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Tallet Employable!
Published 3/21/2008 by halejon at The Mockingbird
In a rare showing of loyalty, the Blue Jays have decided that unlike last season Brian Tallet is a lock for a bullpen spot. That in says something about Toronto’s relief corps: left handed relievers with with sub-4 ERA’s two years running usually don’t have to be told that. In fact, there are a lot of relatively large contracts being handed out to guys with not that much ...
The Headline About The Beej Being Back Is Back... Again
Published 3/22/2008 by Stoeten at Drunk Jays Fans
I'm not sure how many more times were going to let ourselves get away with using riffs that cheap-ass headline, but I figure it's got at least a few more uses left in it before I really start to feel like a fucking hack. So, yeah. I'll use it again. This time it's in reference to the fact that, a day after missing his scheduled game appearance and prompting the panicky idiot types in the fan-base to stop losing their shit about the hitters not hitting yet for a few minutes to bemoan the Jays' medical staff for this latest setback, the Beej apparently felt good enough to throw, so he put in a thirty-pitch bullpen session. Yay! Say Goodbye to Sally ...
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The Hardball Times found this 3/20/2008 on www.hardballtimes.com
Perturbing news for Jays fans and anyone who drafted BJ Ryan.Team Health Reports: Toronto Blue Jays by Will Carroll
Baseball Crank found this 3/20/2008 on www.baseballprospectus.com
The red you`ll be seeing isn`t from the colors of Canada`s flag snapping out there on the scoreboard.30 Teams in 30 Days: Mariners win West, Jays knock Yankees to 3rd
raynergl posted 3/21/2008 from thebottomlinenation.blogspot.com
Home Run Derby and The Bottom Line break down all 30 MLB teams in 30 days. Today: The Blue Jays, Cubs and Mariners.Live Blog: Jays vs. Tigers
Callum posted 3/21/2008 from mopupduty.com
Keep refreshing this page for live updates between the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers Grapefruit League Game, beginning at 1:05pm.Sal Fasano struggles with reality
johnnyhair posted 3/22/2008 from www.tireball.com
Sal Fasano has made it known that he will not be accepting a assignment to the minors should he fail to break camp with the Toronto Blue Jays. If true it could once and for all end the Super Mario look-a-likes’ career. The 36-year-old catcher has spent parts of 10 seasons in the big leagues on eight different teams. Last season he was signed by the Blue Jays and spent most of the year ...MLB Poetry Previews: Toronto Blue Jays
Yankees Chick found this 3/23/2008 on sports.aol.com
As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews . It's like high school English class, except about baseball! For ...Jays Spring Training Update: Litsch In, Johnson Out, Bullpen Questions
The On Deck Circle posted 3/23/2008 from theondeckcircle.net
An update on the Toronto Blue Jays' spring training camp. Jesse Litsch has secured the #5 starter role, Reed Johnson has been cut, and bullpen questions are popping up everywhere.Spring Training Live - Observations & Musings From My Time At Yankees Camp
Fantasy Sports Experience posted 3/23/2008 from fantasysportsexperience.blogspot.com
On Thursday I had the opportunity to visit Knology Field, the Spring home of the Blue Jays. I arrived at the park around 10 AM. During this time the Jays were taking BP. Once I realized how large Frank Thomas really was I was in Awe. The next thing I did was try to locate my arch nemesis Scott Rolen. I watched the infield take grounders and saw the third basemen struggling so I knew it was him....Jays cut Johnson, other teams’ bloggers drool
The Hardball Times found this 3/23/2008 on www.hardballtimes.com
The Blue Jays cut platoon outfielder Reed Johnson today. Mariners and Mets fans are already salivating.Alex Rios and Blue Jays Close to Deal?
Dave Rouleau posted 3/25/2008 from blog.baseballdigestdaily.com
Alex Rios is close to a six-year/$65 M deal with the Toronto Blue JaysBlue Jays Release Reed Johnson
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 3/25/2008 on metsmerizedonline.com
To make room for Shannon Stewart on their 40 man roster, the Toronto Blue Jays released outfielder Reed Johnson. When playing hurt last season, Johnson hit .236 in 275 at-bats. I was opposed before to the Mets making any additional transactions ...Blue Jays Near Deal with OF Alex Rios
Posted 3/25/2008 on MLB Fleece Factor
According to Ken Rosenthal , the Toronto Blue Jays are nearing a 6-year extension with outfielder Alex Rios. The deal is expected to be worth close to $65 million, with a club option for 2015 that could bring the total value closer to $80 million. The deal would buy-out Rios’ next two arbitration years, and cover him through his first four years of free agency. Rios, 27, has been an ...Blue Jays To Extend Rios
Posted 3/25/2008 on MLB Rumors
According to FOXSports.com, the Blue Jays and Alex Rios are closing in on a six year extension worth about 65 million dollars. The deal, which will begin in 2009, will cover his first four years of free agency. The Blue Jays are known for giving their players opt-out clauses in their contracts, along with a no-trade clause, and I expect them to do that with Rios. This is a solid deal for the ...Do You Dugout?
