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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | yesterday
With the shortstop signings of the last couple of last couple of days, the biggest pressing need for the team is a catcher. As Casey Stengel said, when asked why the expansion Mets used their first draft pick on a catcher, 'Without a catcher we'd have a lot of passed balls'. So I figured since it is the biggest shopping day of the US retail year, we'd put up a poll to see who folks thought the Jays...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
Jeff Blair and Jordan Bastian each have information filled, little blog entries today. Start with Blair's , one thing he tells us: I’m hearing that the Toronto Blue Jays did in fact make a serious run at Orlando Cabrera last week – they love the energy he brings – but that concerns about his range and arm made them hesitant to offer up the two-year, $12-million minimum deal it was...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
As a start towards re-doing our prospect list I thought we'd take a look at the guys on our current list and see which ones improved their status with the team and which ones likely dropped back or right off the prospect list. Then we can start looking at who should be on the new list. This is part two, players from 11-20 on our list. 11. Marc Rzepczynski . As you likely know Scrabble started the year...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
We have 10 players who are eligible for arbitration this off season. Shawn Marcum, Dustin McGowan , Brandon League , Jose Bautista , Jason Frasor , Jeremy Accardo , Brian Tallet , Shawn Camp , Casey Janssen and Raul Chavez . If you are Alex Anthopoulos , which ones do you offer arbitration to, which ones do you negotiate with and which ones do you let walk away? The Jays, in JP's time never actually...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
According to Jordan Bastian on twitter, the Jays have claimed Sean Henn of waivers from the Orioles . Sean's numbers last year: W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP 2009 - Sean Henn 0-0 6 0 0 0 0 1 3.0 6 3 3 0 4 6 9.00 3.33 Sean is 28 and was drafted by the Yankees in 2000 in the 26th round. He hasn't done much in the major leagues, you can check him out on his Baseball Reference page....
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
One of the perks of playing on here is occasionally I'll get some email and once in a blue moon it won't be Viagra spam. One of my favorite reference books that I get at the end of each season is the Bill James Handbook , that comes out now from ACTA Sports . One of the fun parts of the book is their Player Projections and they have sent me a preview of it. So I've been a happy little camper searching...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Blue Jays. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - C - Raul Chavez - $500K+ 1B - Lyle Overbay - $7MM 2B - Aaron Hill - $4MM SS - 3B - Edwin Encarnacion - $4.75MM IF - Joe Inglett - $411K LF - Adam Lind - $412K CF - Vernon Wells - $12.5MM RF - Travis Snider - $401K OF - DH - Randy Ruiz - $400K ? - SP - Roy Halladay - $15.75MM SP - Ricky Romero - $400K SP -...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
So here it is September and rosters expand, at least for most teams. It works out well that rosters expand at this time of year because at the end of a long season players often have little injuries that kind of accumulate and since either teams are out of the race so it doesn't matter if everyday players get a day off or teams are going to the playoffs and they want to rest players. Either way extra...
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paolazhs9w | 09/26/2009
DETROIT – Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Rick Porcello won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero. Porcello (13-8) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 3-0 in his last four starts. Romero (12-8) also went six innings, allowing four runs
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
Let's say you are manager, it's the bottom of the 9th and you are down by a run. You have the bottom third of your lineup due to hit. Add in it is September and you should have some extra bodies on the bench to evaluate. One would think this would be a spot for you to try out some pinch hitters. And if you think that, you obviously aren't Cito Gaston. Last night, down by a run, bottom of the 9th, Travis...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
A few more evening links.... The Blue Jays have some uncertainty at catcher heading into 2010, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. With Rod Barajas poised to test the free agent market, Raul Chavez, Kyle Phillips, J.P. Arencibia, and Brian Jeroloman could all be in the mix for time behind the plate. GM J.P. Ricciardi also tells Bastian that Scott Downs and Jason Frasor could split closing duties...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
A three game win streak makes life seem that much better. And with the win yesterday we can't finish last. We have a tough one today with Felix Hernandez pitching for the M's. Ricky Romero gets the start for us. Romero hasn't been as good as he was early in the season but he has 15 quality starts on the season, which isn't bad. Funny for a lefty he has a lot more trouble with lefty batter, the and...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
2011 MLB free agents - MLBTR's up-to-date list is below. These are players who are eligible for free agency after the 2010 season. The player's 2011 age is in parentheses and Scott Boras clients are bolded. Players on the current free agent list are not on this one. If you have any corrections or omissions, please contact us. Updated 9-21-09 Catchers John Buck (30) Raul Chavez (38) Gerald Laird (31)...
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ayashaa09k9 | 09/20/2009
DETROIT – Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Rick Porcello won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero. Porcello (13-8) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 3-0 in his last four starts. Romero (12-8) also went six innings, allowing four runs
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
Hi all. This is the last weekend of summer, and it really felt like it - warm and sunny, I had a long run and spent the rest of the day repainting our porch. Today's title, from one of my favourite Jonathan Richman songs, felt appropriate. Hope everyone's day was as free and easy. For the Jays, the season, too, is drawing to a close. Today it's Vernon Wells getting the day off, with Jose Bautista manning...
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paolazhs9w | 09/26/2009
DETROIT – Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Rick Porcello won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero. Porcello (13-8) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 3-0 in his last four starts. Romero (12-8) also went six innings, allowing four runs on...
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ayashaa09k9 | 09/20/2009
DETROIT – Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Rick Porcello won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero. Porcello (13-8) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 3-0 in his last four starts. Romero (12-8) also went six innings, allowing four runs on...
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