Saturday, September 7, 2013

Week 22, 2013: Wrapping 2013 and Forecasting 2014



The 2013 season is a wrap for the majority of the Toronto Blue Jays' Minor League affiliates -- the Vancouver Canadians are clearly magical -- and it's time to take a look back upon the season.  Join the radio broadcasters of the Jays' system one last time as we go Around the Nest, talking about the biggest surprises of the year, each team's MVP, and the players we'll be watching come 2014!

Starting Lineup
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tom Gauthier, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Trey Wilson, Bluefield Blue Jays (Rookie)

Week 21, 2013: The Roar of the Crowd



We've reached the end of August, with regular seasons throughout the Blue Jays' Minor League system rapidly coming to an end.  Join us as we journey from Buffalo to New Hampshire, Bluefield to Vancouver, Dunedin to Lansing, talking about the player development contract extension in Buffalo and players like Blake Gailen, Deck McGuire, Franklin Barreto, Dawel Lugo, Aaron Sanchez, and Daniel Norris.  Question of the Week:  Favorite crowd/fan-related moments of the year.  (Prepare yourself for the Bluefield answer!)

Starting Lineup
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Highlight: Dalton Pompey's grand slam
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tom Gauthier, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Trey Wilson, Bluefield Blue Jays (Rookie)
  • C.J. Pentland, Vancouver Canadians (SS-A)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)

Week 20, 2013: Better than a Florida State League rainout



We're nearing the end of August in the Toronto Blue Jays' organization:  Buffalo is battling for the playoffs despite a slew of recent call-ups, New Hampshire's Ryan Schimpf takes the Eastern League lead in home runs, Lansing sees a renaissance from Daniel Norris, Vancouver nears its final homestand, and a Bluefield trio receives rightful All-Star nods. And Dunedin?  They'll be playing baseball, oh, any day now... if the rain ever lets up.  Plus an interview with Blue Jays 2013 6th round draft pick Matt Boyd!  Join the voices of the Blue Jays' system as we Jay-talk about the prospects and the moments of the Minor League summer.

Starting Lineup
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Interview:  Lugnuts pitcher Matt Boyd
  • Trey Wilson, Bluefield Blue Jays (Rookie)
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Bob Lipman, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)

Week 19, 2013: Holy Cow, Hang a Star Next to That One



Kevin Pillar is in the Majors, Brad Glenn enjoys a smashing Triple-A debut,
Daniel Norris makes SportsCenter, we receive our weekly Aaron Sanchez update, and much more!  Join the radio broadcasters of the Blue Jays' Minor League system as we Jay-talk our way Around the Nest -- and discuss how baseball has changed the way we live our lives.  (Hotel rooms, for instance?)


Starting Lineup
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Tom Gauthier, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Rob Fai, Vancouver Canadians (SS-A)

Week 18, 2013: Don't Panic



Drew Hutchison is nearing the Major Leagues once more, Marcus Stroman continues blazing through the Eastern League, Daniel Norris shows up behind the microphone, Arik Sikula finishes other people's meals, Aaron Sanchez left early - but it's of no great concern, and the Bluefield Blue Jays will never lose again!

Starting Lineup
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Trey Wilson, Bluefield Blue Jays (Rookie)
  • Rob Fai, Vancouver Canadians (SS-A)
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Chris Shuker, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Interview:  top prospect Daniel Norris interviewing Lugnuts closer Arik Sikula