Clayton Richer

Joined: Jan 19, 2017

Clayton Richer is a baseball scribe who hails from north of the border. A life-long Jays supporter, Clayton was the shopkeeper at Baseball Hot Corner before joining the Jays Journal team in January, 2017. Follow and interact with Clayton on Twitter @ClaytonRicher.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 25: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kirby Yates #39 of the San Diego Padres looks on against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 25, 2019 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Padres 4-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays gambled and lost on Kirby Yates signing

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 18: Nate Pearson #24 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 18, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Nate Pearson poised for IL stint after setback

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 16: Randal Grichuk #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks in the eighth inning during a MLB game against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre on August 16, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays and the Randal Grichuk conundrum

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Reese McGuire #42 of the Toronto Blue Jays catches a foul ball hit by Hanser Alberto #42 of the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Sahlen Field on August 30, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Reese McGuire’s days are numbered

BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Ross Stripling #48 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch against the New York Yankees at Sahlen Field on September 23, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team due to the Canadian government"u2019s policy on COVID-19, which prevents them from playing in their home stadium in Canada. Blue Jays beat the Yankees 14 to 1. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Ross Stripling has a leg up on the competition for rotation spot

MIAMI, FL - JULY 30: Jake Odorizzi #12 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Blue Jays reportedly showing interest in Jake Odorizzi

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros looks on during a team workout at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 18, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: George Springer debut date has been set

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Travis Bergen #79 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Sahlen Field on August 25, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Travis Bergen once again

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 25: Breyvic Valera #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds out in the fifth inning during a MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre on September 25, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Blue Jays reinstate Breyvic Valera from the restricted list

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 19: Anthony Kay #70 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 19, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball is back starting today

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 17: Edwin Encarnacion #23 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins on September 17, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Remaining Free Agents and could they help

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 02: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes a moment to himself prior to the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 2, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: Trade talks weighing on players minds

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 02: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays drinks from a Gatorade cup during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 2, 2018 in Miami, Florida. The Blue Jays won 6-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training Water Cooler Report

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 11: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics wears a 9/11 patch on his hat before a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 11, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays: Marcus Semien- At what expense?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 13: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout after pitching during the first inning against the Houston Astros in game two of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Blue Jays: James Paxton was interested in playing for Toronto

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 16: Derek Fisher #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a home run in the second inning during a MLB game against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre on August 16, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays Notes: Fisher, Pillar, Shoemaker and more