Blue Jays acquire Clayton Richard
The Blue Jays have acquired Clayton Richard for 1B/OF Connor Panas.
December 2018
Blue Jays sign Matt Shoemaker
The Blue Jays have finally done something! The team has reportedly signed right-handed starter Matt Shoemaker to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million guaranteed plus $1 million in possible bonuses.
I guess we have to talk about this Stroman “rumour”
According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Blue Jays and Padres are “engaged in ongoing discussions” about a deal that would send pitcher Marcus Stroman to San Diego.
Mark Shapiro outlines the short-term renovation plans for Rogers Centre
Earlier this week, the Blue Jays officially announced the timeline for their renovated state-of-the-art Spring Training facility in Dunedin, Florida. It’s on track for completion ahead of the 2020 season and it’s an overdue overhaul for one of the most tired ballparks and Spring Training complexes. That’s all well and good … but what about…
Blue Jays sign former face of MLB finalist to minor league deal
The Blue Jays have signed INF Eric Sogard to a minor-league deal with an invite to Spring Training, Robert Murray of the Athletic reports.
Talkin’ Offseason Baseball With Mark Shapiro
When I was a kid, I grew up on Roehampton Avenue in St. Catharines. A small street in the North End of Niagara’s capital city, or something like that. It was only a couple of blocks from Facer St., which is still home to St. Joseph’s Bakery where you will find the best slice of…
Marcus Stroman reports that Manny Machado is signing with the Yankees
We have a new insider on the hotstove. Marcus Stroman is in the mix giving his predictions as to where one of the biggest free agents will end up.
What is the Blue Jays’ endgame with Dalton Pompey?
Is there anyone on the Blue Jays 40-man roster who’s experienced a wilder up-and-down journey than Dalton Pompey? Once believed to be the centre fielder of the future in Toronto, an unfortunate series of injuries and bad luck sidelined him from the Major Leagues for a year-and-a-half. Pompey finally made his return to the Blue…
The plans for Dunedin’s new/upgraded facility look cool
The Blue Jays unveiled some images for their plans for Dunedin’s new training facility and upgraded stadium earlier today. This $81-million project has been a few years in the making and has been one of Mark Shapiro’s biggest priorities since joining the organization back in fall 2015. It’s expected that the new and upgraded facility will…
FanGraphs predicts only 14 players will be better than Vlad Jr. next year
Are we getting too hyped about Vlad Jr. around here? I mean, he’s only a kid, right? There’s no way he’s going to come in and immediately put up All-Star numbers just like that, right? WRONG. According to a FanGraphs predictions model, we are absolutely in the right when it comes to getting hyped about our favourite…
The Blue Jays had the 11th highest payroll last year
This really isn’t breaking news or anything, but the Blue Jays finished 2018 with the 11th biggest payroll in Major League Baseball. They paid 167,138,865 for the 63 different guys who suited up for them last season and some other commitments like Troy Tulowizki.
Troy Tulowitzki’s Top Moments as a Blue Jay
There is no Blue Jays player who encapsulates the euphoric highs and the depressing lows of the last four seasons quite like Troy Tulowitzki.