Kiss '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
Jays just might be for real
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...from Roy Halladay, their outstanding pitching last season was anchored by A.J. Burnett, Jesse Litsch, Shaun Marcum and Dustin McGowan -- all of whom have combined to win exactly zero games for the Jays...
Blog | May 19, 2009Why the Jays didn't discard their ace
Peter Gammons...contract: Ricky Romero will have a stellar rookie season behind him; Brett Cecil has arrived; and Shaun Marcum, Jesse Litsch and Dustin McGowan will return from injury. Toronto will have plenty of arms to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 31, 2009
Martinez's double in ninth gives Lee win in second straight complete game
Associated PressVictor Martinez hit a two-run double in the ninth inning and Cliff Lee pitched his second straight complete game, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night that snapped a four-game skid.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 21, 2009Halladay out with groin strain
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Jays announced that starter Roy Halladay and closer Scott Downs will both be placed on the disabled list Thursday. The team will put Halladay on the DL retroactive to June 13, so he'll be eligible to return June 28.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Blue Jays quietly have AL's best record
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith ace Roy Halladay leading the charge, the surprising Blue Jays might be a team that doesn't fold up as the season stretches out.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Florida's fire sales are history
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith a new ballpark on the horizon and loads of young talent in the system, the future of the Florida Marlins is essentially secure.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009Teams still searching for pitching help
Peter Gammons...But losing A.J. Burnett to free agency and now looking at opening the season without Shaun Marcum, Dustin McGowan and Casey Janssen, they have to hope that -- after Roy Halladay -- Jesse Litsch, David...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009
Blue Jays give Miller a shot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Wade Miller has reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to his agent, Bob Garber.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2009Blue Jays in need of offense to contend in East
Peter Gammons...the "Big East." They lost A.J. Burnett, they don't know when Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum will be back, they had to pare $20M off their payroll because of the Canadian economy...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 23, 2009Jays holding on to Halladay … for now
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAlthough the Blue Jays won't entertain the thought of trading ace Roy Halladay at this point, that could change as the season moves along.
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