"First in war, first in peace, last in the American League."

Boy, those were the days.

Buffalo Bisons get the minor league season started this afternoon. New Hampshire, Vancouver and Dunedin start a week from tonight. The Florida Complex League starts in May.

We do seem to be in better spirits than around this time last year, don't we...

Spring training is over and the Jays had the best record in the Florida side of spring training, so playoffs are guaranteed, right?

Obviously a big concern in MLB (especially with guys like Cole going down) is how many starters do you need if you are to contend in 2025? 5? 6? 16? Hard to say. Also how badly does the quality drop after the first 5? Let's do some digging.

There are eleven games left in spring training so it is time for a new thread.

Or not. Hey, it is spring, time for dreams and fantasies. Orelvis an MVP with 50+ HR, Bo back to leading the league in hits, etc.

Hi! Joe from the site's engine room here. If you're reading this, you're on the new Batter's Box server (inside Canada), and you don't have to do anything. I hope you noticed nothing, or at least didn't have too many difficulties with the switch.

(For those interested: from Linode in New Jersey to OVH in Quebec.)

Pitchers and catchers reported yesterday. Old thread overloaded, time for a new one.

Blue Jays Announce 2025 Canadians Coaching Staff

Jose Mayorga takes over as third manager of High-A era, leads group of new arrivals on Ontario Street

Brent Lavallee named manager of the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Baseball America recently added its 31-40 rankings to round out the top 40 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system, rated 23rd in MLB. That's up one spot from 2024.

Dunedin Blue Jays Schedule for 2025

Niall O’Donohoe C’s Plus Baseball and Gerry McDonald Batters Box talking Vancouver Canadians Baseball, Season Four Episode 24