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Projecting the Fielders
Earlier this week, I outlined where I thought the chips would fall for the Blue Jays pitching staff through Spring Training. Well, Friday marks the first official full-squad workout, so it’s time to take a look at how things should shake out for the position players. While there’s quite a bit of intrigue on the…
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No Way Jose! Is Bautista Flipping Out of Town?
What a way to start Spring Training. Jose Bautista showed up for the first official day of workout for pitchers and catchers, and spoke to the media to clear the air about his contract status (video in link). //players.brightcove.net/1704050871/35ce0c76-e6eb-4ea0-8ef1-f1ae1bb02162_default/index.html?videoId=4768010155001
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Projecting the Pitchers
It’s finally here! The first official day of Spring Training, as pitchers and catchers for the DEFENDING AL EAST CHAMPION Toronto Blue Jays report for their first official workout Monday. Of course, many of the teams hurlers and receivers have been in Dunedin, FL for weeks already.
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From the Mouth of Gibby (PTS 02/01/16)
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons appeared on Prime Time Sports on Sportsnet 590 The Fan on Monday evening. He was grilled by host Bob McCown and Michael Grange, touching on the leadoff spot, his two impending free agent sluggers, the starting left fielder, closer, fifth starter, and more!
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Blue Jays trade Ben Revere to Nationals for Drew Storen
Late Friday evening, the Blue Jays sent outfielder Ben Revere and a player to be named later to the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Drew Storen and cash. To break down this trade, I’m going to introduce a new feature on Jays Balk called Transaction Triple Play, where I’ll answer the big…
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2015 Review: Sounds of the Season
With 2015 coming to a close, what better way to ring in the New Year than to reminisce about the greatness that was the Blue Jays 2015 season. It was a year full of memories, most notably in the final two months into the playoff run that ended in Game 6 of the ALCS in…
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Time to Believe in Blue Jays Magic?
It’s starting to get extremely difficult to watch the Toronto Blue Jays. But for the first time in my memory, it’s because they’re incredibly exciting.
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Thoughts on the Deadline and Happ-enings Tonight
Who needs Jon Lester or David Price when you’ve got NOLAN REIMOLD?! Much like the above sentence, there has been a great deal of emotionally-driven nonsense spouted about the Jays’ inactivity prior to the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. It’s unfortunate that some of that nonsense came from the mouths of Casey Janssen and Jose…
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The Best Is Yet to Come for 2014 Blue Jays
We’re two days away from August, and the Toronto Blue Jays are still within striking distance of winning the American League East. This is both incredibly exciting, and unbelievably terrifying.
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Recap: Blue Jays 4 vs Red Sox 2 – or The (Stro)Show Must Go On!
Marky Mercury, everybody; a rookie starter who has been absolutely out of this world since entering the rotation. Seriously! Nine of his 11 starts have been quality ones, and he’s had six or more strikeouts in seven of those. He’s also allowed one earned run or less in seven starts.
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