Moises Sierra has been an exciting player for the Toronto Blue Jays since his call-up last month. He’s shown the ability to drop in some base hits and hit for power, he’s looked pretty good in the outfield, he hustles on the bases – though might be a bit of a bonehead in that regard [...]
Halting the Hype Train: Moises Sierra Cannot Start for Toronto Blue Jays in 2013
22 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
Premature Excitation: Toronto Blue Jays CF D.J. Davis
56 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
For the second week in a row, Premature Excitation takes a look at one of the young center field prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays‘ organization. Last week, we profiled Dwight Smith Jr., center fielder for the Bluefield Blue Jays. This week, we’ll turn our attention to 2012 MLB draft pick, D.J. Davis, who plays one level below Smith in the Gulf Coast League. [...]
Revisiting Premature Excitation: Toronto Blue Jays’ Roberto Osuna Dazzles in Northwest League Debut
56 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
Last night, I wrote a piece in anticipation of a marquee match-up in the Northwest League. The match-up featured the two top pitchers from last year’s class of international free agent class, Victor Sanchez and Roberto Osuna, facing off against one another, and the two star 17-year olds demonstrated precisely why they have been so [...]
Brandon Morrow Returns (Sort of): Exciting Developments in Florida State League
57 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
The Toronto Blue Jays got some good news today: in his first rehabilitation start for the Dunedin Blue Jays, Brandon Morrow had a successful outing. Morrow pitched 3 innings, giving up 3 hits and a walk while striking out 2. Of course, any action from Morrow is a welcomed sight for a team whose ‘ace’ has seemingly reverted to the [...]
Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Power: John Stilson
57 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
This week, Prospect Power takes an in-depth look at Toronto Blue Jays‘ powerful right-hander John Stilson. Stilson was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2011 MLB draft, 180th overall, by the Blue Jays. After falling in the draft, Stilson did not pitch after signing as he was completing a 6-week rehabilitation program for a [...]
Roberto Osuna vs. Victor Sanchez: Why Tonight is the Night to Care about the Low-A Northwest League
57 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
If you’re a follower of the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system, you are probably quite familiar with Roberto Osuna right now. One of the top international free agent signings of 2011, the 17-year old Mexican – who I profiled in Premature Excitation not too long ago – was recently promoted from Bluefield, rookie ball affiliate [...]
Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Hot Sheet Part I: July 16 – July 22
62 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
Here we go with a Monday afternoon dose of Toronto Blue Jays‘ prospects. In short-season ball this week, Jacob Anderson finds his stroke after a lengthy strikeout-laden slump, Marcus Stroman takes matters into his own hands, relying on the strikeout rather than his defense, and 2nd round pick of last month’s MLB Draft, Chase DeJong, [...]
Premature Excitation: Toronto Blue Jays CF Dwight Smith Jr
63 days ago by Charles Davis Tweet
When the Toronto Blue Jays selected Dwight Smith Jr out of McIntosh High School in Georgia, they knew that they were getting an advanced hitter for the high school level. Smith’s attributes include a professional approach at the plate, an exceptionally smooth stroke, and a level of baseball intelligence only fitting for a player whose [...]
