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Toronto Blue Jays 2012 First Round Pick Marcus Stroman Suspended 50 Games For Banned Substance
The Toronto Blue Jays managed to come back to beat the New York Yankees last night, pulling out an exciting 8-7 victory in the 11th. Lost in the excitement was another two pitchers going down with injuries, as both Henderson Alvarez and Aaron Laffey suffered injuries on line drives to their legs. A remote possibility [...]
TweetToronto Blue Jays Offseason In Review: Part 2
In part one of our offseason review, we took a look at the first 5 majors moves made by GM Alex Anthopoulos. In part two we’ll take a look at some of the other big signings and trades made by the Toronto Blue Jays. #6 Jason Frasor re-acquired for Daniel Webb and Myles Jaye Frasor [...]
TweetToronto Blue Jays Offseason In Review: Part 1
The Toronto Blue Jays were relatively quiet during the offseason. While nobody could have predicted this many injuries, it’s clear the Blue Jays depth has been put in question. We’ve already seen Alex Anthopoulos make an effort to improve the Jays pitching depth during the trade deadline, and it’s quite possible we’ll see him do [...]
TweetAdeiny Hechavarria Promoted As Toronto Blue Jays Make Major Changes
After a disappointing 5-4 loss in extra innings to the Oakland Athletics, the Toronto Blue Jays have made some major changes. Brett Cecil was mercifully demoted to AAA after yet another poor start, allowing recently acquired J.A. Happ to join the rotation. He’s expected to make his first start this Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. [...]
TweetPremature Excitation: Toronto Blue Jays CF D.J. Davis
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. [...]
TweetRevisiting Premature Excitation: Toronto Blue Jays’ Roberto Osuna Dazzles in Northwest League Debut
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 [...]
TweetToronto Blue Jays Prospect Power: John Stilson
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 [...]
TweetWhat Happened To The Ace Formerly Known As Ricky Romero?
It’s no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays are having some horrendous luck with their starting pitcher. One starter after the next has gone down with injury, forcing fringe veterans and unprepared rookies into action. Yet the saddest story in the Jays starting rotation belongs to its healthiest member, Ricky Romero. After posting career numbers [...]
TweetThe Toronto Blue Jays Shouldn’t Make Eric Thames A Scapegoat For Their Struggles In Baltimore
The Toronto Blue Jays just got swept by the Baltimore Orioles. It’s truly embarrassing, as despite being the superior team the Jays found new and exciting ways to lose each of the three games against the Orioles. It’s early, but already fans are looking for a scapegoat. And unfortunately, some have picked the wrong one [...]
TweetDrew Hutchison Chosen As Fifth Starter For The Toronto Blue Jays
With Dustin McGowan out due to an injury, the Toronto Blue Jays needed to pick a pitcher who could handle the fifth starter’s role for the next couple of weeks. The Jays had plenty of options to choose from, and according to a tweet by Barry Davis they have decided on the 21 year old [...]
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