With the Blue Jays trading away Teoscar Hernández earlier this offseason, the outfield core is left with just George Springer and Lourdes Gurriel Jr heading into next season. The club lost Bradley Zimmer and Raimel Tapia when both players were DFA’d earlier this winter while Jackie Bradley Jr. became a free agent, leaving the options behind Gurriel Jr. and Springer limited when … [Read more...] about Looking at free agents to fill in as a fourth outfielder for the Blue Jays
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Three selections the Blue Jays could make in next week’s Rule 5 Draft
Major League Baseball’s annual winter meetings are set to begin in San Diego on Sunday and among the events on the docket is the return of the Rule 5 Draft, scheduled to be held next Wednesday. Of course, last year’s Rule 5 Draft was cancelled due to the owner-imposed lockout, although the minor-league phase still took place. The 2020 draft took place remotely because of the … [Read more...] about Three selections the Blue Jays could make in next week’s Rule 5 Draft
News and Notes: Joe Siddall suggests the Blue Jays could trade two catchers, Ross Atkins speaks, and more!
News and Notes time, as we’re slowly approaching the Winter Meetings. “Slowly approaching” feels like an understatement, as the past month has just been filled with speculation and empty rumours, but we’re almost there. Let’s look at some things boiling on the hot stove. Why just trade one catcher, why not two: It’s pretty well known that the Jays are expected to trade a … [Read more...] about News and Notes: Joe Siddall suggests the Blue Jays could trade two catchers, Ross Atkins speaks, and more!
Gregor Chisholm: Blue Jays’ offer — and their potential — brings Don Mattingly back to the game sooner than expected
“(GM) Ross (Atkinbs) seemed to believe I brought something to the table in more than a strict bench coach role,” former Yankees great says. … [Read more...] about Gregor Chisholm: Blue Jays’ offer — and their potential — brings Don Mattingly back to the game sooner than expected
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Germany crashes out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
AL KHOR — Germany was knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for a second consecutive time despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica on Thursday after the four-times champions were consigned to third in Group E following Japan's victory over Spain. Read More … [Read more...] about Germany crashes out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
Free Agent: Martín Pérez
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Winter meetings are coming, and,ly, with them will come some news. I guess I should thank the Jays for hiring Don Mattingly, but changing a bench coach wouldn’t rank as news if anything else was happening. We have used this idea for the last couple of years. The idea is to go through some of the top free agents, using the contract … [Read more...] about Free Agent: Martín Pérez
Anne Heche’s son named administrator of her estate
Anne Heche's son has been granted control over her estate. Read More … [Read more...] about Anne Heche’s son named administrator of her estate
The Jays have hired Don Mattingly as a bench coach
Long-time big league manager Don Mattingly has officially signed with the Blue Jays. It’s official, the Yankees legend is back in the AL East, as he’ll be joining John Schneider’s staff. OFFICIAL: We're excited to announce that we've hired Don Mattingly as our Bench Coach. Welcome to the #BlueJays, Donnie Baseball! pic.twitter.com/juJjmJKkWN — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) … [Read more...] about The Jays have hired Don Mattingly as a bench coach