Toronto Blue Jays News

Robinson Diaz signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent in 2000 out of Monte Plata, Dominican Republic. Diaz has steadily moved up the ladder in the Jays organization. His road to the big leagues got a little better this off-season when he was added to the 40-man roster.

Now that he’s had a day or so to absorb Barry Zito’s shocking $126 million deal from the Giants, Kevin Kennedy breaks down what it means for the NL West race, the Mets’ starting rotation and the Yankees’ plans to trade Randy Johnson.

With the Toronto Blue Jays searching to trade for a starting pitcher, the name Adam Lind is being thrown out a lot by other clubs. Lind sat down with InsideTheDome this week and shared his thoughts about the trade rumors, and also defends his defensive abilities.

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Po-Hsuan Keng as an international free agent in September 2004, for approximately $225,000. Keng was superb this past season with the Lansing Lugnuts, and put himself on the prospect radar.

Michael MacDonald was a pleasant surprise this year for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He made every in 2006, and was just as dependable as an ace pitcher. After starting the season on a strong note, he reached a tough stretch in July, but MacDonald proved he can adjust and overcome the odds.

After being added to the 40-man roster at the end of the season, Tracy Thorpe showed the organization the stuff he truly possesses with an outstanding performance in the Arizona Fall League. That performance wowed scouts in Arizona and Thorpe will be looked at more closely come spring training and early on in 2007.

Free-agent first baseman Shea Hillenbrand has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, FOXSports.com has learned.

A toolsy, athletic outfielder out of Dunwoody High School in Georgia, Chris Epps has recently made giant leaps on the draft charts. He’s impressed scouts with his strong throwing arm and potent bat, making him one of the draft’s most complete packages. We recently sat down with Chris for a Q&A session.

The Toronto Blue Jays Ryan Houston in the 31st round of the 1998 draft out of Pensacola, Florida. The then 19-year-old did not sign during the summer he was drafted, but agreed to a deal with Toronto on April 22, 1999 after attending Pensacola Junior College. The Jays added Houston to the 40-man roster in […]

While J.P. Ricciardi is searching to acquire a pitcher via a trade, he has realized the market for Alexis Rios is enormous. According to major league sources nearly half the teams in the league have contacted the Blue Jays this week to express their interest in acquiring Rios.