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NY Times - Blue Jays’ Morrow Is Trying to Channel the Ace Within
The best power pitcher in the league also has a spot in the clubhouse, but no such fanfare surrounds Brandon Morrow. He struck out 10.188 hitters per nine innings last season — a better rate than that of Justin Verlander, C. C. Sabathia, Felix Hernandez and every other starter in the league. The figure strongly suggests a breakout coming for Morrow, who could be the pitching equivalent of Bautista: a high-impact talent at a reasonable price who took time to become a star.
NY Times - Judge Deals a Financial Blow to Mets Owners
A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday cleared the way for a jury trial on March 19 that could put the owners of the Mets on the hook for hundreds of million of dollars.
How many extra pitches are required for ten defensive runs allowed?
by JaysSaskatchewan on Feb 22, 2012 4:37 PM EST
on Bluebird Banter
For example, if Travis Snider was 10 runs better than Eric Thames defensively this year what would the effect on the bullpen be? Would the number of extra pitches be negligible or would it be a valid concern if you are choosing one player over the other?
My guess would be that to allow an extra 10 runs a team would have to throw at least 100 extra pitches or perhaps an equivalent of around 7 extra innings. That is just a guess though and I’m curious is someone out there can quantify the number more precisely.
Brett Lawrie Twitter translator
Translates Brett Lawrie's tweets to English.
NY Times - Puerto Rico Traces Baseball’s Slide to the Draft
After decades of populating major league rosters with All-Stars at every position, Puerto Rico had only 20 players on opening day rosters last season.
Prime Time Sports - Interview with Alex Anthpolous
2:28 On the Darvish bid, "Dice K was going to be the barometer" "You were going to be above that or well below" (paraphrasing)
16:38 "We had the worst outfield defense in baseball last year"
Video: Yorvit Torrealba strikes umpire in Venezuela
He is very lucky he didn't do that in mlb. He'd be gone for a long time.
BBB Community #15 Overall Prospect - Joel Carreno Vs. David Cooper
by JaysSaskatchewan on Dec 21, 2011 12:16 AM EST
on Bluebird Banter
Results:
Adonys Cardona - 65.8%
David Cooper - 34.2%
Joel Carreno - RP/SP (Age 24) Throws:Right
2010: Class A+ - 137.2 IP 3.73 ERA 11.3 K/9 2.0 BB/9 0.5 HR/9 9.6 H/9
2011: Class AA - 134.2 IP 3.41 ERA 10.2 K/9 4.5 BB/9 0.8 HR/9 6.7 H/9
2011: MLB - 15.2 IP 1.15 ERA 8.0 K/9 2.3 BB/9 0.6 HR/9 6.3 H/9
Pre-2011: BBB#35 2011: Sickels #19
David Cooper - 1B (Age 24) Bats: Left Throws: Left
2010: Class AA - 553 PA .257/.327/.442 110 wRC+ 9.4 BB% 13.4 K%
2011: Class AAA - 545 PA .364/.439/.535 142 wRC+ 12.3 BB% 7.9 K%
MLB: 81 PA .211/.284/.394 82 wRC+ 8.6 BB% 17.3 K%
List:
1. Travis d'Arnaud - 90.6%
2. Anthony Gose - 65.9%
3. Drew Hutchison - 56.7%
4. Jake Marisnick - 97%
5. Noah Syndergaard - 74.4%
6. Nestor Molina - 75.8%
7. Deck McGuire - 65.7%
8. Justin Nicolino - 55.0%
9. Adeiny Hechavarria - 75%
10. Daniel Norris - 87.9%
11. AJ Jimenez - 55.3%
12. Aaron Sanchez - 79.3%
13. Carlos Perez - 60.7%
14. Adonys Cardona - 65.8%
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Finish whenever.
Next up:
Pitcher: Chad Jenkins
Position player: Marcus Knecht
Yoenis Cespedes Encore video
This is the 2nd one.
The Seedlings To Stars 2012 Top 100 Prospects, #22: Anthony Gose
A lot higher on the list than expected.
Ryan Braun Tested Positive for PED's
"NL MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for a performance-enchancing drug, reports Mark Fainaru-Wada and T.J. Quinn of ESPN. YokalSports.com was the first to report the news (on Twitter). Braun is facing a 50-game suspension and is disputing the positive test through arbitration."
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Part II: The Position Players
"Last week, I discussed my passion and knowledge for our beloved Fisher Cats. I shared as much as I possibly could on last season’s Fisher Cats pitchers. This week, it will be much the same, but on the position players."
