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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired 25 year-old infielder Luis Valbuena from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations according to BlueJays.com.

Luis Valbuena manning second base for the Cleveland Indians against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Energy Field August 2, 2009.

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Saturday, November 26 2011 @ 11:22 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/30 09:19PM by Shane [90 featured comments]

Joe Nathan, Texas Ranger

The Texas Rangers, according to multiple local (North Texas) reports, has signed veteran closer Joe Nathan to a two-year deal, $7 million deal with an option for a third year.

Per friend of Batter's Box Jamey Newberg, "As long as Nathan is healthy, Neftali Feliz is your newest Texas Rangers starting pitcher."

Nathan had been rumored to both the Tigers and Twins, but ESPN DFW has the story here.

Posted by Mick Doherty on Monday, November 21 2011 @ 08:35 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/22 10:49AM by Lylemcr [9 featured comments]

Blue Jays Unveil New Logo & Uniforms For 2012!!

Here they are!

The new "Logo For Life" and new uniforms for your Toronto Blue Jays in 2012. Two thumbs up!!

Update @ 3:15pm: New images added!

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Friday, November 18 2011 @ 12:02 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/21 07:09PM by bpoz [59 featured comments]

Jays Try Again With Trystan Magnuson

According to BlueJays.com, the team has re-acquired right-handed reliever Trystan Magnuson from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations.

Vancouver native Trystan Magnuson made his major league debut with the A's in 2011.

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Friday, November 04 2011 @ 03:42 PM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 11/06 11:03AM by cybercavalier [14 featured comments]

Tony LaCava Decides to Stay in Toronto's Front Office

In unsurprising news, Tony LaCava was offered the job as the General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles today, after meeting with owner Peter Angelos yesterday.

In surprising news, he turned down the offer, electing to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, saying he prioritized his relationship with Alex Anthopolous and wanted to see through the job they had begun in Toronto.

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Posted by Thomas on Tuesday, November 01 2011 @ 08:00 PM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 11/04 12:05PM by Shane [26 featured comments]

Next stop, Cooperstown

According to numerous St. Louis-based media outlets, Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa is retiring.

This is what's known as "going out on top," I guess!

Posted by Mick Doherty on Monday, October 31 2011 @ 10:22 AM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 11/01 09:06AM by Mike Green [9 featured comments]

LaCava heading South?

John Heyman has apparently tweeted that Tony LaCava is "very likely" to be Baltimore's new GM. This has followed on from the earlier rumour that the Angel's are about to hire Jerry Dipoto. Nothing is certain, of course, until it's officially announced and in this case we definitely have to consider the source.

Posted by Gwyn on Friday, October 28 2011 @ 12:39 PM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 11/01 11:26AM by Gwyn [12 featured comments]

Now, THIS just in from North Texas ...

At least for one day, Derek Holland is really good.

Posted by Mick Doherty on Sunday, October 23 2011 @ 11:43 PM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 11/17 03:03PM by Jays4Life [8 featured comments]

This just in from North Texas ...

Albert Pujols is pretty good.

Posted by Mick Doherty on Sunday, October 23 2011 @ 12:20 AM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 10/26 04:48PM by 92-93 [46 featured comments]

New Logo: Please Say it's So!

The Blue Jays have a new logo for next, per sports apparel blog Uni Watch. Check it out after the jump.

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Posted by Anders on Thursday, September 22 2011 @ 11:20 AM EDT.
Most Recent Post: 09/24 11:55PM by Richard S.S. [49 featured comments]