Early this morning news started to trickle out on Twitter that the the Blue Jays were nearing an agreement with 29-year-old outfielder/first baseman Eric Thames on a Major League contract for the 2016 season worth a reported $2.5 million. The man himself confirmed the signing just a few moments ago: Thames was drafted by the Blue Jays […]
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Brad Penny Cashed Out
Two players in two days! First, Rafael Soriano called it a career before even reporting to camp, and today the Blue Jays lost another man to a world beyond baseball. After giving up 5 runs in a split squad game Thursday, rhp brad penny told Jays he's retiring — mark zwolinski (@markzwol) March 18, 2016 […]
After Set Backs in 2015, Clinton Hollon is Ready to Take Flight
Nobody rises to the top without some ups and downs along the way. In a universe where entropy rules supreme, it’s only appropriate that there be setbacks when one aspires to be great. In baseball, this holds especially true. And for Blue Jays prospect Clinton Hollon, well, entropy could be his middle name. Hollon is not […]
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, […]
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 […]
How to Build a Marcus Stroman Extension
Spring Training has begun in Dunedin, but the early talk around camp wasn’t about new acquisitions, new pitches, or players arriving in/out of shape. Instead, the chatter has been dominated by the potential free agency of two Blue Jays sluggers. This is certainly not a surprise, as both Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion are able to walk at the end […]





