Artificial Turf Wars
305 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsGreg Wisniewski, Joshua Howsam and occasional guests from around the baseball World talk about everything you want to know about the Blue Jays and noteworthy developments in the game, with a little bit of added fun.
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Episodes
ATW Episode 5: The 2016 25 in 50
April 01, 2016 10:00 - 59 minutesIn the 2nd annual 25 in 50, Greg, Josh, and Chris break down the entire 25-man roster (plus Marco Estrada) in two minute bursts. Each player gets the same amount of time, from the superstars like Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson to 8th reliever types like Arnold "Villain" Leon and Ryan "Not Pat Venditte" Tepera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ATW Episode 4: Turf Central with Jamie Campbell
March 25, 2016 09:00 - 56 minutesJamie Campbell stops by to discuss Sportsnet's Jays coverage and his favourite moments from last year, as well as to look ahead to the 2016 season. Greg, Josh, and Chris also discuss Roberto Osuna's desire to pitch in relief, the Aaron Sanchez/Gavin Floyd fight for the fifth starter spot, Troy Tulowitzki's injury scare, Marcus Stroman for Opening day, and a few Jays retirements. Finally, the boys answer listener questions and reveal the winners of the BP Toronto fantasy league contest. Learn...
ATW Episode 3: Encarnacion, The Evil Empire, and Exchanged Souls
March 18, 2016 10:00 - 57 minutesJay Jaffe of Sports Illustraded stops by to preview the New York Yankees in the final installment of the AL East Preview Series. The boys also discuss Edwin Encarnacion's injuries/contract talks, Marco Estrada's return to health, the signing of Randy Choate, and address the state of the battle for the final spot in the rotation. They also give a Do Over to the White Sox for the Adam LaRoche fiasco and answer listener questions. Finally, the boys announced a contest become the final entrants i...
ATW Episode 2: This Goose is Cooked
March 11, 2016 05:30 - 1 hourR.J. Anderson of Baseball Prospectus stops by Artificial Turf Wars to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays as part of the AL East Division preview series. The guys also discuss Jose Bautista's contract situation, Marco Estrada's health, Aaron Sanchez' great stuff, Josh's notes from Dunedin, and the one year anniversary of Marcus Stroman's "season-ending" injury. The guys then take some listener questions and then give a "Do-Over" to Goose Gossage for his insane, Jose Bautista-fueled rant. Learn more ab...
ATW Episode 1: David Aardsma, Debuts, And Dingers
March 07, 2016 09:00 - 58 minutesWelcome to the debut episode of Artificial Turf Wars! Blue Jays RP David Aardsma stops by to give his views on bullpen battles, his career, the Blue Jays, and how to handle social media. In addition, Greg and Josh discuss Marcus Stroman’s “new pitch,” Bautista and Estrada getting into action, Michael Saunders looking healthy, and Aaron Loup’s elbow injury.Finally, Chris joins the boys to answer some listener questions, give Anthony Gose a Do-Over and play everybody’s favourite Buck Martinez-i...