Archive for December, 2007
Watson, Kane Agree to deals with Jays
InsideTheDome has learned that the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to minor league deals with outfielder Matt Watson and pitcher Kane Davis.
Posted: December 29th, 2007.
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Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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Scouting Jays Prospect #44: Balbino Fuenmayor
Balbino Fuenmayor was signed out of Latin America in September of 2006, but has yet to live up to his signing bonus and hype. Fuenmayor has found difficulty in every aspect of his game as he struggles to acclimate himself to professional baseball and the American way of living.
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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Clemens’ attorney says he’s doing his own investigation
The lead attorney for Roger Clemens says he has begun his own investigation into allegations that link the pitcher to the use of steroids and human growth hormone, The New York Times reported.
Posted: December 26th, 2007.
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Which teams got their holiday wishes?
The Twins and Padres picked up some nice holiday gifts, while others weren’t such savvy shoppers, Tracy Ringolsby says.
Posted: December 22nd, 2007.
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Prospect Pulse: Sitdown with RHP Josh Wells
It was two summers ago that Josh Wells signed with the Jays out of Australia. His debut was pushed back after Tommy John Surgery last year, but the right-hander is back after rehabbing the entire 2007 and spending time in Instructs this fall. Wells sat down with InsideTheDome.com from Australia to talk about his rehab, […]
Posted: December 21st, 2007.
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Scouting Jays’ Prospect #45- Billy Carnline
Carnline slipped down in our rankings this year mostly because he missed time the first half of the year recovering from off-season surgery, but the right-hander performed well when he came back. Scouts are mixed on his potential and raised a few questions about his projectability.
Posted: December 18th, 2007.
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News analysis: Rowand goes to San Fran
The Giants have signed free agent OF Aaron Rowand (Phillies) to a five-year deal.
Posted: December 17th, 2007.
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Scouting Blue Jays Prospect #46- Joe Wice
Joe Wice is one of the most unfamiliar names in the Blue Jays system, partly because of his slow progression in professional baseball, and that definitely makes him a sleeper candidate. Wice features a tall frame on the mound and brings tremendous power and control when he faces opposing batters.
Posted: December 17th, 2007.
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Eckstein offers Blue Jays winning attitude, offensive upgrade over McDonald
Even though they already had a shortstop, the Toronto Blue Jays weren’t going to miss a chance to acquire David Eckstein.
The 2006 World Series MVP passed his physical Friday and finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Blue Jays, who had planned to enter next season with John McDonald as their everyday shortstop.
General manager […]
Posted: December 14th, 2007.
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