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 MLB: Jays will face their share of challenges
The Blue Jays head into 2009 without unbridled optimism, but with realistic expectations for what is sure to be a challenging year. Circumstances have made this coming season seem more like a bridge to the following campaign, rather than one that will end with a banner raising.
Sports Blogs: The Mockingbird :: Strikeouts are Fascist. (Walks, too)
Like many of you, my first foray into pitch f/x was born of eternal frustration with MLB umpires. After a series of ludicrous game ending calls, I spent a frankly embarrassing amount of time assembling a database and thinking about how to get a handle on the strike zone, dreaming of finding that one guy
 Yahoo!: Blue Jays Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead them to a bounce-back year in 2010.Lack of funds is a big part of the equation. Even though the Blue Jays lo ...
MLB: Hall support for Morris slowly building
Little by little, Hall of Fame support has quietly grown for Jack Morris, whose credentials as the winningest pitcher of the 1980s and a hero in the postseason have received more attention each winter. As a result, what had been the case of a ballot also-ran now could be changing towards an eventual Hall of Fame dark horse.
Sports Blogs: Bluebird Banter :: There is No Sunken Treasure Rumored to Be: Looking Behind the Rockies Trade for Jason Marquis
As we know, the Cubs and Rockies have agreed to a trade by which the Rockies are receiving pitcher Jason Marquis. According to this story from our friend Joel Sheman, the Rockies wanted to trade for Jason Marquis because:Marquis is among the majors best hitting pitchers and Rockie officials think that will give him a distinct advantage in the offensive hav ...
MLB: Jays brace for daunting road ahead
The Blue Jays are entering 2009 with eyes wide open. The club sees the daunting road ahead and understands that competing for a spot in the postseason this year might not be a realistic goal.
Sports Blogs: Bluebird Banter :: Buon Capo DAnno!
Hi everyone! Not much on the Jays front, so lets get that out of the way first. According to Baseball America, the Jays signed outfielder Jason Lane to a minor-league deal. Lane spent all of 2008 in the minors (for the Yankees and Red Sox AAA affiliates) after a terrible 2007, and appears to be yet another cog in GM J.P. Ricciardis master plan of buildin ...
Sports Blogs: MLB News Blog Network :: Toronto Blue Jays sign four players to minor-league contracts
TORONTO _ Catcher Michael Barrett and left-hander Mike Maroth were among the four players signed to minor-league contracts by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, and they may be the last notable additions the team makes this off-season.
FOX Sports: Toronto Blue Jays sign four players to minor-league contracts
TORONTO _ Catcher Michael Barrett and left-hander Mike Maroth were among the four players signed to minor-league contracts by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, and they may be the last notable additions the team makes this off-season.
Sports Blogs: MLB News Blog Network :: Former All-Star visits Kincardine
Former Toronto Blue Jay Kelly Gruber brought a bit of celebrity to Kincardine last Wednesday when he popped into town with friend and Steelback Brewery president Ian MacDonald.
MLB News Blog Network :: What we predicted last year
What we predicted last year
Jays ink Barrett, Maroth to Minors deals
Sports Blogs :: Toronto Blue Jays Daily Entries
Ex-Blue Jays choreographer added to sex offender registry
Ex-Blue Jays dance choreographer to have name added to sex offender registry
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Jays sign C Barrett to minor league deal
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·Jays will face their share of challenges
The Blue Jays head into 2009 without unbridled optimism, but with realistic expectations for what is sure to be a challenging year. Circumstances have made this coming season seem more like a bridge to the following campaign, rather than one that will end with a banner raising.
·Jays brace for daunting road ahead
The Blue Jays are entering 2009 with eyes wide open. The club sees the daunting road ahead and understands that competing for a spot in the postseason this year might not be a realistic goal.
·Hall support for Morris slowly building
Little by little, Hall of Fame support has quietly grown for Jack Morris, whose credentials as the winningest pitcher of the 1980s and a hero in the postseason have received more attention each winter. As a result, what had been the case of a ballot also-ran now could be changing towards an eventual Hall of Fame dark horse.
·Jays ink quartet to Minors contracts
The Blue Jays continued to add depth to their roster on Tuesday, signing four players to Minor League contracts with invitations to Spring Training. Toronto inked catchers Michael Barrett and Raul Chavez, as well as infielder Randy Ruiz and left-hander Mike Maroth.
