Lucas Arender

Joined: Aug 20, 2020

I've been a die-hard Jays fan since the first game I watched. Through the ups and downs over the years, through the playoff runs and hopeless seasons, I've never stopped watching. I am excited to share my thoughts with all of you that continue to watch with me day in and day out.

Jun 24, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Umpire Nic Lentz (59) checks the equipment of the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dean Kremer (right) after the first inning against Baltimore Orioles at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Sticky Situation: How will the Blue Jays adjust to the new normal?

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 21: Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Jonathan Davis and Randal Grichuk #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays react after a victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 21, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Springers finally back, so who’s the odd man out?

Mar 19, 2021; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays: Robbie Ray finding his form could be huge down the stretch

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 25: Randal Grichuk #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays makes a leaping catch at the wall to take away a three run home run from George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on June 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Sewing up some old wounds before the season

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 16: Archie Bradley #23 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on September 16, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Potential under the radar free agent targets

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 29: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros looks on during batting practice before Game One in the Wild Card Round at Target Field on September 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Blue Jays Rumours: Why the interest in George Springer?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 21: Shortstop Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians fields a ground ball hit by Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Progressive Field on September 21, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the White Sox 6-4. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: A look at what might get a Lindor trade done

BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: Hyun-Jin Ryu #99 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch against the New York Yankees at Sahlen Field on September 24, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team due to the Canadian government"u2019s policy on COVID-19, which prevents them from playing in their home stadium in Canada. Blue Jays beat the Yankees 4 to 1. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays 2020 Report Card: Hyun Jin Ryu

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 03: Teoscar Hernandez #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the tenth inning at Fenway Park on September 03, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Teoscar Hernandez Needs to be Locked Up

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - AUGUST 23: Cavan Biggio #8 of the Toronto Blue Jays slides in with a double as Joey Wendle #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays awaits a throw in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on August 23, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Jays vs. Rays, this should be fun

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Tanner Roark #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Sahlen Field on September 09, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Roark hasn’t pitched well enough to complain about innings

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays, Randal Grichuk #15, and Jonathan Davis #49, celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees 2-1 at Sahlen Field on September 08, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Resilience has been Jays’ most valuable asset

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 02: Hyun-Jin Ryu #99 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Without Ryu, the Jays are not in a playoff spot

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Jonathan Villar #2 of the Miami Marlins in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 25, 2020 in New York City. Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 4-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Jonathan Villar trade opens doors down the stretch

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles line the field before a game at Sahlen Field on August 28, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Joining the league in a display of solidarity

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 25: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays plays third base during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blue Jays won 6-5. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Looking back at what was left on the table