Artificial Turf Wars
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ATW Episode 289: The 2024 Season Preview
Instead of the traditional 26 in 52, Nick and Josh break down the various sections of the roster and the strengths and weaknesses of each. They also answer listener questions and give their predictions for the 2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices
Around The Nest Special Edition: Blue Jays Non-Roster Invitees
Tyler Zickel and Pat Malacaro introduce Blue Jays fans to the non-roster players theyll see at spring training
ATW Episode 288: Payroll Priorities
Josh and Nick discuss the Jays offseason so far including the odd slow pace to the whole league, the somewhat confusing additions of Kevin Kiermaier and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and what they bring to the table, the depth signing of Yariel Rodriguez and his val
ATW Episode 287: Lousy Transaction Monkeys
Josh is joined by former player agent Joshua Kusnick (11:05) to discuss the winter meetings and the bizarre Ohtani situation the led to him joining the Dodgers, including how JP Hoornstra's article was instrumental in sealing the deal for Los Angeles. Jo
ATW Episode 286: The 2023 Season Review
In Greg's final episode as the host of Artificial Turf Wars, he, Josh and Nick give out season ending awards in categories ranging from the obvious (best pitcher, favourite moment, team MVP, etc.) to the unusual (most unfairly maligned, bona fide or Bonif
ATW Episode 285: A Fond Farewell
Greg and Josh discuss the failed foray into the postseason for the Blue Jays, with looks at the pitching performances, good and less good, that were overshadowed by the hitting, outs on the bases and a manager's decision that became a lightning rod for cr
ATW Episode 284: Twins WC preview
Brandon Warne of Access Twins and Locked on Twins joins the podcast (11:00) to preview the upcoming Wild Card series between Toronto and Minnesota. He goes over the changes to the roster since the Jays saw them earlier in the year, how the lineup stacks u
ATW Episode 283: One is the Loneliest (Magic) Number
Greg and Josh look at the state of the Jays heading into the final weekend of play. They discuss the solid series in Tampa Bay before laying two goose eggs to start the Yankees series, with a problem that has been occurring all season rearing its ugly hea
ATW Episode 282: Sweeping it Under the Rug
Greg and Josh look at the recent events as the Jays enter the stretch run They discuss Biggio earning regular playing time with both improved hitting and, perhaps more importantly, defensively around the diamond, Bo finding his timing again, Vlad dealing
Around The Nest Episode 9: Wrapping Up the Regular Season
Blue Jays prospect updates with the voices of Dunedin, Vancouver, and New Hampshire