·Barrett invited to Jays camp
After laboring through an injury-plagued season in 2008, Michael Barrett is looking to make a fresh start next season with the Blue Jays.
·Jays Hot Stove blog
·Gaston's arrival signals change for Jays
The Blue Jays are hoping that the key to their future resides in their past. Expectations were never higher for the club during the past year, so when things began to go awry, Toronto looked to its success in the previous decade for aid.
·Jays' Barajas stays busy at Christmas
During the winter, Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas happily trades in life behind the plate for a busy life at home with his wife and six children. Barajas recently took a timeout from wrapping a pile of presents to talk about the holiday season with MLB.com
·Jordan Bastian's MLBlog
·Jays not surprised at Teixeira deal
Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi hardly flinched at Tuesday's news that the Yankees had reached an agreement with free-agent slugger Mark Teixiera. He knows it's business as usual in the AL East.
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·Manny maneuvering intensifies (Yahoo! Sports)
Cutting ties with Andruw Jones could help the Dodgers afford Manny Ramirez. The Giants loom as competition.
·Blue Jays Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead them to a bounce-back year in 2010.Lack of funds is a big part of the equation. Even though the Blue Jays lost right-hander A.J. Burnett to the Yankees, they are not go ...
·Jays sign Maroth, 3 others to minor league deals (AP)
Pitcher Mike Maroth, catcher Michael Barrett and two other players signed minor league contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday and were invited to spring training. Catcher Raul Chavez and infielder Randy Ruiz also joined the Blue Jays. The 32-year-old Barrett hit .202 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 30 games with San Diego.
·Blue Jays sign C Barrett (PA SportsTicker)
The Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday signed catcher Michael Barrett to a minor-league contract with a club option for the 2010 season.
·Jays' Ricciardi: 'We won't be spending any money' (Yahoo! Sports)
Don't expect the Toronto Blue Jays to be involved with any high-profile free agents for the rest of the winter.
·Offseasons to forget for these three MLB clubs (SportingNews.com)
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·Blue Jays 2B Hill says he'll be ready for opener (AP)
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill is ready to return. Hill, whose season ended on May 29 when he sustained a concussion in a collision with shortstop David Eckstein, expects to be ready by opening day. Hill is working out three times a week at the team's complex in Dunedin. "Everything is fine," he said before a session with pitchers Roy Halladay and Jesse Litsch.
·Spurned Furcal suitors turn to Cabrera (Yahoo! Sports)
With Rafael Furcal off the market, attention shifts to Orlando Cabrera, the last top shortstop in the free-agent pool.
·Furcal decision at hand (Yahoo! Sports)
Rafael Furcal will accept an offer from one of four teams by Tuesday, his agent says.
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·In like Quinn in Ottawa?
Happy New Year -- just not in Toronto, not when it comes to sports in 2009.
·What we predicted last year
Will Barack Obama be elected president of the United States?
·This year doesn't hold a great deal of promise for Toronto's pro teams ... U.S. making a mockery of the World Baseball Classic
Happy New Year -- just not in Toronto, not when it comes to sports in 2009.
·Looking back on 2008's oddest games
What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.
·Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch
Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead them to a bounce-back year in 2010. Lack of funds is a big part of the equation. Even though the Blue Jays lost right-hander A.J.
·Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes
--C Michael Barrett and C Raul Chavez were signed to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training after the Jays parted ways with veteran free agent C Gregg Zaun. Barrett and Chavez will be competing for the backup spot behind C Rod Barajas. Last season, Barrett, 32, batted .202 with two homers and nine RBI in 30 games with the Padres. Chavez, 35, batted .259 with one homer and 10 RBI in 42 ...
·Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report
The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely release of arbitration-eligible pitchers such as LHP Brian Tallet and LHP Jason Frasor. They will be looking to add a catcher.
·Meet me at Cruz and Delgado
Jose Cruz Jr. played six mediocre seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays . The Jays tried to trade him during five of them. When his contract expired in 2002, the team let him sign with San Francisco, where he did nothing remarkable.
·Toronto Blue Jays sign four players to minor-league contracts
TORONTO _ Catcher Michael Barrett and left-hander Mike Maroth were among the four players signed to minor-league contracts by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, and they may be the last notable additions the team makes this off-season.
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