Sunday, May 26, 2013

Week 7, 2013: Promotions and Winning Streaks



We're nearing the end of May in the Blue Jays' full-season minor leagues:  Sean Nolin makes his Major League debut and returns promptly to New Hampshire, Josh Johnson rehabs his way back toward Toronto, and the Lansing Lugnuts get hot. Join the voices of the Jays' MiLB affiliates as they discuss Neil Wagner, Daniel Norris, Griffin Murphy's mustache, and more on Around the Nest!

Starting Lineup
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)

Friday, May 17, 2013

Week 6, 2013: April in May



We're joined by the MLB Fan Cave's April Whitzman, talking about the Blue Jays' resurgence, in addition to updates from the voices of Buffalo, New Hampshire, Dunedin and Lansing!

Starting Lineup
  • April Whitzman, MLB Fan Cave
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tom Gauthier, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler & Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Week 5, 2013: Heating up



Buffalo's Jim Negrych is on fire, New Hampshire's Kevin Pillar is rocking Eastern League pitching, Dunedin's Andy Burns and Marcus Knecht found their power bats, and Lansing's Christian Lopes continues to impress!  Join the voices of the Blue Jays' Minor League system as we go "Around the Nest" to discuss the events of mid-May!

Starting Lineup
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Bob Lipman, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler & Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)

Week 4, 2013: Opening May



Join the voices of the Blue Jays' Minor League Baseball teams as they discuss the top prospects, performances and promotions each week in the Toronto system!

Starting Lineup
  • Chris Shuker, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler & Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)

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Week 3, 2013: Closing April




It's the end of the first month of the season for the Blue Jays' full-season farm teams.  How are things going at each level?  Join the Jays' minor league broadcasters as we take a trip "Around the Nest"!

Starting Lineup
  • Bob Lipman & Chris Shuker, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA)
  • Tom Gauthier's (NH) interview with Tim Raines
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler & Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)

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Week 2, 2013: Rain and Records




The season is now a couple of weeks old, which means record-breaking success in Buffalo, close games in New Hampshire, dramatic wins in Dunedin, and tons of rain in Lansing.  Welcome to the second week of "Around the Nest," talking Blue Jays Minor League affiliates with the voices of each team!

Starting Lineup
  • Ben Wagner, Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
  • Tyler Murray, Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv.)
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler & Slavko Bekovic, Lansing Lugnuts (A)

Week 1, 2013: Welcome to the Season



The Blue Jays' minor league system is off and running!  Which players are off to fast starts?  What's the excitement level like in new Triple-A affiliate Buffalo?  How's Aaron Sanchez pitching in Dunedin?  We're back talking Blue Jays minor leaguers on "Around the Nest"!

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