Angels to Sign Pujols
I guess Vernon's contract didn't hurt their budget too much.
Anthopolous - Good Chance Kelly Johnson Returns
If he stays it is good. If he leaves it's okay too. A 3 year contract would be nice...
BBB Community #13 Overall Prospect - Adonys Cardona Vs. Carlos Perez
by JaysSaskatchewan on Dec 5, 2011 1:12 AM EST
on Bluebird Banter
Results:
Aaron Sanchez - 79.3%
Carlos Perez - 20.7%
Adonys Cardona - SP (Age 17) Throws:Right
2011: Class Rk - 31.2 IP 4.55 ERA 9.9 K/9 3.4 BB/9 0.6 HR/9 8.8 H/9
Pre-2011: BBB#20 2011: Sickels #13
Carlos Perez - C (Age 21) Bats: Right Throws: Right
2010: Class A- 278 PA .298/.396/.438 34/41 BB/SO 7/3 SB/CS 36% CS
2011: Class A 429 PA .256/.320/.355 37/74 BB/SO 6/2 SB/CS 29% CS
Pre-2011: BBB #9 BA #8 BP #6 Sickels #6 2011: Sickels #21
Winner faces Joel Carreno/David Cooper
List:
1. Travis d'Arnaud - 90.6%
2. Anthony Gose - 65.9%
3. Drew Hutchison - 56.7%
4. Jake Marisnick - 97%
5. Noah Syndergaard - 74.4%
6. Nestor Molina - 75.8%
7. Deck McGuire - 65.7%
8. Justin Nicolino - 55.0%
9. Adeiny Hechavarria - 75%
10. Daniel Norris - 87.9%
11. AJ Jimenez - 55.3%
12. Aaron Sanchez - 79.3%
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Voting ends Tuesday December 6, 6 PM Eastern
Blue Jays Rumors: Fielder Interested, Yu Darvish
"First baseman and possible DH if he lands in the AL Prince Fielder has narrowed down his teams to three according to reports, with the three teams being the Toronto Blue Jays, the Texas Rangers, and his old team, the Milwaukee Brewers."
Of course, we are rumored to be signing everyone, so it might not have much significance.
How the New Updates to the Competitive Balance Lottery will Affect the Blue Jays
From JaysProspects.com:
"Let’s look at Casey Janssen and Carlos Villanueva as examples. Both are in the final year of their contract and will not garner any kind of compensation once they leave in free agency. However, if teams engaged in playoff races may require relievers for their playoff run and may be obliged to give up their draft pick to obtain a Janssen or Villanueva. "
BBB Community #11 Overall Prospect - A.J. Jimenez Vs. Aaron Sanchez
by JaysSaskatchewan on Nov 27, 2011 5:09 PM EST
on Bluebird Banter
Results:
Daniel Norris - 87.9%
A.J. Jimenez - 12.1%
A.J. Jimenez - C (Age 21) Bats: Right Throws: Right
2010: Class A/A+ 301 PA .299/.340/.435 18/61 BB/SO 17/4 SB/CS 51% CS
2011: Class A+ 422 PA .303/.353/.417 28/60 BB/SO 11/2 SB/CS 44% CS
Pre-2011: BBB #21 BA N/A BP N/A Sickels N/A
Aaron Sanchez - SP (Age 19) Throws:Right
2010: Class Rk/A- 25 IP 2.16 ERA 13.3 K/9 6.1 BB/9 0.4 HR/9 8.3 H/9
2011: Class Rk/A- 54.1 IP 5.30 ERA 9.3 K/9 4.3 BB/9 0.7 HR/9 8.8 H/9
Pre-2011: BBB #12 Sickels #7
List:
1. Travis d'Arnaud - 90.6%
2. Anthony Gose - 65.9%
3. Drew Hutchison - 56.7%
4. Jake Marisnick - 97%
5. Noah Syndergaard - 74.4%
6. Nestor Molina - 75.8%
7. Deck McGuire - 65.7%
8. Justin Nicolino - 55.0%
9. Adeiny Hechavarria - 75%
10. Daniel Norris - 87.9%
Use Rec's to vote and place all comments in the comment area.
Voting ends Monday November 28, 9 Eastern
MLB Trade Rumors - Blue Jays acquire Luis Valbuena from Cleveland
For cash. Looks like a depth move.
