Alumni Update Nov 4, 2009
David CooperSport: BaseballHigh school: TokayProfessional: Mesa Solar SoxIn eight games with the Solar Sox Toronto Blue Jays, Winter Arizona Fall League), Cooper is hitting. 267 with eight hits, including two doubles, a home run and three runs batted in. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Blue Jays' Wells set for surgery; Encarnacion goes under knife Nov 4, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells will undergo surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist ... Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells will undergo surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Phillies Reject Proposed Deal From Toronto Nov 3, 2009
The Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays could have completed a deal for Roy Halladay Saturday, but the price was too high for the Phillies ... The Toronto Blue Jays had officially asked for. (Toronto, TheInsiders.com)
Inside the Dugout Nov 2, 2009
InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug 15, 2009 7:43 PM:" That was close.The Toronto Blue Jays have made it official, signing top pick Chad Jenkins, a pitcher, from this year's MLB draft. With the deadline looming to get drafted players signed before Monday night at midnight, Jenkins got under contract just in time. For the rest of their high-round draft picks, this from milb.com:"As the deadline to sign Draft picks looms, the Blue Jays have inked 30 of their 51 selections ... InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Astros Name Brad Arnsberg Pitching Coach Oct 31, 2009
Arnsberg, who joins the Astros organization for the first time in his career, has served as the Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach for the last five seasons since being named to the role on Oct. 4, 2004 ... I want to give a special thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays for everything they have done for me over the last five years and for understanding that I am closing one chapter of my life and opening another. (KWTX.com, TX)
Astros add trio of coaches on Friday Oct 31, 2009
Arnsberg, 46, comes to the Astros after serving as pitching coach with the Toronto Blue Jays for the previous five seasons, where he had a close relationship Roy Halladay ... "I want to give a special thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays for everything they have done for me over the last five years and for understanding that I am closing one chapter of my life and opening another. "I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the amount of confidence that [owner] Drayton McLane, Ed Wade, Brad Mills and... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Blum stays with Astros Oct 31, 2009
He served as the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays the previous five seasons. "Adding Brad Arnsberg to our staff represents a huge step in the right direction," Wade said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blue Jays manager Gaston signs consulting deal Oct 31, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays' Cito Gaston signs consulting deal for after managerial deal expires - ESPN. Updated: October 30, 2009, 7:07 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Gaston to retire after 2010, then consult Oct 31, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... "I want to give a special thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays for everything they have done for me over the last five years and for understanding that I am closing one chapter of my life and opening another.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Louisville Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Oct 30, 2009
Louisville will play Michigan on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Dunedin Stadium, spring training home for the Toronto Blue Jays, in the only night game on the opening day of the event, which will feature 10 games each day matching up teams from the Big Ten and BIG EAST.. Following the opener, the Cardinals will face Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Jack Russell Stadium, the longtime spring headquarters for the Philadelphia Phillies, while Louisville's finale will be against... (Uoflsports.com)
Orioles hire Datz as bench coach Oct 30, 2009
The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. Club officially parts ways with veteran infielder Mora. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Tickets Now Available Online For 2010 Big Ten-BIG EAST Baseball Challenge Oct 30, 2009
The Challenge will also feature nightly doubleheaders at Dunedin Stadium, spring home of the Toronto Blue Jays and Bright House Field, spring home of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. There will be 10 games each day pitting Big Ten teams against BIG EAST representatives. (Und.com)
Bauman: A.J. shows he's got the goods Oct 30, 2009
He subsequently spent three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, but they never qualified for the postseason during that time. So here he was, with a career that spanned 11 big leagues seasons, a postseason rookie. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Greinke, Wainwright Named Top Pitchers By Peers Oct 29, 2009
His six complete games and three shutouts were second in the majors behind Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Series starters have ties to Willis Oct 28, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 28, 2009 03:38 AMModified Wed, Oct 28, 2009 12:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Beeston appointed new Jays CEO Oct 28, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... It's a familiar role for Beeston, who was the first employee of the Toronto Blue Jays in 1976 and eventually was named the president and CEO of the team in 1991. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Jays officially name Beeston as president, CEO Oct 28, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays officially name Paul Beeston as president, CEO - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 3:46 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Yankees-Phillies: a 2009 World Seri... Oct 26, 2009
