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Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir From Cardinals
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir off of waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Left-handed pitcher Bill Murphy was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Hoffpauir. Hoffpauir, 26, is an intriguing pickup. He posted a .291/.357/.486 batting line ...
term plan for Blue Jays
google.com — 3 hours ago TORONTO Alex Anthopoulos is putting the final touches on a long-term plan for the Toronto Blue Jays and expects to share some of the details before next week's general managers meetings in Chicago. The rookie GM spent most of his first ... (more) term plan for Blue Jays
Hoffpauir Flies Cards Coop to Join Blue Jays
Hoffpauir Flies Cards Coop to Join Blue Jays
stlcardinals.scout.com — Former St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir is now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays via a waiver claim. (more) Hoffpauir Flies Cards Coop to Join Blue Jays
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blog.rogersbroadcasting.com — 1:45 PM Eastern In a departure from form from the previous administration, the Blue Jays sent out a release today actually volunteering information about player injuries. It’s true - they came out and told us about Edwin Encarnacion and Vernon Wells’ ... (more) Cutting Up Some Blue Jays
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Twigs For The Stove
C70 At The Bat — ... There have been just a few small items that were Cardinal related in the news lately.  First, the Blue Jays claimed Jarrett Hoffpauir off waivers.  Hoffpauir continues the interesting "former Cardinal" theme the Jays have had recently.  (After they got Scott Rolen and David Eckstein, a friend of mine who has family there stated there were shirts proclaiming the "St. Toronto Blue Cardinals.")  Hoffpauir's window effectively closed when Skip Schumaker made an effective transition to second.  Factor in Julio Lugo being around all year and Hoffpauir wasn't ...

Twigs For the Stove
Seamheads.com — ... There have been just a few small items that were Cardinal related in the news lately.  First, the Blue Jays claimed Jarrett Hoffpauir off waivers.  Hoffpauir continues the interesting “former Cardinal” theme the Jays have had recently.  (After they got Scott Rolen and David Eckstein, a friend of mine who has family there stated there were shirts proclaiming the “St. Toronto Blue Cardinals.”)  Hoffpauir’s window effectively closed when Skip Schumaker made an effective transition to second.  Factor in Julio Lugo being around all year and Hoffpauir ...

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