Posted 3/24/2008 on Drunk Jays Fans
Instead of searching high and low for some uninteresting articles to link to in order to put together an entire Random Blue Bird Droppings post, I thought I'd just mail this one in and let you know that the Jays get The Dugout treatment today. You're welcome. MannyTheTorpedoes: jagpotOnce Again…
Posted 3/24/2008 on Bugs & Cranks
Casey Janssen is already done for the year . Contrary to earlier reports out of Blue Jays camp, BJ Ryan isn’t different than every other player to undergo Tommy John surgery and is feeling a little stiffness in his surgically repaired elbow. Or his other elbow. Or somewhere. And now we’ve got freak fielding drill injuries to deal with. Scott Rolen has a hard enough time ...So Long Chin Pubes!
Posted 3/24/2008 on Bugs & Cranks
Reed Johnson’s time as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays came to an end yesterday, as the team gave Johnson his outright release. This time last year, Johnson was riding high, set to embark on his first season as a full-time player in the majors, having earned the starting left field position and leadoff spot in the order with his gritty play and never stop hustling attitude. Then, ...Blue Jays Release Reed Johnson
Posted 3/23/2008 on MLB Fleece Factor
UPDATE : (3/23) 12:49pm (EST) - According to the Toronto Star , the Toronto Blue Jays have released outfielder Reed Johnson. Johnson suffered from a nagging back injury in 2007 after a career year in 2006 (.319/.390/.479). It appears as though the Jays will go with Shannon Stewart, Adam Lind, and Matt Stairs in left-field along side Vernon Wells and Alex Rios. Johnson, 31, is an ...Breaking News: Blue Jays Release Reed Johnson
Posted 3/23/2008 on The Mets Report
This morning the Toronto Blue Jays announced the release of Reed Johnson. It’s been reported over the last few weeks that Omar Minaya had spoken to the Blue Jays about a trade for Johnson or Shannon Stewart. The Jays just didn’t have room on their roster for both players. From Fox Sports: “I don’t have any hard feelings,” Johnson said. “I don’t have ...Game rained out between Yankees and Blue Jays
Posted 3/22/2008 on yankeesdaily.com
The game was rained out in the bottom of the second. The Blue Jays scored 6 unearned runs against Yankee right-hander Jonathan Albaladejo. The stats don’t count in the Grapefruit League statistics. Yanks, Jays game rained out - Bryan Hoch - Yankees OfficialKei Igawa gets the Blue Jays
Posted 3/22/2008 on yankeesdaily.com
The Yankees will play their 20th game of spring training when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Pitching for the Yankees is Left-Hander Kei Igawa and he will face right-handed bull pen candidate Randy Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays. Andy Petitte will miss today’s start due to back spasms. That’s the second start this spring ...Yankees victorious over Blue Jays
Posted 3/21/2008 on Baseball's Savior
In a game that opening day starter Roy Halladay was slotted to pitch in, the Blue Jays showed up giving Kane Davis the nod. He gave up 4 runs on 5 hits, in 3 innings. Not the best performance, but it is spring training. The Yankees ended up winning this one 7-2, and seeing Ian Kennedy go [...]Bombers Over Blue Jays
Posted 3/20/2008 on A New York Yankees Blog
The Yanks beat the Blue Jays in Toronto today, 7 to 2. Ian Kennedy started, allowing 1 run and 6 hits over 4 1/3 innings and striking out four. Joba pitched an inning today, striking out all three men he faced. Both pitchers looked great today, which is a great sign, even though it isn’t really a surprise. On the offensive side of things, Betemit hit a two run homer today. Duncan also ...Yankees game day--Toronto Blue Jays
Posted 3/20/2008 on BASEBALL HOT CORNER
Notes from today's Yankees/Blue Jays exhibition: Rising expectations --Peter Gammons quotes an anonymous Yankees source as saying, "Robinson Cano should have a breakout season , it's possible he could hit .335 with 40 hrs." I don't know if this is the same guy who said, " Melancon could be the next Joba " but I don't see the value of feeding the press these hyped remarks, off the record. It ...Dunc One In
Posted 3/20/2008 on My Pinstripes
The Yankees have gone on top of the Blue Jays 4-1 after 3. The Bombers added two more in the top of the 3rd when Shelley Duncan's wind blown, sun-spotted fly dropped in for a 2-run double. The Jays got one back of IPK in their half of the inning. 4-1 Yankees after 3.Yankees vs. Blue Jays - March 20
Posted 3/20/2008 on My Pinstripes
First day of Spring - Woo Hoooooooooo. The Yankees are going to Dunedin today to face the Blue Jays. Ian Kennedy gets the start. The game will be televised on YES and ESPN today, though we figure more people will be watching the opening round of the NCAA . Here's the Yankees lineup, courtesy of Mr. Abraham . YANKEES Damon LF Cabrera CF Cano 2B Matsui DH Duncan RF Betemit 1B Ransom SS ...30 Teams, 30 Days: Day 12 - Toronto Blue Jays
Posted 3/19/2008 on Home Run Derby
As a tribute to Richie Rich and his other great baseball love, the Toronto Blue Jays, I decided to go old shool on the logo. I am sure Richie has his vintage Blue Jays cap somewhere. I remember sitting with him in the outfield of New Comiskey (as it was called at the time of our outing) watching the Palehose and the Blue Birds lock up in a battle of two quality teams. It was the ...Wednesday Afternoon Liveglog Club: Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Posted 3/19/2008 on Walkoff Walk
