2017 Toronto Blue Jays

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MLB Preseason Trades & Opening Day

https://youtu.be/BP_LdFOzPKA

In this augural episode, we take on the General Manager role of the Toronto Blue Jays at the start of the 2017 season. In preparation for Opening Day, we make some last minute trades that see Kevin Pillar, Devon Travis and Marco Estrada leave the club and in return receive some talented major league players and prospects.

2017 Top 100 Prospects List:




2017 Preseason Predictions Report:




I think it's a bold prediction to say the Blue Jays will lead the AL East, however, with the trades we made before the season, anything is possible!

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In this episode, the Blue Jays season is in full swing as they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the home opener at the Rogers Centre. Let's see how the pitching fairs over the first few weeks of the season.

Episode 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYLa-afnclo

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In this episode, we finish the last two weeks of April. The team is not doing so hot, with injuries and now Tulowitzki getting into it with the ump!

The feature game has us hosting the Red Sox as Joe Biagini (0-1 ERA 4.82) faces off against Rick Porcello (1-0 ERA 0.71) on the mound.

Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdqJl7JuHzI

The next episode will cover the first two weeks of May, including the feature game on May 8th, when we host the Cleveland Indians. We will also take a look at a AAA game (TBD).

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Watch Episode 4 here

In this episode, we cover the first two weeks of May. 1B Justin Smoak is dealt to the Diamondbacks for RF Yasmany Tomas. This move will allow us to call-up Rowdy Tellez up to the majors.

The feature game is May 8th, when the Indians visit the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre as J.A. Happ (1-4 ERA 5.05) faces Danny Salazar (2-1 ERA 2.27).

Also during this episode, we find out some important news about our ace, Marcus Stroman.

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Watch episode 5 here

In this episode, we cover will cover the last two weeks of May. Can we turn things around? How long will John Gibbons keep his job for?

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Watch episode 6 here

In this episode, the tension in the clubhouse has resolved. The Gibbons-less Blue Jays are trying to turn their season around. Will the GM taking over the Manager's role and the new team trainer be of any help? The 2017 MLB Amateur Draft is upon us. What does the future look like for the Blue Jays organization? Many questions, but few answers at this time.

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Watch episode #7 here

Currently on a 3-game winning streak, the Blue Jays are 22-43 (.338) for the season and 17 1/2 games back of the AL East division leader's, the Baltimore Orioles. At this point, it looks like the season is a washout, however, I beg to differ! Since firing John Gibbons at the end of May, the Blue Jays have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games. Some key players are slowly coming back from injuries. With me now wearing both GM and Manager hats, I now have more liberty to choose the lineups and strategies. Could the Blue Jays make it to the postseason? You're probably thinking this guy is a fool! I think it can be done!

In this episode, we host the Chicago White Sox followed by a road trip to meet up with the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals before coming home to host the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox in this episode's featured game, where David Price (8-0 ERA 2.98) will be on the mound for the Red Sox.