Tag Archives: Toronto Blue Jays
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Is the Chicago White Sox Signing Of Andruw Jones The Correct Move?
The Chicago White Sox have signed 32-year-old outfielder Andruw Jones. If this was 2006, one could considered this a blockbuster signing. But three years is a long time in Major League Baseball and in those three years, the 10-time Gold-Glover …
More Staffing Changes Highlight The Toronto Blue Jays Off-Season
Cito Gaston, who was subject to controversy at the end of the 2009 season, will manage one more season and then begin a 4-year consulting agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays. “He had even talked about it a little bit …
Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos Adds Two To Blue Jays Advisory Staff
The rebuilding of the Toronto Blue Jays front office continued on Monday as Mel Didier and Mel Queen have both been named to the position of senior advisor. Didier, 82 brings to the Jays over 50 years of scouting and …
Bridgeport Bluefish, Through Disappointment, See Optimism
The Bridgeport Bluefish have missed the playoffs for the third straight season, closed out the year losing 11 of their last 14 and have seen their attendance marks dwindle to the point that they sit in the basement of the …
GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Labor Day Brings Reflection On MLB Trade Deadline
When Labor Day hits, as baseball fans we all know that the season is coming to a close, thus giving us time to reflect on the most recent trade deadline deals. It is also an opportunity to try to come …
Org Report – Pittsburgh Pirates
The following is a continuation of our Organizational Reports, filed by Devon Teeple. As with the prior report for the Toronto Blue Jays, this report delves into the Pittsburgh Pirates historically, financially, and from a facility perspective. — Maury Brown …
Great Pitching Not Enough
One team has never beaten Roy Halladay four times in a season at any point in his career. Finally, against the Tampa Bay Rays, he showed his form, which earned him the Cy Young in 2003. The Jays got their …
Jays Drop a Thriller and Series to the Sox
Summer is ending and it looks like the Jays are finally rounding into playoff contention; playoff shape anyway. With hopes of winning the division nearly unattainable and 12.5 games back, it appears that the Wild Card is the best the …