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George Springer had one of his best seasons of his career in 2025. He was the best hitters on the Blue Jays in his age 35 season and was instrumental in the Blue Jays playoff run. It will be tough for Springer to be better than his was in 2025, but the Blue Jays will need him to produce if they want to get back to the World Series this season. In this episode, we discuss the magical season Springer had and the chances of him replicating his production this upcoming season, as well as our expectations for Springer in 2026. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Andres Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Brayden Fisher, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Jake Bloss, Bowden Francis, Brendan Little, Joey Loperfido, Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Tyler Rogers, Louis Varland, Tommy Nance, Jonatan Clase, Tyler Heineman , Myles Straw, Shane Bieber, Paxton Schultz, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer

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John Schneider has been a huge part of the Blue Jays identity over the last few seasons. Having a smart manager to lead in a clubhouse is a huge part of any successful team. We have seen John Schneider grow immensely over the last few seasons, but is it enough for the Blue Jays to trust him for the future? In this episode, we discuss John Schneider and evaluate his tenure as the Blue Jays manager, diving into his responsibilities and what he brings to the clubhouse. We also discuss other parts of the Blue Jays coaching staff, giving our insights on how valuable they are to the Blue Jays organization. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays

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Ross Atkins time with the Blue Jays has been a roller coaster. From all the expectations throughout the early 2020’s to the World Series run in 2025, his tenure with the Blue Jays has been a crazy experience. In this episode, we evaluate Ross Atkins and his tenure with the Blue Jays. Will Ross get extended? How has his performance been as the general manager? Will he bring a World Series to Toronto? We answer these questions and much more right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Andres Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Brayden Fisher, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Jake Bloss, Bowden Francis, Brendan Little, Joey Loperfido, Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Tyler Rogers, Louis Varland, Tommy Nance, Jonatan Clase, Tyler Heineman , Myles Straw, Shane Bieber, Paxton Schultz, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer

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The Blue Jays have a very good problem to have going into the 2026 regular season: they have too many qualified starting pitchers for a five man rotation. The Blue Jays have been active in the starting pitching market, signing Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce looking to boast what was a weak point in 2025. There are many different storylines to follow throughout the offseason and spring training as these starters will have to fight for their spot in this rotation. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the starting rotation, who we believe will be the ace and the spring training battles that will persist in Blue Jays training camp. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Andres Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Brayden Fisher, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Jake Bloss, Bowden Francis, Brendan Little, Joey Loperfido, Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Tyler Rogers, Louis Varland, Tommy Nance, Jonatan Clase, Tyler Heineman , Myles Straw, Shane Bieber, Paxton Schultz, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer

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We are now almost in 2026, and there are still massive free agents on the market. The Blue Jays have a big three with Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman still being available to change the dynamic of this roster. If these are the best players available, then why is it taking so long for them to sign a contract? In this episode, we discuss what is happening with these players and why their markets are stagnant so late into MLB’s offseason. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Andres Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Brayden Fisher, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Jake Bloss, Bowden Francis, Brendan Little, Joey Loperfido, Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Tyler Rogers, Louis Varland, Tommy Nance, Jonatan Clase, Tyler Heineman , Myles Straw, Shane Bieber, Paxton Schultz, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had an interesting season with the Blue Jays in 2025. Many people were concerned about his ability to perform in the playoffs after an average regular season, but he proved the doubters wrong having an incredible postseason. Vladdy had shown some inconsistencies in performance throughout his time in the big leagues, so what can we expect from him in 2026? Who will be hitting with him in the middle of the lineup? We answer these questions and much more while providing you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Andres Gimenez, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Brayden Fisher, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Jake Bloss, Bowden Francis, Brendan Little, Joey Loperfido, Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Tyler Rogers, Louis Varland, Tommy Nance, Jonatan Clase, Tyler Heineman , Myles Straw, Shane Bieber, Paxton Schultz, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer

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