Chad Jenkins, Sean Nolin, and Kyle Drabek Optioned To Buffalo
Pitchers Chad Jenkins, Sean Nolin, and Kyle Drabek have all been optioned to AAA Buffalo.No huge surprise today with the news that pitchers Chad Jenkins, Sean Nolin, and Kyle Drabek have been optioned...
View ArticleSunday GameThread: Orioles @ Blue Jays
The Jays are walking about Hutchison starting the 2nd game of the season and Brandon Morrow starting game 5, at home. Morrow is a little behind, Hutchison has pitched 9.2 innings this spring, Morrow is...
View ArticleOrioles @ Blue Jays spring training game thread, March 16
It's a spring training game, which means it's boring, but it's also a chance to hear Fred and Joe's voices when there's snow in the forecast for tonight. Do not pass up the chance. Unless you're busy,...
View ArticleTodd Redmond and Aaron Sanchez pitch well, Jays win in extras
Orioles 3 Blue Jays 4 (10 innings)Happy Thoughts:Again we had some good pitching. Todd Redmond went 5 innings, allowed 4 hits, 2 earned, 1 walk with 4 k. 3 of his 5 innings were clean. He gave up 2...
View ArticleWhat's the backup plan at second base?
John Gibbons went into spring training saying that second base was Ryan Goins' spot to lose. Of course, he never said what he'd have to do to lose the job.Right now Goins is hitting .171/.237/.171. 6...
View ArticleLooking at the Blue Jays 25-man roster
Let's take a look at what the opening 25 man roster is likely to look like, barring injuries or, please Alex, a trade or a free agent signing:Starting Pitchers:R.A. DickeyMark BuehrleBrandon MorrowDrew...
View Article2014 AL East preview: Toronto Blue Jays
The 2014 season is almost here! As we continue to sit through Spring Training games, Camden Chat will spend the rest of this week previewing the O's foes in the AL East. First up: those other birds,...
View ArticleWhy Nick Franklin hasn't been traded – a few reasonable explanations
The Fermi paradox is one of the most interesting scientific theories I’ve come across in a while. Given LL’s forward-thinking and well-educated community, I’d guess a fair number of you have heard of...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/19/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees system ranked 20th in terms of impact prospects by FanGraphsYankees 8, Red Sox 1: Victory over beesSpring Training Game Twenty One: Yankees vs. Red SoxYankees cut 10...
View ArticleHow Much Have The Blue Jays Upgraded At Catcher?
The Blue Jays did very little to remodel their roster going into the 2014 season, but they did spring for a completely new catching tandem.So far, fans have spent a great deal of the Blue Jays...
View ArticleTweet Tweet: Marcus Stroman and Ricky Romero Sent To Minor League Camp
Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Ricky Romero were sent to minor league camp this morning ruling them out of the starting rotation competition.A little behind the times with this news, but better late than...
View ArticleWednesday GameThread - Phillies @ Blue Jays - 1 pm
After taking an 18-4 drubbing against the Detroit Tigers yesterday, the Blue Jays are back in Dunedin this afternoon to face the Philadelphia Phillies in a 1 pm spring game. The clubhouse will be short...
View ArticleJose Bautista hits two home runs, Jays beat Phillies
Blue Jays 11 Phillies 6Happy Thoughts:The hitters did great, 18 hits and many hard hit balls. Nice to see so many of the regulars making good contact.Jose Bautista was 2 for 4, with 2 home runs and 4...
View ArticleThursday GameThread: Blue Jays at Phillies
The game is on MLB.tv. I think I'll watch a few innings and then to to the gym. It's been a long week and I haven't been to the gym yet.LineupBLUE JAYSPHILLIESJose Reyes, SSJimmy Rollins, SSMelky...
View ArticleErik Kratz hits 2 home run, Jays beat Phillies
Blue Jays 3 Phillies 1Happy Thoughts:Esmil Rogers pitched 4.2 pretty good innings, allowing 5 hits, 1 earned, 1 walk, with 6 strikeouts. If the last spot in the rotation is between him and Happ, he has...
View ArticleTUI-A-SO-SO-PO! Blue Jays claim Matt Tuiasosopo and release Luis Perez
A month was almost allowed to pass since the last transaction that affected the 40-man roster, but the Blue Jays cut the static streak by claiming outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo from the Arizona...
View ArticleMatt Tuiasosopo claimed off waivers while in Australia
At least Tuiasosopo got a free trip to the land down under.Matt Tuiasosopo was just trying to enjoy his time in a new land.The journeyman outfielder earlier this week made the 15-hour flight to...
View ArticleRays vs. Blue Jays GDT: Bedard's last shot
It's hard to imagine Erik Bedard will crack the rotation if he can't maintain control and balance his Ks and BBs today.Marcy T. gives us the lineup:Rays lineupZobrist 2bDeJesus lfLongoria 3bLoney...
View ArticleSteam Whistle Leaving The Rogers Centre
Last season the Rogers Centre offered a craft beer for the first time. This year, not so much. Last year at about this time there was big news in Blue Jays land. The Blue Jays had assembled a roster...
View ArticlePredicted Walk Up Songs For The Blue Jays
With the Blue Jays home opener two weeks from now, players will be forced to pick the music they walk up to the plate to in the coming days. Luckily I've saved them the trouble of deciding between the...
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