The internal trade deadline
Buster OlneyIn the hours after Alex Anthopoulos was named as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, he returned to his hotel room in Baltimore and just absorbe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
One of the game's most historic deals
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe three-way trade involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee is certainly one that'll be remembered as a historic one.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Whole lot of talking, and very little action
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFew moves happened at the winter meetings, leaving a lot of action to come in the weeks ahead.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Halladay to Cubs? Not likely
Bruce Levine...out about a possible Milton Bradley-for-Wells deal. Toronto also talked to the Cubs about Lyle Overbay; another contract the Blue Jays would like to rid themselves of. Actually, Toronto has talked to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comCries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Analyzing the early hot-stove deals
Keith LawI'm shocked and disappointed that the Hot Stove League didn't go on hiatus during my vacation, but I can make the adjustment. Here are my quick takes ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Players plan to meet with management
ESPN.com news servicesToronto 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.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009The final weekend
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass ranks the starting pitchers and looks for the matchups to exploit and avoid in the final weekend of the season.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Still plenty of bargains to be had
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's games, noting that Kevin Correia and Tom Gorzelanny are decent spot starters.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Halladay's 3-hitter sets tone as Blue Jays light up Wakefield, Red Sox bullpen
ESPN.com news servicesRoy 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009Most regulars getting Wednesday off
Pedro Gomez...Tim Wakefield, p Toronto Jose Bautista, 2b Aaron Hill, 2b Kevin Millar, 3b Vernon Wells, cf Lyle Overbay, 1b Rod Barajas, c Randy Ruiz, dh Travis Snider, lf John McDonald, ss Roy Halladay, p...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009Pregame notes: Beckett says he feels better
Amy Nelson...Buchholz Blue Jays 9 Jose Bautista 4 Aaron Hill DH Adam Lind 8 Vernon Wells 3 Lyle Overbay 2 Rod Barajas 5 Kevin Millar 7 Travis Snider 6 John McDonald 1 J.C. Romero...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Toronto Blue Jays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays. The Roy Halladay situation hangs over them, as does playing in the AL East, but this team could be more competitive soon.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009
Beckett scratched from Monday start
Pedro Gomez...Jays Jose Bautista, rf Aaron Hill, 2b Adam Lind, dh Vernon Wells, cf Edwin Encarnacion, 3b Lyle Overbay, 1b Rod Barajas, c Travis Snider, lf John McDonald, ss Scott Richmond, p
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