The rotation also features unflappable lefty Andy Pettitte, one of the Yanks' all-time best big game pitchers with a 7-1 record in ACLS play, and right-hander A.J. Burnett, acquired this season from the Toronto Blue Jays, who has been intimidating but inconsistent in postseason. However, Girardi is almost certain to start Sabathia in Game One, Four and (if necessary) Seven, banking Pettitte or Burnett can win one game between them to capture the Series. (Suite101.com)
Astros announce Spring Training games Oct 24, 2009
Other home games include the Washington Nationals (March 13, 17), Toronto Blue Jays (March 8, 19), Florida Marlins (March 10), New York Mets (March 21), Pittsburgh Pirates (March 26) and Tampa Bay Rays (March 27). The home finale is April 1 against Detroit. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Good morning, Baltimore! Oct 23, 2009
We also went for the last baseball game of the season played on home ground where local team Orioles, actually beat the Toronto Blue Jays with a grand slam (thats four home runs in one single play). Siti Khayriyyah Hanafiah getting ready to watch America's favourite game, baseball, with her friends in Baltimore. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Useless Knowledge: What do you know about America's favorite pastime? Oct 23, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays; 10. New York Yankees; 11. (Montana Standard, MT)
Phillies going for rare World Series repeat Oct 22, 2009
1993 Toronto Blue Jays, beat Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games. 1996 Atlanta Braves, lost to New York Yankees in 6 games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Going to the Wells for charity assistance Oct 22, 2009
One charitable experience can change a life forever, and such a moment was no different for West Lake, Texas, native and Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells. In 2007, Wells and his wife, Charlene, partnered with Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young and Taunee Taylor, assistant vice president of human and community relations for the Texas Rangers, and went shopping for a group of impoverished children in Arlington. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Handing Out The Hardware Oct 17, 2009
Halladay, one of three pitchers in the league to win 20 games, anchored a Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff that finished with the lowest group ERA on the circuit. As he does every year, it seems, he continued to put up zeroes on the scoreboard in Toronto, posting a 2. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
September Call-Ups: Dirk Hayhurst Oct 17, 2009
So when the Toronto Blue Jays claimed Dirk off of waivers from the Padres on October 6 it was a sad day for all at MadFriars ... When the Padres tried to move him off of the 40-man roster, however, the Toronto Blue Jays, who obviously liked what they saw in Portland, snatched him and put him on their 40-man roster. (Toronto, TheInsiders.com)
Report: Braves to offer Burnett five years Oct 17, 2009
The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies have been rumored to also be interested in Burnett. Some reports have had those other teams hesitant to offer more than a four-year deal. (Toronto, TheInsiders.com)
Clark left Braves, Hudson hopes to stay Oct 16, 2009
Robert Ray, Toronto Blue Jays; 3. Mitch Talbot, Tampa Bay Rays; 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blue Jays add Dana Brown to front office Oct 14, 2009
Dana Brown has been hired as a special assistant to new Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos. The 42-year-old Brown spent the past eight seasons as director of scouting for the Washington Nationals and Montreal Expos. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Phillies Postseason History Oct 13, 2009
1993-Lost to Toronto Blue Jays, 4-2. 1983-Lost to Baltimore Orioles, 4-1. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Tidbits: No. 23 does it again Oct 11, 2009
95-and-bust: In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays defended their World Series title after having qualified for the postseason with a regular-season record of 95-67. Since then, this fall's Dodgers and Red Sox are the 12th and 13th 95-win teams to make it to the playoffs. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Jays shake up scouting, player development Oct 10, 2009
Updated: October 9, 2009, 7:32 PM ET. Jays make changes for 2010. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Why we care so much about catching foul balls Oct 10, 2009
ON A CHILLY NIGHT IN FENWAY PARK when Red Sox bats went cold in a lopsided loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, Melissa Richards found something to warm her visit to the ballyard. Returning to her seat in the third inning, Richards, a 30-year-old Reading special-education teacher, spotted a foul ball hit by Toronto catcher Rod Barajas bouncing by her. (Boston Globe)
Red Wings’ Franzen out with torn ACL Oct 10, 2009
New Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos shook up his front office. Former assistant GM Tony LaCava was hired as director of player personnel, Charlie Wilson was named director of minor league operations, and former Double A manager Doug Davis became minor league field coordinator. (Boston Globe)
2009 Recap: AL East Oct 8, 2009
TORONTO BLUE JAYS ================= It was somewhat fitting that the Blue Jays ended the season on a three-game losing streak after being swept in Baltimore to finish in fourth place with a 75-87 record. It was the perfect way to cap a wild final weekend that had the Jays involved in a mini-revolt against manager Cito Gaston. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Opinion: For Meyer, Tebow decision will be painful Oct 8, 2009
