I was thinking about how the ex-Jays are doing this year, not just the ones who were playing here at some point in 2012, as many have left, but also some of the older ones.

Ryan Schimpf hit a three run home run to deliver a one run win to New Hampshire. Four teams suffered walk-off losses, Buffalo in the ninth, Dunedin in the 11th, Vancouver in the 10th and Bluefield in the 13th. Lansing lost a walk-fest.

Brett Lawrie was hitless. Among prospects Pillar and Gose were also without a hit, AJ Jimenez had a couple including a big fly, Burns had one, Nessy also hit one out, Michael Crouse had three hits, Matt Dean had two. Deck McGuire gave up five runs in five innings.

At last, an opponent who's below .500.

Comebacks galore as a few clubs must have been watching Independence Day today before playing on Independence Day. Bluefield came from behind, Dunedin walked off, and New Hampshire would have too if it weren’t Kevin Ahrens. The affiliates were 4-4 on the day.

You got a reaction. You got a reaction, didn't you?

Roberto Osuna had his worst career outing, could another visit to the doctor be coming soon?  Sean Nolin had another fantastic start for New Hampshire, with offensive help from Ryan Schimpf.  Dunedin lost in extra innings, despite a strong outing from Aaron Sanchez. 

When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer.

The affiliates finished with three wins in five tries Tuesday night with all starting pitching performances rating from awesome to half-decent. The GCL Blue Jays had a doubleheader rained out while Dunedin and Bluefield had the day off.

Whistling tunes, we're kissing baboons in the jungle — it's a knockout.

In other words, not as much detail in this one. The affiliates lost four of five, including a shutout and an extra-innings loss.

He was back and forth so many times to see that gal, the path he wore became the Rideau Canal.

This afternoon the farm was 3-2, with Dunedin's game versus Tampa suspended in the second inning.  DJ Davis and Mitch Nay continued to hit well early into the season for Bluefield.  Kevin Pillar had another monster game Buffalo this afternoon again.

In my head, I keep a picture of a pretty little miss, someday Mister, I'm gonna lead a better life than this.

There were four close games at the top of the system last night. Ricky Romero had the Bisons in the lead but he let it slip away. Kevin Pillar got the lead back with his first AAA home run but the bullpen gave up the lead and lost it. Similarly in New Hampshire a lead in the seventh turned into a two run loss courtesy of the bullpen. Dunedin had a four run lead until an error made it a one run lead but they held on for the win. Lansing out hit Great Lakes 11-4 but again the bullpen let four runs score without a hit and the Lugnuts lost by a run.

Vancouver took an early lead and won. Bluefield had their hitting shoes on and had such a big lead that the bullpen didn't blow it. The GCL Jays were the opposite down early and by a lot.

I'm waiting in line, would you say if I was wasting my time?