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Jack Morris set to return to Blue Jays’ radio booth after not getting into...
Blue Jays fans can put an end to the speculations that Jerry Howarth will be looking for another new partner on the radio for 2014 as the long-time play-by-play announcer confirmed to Jays Journal’s...
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Toronto Blue Jays preliminary prospect list
My first run through the Blue Jays system gave me 42 names worthy of analysis, which I have cut back to 35. Here's the list.Toronto Blue Jays35 players Franklin BarretoSS Matt BoydLHP Andy BurnsINF...
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Blue Jays by the numbers: 2014 uniform number assignments
I was a strange child, one who was fascinated with uniform numbers. Every year during spring training, I would make my parents buy a copy of the Toronto Star when they had their "Meet the Blue Jays"...
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Today in Blue Jays History: Trade David Wells for Mike Sirotka
Anyone miss Gord Ash?January 14, 2001, the Blue Jays traded a 37 year old David Wells and Matt DeWitt to the White Sox for Mike Sirotka, Mike Williams, Kevin Beirne and Brian Simmons.The only two that...
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Today in Blue Jays History: Jays Trade Troy Glaus for Scott Rolen
If the Blue Jays won't give us any current news, I guess I'm doomed to write about the past. This trade was a much better one that the one that got us Mike Sirotka. The Cardinals traded us Scott Rolen...
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Rasmus, Cecil and Rogers file for arbitration
John Lott shared this with us:Colby Rasmus, Brett Cecil and Esmil Rogers file for salary arbitration, along with 143 other MLB players. #BlueJays— John Lott (@LottOnBaseball) January 14, 2014As Minor...
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How Did John Gibbons Manage His Bullpen in 2013?
When John Gibbons was hired to be the manager of the 2013 Blue Jays he was advertised as a savvy bullpen handler. How did he do on that front last season?From the moment John Gibbons was rehired as...
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No News Is Bad News: The Feelings of BBB
With the lack of news currently, I decided I would put up a little post about....the lack of news! With the Masahiro Tanaka drama coming down to it's final act it seems that the offseason is about to...
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Blue Jays sign Pizza Nova to three-year deal, Pizza Pizza designated for...
In a stunning move that even Chris Cotillo failed to scoop, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated for assignment their long-time Official Pizza Pizza Pizza. The club has 10 days to trade, reheat, or...
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Toronto Blue Jays farm system preliminary grade breakdown
I am progressing on the Toronto Blue Jays prospect list. Here is the current breakdown. The final list may differ slightly but it will be close to this.36 playersOne Grade A-One Grade B+One Grade...
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Blue Jays Sign Chris Getz to a Minor League Contract
The Jays have signed Chris Getz to a minor league contract with a spring training invite. Getz is 30 and has played in the AL for the last 6 seasons, with the White Sox and the Royals. Here are his...
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Community Projections: R.A. Dickey
I think it is safe to say that R.A. Dickey didn't have the season we were hoping he'd give us. Part of it was the back and neck soreness, he fought through in the early part of the season. He may have...
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Report from Bisons Hot Stove Luncheon: Anthopoulos says starting pitching...
The two versions of the Buffalo Bisons' annual Hot Stove Luncheon that I've been to have been sort of like microcosms to the offseason. For example, last year, the excitement was palpable at the...
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UPDATED: Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Colby Rasmus, Brett Cecil, and...
The Blue Jays have avoided arbitration with two of their three arbitration-eligible players, signing Colby Rasmus to a one-year, $7M deal, and Brett Cecil to a one-year deal worth $1.3M. Both deals...
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Today in Blue Jays History: Brad Fullmer Traded
12 years ago today, the Jays traded Brad Fullmer to the Angels for someone named Brian Cooper.Cooper was a RHP, he was 27 at the time. He had pitched in portions of 3 seasons for the Angels, had made...
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Update
I'm still here guys. Sorry for the delay. The Blue Jays list is really tough, so much Grade C+ in this system. I have everyone graded but ranking them is quite difficult once you get past number seven...
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Happy Birthday Brett Lawrie
Brett Lawrie turns 24 today.We've been talking about him for so long that it seems like he should be older than 24.At 24, it is going to be time for us to stop talking about potential, time for him to...
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Toronto Blue Jays Top 20 Prospects for 2014
The Blue Jays system features a great deal of high-ceiling talent at the lower levels.Toronto Blue Jays Top 20 Prospects for 2014The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term...
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Report: Blue Jays don't make offer to Masahiro Tanaka
Bernie Pleskoff tweeted this:Formal offers for Masahiro Tanaka were submitted by #Yankees, #Dodgers, #Dbacks, #WhiteSox and #Cubs. Surprise for me-no #BlueJays.— Bernie Pleskoff (@BerniePleskoff)...
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Who Is Going To Surprise Us This Year?
Well it seems like it's time to look towards the 2014 season with the players currently on the roster! With that being said, every season there is always a handful of players who exceed expectations...
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