Back with the latest episode of Blue Bird Territory, former Jays Kevin Pillar and Ricky Romero join The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon to break down a Blue Jays trade, the team's 2026 mentality shift and more. 

The guys react to outfielder Jesús Sanchéz joining the Jays and what it means for Nathan Lukes and others. They also break down how the Blue Jays will handle being a "hunted" team in 2026 and Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto adapting to MLB.

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Back with the latest episode of Blue Bird Territory, former Jays Kevin Pillar and Ricky Romero join The Athletic&rsquo;s Mitch Bannon to break down a Blue Jays trade, the team's 2026 mentality shift and more. The guys react to outfielder Jes&uacute;s Sanch&eacute;z joining the Jays and what it means for Nathan Lukes and others. They also break down how the Blue Jays will handle being a "hunted" team in 2026 and Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto adapting to MLB. Calling all Blue Jays fans: Blue Bird Territory is your new home for Blue Jays analysis year round! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BlueBirdTerritory">Subscribe on Youtube today</a>. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at <a href="http://warbyparker.com/FOUL">WarbyParker.com/FOUL</a> &mdash; using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad

Former Blue Jays Kevin Pillar and Ricky Romero join The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon to launch Blue Bird Territory: A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast. Blue Bird Territory is your home for in-depth Blue Jays analysis, and authentic insight all year long! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

Former Blue Jays Kevin Pillar and Ricky Romero join The Athletic&rsquo;s Mitch Bannon to launch Blue Bird Territory: A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast. Blue Bird Territory is your home for in-depth Blue Jays analysis, and authentic insight all year long! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

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How Will Kazuma Okamoto And The Blue Jays Handle Expectations In 2026?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/58166c81-4477-474f-a2cc-b3f40171b034/transcript