In this space, Jenn Smith takes a look back at the recent stories surrounding the Blue Jays and provides her thoughts on the matter, with links to some of the original sources. Once the season starts, look for this series on Sundays to help you catch up on the goings on in Jays land. The reigning AL […]
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How the Blue Jays “Walked” to a Division Title
As the 2016 season is about to begin, let’s start by reminding ourselves that the Toronto Blue Jays of 2015 won with a particular group of players, and a particular brand of baseball. The method they chose, even when it didn’t get them the results they deserved, was, more or less, as follows: Score a […]
Non-Roster Invites in Blue Jays Camp: The Prospects
Every year at spring training, there there are a numbers of non-roster invitees (NRIs) that may seem surprising; some are there more as instructors and mentors while others are projects returning from injuries or just looking for another shot at the big leagues. This year the Blue Jays have 29 players in camp who aren’t on […]
Blue Jays Sign LHP Randy Choate, Acquire Insurance for Aaron Loup’s Arm
The Blue Jays have made yet another depth signing today, agreeing to terms with LHP Randy Choate on a minor league deal, according to Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN. The last active member of the 2000 Yankees–LHP Randy Choate–going to Blue Jays camp on a minor league deal. — Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) March 11, 2016 Choate, […]
Non-Roster Invites in Blue Jays Camp: The Hitters
Every year at spring training, there there are a numbers of non-roster invitees (NRIs) that may seem surprising; some are there more as instructors and mentors while others are projects returning from injuries or just looking for another shot at the big leagues. This year the Blue Jays have 29 players in camp who aren’t on […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 2: This Goose is Cooked
R.J. Anderson of Baseball Prospectus stops by Artificial Turf Wars to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays as part of the AL East Division preview series. The guys also discuss Jose Bautista‘s contract situation, Marco Estrada‘s health, Aaron Sanchez‘ great stuff, Josh’s notes from Dunedin, and the one year anniversary of Marcus Stroman‘s “season-ending” injury. The […]
Where Canada Fits in America’s Pastime
When the city of Toronto completed work on the Luminous Veil that hems the Bloor Viaduct and held the event’s official lighting, the 2015 PanAm Games were finally ready to begin. In fact, it worked as a sort of unofficial opening ceremonies. Toronto’s mayor, John Tory – the one that came after the crack-smoking one – was, of […]
Non-Roster Invites In Blue Jays Camp: The Pitchers
Every year at spring training, there there are a numbers of non-roster invitees (NRIs) that may seem surprising; some are there more as instructors and mentors while others are projects returning from injuries or just looking for another shot at the big leagues. This year the Blue Jays have 29 players in camp who aren’t on […]
Revisiting J.A. Happ’s Offseason Contract
When the Blue Jays signed J.A. Happ to a three year, $36 million deal in late November, the reaction from the fan base was mixed. Happ was a familiar face for Jays fans; they had seen him bounce in and out of the rotation over two-and-a-half mostly forgettable seasons. Both injuries and ineffectiveness kept him […]
How the Blue Jays Should Negotiate with Jose Bautista
If you’re a Blue Jays fan, this year’s Spring Training opened with more action than in years past. Luckily, unlike many spring training stories, this one has nothing to do with driving while intoxicated…or being intoxicated in any sense. That is unless you fall into the camp of people who think that Jose Bautista is […]







