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Jays Journal Top 50 Blue Jays Prospects: No. 28 Joel Carreno

Projected by most to be a reliever and armed with a devastating slider, Joel Carreno comes in at No. 28 on our list… No. 28: Joel Carreno Pitcher / 25 years old / 6′2″ 220 lbs Born: March 7,…Read More

Drew Hutchison: Your newest Blue Jay

I fully expected Joel Carreno, not Drew Hutchison, would get the start today. He pitched well in both his first major league start as well as his first Triple-A start, even receiving the top spot on my…Read More

Blue Jays Prospect Hot Sheet: Week One

The weekly prospect hot sheet over at Baseball America has been one of my favorite reads for a long time. As they make sure to mention, it’s not a rearrangement of their top 100 prospects, it’s simply…Read More

Aaron Laffey called up, Joel Carreno sent down

To make room for lefty Aaron Laffey on the 25-man roster, the Blue Jays optioned Joel Carreno to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, shortly after the right-hander walked four and gave up four earned runs in…Read More

Potential Prospect Graduations

To say last season’s rookie crop of Blue Jays was impressive would be an understatement. In Brett Lawrie, Kyle Drabek and J.P. Arencibia, the club promoted arguably their three top prospects; an extremely…Read More

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Blue Jays cut five from Major League camp

The Blue Jays have made five cuts from their spring roster in the last 24 hours, sending right-handed…Read More

Impressions from Blue Jays Spring Training – Game 1

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Today marked the official start of spring training for the Blue Jays, as they kicked…Read More

Blue Jays Season Review Part 2: Pitching Rankings

Overall, the Blue Jays pitching was awful in 2011. The bullpen was a disaster, several starters took…Read More

Well, that was fun. McGowan’s MLB return that is.

The only thing worse than your team mustering just four singles in a game and getting shut out is giving…Read More

Bluefield Jays Head to Appy League Finals as Jays Lose to Yanks

Although the Jays have been hovering at around .500 all season long, many of its minor league affiliates…Read More

Jays Minors Transactions: 11-20 Aug 2011

The Jays are promoting, signing, assigning, and releasing players at a quick pace of late, so I thought…Read More

Jays Rotation Grading At The Break

With the Lineup 1st half examined and expectations set for the second half, we set our eyes on the rotation…Read More

The Jays Need Better 4-5 Starters For a 2011 Run

The Jays rotation has been a mixed bag of tricks of late, topped off by the latest gem thrown by Brandon…Read More

Fisher Cats top Mets, Lugnuts fall to Silver Hawks

After two afternoon games yesterday, here’s a rundown of the other two Jays affiliates that were…Read More

Nestor Molina: Beast Amongst Top Jays Pitching Prospect Thus Far in 2011

Say what you will about other highly touted Jays pitching prospects and their work so far in 2011, none…Read More

2011 New Hampshire Fishercats Projected Opening Day Roster

Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2011 projected opening day roster for the New Hampshire Fishercats is listed…Read More

Top 50 Jays Prospects, Jays Journal Edition: #21 Joel Carreno

After Darin Mastroianni at #22 comes an often overlooked, breaking ball pitcher at #21… #21: Joel…Read More

Zack Greinke Demands Trade, KC Will Grant His Wish

Royals fans have to be in disbelief that they will once again watch an established superstar leave their…Read More

Winter League Update December 2010: Pitchers

I last took a look at Jays pitching prospects in the winter leagues on November 14th,  and the majority…Read More

The Top 10 Jays Prospects and BA List Comparison

As an annual subscriber to many Baseball America products each year, I fully endorse their prospect coverage.…Read More