Player development is no easy task. Even after developing an overall future projection for a player there’s an incredulous number of questions that a team has to try and answer: How is the player’s work ethic? Is he mature enough to handle a tougher challenge at a higher level in the minor leagues? Will he […]
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The Blue Jays 25-Year, 25-Man Roster Challenge
Well we’ve reached the point in the off-season where, despite their being 90 players still out there as free agents, things are so slow that even news about the Blue Jays signing RHP Lucas Harrell to a minor league contract was the ‘big story’. So when you have an opportunity to write something all basebally […]
Goodbye, Edwin: Encarnacion Signs with Cleveland
We tried to believe. We shouted for Rogers to “Pay the Man,” and hoped against all odds that the booming attendance and television numbers would provide enough payroll space. Even when the writing was on the wall with the Kendrys Morales signing, some of us convinced ourselves it was ok; Edwin can play first base! […]
The Blue Jays Rotation Might be Just as Good as Boston’s
It sounds crazy. The Red Sox just traded for Chris Sale. Rick Porcello just won the Cy Young Award (even though he shouldn’t have). David Price could be their third starter. That rotation should scare every team in the American League. And yet, I’m here to say that it might not even be the best […]
10 Under the Radar Free Agent Relievers for the Blue Jays
With the qualifying offer scenario out of the way, and the departures of Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion one step closer to completion, the public focus of the offseason has justifiably been aimed heavily at the offense. That being said, there are still other holes on this team that need to be filled. A backup […]
This Week in Blue Jays: Don’t Be Beholden to Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista
Amidst rumours regarding their top two free agents that had been swirling all week, the Toronto Blue Jays signed designated hitter Kendrys Morales to a three-year, $33-million contract on Friday in a move that many believe effectively ends their pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion. The surprise signing came at the end of a week during which […]
Creative Ways to Navigate the Weak Free Agent Market
It’s no secret that the 2017 free agent market isn’t quite as strong as we’ve seen in recent years. MLB Trade Rumours predicts that just one free agent, Yoenis Cespedes, will receive a contract for more than $100 million when last season, MLBTR predicted that nine free agents would receive more than $100 million, with seven of them […]
10 Under the Radar Free Agent Options for the Blue Jays
With teams finally able to negotiate with free agents from other clubs, the news is soon to be flooded with stories of team interest, contract demands, and the ever-present ‘Mystery Team’. From a Blue Jays standpoint, it will likely mean constant stories about the two big bats, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, and endless rumours […]
Report: Blue Jays Qualify Bautista and Encarnacion, Decline to Offer Saunders
The Blue Jays qualifying offer decisions came down today, and if you were hoping for some big surprise to get you excited about the Jays, you were probably a little disappointed. #BlueJays extend qualifying offers to Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion. No offer for Michael Saunders. — Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) November 7, 2016 As predicted […]
The Blue Jays’ Most Suprising Heroic Moments of 2016
Everybody loves a Josh Donaldson walk-off. The anticipation as he rocks his front heel up and down, and the violent swing in which you have more faith than most things in your life. Then maybe you turn to your buddy, shake your head and smile in mock disbelief, and say something like “That’s just what […]