Epsiode 2: Blue Jays Ace - Alek Manoah

In the series finale, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi joins us to discuss his long career in baseball and how it has intertwined with Gibby's and John Arezzi. Our final Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of our previous guests talking about their love for the city of Toronto. And Gibby himself returns for a final toast to all of our dedicated listeners.

ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins John Arezzi to discuss the Blue Jays' offseason plans after failing to land Shohei Ohtani - who might the Jays be targeting via free agency as well as in the trade market? Best of Gabbin' with Gibby revisits great moments from previous episodes featuring past and present Blue Jays broadcasters. Toasting the Blue Jays ace as he steps up for Toronto!

MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson joins John Arezzi in the Lead Off to discuss the conclusion of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. How close were the Blue Jays to landing the coveted free agent? And what are their plans C, D, & E now that he and Juan Soto are off the board? This week's Best of Gabbin' with Gibby looks at memories from the wildly successful 2015 Blue Jays team that flirted with a World Series berth. Then we roast an erroneous report and toast out title sponsor.

John Arezzi catches up with Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about Shohei Ohtani and the possibility that he could become a Blue Jay. What other teams are still in the running and what does the Toronto bid have going for it? Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of some of the best interview clips from our show's history focusing on Gibby as a manager. Stories and tidbits from Josh Donaldson, Cito Gaston and Bo Bichette are included. Then it's time to toast a very worthy Hall of Fame selection.

Gibby addresses his history with the New York Mets and a potential future position with that organization. Former Blue Jay Devon Travis is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about how he found out he made the team, playing for Gibby, living life with gratitude and coming from an athletic family. Roast and Toast salutes our namesake and his bright future!

Gibby and John Arezzi check in on the ongoing Alek Manoah situation, fractured relationships and Gibby lays out what he thinks the Jays' priorities should be for this offseason. MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson weighs in on if the Jays are actually in the mix for Ohtani's services, can the Manoah situation be repaired and what did Keegan make of the unusual offseason press conferences? And finally, we roast turkeys and toast award winners!

Gibby and John Arezzi bring on Rock and Roll Hall of Famer GEDDY LEE of the iconic band RUSH! Geddy discusses his new book "My Effin Life", his book tour, his passion for The Blue Jays, and upcoming auction of Baseball artifacts. Plus - Blue Jays Trade Rumors, MLB Managers Musical Chairs, and a new Roast and Toast!

Gibby and John Arezzi discuss the 2023 World Series, Jays free agents, Whit Merrifield, and if Cody Bellinger might be a good fit for Toronto in 2024. Former Blue Jay 2nd Baseman Orlando Hudson joins for another Gabbing With Gibby. Gibby and John Roast the San Diego Padres and Toast as the new MLB champs!

Gibby and Arezzi examine the first 2 games of the World Series, predict the final outcome and revisit the Daulton Varsho trade. Duane Ward is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about the 30-year anniversary of the Jays' 1993 championship, his relationship with Tom Henke and swap too many stories to possibly list here... you'll have to listen! Then, we roast a broadcaster for backing down from a bet, and toast a player making playoff history!

Gibby tells John Arezzi about what it was like to be the Blue Jays manager in the offseason during 3 different regimes, Cito gets HOF consideration and a wild ALCS game 5! Then, former Jays pitcher Marco Estrada is "Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss his career path, developing a change-up and getting so close (twice) to a no-hitter. In Roast and Toast, Gibby roasts an over-the-top homerun celebration and toasts a pioneer's achievements.