Archive for January, 2007
Scouting Jays Prospect: #19: Ryan Klosterman
After an impressive half-season with Dunedin, Klosterman struggled in a promotion to Double-A. The 24-year-old was sent to the Arizona Fall League to get some extra at bats, and was performing well until he broke his finger playing third base. Klosterman is expected to be back in action once players arrive in camp in March.
Posted: January 29th, 2007.
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Super Bowl has nothing on these red-hot topics
Oh sure, the Super Bowl is on the horizon. But when Ken Rosenthal takes a look at the top storylines heading into the 2007 major league season, he can’t help but think that baseball has the edge.
Posted: January 27th, 2007.
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Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6′2″ - 190lbs
News: The Blue Jays will have Scott Downs prepare as a starting pitcher this spring.Impact: They had made it pretty clear this winter that they wanted to keep him in the bullpen. It’s likely that he will begin the year in relief, though he’ll again be available to join the rotation when needed. […]
Posted: January 26th, 2007.
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2007 Draft Q&A: Cameron Gray
Cameron Gray was known as simply one of the best Canadian prospects in the 2007 draft class, but after an impressive summer he has been tabbed by scouts as one of the top pitchers available this upcoming June. We recently caught up with the hard throwing right-hander for a Q&A session.
Posted: January 25th, 2007.
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Ray Olmedo - #62 - Third Base - 5′11″ - 155lbs
News: Blue Jays sent infielder Ray Olmedo outright to Triple-A Syracuse.Impact: Olmedo made it all the way to the Blue Jays on waivers from the Reds last week, so they had to figure there was a good chance of getting him through now. He’ll still be in camp as a non-roster player, and he […]
Posted: January 25th, 2007.
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Blue Jays finalize deal $1.5 million, 1-year deal with Ohka
The Blue Jays finalized a $1.5 million contract with pitcher Tomo Ohka on Thursday after he passed a physical.
Ohka could earn an additional $1.5 million in performances bonuses.
A right-hander who turns 31 in March, Ohka went 4-5 with a 4.85 ERA in 18 starts with Milwaukee last season. He missed more than two months due […]
Posted: January 25th, 2007.
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DH rankings: Ortiz’s HRs increasing
Mike Harmon thinks Travis Hafner will continue to post huge numbers in a strong Indians lineup.
Posted: January 25th, 2007.
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Scouting Jays Prospect #21: Chi-Hung Cheng
Chi-Hung Cheng had an outstanding season for the Lansing Lugnuts in 2006, and was working hard down in Instructs on his fastball and command, when he felt something wrong with his shoulder and had it checked out. An MRI showed Cheng had torn his labrum, and underwent surgery two weeks ago. As a result Cheng […]
Posted: January 25th, 2007.
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Blue Jays Add Gulf Coast League Team
After parting ways with Pulaski, their rookie league affiliate in the Appalachian League, the Blue Jays officially announced on Wednesday that they are adding a GCL club.
Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Outfield rankings: Soriano will roll
With some very capable power hitters in the Cubs lineup, Mike Harmon thinks Alfonso Soriano can prosper.
Posted: January 23rd, 2007.
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