BBB Community #9 Overall Prospect - Adeiny Hechavarria Vs. Daniel Norris
by JaysSaskatchewan on Nov 23, 2011 2:37 PM EST
on Bluebird Banter
Results:
Adeiny Hechavarria - 45.0%
Justin Nicolino - 55.0%
Adeiny Hechavarria - SS (Age 22) Bats: Right Throws: Right
2010: Class A+/AA 440 PA .242/.272/.333 17/65 BB/SO 13/3 SB/CS
2011: Class AA/AAA 618 PA .264/.305/.383 33/99 BB/SO 20/15 SB/CS
Pre-2011: BBB #5 BA N/A BP N/A Sickels #18
Daniel Norris - SP (Age 18) Throws: Left
Drafted in the 2nd Round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft.
List:
1. Travis d'Arnaud - 90.6%
2. Anthony Gose - 65.9%
3. Drew Hutchison - 56.7%
4. Jake Marisnick - 97%
5. Noah Syndergaard - 74.4%
6. Nestor Molina - 75.8%
7. Deck McGuire - 65.7%
8. Justin Nicolino - 55.0%
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Voting ends Thursday November 24, 8 Eastern
BBB Community #7 Overall Prospect - Adeiny Hechavarria Vs. Deck McGuire
by JaysSaskatchewan on Nov 20, 2011 1:03 PM EST
on Bluebird Banter
Results:
Nestor Molina - 75.8%
Adeiny Hechavarria - 24.2%
Adeiny Hechavarria - SS (Age 22) Bats: Right Throws: Right
2010: Class A+/AA 440 PA .242/.272/.333 17/65 BB/SO 13/3 SB/CS
2011: Class AA/AAA 618 PA .264/.305/.383 33/99 BB/SO 20/15 SB/CS
Pre-2011: BBB #5 BA N/A BP N/A Sickels #18
Deck McGuire - SP (Age 22) Throws: Right
2011: Class A+/AA 125.1 IP 3.02 ERA 8.9 K/9 3.2 BB/9 0.9 HR/9 7.8 H/9
Pre-2011: BBB #7 BA#2 BP#5 Sickels #3
List:
1. Travis d'Arnaud - 90.6%
2. Anthony Gose - 65.9%
3. Drew Hutchison - 56.7%
4. Jake Marisnick - 97%
5. Noah Syndergaard - 74.4%
6. Nestor Molina - 75.8%
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Voting ends Monday November 21, Noon Eastern
NY Times - Minaya May Find Match With Blue Jays
Nothing new except this quote:
"The Blue Jays’ offer, from General Manager Alex Anthopoulos, is interesting because Minaya first hired Anthopoulos to be an intern when Minaya was the general manager of the Montreal Expos"
BBB Community #5 Overall Prospect - Noah Syndergaard Vs. Adeiny Hechavarria
by JaysSaskatchewan on Nov 16, 2011 4:14 PM EST
on Bluebird Banter
Results:
Jake Marisnick - 97%
Noah Syndergaard - 3%
Adeiny Hechavarria - SS (Age 22) Bats: Right Throws: Right
2010: Class A+/AA 440 PA .242/.272/.333 17/65 BB/SO 13/3 SB/CS
2011: Class AA/AAA 618 PA .264/.305/.383 33/99 BB/SO 20/15 SB/CS
Pre-2011: BBB #5 Sickels #18
Noah Syndergaard - SP (Age 19) Throws: Right
2010: Class Rk 13.1 IP 2.70 ERA 4.0 K/9 2.7 BB/9 0 HR/9 7.4 H/9
2011: Class Rk/A-/A 59.0 IP 1.83 ERA 10.4 K/9 2.7 BB/9 0.2 HR/9 7.0 H/9
Pre-2011: BBB #17 BA N/A BP #15 Sickels #12
List:
1. Travis d'Arnaud - 90.6%
2. Anthony Gose - 65.9%
3. Drew Hutchison - 56.7%
4. Jake Marisnick - 97%
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Voting ends Friday November 18, 6 PM Eastern
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The Hardball Times - Offseason Decisions: How far off are the Jays?
"Between Jose Bautista, Brett Lawrie, Ricky Romero, etc., Toronto is not without building blocks, but they are far from having a rival empire. With Alex Anthopoulos at the helm and John Farrell in the dugout, the team certainly appears to have the right braintrust. Now it's simply a matter of filling in the gaps and picking up the wins.
Let's look at some of those gaps and what the team can do to fill them."
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