Welp, looks like the ol' dispute is over because the game is happening today, albeit an hour later than it was scheduled. Starter Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched so the Red Sox will go with David Aardsma, while the Blue Jays will start someone named Brian Tallet. Follow me after the jump for the ol' liveglog: 1:14PM : Wee David Eckstein led off the game with a groundout; Shannon ...The One Day I Get To Watch Some Spring Training Baseball…
Posted 3/19/2008 on Bugs & Cranks
The Red Sox go and screw it all up by refusing to take the field. As we speak, the Red Sox and Jays are sitting in their respective dugouts. The pitchers aren’t warmed up and they don’t appear to be in any hurry to do so either. The problem? Boston is pissed about Major League Baseball’s retraction of some promises made for their upcoming trip to Japan to start the ...Gameday Open Thread: Blue Jays
Posted 3/19/2008 on Center Field
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Posted 3/19/2008 on At Home Plate
The Toronto Blue Jays do not have many players that would be stars on your fantasy squad, but there are several cheap options that can...Blue Jays Show Sense Of Whimsy; Scathing Racism
Posted 3/18/2008 on Walkoff Walk
The Toronto Star employs 4 baseball writers, all of whom contribute to the paper's Blue Jays blog. Sunday's effort was light, breezy and more than a little odd. The byline read Richard Griffin, but to me it read more like one of Hunter S. Thompson's twilight sports columns. There are several disjointed sentences about Frank Thomas, a couple bouts of onomatopoeia, references to OJ Simpson, ...Bailey solid as Reds beat Blue Jays
Published 3/25/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Starter Homer Bailey pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing one unearned run and two hits with six walks, a wild pitch and two strikeouts in the Reds' 5-3 win over the visiting Blue Jays on Monday night.Jays to open without 3B Rolen, LHP Ryan (AP)
Published 3/25/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Third baseman Scott Rolen and closer B.J. Ryan will miss the start of the season because of injuries, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays without two key players. Rolen and Ryan will stay behind in Florida when the Blue Jays break camp this week and head ...Jays release Johnson, clearing path for Stewart
Published 3/23/2008 on SportingNews.com Baseball News and Exclusive Analysis
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Shannon Stewart appears to have won the job as the Blue Jays' starting left fi...Blue Jays cut ties with Johnson
Published 3/23/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Only a few items remained in the near-empty locker that sat behind where Reed Johnson stood. The outfielder spent Sunday morning packing up his belongings at Knology Park after learning that he had been released by the Blue Jays.Jays release Johnson; Stewart set for LF?
Published 3/23/2008 on FOXSports.com News for MLB
Shannon Stewart appears to have won the job as the Blue Jays' starting left fielder after Toronto released Reed Johnson on Sunday morning. Johnson, who was hitting .289 with three doubles and three RBIs, had spent his entire career with the Blue ...Blue Jays cut veteran Johnson (AP)
Published 3/23/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Shannon Stewart appears to have won the job as the Blue Jays' starting left fielder after Toronto released Reed Johnson on Sunday morning. Johnson, who was hitting .289 with three doubles and three RBIs, had spent his entire career with the Blue Jays. ...Yanks, Jays game rained out
Published 3/22/2008 on Major League Baseball News
The Yankees and the Blue Jays were rained out on Saturday at Legends Field, with play completing in the bottom of the second inning.Jays don't give Yanks sneak preview
Published 3/22/2008 on Major League Baseball News
The Yankees weren't able to get a free look at Blue Jays starter Dustin McGowan, whose scheduled day to pitch fell on Saturday, when Toronto took on New York in an afternoon tilt at Legends Field.Decisions coming soon for Jays
Published 3/22/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Only a handful of unanswered questions remain in Blue Jays' camp, but the pending decisions will be announced before the end of next week, according to manager John Gibbons.Fraley: Spring training report: Jays still seeking elusive playoff berth
Published 3/21/2008 on SportingNews.com Baseball News and Exclusive Analysis
Gerry Fraley reports on Blue Jays camp in Dunedin, Fla., where the Jays hope their journey toward their first postseason berth in 15 years begins.Blue Jays' Ryan has soreness in repaired elbow
Published 3/20/2008 on FOXSports.com News for MLB
Toronto Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan complained of soreness in his throwing arm and will be held out of games for at least a few days. Ryan, who pitched in only five games last year before having Tommy John elbow surgery in May, threw his second ...Blue Jays holding Ryan out of games
Published 3/20/2008 on Major League Baseball News
B.J. Ryan's goal of returning to Toronto's bullpen by Opening Day may have been a little too optimistic. With less than two weeks remaining in the spring slate, the Blue Jays have decided to hold the recovering closer out of games for the time being.
