plus, a look at some of the early projections for the Blue Jays, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the Astros scandal, and Joe Panik's chances of making the team. Support Birds All Day by subscribing to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get 40% off an annual subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Click here for the link to the 2020 Blue Jays Fan Census: https://forms.gle/5PUdZ8iQjEYReMcn6Also, listeners can get 40% an annual subscription to The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/birdsallday to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Read John's tribute to Jason Botchford at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1245451/2019/10/01/remembering-botch-a-fathers-tribute/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alex Speier of the Boston Globe discusses the rise and fall of the Red Sox following their World Series title in 2018, and his new book "Homegrown", offering a look at how the front office operated under Dave Dombrowski and current-Blue Jays executive Ben Cherington. In the bonus version, available exclusively on The Athletic, we discuss similarities to the Blue Jays management team, plus Randal Grichuk's breakout-proof contract, Clayton Richard being released on his birthday, and a brand new Vlad Jr. Drinking Game! You can start your 40% off subscription today by joining through theathletic.com/birdsallday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andrew Stoeten and Drew Fairservice, creators of the seminal Jays blogs Drunk Jays Fans and Ghostrunner On First talk everything Blue Jays. Get a taste of the show every Friday for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, while you can catch the show with bonus content on The Athletic. You can start your 40% off subscription today by joining through theathletic.com/birdsallday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bit abrupt, I know, but Birds All Day is changing formats, and going behind the paywall at the Athletic! The details are explained in this short pseudo-episode. Patreon subscribers -- watch for a message in the coming days. Everyone else, we can't thank you enough, and please join us on the next step of this ride. 40% discount available at theathletic.com/birdsallday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays had themselves a busy week (except at the plate!), and so we give a rundown of the Pillar trade, the Grichuk extension, the Brito and Alford question, and whatever else they did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting you set for opening day with talk of the Morales trade, predictions for the year ahead, teen talk, contract talk, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the penultimate Birds All Day of the spring, and suddenly everybody's injured! Talking all things Blue Jays baseball as the Grapefruit League winds down, and as extension fever hits MLB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking Vlad's injury, Bo Bichette, Giles vs. Paulino, Charlie Montoyo, Jerry Howarth, Mark Shapiro, the week's news from Jays camp, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking Clay Buchholz, Bud Norris, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ross Atkins, Bryce Harper, and all things Toronto Blue Jays baseball! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk the opening of camp, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Marcus Stroman's comments, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pitchers and catchers have reported, and already Ross Atkins' lies are in mid-season form. This week we talk Vlad and service time, Clayton Richard's job guarantee, the sorry state of the game of baseball, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 200 features Simon Ennis, filmmaker and director of Man Vs Machine, a look at the contrasting characters and amazing achievements that brought Larry Walker and Jacques Villeneuve to the forefront of Canadian sport in 1997. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking all things Toronto Blue Jays, including Freddy Galvis, David Phelps, Bryce Harper, the economics of baseball (again), Griff's new role, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talkin' Hall of Famer Roy Halladay, top prospect lists, opening day prices, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pushing headlong through the dull offseason with talk of the Russell Martin trade, the prospects the Jays acquired, Martin's legacy, the David Phelps signing, new coaching hires, the economics of baseball (again), and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ringing in 2019 with chatter about Tulo's new team, Matt Shoemaker, Clayton Richard, rumours (or non-rumours) about Marcus Stroman, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays' offseason may be moving slowly, but as slow as the aging minds of your humble hosts? Find out as we talk about all the latest (pre-Eric Sogard) gossip before quizzing ourselves on various minutiae about the 2018 Toronto Blue Jays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.