Aaron Hill, the Toronto Blue Jays star infielder, missed most of the 2008 season from a concussion after a collision with a teammate. Don't do it, Urban. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stats Geek: Bay overlooked member of elite group Oct 7, 2009
Five men have, all in the past quarter-century: Chris Hoiles, 20 and 40 for the Baltimore Orioles in 1992; Kevin Maas 21 and 41 for the New York Yankees in 1990; Chris Duncan, 22 and 43 for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006; Fred McGriff, 20 and 43 for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987; and Carlton Fisk, 21 and 43 for the Chicago White Sox in 1984. Thirty-three men hit at least 20 home runs in fewer than Jones' 358 plate appearances. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
2009 ACC Football Legends: Chris Weinke, Florida State Oct 7, 2009
Weinke, a second-round draft choice of the Toronto Blue Jays, opted to sign a minor-league contract rather than continue at FSU.. Weinke made his decision with mixed emotions, and Bowden made it clear the door remained open. (Theacc.com)
AL Comeback honor to Visalia native Hill Oct 6, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill, a graduate of Redwood High in Visalia, was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year today. Hill appeared in just 55 games in 2008 due to a concussion, but he hit. (Fresno Bee)
Carpenter Wins NL Comeback Player of the Year Oct 6, 2009
Originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 15th overall pick in the 1993 First-Year Player Draft, Chris has been a member of the Cardinals since December 13, 2002, when he signed with the club as a free agent ... Second baseman of the Toronto Blue Jays was the American League Comeback Player of the Year winner. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Hill snags AL Comeback Player award Oct 6, 2009
Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals and Aaron Hill of the Toronto Blue Jays are the recipients of the 2009 Comeback Player of the Year Award ... 286 for the Toronto Blue Jays this year and established career highs with 36 homers and 108 RBIs, the most among major league second basemen ... Michael Aubrey scored the winning run on Brandon League's second throwing error in the 11th inning Sunday, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 5-4 victory over... (Fresno Bee)
More of this story Oct 5, 2009
Brown, who replaced Martinez in the sixth, hit a solo shot in the eighth three nights after making his major-league pitching debut in the ninth inning of a 12-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Cleveland scored twice in the first off Beckett on a single by Michael Brantley, a double by Asdrubal Cabrera, an RBI groundout by Choo and a run-scoring single by Travis Hafner. (Westerly Sun, RI)
* Sport Briefs Oct 5, 2009
Towers departure was the second firing at a Major League team on Saturday after the Toronto Blue Jays said general manager J.P. Ricciardi was leaving after eight years. RUGBY LEAGUE Noble to leave Wigan Wigan coach Brian Noble announced that he would be leaving the club with immediate effect after their Super League play-off semi-final defeat by St Helens. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Jays' frustrating season ends in extras Oct 5, 2009
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Bauman: Ricciardi up against it in AL East Oct 4, 2009
Being the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays has not been one of baseball's easiest jobs. But it became a lot harder after the 2008 season. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Ricciardi no longer in Blue Jays’ plans Oct 4, 2009
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays fired general manager J.P. Ricciardi yesterday, ending an eight-year tenure marked by an inability to get past the Yankees and Red Sox and into the playoffs. This was a tough decision and a difficult one for me personally as I have enjoyed J.P. s friendship and his perspective on the game, said Paul Beeston, Toronto s acting president and CEO.. (Boston Globe)
Jays Resume Set With O's; Fire GM Ricciardi Oct 4, 2009
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Jays Fire Ricciardi Oct 4, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays have fired general manager J.P. Ricciardi, who had been with the organization since 2001. Ricciardi had one year left on his contract, but a disappointing 2009 season after three straight winning years likely sealed his fate. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Inside the Dugout Oct 4, 2009
InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug 15, 2009 7:43 PM:" That was close.The Toronto Blue Jays have made it official, signing top pick Chad Jenkins, a pitcher, from this year's MLB draft. With the deadline looming to get drafted players signed before Monday night at midnight, Jenkins got under contract just in time. For the rest of their high-round draft picks, this from milb.com:"As the deadline to sign Draft picks looms, the Blue Jays have inked 30 of their 51 selections ... InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
AMERICAN LEAGUE: Tigers drop 5-1 decision to Chisox Oct 4, 2009
BALTIMORE Mark Hendrickson won his first start since April, Jeff Fiorentino drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays for their third straight victory. The victory assured the Orioles of avoiding the third 100-loss season in club history. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Blue Jays fire GM Ricciardi after eight seasons Oct 4, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays fire general manager J.P. Ricciardi - ESPN ... "I have a good friend in J.P. Ricciardi, but at the very end of the day we determined we were going to make a move and we would make it right now," said Paul Beeston, Toronto's acting president and CEO. "J.P. took it very, very well. He's a real gentleman and he obviously has some real compassion for the Toronto Blue Jays.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
