Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Back at the top of the farm system this week, because when a top prospect spends two weeks posting an OPS over 1.000 it demands comment. Arjun Nimmala didn’t get off to a slow start with A+ Vancouver this season. Through the team’s first three series, his .278/.339/.463 slash line would be perfectly respectable for … [Read more...] about Taking Wing: Arjun Nimmala
Today in Jays history: Buehrle Gives Up 7 Runs, But Jays Win
Kim Klement-Imagn Images 12 Years Ago Today Mark Buehrle gave up seven runs in an inning against the Rays, but the Jays made a remarkable comeback to win 8-7. Buehrle had a rough start to his first season with the Blue Jays. Coming into this game, he had a 6.43 ERA in 6 starts. We thought maybe Mark wasn’t up to pitching in the AL East. He had been good in the NL East, … [Read more...] about Today in Jays history: Buehrle Gives Up 7 Runs, But Jays Win
Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold: Blue Jays Batters
John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Looking at the Jays batters over the last two weeks. The Jays were 4-9 over the past two weeks. Our batters hit .206/.276/.327 and averaged 2.85 runs per game (which makes you wonder how they won four games). Hot George Springer: Started 12 games. Hit .243/.417/.432 with 4 doubles, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, 3 steal, 11 walks and 910 … [Read more...] about Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold: Blue Jays Batters
Jays Roster Moves: Urena Up, Walker Down
Raj Mehta-Imagn Images The Jays have officially announced the signings of Jose Urena and Spencer Turnbull. They have moved Max Scherzer and Erik Swanson to the 60-day IL. Urena has been added to the Blue Jays roster, and Josh Walker has been optioned for Buffalo. Turnbull was optioned to the Florida Complex League to get into pitching shape. I’m not sure what his … [Read more...] about Jays Roster Moves: Urena Up, Walker Down
Jays Lose To Guardians
John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Guardians 5 Blue Jays 4 Stop me if you have heard this one, but the Jays really should have scored more: In the first, Bo Bichette led off with a double and Vlad singled him to third. But Anthony Santander grounded one to first base. Kyle Manzardo touched the bag and threw to second. Vlad stopped to get into a rundown. Bo went for home, … [Read more...] about Jays Lose To Guardians