Blue Jays: Jays Journal Podcast- “The Price of Loyalty”

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 25: Toronto Blue Jays' fans watch their team during a game against the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 25, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 25: Toronto Blue Jays' fans watch their team during a game against the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 25, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Jays Journal has recently launched a new podcast, which is hosted by our own Ari Shapiro, and can be found on blogtalkradio.com. Tune in regularly to hear Ari and a wide range of guests talk about current issues, have roundtable discussions, and regularly take your calls to discuss all things Blue Jays.

Jays Journal Podcast – August 15. “The Price of Loyalty.”

In a game seemingly ripe for the plundering, the Toronto Blue Jays failed to capitalize on their homestand momentum and found themselves outplayed and outclassed by the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-4. With time running out on a season that’s made the prospect of reaching .500 the equivalent of a heralded accomplishment, the onus falls on an embattled front office that presumably understands the importance of staying competitive, even while knowing the real narrative has changed from the disappointing present to the promising, yet uncertain future.

On tonight’s show we’re thrilled to have a lively and interactive round table featuring Toronto Star beat writer, Laura Armstrong (@lauraarmy), clinical and sports psychologist, Dr. Kristina Reihl (@DocReihl), and the founder of She’s 4 Sports, Ainka Jess (@shes4sports), as they join host Ari Shapiro in discussing:

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Their thoughts on the 2017 Jays campaign and how the media adjusts to the grim reality of post-season failure (1:16), on the perils of reaching .500 and the psychological reality behind this team’s mediocre season complete with injuries, player regression, and underachievement (10:07). 

They also discuss the inherent danger of taking fan loyalty for granted in a vulnerable baseball market (19:41), and if cynicism is warranted when a major league baseball franchise exists under corporate ownership as it does in Toronto (25:48).

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“Ari Shapiro is the host and creative director of the Jays Journal radio podcast and is a freelance writer, interviewer, and producer. He’s appeared on the Fan 590 Sportsnet radio, 90.5 FM Extra Talk Sports radio, and is a proud contributor with FanSided.”