Archive for February, 2007
Scouting Jays Prospect #5: Francisco Rosario
The question whether or not Rosario is viewed as a starter or reliever was answered last season. The Blue Jays made it known Rosario is viewed at as a reliever in the organization and with his power fastball and outstanding changeup he has the makeup to be a successful reliever in the big leagues.
Posted: February 24th, 2007.
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Brazilian pitcher agrees to minor league contract with Blue Jays
Joe Matumoto, a 36-year-old left-hander who pitched for Brazil’s national team, agreed Friday to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and was invited to spring training.
The native of Sao Paulo, Brazil was selected MVP of the 2005 South American Games, and the Blue Jays said he was considered to be the ace […]
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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Blue Jays Sign Jo Matumoto
The Toronto Blue Jays signed southpaw Jo Matumoto to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league
camp. Matumoto arrived in camp with the Blue Jays today.
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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Draft strategy: The position game
John Halpin suggests addressing the second base position quickly since there isn’t a great deal of talent after Chase Utley.
Posted: February 22nd, 2007.
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2/22: Spring Training News and Notes
Our spring training news and notes report for week 2 of camp workouts.
Posted: February 21st, 2007.
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Scouting Blue Jays Prospect #7: Jesse Litsch
Jesse Litsch had a breakout year with the Blue Jays in just his first full season in pro baseball, and at the young age of twenty-one. The right-hander began the year with Dunedin and showed his maturity and poise on the mound. He pitched with perfect command and struck out nearly a batter an inning […]
Posted: February 21st, 2007.
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The concept of chemistry is overrated
As the talk of an A-Rod/Derek Jeter rift persists, question abound as to whether this will affect the chemistry of the Yankees clubhouse. But as Kevin Kennedy points out in his latest column, some of the most successful teams in history didn’t get along.
Posted: February 21st, 2007.
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Ohka arrives at Blue Jays’ camp
Tomo Ohka arrived at the Toronto Blue Jays’ training camp on Wednesday, five days after the voluntary reporting date, due to visa problems.
Ohka agreed last month to a $1.5 million, one-year contract after going 4-5 with a 4.82 ERA in 18 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers last year.
“I’m a bit sleepy. Right now it’s 2 […]
Posted: February 21st, 2007.
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Spring Report: Halladay to Use Cutter Less
Right-hander Roy Halladay couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about. Reports a few weeks back had him suffering some sort of injury to his right forearm, a problem that surfaced on two occasions in 2006.
Posted: February 21st, 2007.
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Scouting Blue Jays Prospect #9: Kyle Yates
Coming off a dominating performance in the Arizona Fall League, Kyle Yates continues to build up momentum as he rises in the organization. The right-hander is expected to pitch more as a reliever over the next few years, and his strong repertoire could give him lots of years in the majors.
Posted: February 20th, 2007.
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