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Out of Left Field: Why Sticking With Eric Thames Is The Right Call (For Now)

As many predicted, it seems that the battle for left field for the Blue Jays didn’t end when spring training was over, when Eric Thames stayed with the club and Travis Snider was sent down to Triple-A.…Read More

Travis Snider returns to Triple-A, loses left field battle to Thames

For the fifth time since 2009, Travis Snider has been optioned to the minors, much to the dismay of Jays fans. Snider, however, doesn’t dwell on the past and — hear me out on this one —…Read More

Don’t Trade Travis Snider

Buy low, sell high. Alex Anthopoulos has followed this adage for much of his tenure as the Blue Jays’ general manager, and to rave reviews. Read | Share

Bill James’ 2012 projections: Jays position players

Last week, Fangraphs posted 2012 Bill James Handbook Projections. Here’s a look at James’ projections for the Blue Jays position players: Read | Share

Edwin Encarnacion’s role in 2012

Here’s hoping Edwin Encarnacion‘s left field is a whole lot better than his third base. Read | Share

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Looking Ahead: Jays Outfield for 2012

With only 9 games left in yet another playoff-less season, it seems fitting to start thinking about the…Read More

Brett Lawrie’s Debut a Success

How do we evaluate whether or not a player’s debut is a success or not? If we’re looking…Read More

Brett Lawrie’s Pending Arrival and Jays-Yanks Lineup Thoughts

I’ve returned from vacation and have finally sifted through the information I was looking for in…Read More

Jays Lineup Grading At The Break

If someone had told Jays fans that the Jays would be sitting 2 games under .500 at the All-Star break,…Read More

Half Way Through: Blue Jays Position Players W.A.R

Just over the half way point of the season, it is a great time to take a look at how our individual…Read More

Jays Jots: Mike McCoy, Chad Jenkins, Edwin Encarnacion, Carlos Villanueva

Even though the Jays only scored two runs, last night’s win over the Pirates was certainly a lot fun to watch. Thames’ first Major League home run went opposite field, Davis hit a pair of doubles,…Read More

What Happens to Travis Snider if Eric Thames has Success in Toronto?

Everyone seems to be happy about the promotion of Eric Thames from AAA Las Vegas to the Toronto Blue Jays. The city is buzzing about how he is going to do in Toronto, whether or not he’d do well…Read More

Eric Thames Promoted; Adam Lind to D.L.

A ton of Jays fans clamoring for Eric Thames to get the call got their wish yesterday as the Jays purchased his contract, designated Robert Ray for assignment in order to make room for Thames on the 40-man…Read More

Juan Rivera Must Be Traded or Cut Loose By Jays

Alex Anthopoulos needs to be credited for doing something that many people across MLB thought was absolutely impossible: he moved Vernon Wells and his albatross contract. However, what he inherited…Read More

Edwin Encarnacion: The Unproductive DH On The Block?

Now that the Jays are beginning to slide a little from the AL leaders, some people are starting to point fingers. Some say it’s the fault of GM Alex Anthopoulos for not bringing the young guns up…Read More

Jays Options Regarding Juan Rivera

The Jays did get rid of a huge amount of cash when they dealt Vernon Wells to the Angels, but they also inherited what may be a huge $5.25 million headache in Juan Rivera. With Edwin Encarnacion back…Read More

Jays Minors Review, 9-Apr-11: Stars are McDade and Cooper

Some of the Jays minors affiliates are beginning to turn on their offensive abilities, while 1 in particular is showing its deficiencies in that area. Here’s a recap of Saturday’s (9-Apr-11)…Read More

2011 Las Vegas 51s Projected Opening Day Roster

Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2011 projected opening day roster for the Las Vegas 51s is listed below! Read | Share

Jays Journal: Leonys Martin, Richard Thon, Spring Notes, and Links

I recently broke down the argument for the Jays to sign Leonys Martin out of Cuba (actually, he is currently in Mexico), and heard a lot of feedback from fans who were apprehensive about spending so much…Read More

Top 50 Jays Prospects, Jays Journal Edition: #10 Adeiny Hechavarria

We now delve into the top 10 on our list! The first, and largest, of what became many international investments made on the international market by the Blue Jays and Alex Anthopoulos is next in Cuban….. #10: Adeiny…Read More

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