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Chris Jones on Toronto’s Problem

Chris Jones wrote another piece about the Blue Jays for Grantland, and I recommend it. Jones is a fantastic writer, and while the piece itself isn’t groundbreaking, it does discuss Toronto’s challenges with filling up the Rogers Centre, like so: … Continue reading

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Blue Jays Designate Juan Rivera For Assignment

Aside from effecting a direct competitor’s roster, the news of Juan Rivera being designated for assignment should catch the Rays’ attention for another reason – adding Rivera to the mix. Since tying a career-high with 50 extra-base hits in 2009, … Continue reading

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The Process Versus Blue Jays Hitters

Batter Bats LHOPS RHOPS J.P. Arencibia* Right .535 .929 Jose Molina Right .511 .642 Juan Rivera Right .850 .719 Adam Lind Left .608 .884 Edwin Encarnacion Right .889 .746 Aaron Hill Right .720 .753 John McDonald Right .649 .614 Mike … Continue reading

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The Process Versus Blue Jays Pitchers

Back to American League East baseball… Jo-Jo Reyes Reyes is back in the majors after throwing just 30.1 big league innings in 2009 and 2010 combined. The former farmhand in the Atlanta Braves system throws left-handed and can reach the … Continue reading

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Cesar Cabral Claimed on Waivers by Toronto

Per Alex Speier, the Rays have lost Cesar Cabral to the Blue Jays on waivers. I wrote about Cabral in the last bullpen post and opined that Cesar Ramos was likely to be the left-handed specialist named Cesar out of … Continue reading

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