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Michael Aubrey hit a two-run homer and his first career grand slam, Matt Wieters added a three-run shot, and Baltimore ended the Toronto Blue Jays' six-game winning streak. Before the game, the Orioles exercised the 2010 option on Trembley's contract, assuring his return next season. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
MLB attendance drops for second straight season Oct 3, 2009
FILE - In tis Sept. 10, 2009, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jason Frasor pitches in front of empty stands during ninth inning baseball action against the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. The Blue Jays have experienced the second biggest attendance drop in MLB this year at 22 percent. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Blue Jays' Gaston surprised at players' criticism Oct 3, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston expressed surprise over stinging criticism from his own team, and insisted Friday he doesn't feel the need to regain favor in his own clubhouse. "If you've got two or three or four guys in there that have a problem, then you don't have to win anything, do you?" Gaston said before Toronto began its final series of the season at Baltimore. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
D-backs' Roberts will keep grinding Oct 2, 2009
After brief, unsuccessful forays into the Majors in each of the previous three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers, he was granted free agency and signed with the D-backs. It could have been his final chance. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
ESPN focuses on Boston College player in FSU game Oct 1, 2009
"It's a big deal," Spaziani said of "College GameDay'' being on campus.The father of FSU defensive tackle Moses McCray died of a sarcoma when his son was 14 years old.Sounds familiarFSU coach Bobby Bowden can relate to BC's quarterback situation.Dave Shinskie, who threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns in the 27-24 overtime victory over Wake Forest on Saturday is 25 years old. He was in professional baseball the past seven years. That's a scenario similar to Chris Weinke who, after playing in... (Florida Today)
Epstein looks back, ahead Oct 1, 2009
BOSTON -- Sitting in the home team's dugout before Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein reflected on his team's season and their recent history of success, earning a playoff berth for the third consecutive season and sixth time in seven years. "It's something the organization's very proud of and our ultimate goal is still ahead of us and hasn't been accomplished yet," Epstein said. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Halladay's 3-hitter leads Jays over Boston 12-0 Oct 1, 2009
BOSTON -- Roy Halladay pitched a three-hitter for his second consecutive shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays sent the Boston Red Sox to their sixth straight loss, 12-0 on Wednesday night. The Red Sox started only two regulars after clinching the AL wild card late Tuesday night. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
1) Sky Sports: The one-legged golfer achieving a dream at St Andrew's Oct 1, 2009
"EmotionalIt promises to be an emotional week for the former baseball player who was on the verge of joining Major League team The Toronto Blue Jays before his accident."I feel this week I'm going to cry," he added.De Los Santos can first be seen at Kingsbarns on Thursday where he will form part of a four-ball featuring pros Richard Bland and Gavin Dear as well as ex-Argentine rugby union star Hugo Porta teeing off (at the 10th) at 0944BST.He then moves to Carnoustie on Friday (tee-off 1112BST... (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
BP: Kiss Blue Jays goodbye Oct 1, 2009
MLB -- 2009 Toronto Blue Jays: Kiss 'Em Goodbye ... Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Toronto Blue Jays. (ESPN -- Baseball)
* BoSox clinch berth despite loss Oct 1, 2009
The Boston Red Sox have clinched the American League wild card entry into the playoffs despite suffering an 8-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The Red Sox needed a win or a Texas loss to take the postseason berth and when the Rangers were beaten 5-2 by the Los Angeles Angels, Boston sealed a sixth playoff appearance in seven years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
UCLA Baseball Players Progress Through Minor Leagues in 2009 Sep 30, 2009
Roenicke has made 23 relief appearances for the Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed pitcher who starred at UCLA from 2003-06 has logged 31 strikeouts and 16 walks in 29. (Uclabruins.com)
Red Sox lose, clinch wild card Sep 30, 2009
The Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis tosses his bat after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays to end Tuesday night's game, an 8-7 loss for the Red Sox at Fenway Park that kept Boston from clinching the AL wild-card. 2009 MLB SEASON. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Rain, Blue Jays douse Red Sox Sep 30, 2009
Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday. PHOTO: REUTERS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Update on 2009 Wildcat Draftees Sep 30, 2009
Brad Glenn (3B) - Auburn Doubledays (short season Class A Toronto Blue Jays affiliate). After struggling his senior year at Arizona, many felt Glenn's better baseball days were behind him. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
1999 Season From A To Z Part 2 Sep 26, 2009
Q-Quarterback Play- Originally drafted by the MLB s Toronto Blue Jays, came back to school after suffering a spinal injury that ended his baseball career. Weinke lead FSU to its second national championship- and broke 26 school records while doing so. (Seminoles.com)
