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Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

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Baseball podcast from a couple of guys who love the game. The main focus will be on the Toronto Blue Jays, but we will dabble in the league as a whole and touch on other subjects occasionally.

Location:

Canada

Description:

Baseball podcast from a couple of guys who love the game. The main focus will be on the Toronto Blue Jays, but we will dabble in the league as a whole and touch on other subjects occasionally.

Twitter:

@BFMDpodcast

Language:

English

Contact:

3062607186


Episodes

BFMD Episode 288 - 2024 Season Preview: The Bullpen & Predictions

3/27/2024
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 players who they think will be most likely for team MVP, underachiever, and more! The guys wrap up with a quick look around MLB and at the AL East.

Duration:01:42:04

BFMD Episode 287 - 2024 Season Preview: The Rotation

3/26/2024
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 White, and Alek Manoah?

Duration:00:48:14

BFMD Episode 286 - 2024 Season Preview: The Other Guys

3/25/2024
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 or just the hot hand for now? Will Nathan Lukes stick or ride the bus between Toronto and Buffalo? In part 3 the guys will break down the rotation.

Duration:00:48:39

BFMD Episode 285 - 2024 Season Preview: The Big Bats

3/23/2024
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 position players who will get every day at bats for the Jays this season and what to watch for with each. Can Daulton Varsho turn into more of a threat with the bat? Will Justin Turner continue to defy Father Time? Will Bo Bichette receive MVP votes?

Duration:01:03:38

BFMD Episode 284 - Ernie Clement Season

3/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:47:44

BFMD Episode 283 - Joseph Daniel Votto

3/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:50:43

BFMD Episode 282 - Matt Chapman Settles & Jays Offseason Review

3/4/2024
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?

Duration:00:43:31

BFMD Episode 281 - Everyone Gets a Cutter!!

2/29/2024
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 number of pitchers teams can carry for 2025 and beyond. If you like what we do, give us a follow and a review!

Duration:00:57:28

BFMD Episode 280 - Bullpen Power Rankings

2/25/2024
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 like Jordan Romano and Tim Mayza end up? Will the difference in opinion on Chad Green and Trevor Richards impact their ranks?

Duration:01:12:41

BFMD Episode 279 - Best Shape of Our Lives

2/19/2024
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 to be traded.

Duration:00:48:19

BFMD Episode 278 - Reporting for Duty

2/16/2024
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 and give an update on free agent rumours on Matt Chapman and Cody Bellinger.

Duration:01:13:51

BFMD Episode 277 - Justin Turner Overdrive

2/2/2024
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.

Duration:00:57:32

BFMD Episode 276 - Recapping the Blue Jays Free Agent Signings

1/21/2024
Justin and Patrick return to recap the three players the Blue Jays have signed so far this month. Kevin Kiermaier is back. Isiah Kiner-Falefa swapped his pinstripes for a blue bird. Yariel Rodriguez of the Cuban national team wants to be a starter and the Jays will give him a chance. The guys also discuss the playing time at 3rd base and starting pitching depth in the organization.

Duration:00:39:33

BFMD Episode 275 - Blue Jays Prospect Report - Part 2

1/6/2024
Justin and Patrick continue their countdown of the top 31 Blue Jays prospects according to FanGraphs. In this episode the guys cover the top 10 and discuss the future impact of guys like Arjun Nimmala and Ricky Tiedemann.

Duration:01:11:58

BFMD Episode 274 - Blue Jays Prospect Report - Part 1

1/5/2024
Justin and Patrick bring you traditional offseason content with the Blue Jays top prospects report. Using FanGraphs the guys work their way down the list and tell you who they have their eyes on. Do any of these guys have what it takes to make an impact at the MLB level in 2024? In this episode: #31 to #11

Duration:01:16:19

BFMD Episode 273 - Ohtani Fallout, Bellinger & Stroman Rumours

12/18/2023
The Toronto Blue Jays did not sign Shohei Ohtani. He was not on board that plane. He was in Southern California. After losing out on baseball's unicorn the Toronto Blue Jays need to pivot to fill the large holes in their lineup. Justin and Patrick discuss what happened and where they think the Jays should go from here.

Duration:00:55:49

BFMD Episode 272 - Grading Vladdy & the Infield

12/14/2023
In the final part of the 2023 grading series Justin and Patrick grade the Blue Jays infield. The guys debate on Vladdy, Chapman, and the catchers.

Duration:01:00:02

BFMD Episode 271 - Showing the Gloves Some Love?

12/8/2023
The grading series continues with Justin and Patrick looking back at the 2023 Blue Jays outfield. The guys discuss whether or not George Springer can rebound from a down year, and what to expect from Daulton Varsho going forward. Should the Jays re-sign Kiermaier?

Duration:00:46:47

BFMD Episode 270 - Ohtani Sweepstakes & Bo Rumours

11/30/2023
Justin & Patrick are taking a break from the grading series to give you an update on current news. Sportsnet is parting ways with radio host Ben Wagner. The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot is out. The Blue Jays are rumoured to be among the final teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. Bo Bichette trade rumours are circulating. The guys give their take on this and more!

Duration:00:55:56

BFMD Episode 269 - Handing Out Bullpen Grades

11/23/2023
Justin & Patrick are back with the 2nd of 4 grading episodes. This time the guys are talking relief pitching. The Jays used quite a few options out of the arm barn in 2023 and a lot of them were very effective. Where do the guys rank Jordan Romano among MLB closers? What is Patrick's hot take on Tim Mayza?! Next up: the bats

Duration:01:00:02