John Farrell Offered Blue Jays’ Managing Job

Multiple sources are telling CSNNE.com’s Sean McAdam that Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has been officially offered the Blue Jays’ vacant manager’s job. Farrell was reportedly one of three finalists for the position (including Sox bench coach DeMarlo Hale), which opened after Cito Gaston retired from his 2nd stint in Toronto… McAdam reports that [...]

John Farrell Next Blue Jays Manager

According to a tweet from Peter Gammons, Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell will be the Blue Jays’ next manager. Three different Major League GM’s insisted that Toronto will select Farrell to replace Cito Gaston. Farrell is one of baseball’s most respected pitching coaches despite the fact that Boston’s pitching staff slipped in the American [...]

Jays recap – Adam Lind Salvages Series Finale with Rays; Gregg still sucks

The Jays closed off their 3 game series with a thrilling 5-4 victory on Sunday afternoon, when Adam Lind walked off in the bottom of the 9th with a screaming homer to right field off Rays closer, Rafael Soriano. It was his 22 homer of a disappointing season, but hey, the pop is still in [...]

Jays recap – Kevin Gregg Finds a New and Collaborative Way to Blow a Ball Game

Before I start, I should get one thing out of the way. I hate Kevin Gregg. I don’t care that he’s got a career best 3.18 ERA this year, and I definitely don’t care that he’s got 31 saves. He sucks. He sucked in Florida, and he sucked in Chicago, and he sucks here in [...]

Tampa Bay Rays “rally” to win 9-8

The Tampa Bay Rays came away from Friday night’s game with a win but a win which looked a lot more probable after the first inning than it did in the 9th inning. Tampa Bay jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first and led 7-1 after they pounded Toronto Blue Jays starter Brett [...]

Jays recap: Vernon Wells hates baseball (especially the ones thrown by Texas pitchers)

This would explain his 8 home runs in a .448 average against the Rangers this season, as his 2 solo shots paced the Jays to an 8-5  victory over Scott Feldman and the rest of his Arlington company Tuesday night.  Honestly, I didn’t think I’d be able to put “Vernon Wells” and “30 home runs” [...]

Rays versus Red Sox series starts tonight

The Tampa Bay Rays are starting a home 6 game series and face none other than the Boston Red Sox tonight. The Rays really do have an opportunity to remove the Red Sox from the wildcard race with a three game sweep of the Red Sox, but this series is starting on a Friday, and [...]

Red Sox Should Claim Scott Downs

Blue Jays reliever Scott Downs, in whom the Red Sox have shown interest in the past, was placed on waivers by Toronto yesterday. Downs was a hot commodity at the trade deadline, but the Jays clearly weren’t wowed by any incoming offers for the lefty. Now, the Sox have a chance to potentially acquire Downs [...]

Rzepczynski Isn’t the Right Guy for Jays…yet, as Yankees Win Big

  The Toronto Blue Jays (65-60) were on the losing end of a terrible 11-5 beating last night to the New York Yankees (78-48) at the Rogers Centre. Young Jays hurler, Marc Rzepczynski (1-2), had a terrible night - giving up 8 hits and 6 earned runs in only 3IP. To be fair, Rzepczynski was facing the AL [B]East leading [...]

Blue Jays Jose Bautista Smashes Yanks into Submission…Plus our BlueJaysRant Reader Poll

  The Toronto Blue Jays (65-59) started their current 7-game homestand with a 3-2 win against the visiting New York Yankees (77-48) last night at the Rogers Centre. Despite going up against Yankee’s rookie pitcher Ivan Nova, none of the Blue Jays could muster more than a double in 5IP against the young prospect, none except Blue [...]

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