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Breaking News View Printable Version Jays Get Valbuena, Indians Get Money
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]
Features View Printable Version A Possible Option at Second Base
With Jamey Carroll signing with Minnesota, Mark Ellis signing with the Dodgers, Aaron Hill returning to Arizona and the Jays looking increasingly likely to let Kelly Johnson go elsewhere and gain picks in return, the options at second base are shrinking. Some of the biggest names still left in free agency include Orlando Cabrera, Aaron Miles, Ramon Santiago and Nick Punto. With that list of less inspiring names, the suggestion has been the Jays will try to acquire a second baseman through trade with Brandon Phillips being a rumoured target. However, there may be one option at second base that we aren’t discussing.
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Posted by Thomas on Friday, November 25 2011 @ 04:33 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 12/04 06:44PM by bpoz [80 featured comments]
Notes from Nowhere View Printable Version Jays Offer Dinner For 4 At Arby's!
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi says the Toronto Blue Jays have offered arbitration to four of the five players eligible to receive it.

Blue Jays arbitration-eligibles Kelly Johnson, Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Jose Molina and Shawn Camp are joined by a curious mascot.

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Thursday, November 24 2011 @ 07:02 AM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/27 04:15PM by melondough [22 featured comments]
Notes from Nowhere View Printable Version Jeroloman Is Back & KJ Talks To MLB Radio
It's a pretty good crowd for the Blue Jays.
And the manager gives me a smile.
'Cause he knows that it's me they've been coming to see
To forget about the Leafs for awhile.;D

As pointed out by Bauxite PeteMoss in this thread, the Blue Jays have re-claimed catcher Brian Jeroloman on waivers.  That comes after he was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates five days ago.  The Pirates designated Jeroloman for assignment after they signed free agent infielder Clint Barmes.

Brian Jeroloman signs an autograph for a fan in New Hampshire in 2009.

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Wednesday, November 23 2011 @ 05:02 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/24 02:00PM by greenfrog [7 featured comments]
This Day in Baseball View Printable Version New CBA & NL MVP
The new CBA is out via MLB while Ryan Braun wins the NL MVP (332/397/597 in LF) over Matt Kemp (324/399/586 in CF, HR & RBI titles, 3rd in Avg).

Edit: Kelly Johnson to be modified type A - Jays get pick before team that signs him (if the Jays don't).
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Posted by John Northey on Tuesday, November 22 2011 @ 02:17 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/27 01:52PM by Thomas [145 featured comments]
Photo of the Day View Printable Version 10 Photos - More Jays & Yanks
Today's POTD empties out the bag of Jays and Yankees photos for 2011.

Brandon Morrow working his mojo at the Dome to the tune of eight shutout innings and his 10th victory of the season.

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Tuesday, November 22 2011 @ 09:18 AM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/22 01:53PM by sam [1 featured comments]
Breaking News View Printable Version 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]
Gone But Not Forgotten View Printable Version Mariners Top Prospect Halman Killed
As Thomas pointed out in an earlier thread, Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death today in The Netherlands.  The Associated Press reports Halman's brother has been arrested.  Greg Halman was 24.

Greg Halman was rated the Mariners top prospect by Baseball America in 2009.

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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Monday, November 21 2011 @ 02:52 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/22 09:03AM by Thomas [1 featured comments]
Awards View Printable Version Bautista is ... not the AL MVP
Via http://bbwaa.com/ he came in 3rd. Verlander got it, named on 27 of 28 ballots vs Bautista being on all 28.
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Posted by John Northey on Monday, November 21 2011 @ 02:15 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/22 02:38PM by Parker [48 featured comments]
Minor League Update View Printable Version Dunedin's & Bluefield's New Look & Roadblocks For Ottawa
The Dunedin Blue Jays followed suit with the parent club and unveiled its new look for 2012 on Frday.

The new logos for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League.

Update @ 11:10am - The Bluefield Blue Jays have done likewise.

The primary logo for the Bluefield Blue Jays of the Appalachian League.  The National Post's John Lott has a photo of Dunedin's and Bluefield's new designs.
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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Monday, November 21 2011 @ 02:22 AM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/21 11:29PM by Jdog [7 featured comments]
Notes from Nowhere View Printable Version An Ode To The Jeroloman
The Blue Jays made a series of roster moves Friday.  First, the club lost catcher Brian Jeroloman on waivers to Pittsburgh and also lost recent waiver claim, right-hander Cole Kimball, back to his original club - the Washington Nationals.  Second, the team picked up right-hander Drew Carpenter on waivers from San Diego. Third, the team added catcher Travis d'Arnaud, first baseman Mike McDade, righty Nestor Molina and lefty Evan Crawford to the 40-man roster.

Blue Jays mascot Ace wears the team's new uniform and ball cap.  He may have also been bidding adieu to catcher Brian Jeroloman, claimed on waivers by Pittsburgh Friday.


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Posted by #2JBrumfield on Saturday, November 19 2011 @ 08:02 AM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/23 04:09PM by PeteMoss [43 featured comments]
Breaking News View Printable Version 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]
Awards View Printable Version News from the Old Guard

Two of Major League Baseball's proudest, most tradition-laden teams made big announcements this morning ...

For the ex-Brooklyn Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw won the team's 10th Cy Young Award, joining a list of names including the likes of Koufax (three times), Drysdale, Valenzuela and Hershiser, not to mention two closers, in Mike Marshall and Eric Gagne. Kershaw, frighteningly just 23, finished well ahead of runner-up old friend Roy Halladay. Like Justin Verlander Tuesday, Kershaw's Cy comes in the wake of his winning his league's 2011 Pitcher's Triple Crown.

In other news, the long-suffering Cubs named a new manager today for the 2012 season, opting for Milwaukee hitting coach Dale Sveum after Texas pitching coach Mike Maddux withdrew his candidacy. Sveum was a third-base coach for the Red Sox when new Cubbies GM Theo Epstein held that same post in Boston.

So, today's QOTD .... Were these the "right" choices for the NL and for the Cubs? If not, who shouldawouldacoulda?
Posted by Mick Doherty on Thursday, November 17 2011 @ 04:30 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/18 08:50AM by Thomas [4 featured comments]
This Day in Baseball View Printable Version Jays Odds Of Reaching The Playoffs Jump
MLB owners add two playoffs teams for 2013
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Posted by John Northey on Thursday, November 17 2011 @ 02:18 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/28 01:51PM by Richard S.S. [64 featured comments]
Features View Printable Version Long Term Deals - Worthwhile?
With talk of 7,8,9, and 10 year contracts going on for Pujols and the like I got to thinking - do these work out often or do teams really, really, really regret them.
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Posted by John Northey on Thursday, November 17 2011 @ 12:55 PM EST.
Most Recent Post: 11/18 03:18PM by greenfrog [15 featured comments]
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