Archive for January, 2010

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Jays Prospect Profile: RHP Henderson Alvarez

Henderson Javier Alvarez was born in Valencia Venezuela on April 18th 1990, measures 6’0″ and weighs 190 lbs. That means he will turn 20 years old early on in the 2010 season and will pitch…Read More

Quick Jays Quirps: 30-01-10

Here are some quick Jays news, rumours, and possibilities: GM Alex Anthopoulos admitted to working tirelessly to attempt to fill the lack of a SS impact player the Jays currently have. He seems focused…Read More

Jays and Cubs Talking Trade

A brand new report from Jayson Stark which is summarized on MLBTR states that the Cubs have checking in with the Jays regarding relievers Jason Frasor and Scott Downs. Both have shown they can handle…Read More

Jays Looking at Johnny Damon

It seems Alex Anthopoulos is an avid reader of Jays Journal, as I had mentioned he should bring Daniel Farquhar in for spring training – done, and also that the Jays should take advantage of Johnny…Read More

Jays Transactions 25-01-2010

The Jays have assigned the following to the Blue Jays: 2B/3B Brad Emaus, played in AA (.336/.376/.712)  in 2009 and the AFL thereafter. Will battle both Mike McCoy and Jarrett Hoffpauir for an infield…Read More

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Jays Top 5 Catcher Prospects

In order to have success in MLB, you must have a strong catcher who can manage both handling the games,…Read More

Jays Notes – S.Hill and J.Werth

The Blue Jays signed Shawn Hill to a minor league deal and although he won’t be available to pitch…Read More

Will Jays Ever Draft in Top 4 Again?

The Jays have been part of 23 drafts since they came into being in 1977. Between 1977 and 1982, the Jays…Read More

Jays Acquire RP Merkin Valdez, or is it Manuel Mateo?

The Jays sent some cash to the Giants today in order to grab 6’5″ 230 lbs RP Merkin Valdez,…Read More

Hotstove Interview and Site Overview

The recent interview I conducted with Hotstove.com is included below. I will be adding more of these…Read More

Jays Avoid Arbitration with 5, Add 2 More

Alex Anthopolous got through his first Arbitration period without the need to use the process, another check in the box for the new GM. Here is the comparison between 09-10 for the players who were arbitration…Read More

Jays Arbitration and Hotstove.com

The Jays avoided arbitration with Shaun Marcum by agreeing to a 1 year deal worth $850,000, a raise of more than double what he made in 2009 ($405,200). The list of remaining arbitration eligible players…Read More

Jays Have Money to Spend….

The Jays are going young and will scout like crazy to make sure they add as much talent as possible from here on out, but is it also possible that they could make a decent attempt at being competitive…Read More

Jays Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees

The following players are listed on the Jays Website as non-roster invitees to their upcoming spring training: Lance Broadway RHP Willie Collazo LHP Kyle Drabek RHP Zach Jackson LHP Chad Jenkins…Read More

Jays Add 3 More to Minors Depth

The Jays signed 3 FA players to minor league contracts: 30 year old William Collazo (LHP) who spent 2009 with the Marlins AAA affiliate, 30 year old Jorge Padilla (OF) who got his first taste of the…Read More

Jays Add Lubanski….for Coats?

The Jays and Royals didn’t make a trade this off season, but they did grab each other’s AAA OF depth guys. The Jays first took Joey Gathright, but he had already left the Royals a while ago…Read More

Jays Scouting Carlos Delgado

Carlos Delgado was the mainstay in the Jays offense for many years, may be the best 1B to ever play for the Jays along with John Olerud, and is looking for a place to play in 2010. While reports from…Read More

Jays “Expectations” for 2010…Thus Far

I received a comment from a reader recently that has urged me to start looking at expectations for the Blue Jays in 2010, at least based on what information and players we have. Thanks to Scotty D for…Read More

Jays Lose Aroldis Chapman Sweepstakes

Alex Anthopolous and the new Toronto Blue Jays management continue to impress at every turn with the new, improved, and might I add bold, direction the team has taken. While most analysts and bloggers…Read More

Jays add SP Zach Jackson

Alex Anthopoulos is one busy guy. Just coming back from his honeymoon 24 hours ago and going through the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes, the Jays GM completed a deal for Zach Jackson, who was originally…Read More

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