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Where the Jays Stand – Centre Field
Posted on 28 Nov 2011 by Ben Fisher.
Centre field is clearly Colby Rasmus’ position to lose as of now, but what happens if his game is still stuck in St. Louis, as it appeared last season? But first, some “this week in Jays’ news” business: 1 – Johnson/Francisco/Molina/Rauch Arbitrated; Camp Not The only surprising move out of the group is Jon Rauch, but I guess Alex Anthopoulos felt that the reward of a draft pick betwe...
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Cards in Need of Clutch Deliveries
Posted on 8 Aug 2011 by Chaz Ingram.
The Cardinals got some much needed momentum Sunday after sweeping the Florida Marlins heading into an important series with the Milwaukee Brewers. What are the Cardinals chances of overtaking the Brewers and winning the NL Central? We'll answer that question by taking a look at how the Cardinals have fared so far in 2011 and what they need to do to overtake the Brewers and win the division. Her...
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MLB Trading Deadline…10 Days…
Posted on 20 Jul 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Ten days remain before the MLB non-waiver trading deadline. After July 31, deals can still be made but players have to clear waivers in order for trades to be completed. Ergo, for clarity and simplicity, there is a week and a half remaining for teams to swing deals. For our purposes, it is best to focus on who is moving, where they will land and what it will cost for your team to get their priz...
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Jays Can’t “Steal” Series vs. Yanks
Posted on 19 Jul 2011 by Ben Fisher.
What Happened An eventful four-game series against the Bronx Bombers saw the Blue Jays (47-49) fail to capitilize on a pair of series-opening wins and only manage a split. Along the way, they had an eight-run first inning (which they nearly blew), an injury to Jose Bautista, a franchise appearances record for Jason Frasor and faced accusations of stealing signals from the Yankees. A Closer Look...
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Tuesday Choke Job Quashes Jays’ Hopes for Bronx Success
Posted on 26 May 2011 by Ben Fisher.
What Happened Momentum gained from an inspired series opener couldn’t carry the Blue Jays (24-25) much further, as a bullpen collapse sent the club reeling and saw them wind up with a 2-1 series loss at the hands of the Yankees. Despite exceptional starts from Carlos Villanueva and Ricky Romero, the Jays fell below .500 and continued their puzzling ‘win the first, lose the rest’ trend tha...
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Pirates .500 After Weekend Series With Astros
Posted on 8 May 2011 by Justin Welton.
What does .500 generally mean for any sports club? The answer is mediocrity. To the fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates, though, it means much more. The Pirates haven’t been .500 since 1992, coincidentally the final year of the Barry Bonds era in Pittsburgh. As of today, the Pirates are 17-17 after taking two-of-three from the bottom feeding Houston Astros. They received three quality starts from ...
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Friday Night Magic Doesn’t Carry Through Weekend for Jays
Posted on 25 Apr 2011 by Ben Fisher.
What Happened A John McDonald walk-off home run was the lone highlight during a tough three-game home set in which the Jays (9-12) dropped two of three to Tampa Bay. Injuries and precious little offensive support for Jose Bautista caught up with Toronto, as they lost 6-4 on Saturday and were shut out 2-0 on Sunday following Friday night’s 6-4 win. A Closer Look No Help for Jose: Bautista’s ...
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Series-Closing Win Offers Optimism for Struggling Jays
Posted on 14 Apr 2011 by Ben Fisher.
What Happened The Blue Jays (6-6) were fortunate to emerge from their three-game set in Seattle with a win after such a destructive start that saw the bullpen blow a 7-0 lead. That, plus a 3-2 M’s win on the strength of a sensational outing by pitching phenom Michael Pineda, gave Seattle the series win, but the Jays are hoping that their 8-3 victory in the finale will help them past a disappo...
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2011 Blue Jays’ Preview: The Bullpen
Posted on 30 Mar 2011 by Ben Fisher.
The only thing clear about the Jays’ relief situation at this point is how murky it is. Everything else is settling into place, for better or for worse – Brandon Morrow’s trip to the DL means Jo-Jo Reyes starts the season as the fifth starter, the newly acquired Jayson Nix takes over for the injured Corey Patterson as the team’s fourth outfielder and Jose Bautista’s surprise move back...
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2011 Blue Jays’ Preview: The Line-Up
Posted on 23 Mar 2011 by Ben Fisher.
In the interest of logical flow, I would typically follow up a look at the Blue Jays’ rotation with a glimpse into the team’s bullpen situation. But with the relief unit still very much in flux, I’ll save that until a little closer to April 1 when we know more about the status of Frank Francisco and Octavio Dotel, as well as what their health means for Jon Rauch and others. Meanwhile, the...
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Half Way to Opening Day
Posted on 15 Mar 2011 by Ben Fisher.
With the Blue Jays about halfway through the Spring Training grind and inching closer and closer to April 1, there’s no time like the present to check in on what’s happening down in Dunedin and what it all means once the regular season arrives. I will also be checking in shortly with season previews on the team’s rotation, bullpen and positional players. What to Do with Lawrie? It’s ult...
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Napoli Deal a Head Scratcher
Posted on 25 Jan 2011 by Ben Fisher.
We get it, Alex Anthopoulos. Having capable, veteran arms to fall back on in the bullpen is critical, particularly for a young starting rotation whose innings will be closely monitored. But surely a power bat like Mike Napoli could have fetched more than Frank Francisco and cash, or at least had a more significant role on this Jays team. In commenting on the deal with Texas, Anthopoulos pointed...
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