I don’t need to tell you that spring training is a lot more of a snooze-fest than how it is presented. Given the structure and pace of the games, the most competitive thing MLB players do after reporting to camp is golf. And unfortunately that includes the World Baseball Classic, too. So while spring training […]
Author: Nick Dika
Measuring Panic: A Timeline of the 2016-17 Offseason
If you’re anything like me, this Blue Jays offseason felt like a turbulent one. There were lots of ups and downs when it came to the team’s transactional activities. Much like we do at the end of the regular season, with Spring Training just around the corner, now is a good time to look back […]
Four Blue Jays Mega Moves That Almost Happened
Monday was one of the busiest days of the offseason. News of a likely reunion between Jose Bautista and the Jays started to filter out; as a reaction to the Bautista news, Michael Saunders was rumored to be signing with the Phillies. Monday also brought about one of the sexier rumors of the offseason via […]
What to Get Your Favorite Blue Jays For Christmas
The holiday season is upon us. Shopping for loved ones is easy because we know them personally and they lack multi-million dollar salaries to buy everything their hearts desire. Shopping for your favorite Blue Jay however, can be a little more challenging. So while our handsomely paid favorite players don’t want for much, here are […]
Projecting Toronto’s Potential 2017 WBC Participants
As the Jays’ offseason marches on, the 2017 roster continues to take shape. With trades and signings not taking up as much sports bandwidth as playing games does, a certain subsection of baseball fans (like this one) may find themselves getting distracted by professional hockey. If only to avoid thinking about the latest Mitch Moreland […]
The Less Prominent Blue Jays Offseason To-Do List
With the offseason in full swing, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro are busy strategizing how to best keep the Blue Jays contending and profitable in 2017. Whether it’s retooling the roster or shoring up business operations, there is plenty to do this winter. Front offices aren’t always forthcoming with their off-season plans and many team […]
Re-Imagining the Blue Jays’ Year End Awards
The 2016 Toronto Blue Jays season is now over. Despite a successful and entertaining run, Eric Owens became the official fall guy for a 2016 Blue Jays team that lost in the American League Championship Series for the second year in a row. As we are now forced to endure a four month stretch without […]
Recap: Blue Jays 5, Rangers 3; Toronto Holds on to Take 2-0 Series Lead
The Blue Jays are heading home with a 2-0 series lead in their ALDS matchup against the Texas Rangers. With a 5-3 win in Game two this afternoon in Arlington, the Jays have put themselves in the best position possible ahead of Game three Sunday night at the Rogers Centre. No one expected this afternoon’s […]
Recap: Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 3; Jays Balk at Winning, but Survive for Another Day
The Blue Jays tied the Baltimore Orioles atop the American League Wild Card standings with another low-scoring win, one that was put into serious jeopardy after Roberto Osuna balked-in a run in the 8th inning. After dropping the opening game of their weekend series in Boston, the Blue Jays came into Saturday fighting for their […]
Storylines to Look for in the Most Important Week of the Year
As the days continue to fall off the calendar, the Blue Jays get closer and closer to facing the Orioles in a one-game battle for a ticket to the ALDS. Before they are afforded this luxury, they’re fighting for their playoff lives against those very same Orioles this week at the Rogers Centre. With all […]