Posts Tagged ‘blue jays transactions’

BLUE JAYS ACQUIRE VALBUENA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Saturday, November 26, 2011                   The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have acquired 2B LUIS VALBUENA from the Cleveland Indians, in exchange for cash considerations. The Blue Jays now have 40 players on the 40-man roster.            VALBUENA, 25, appeared in 17 games […]

BLUE JAYS VILLANUEVA RETURNS FROM DISABLED LIST

BLUE JAYS VILLANUEVA RETURNS FROM DISABLED LIST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      TORONTO, ONTARIO  courtsey of the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, August 31, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have activated RHP CARLOS VILLANUEVA from the 15-day disabled list and have designated LHP BRIAN TALLET for assignment. VILLANUEVA, 27, was placed on the disabled list on August 4 with a right forearm strain. The 6-2, […]

BLUE JAYS CLAIM WISE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Friday, August 26, 2011                 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have claimed OF DEWAYNE WISE off of waivers from the Florida Marlins. Wise is scheduled to report to the Blue Jays on Saturday August 27 at which time a corresponding move will occur. WISE, […]

BLUE JAYS RECALL MASTROIANNI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Wednesday, August 24, 2011                 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have recalled OF DARIN MASTROIANNI from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). 2B KELLY JOHNSON will report to the club tomorrow, Thursday August 25th, at which time a corresponding move will occur.   […]

BLUE JAYS ACQUIRE 2B KELLY JOHNSON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, August 23, 2011           The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have acquired 2B KELLY JOHNSON from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for 2B AARON HILL and IF JOHN McDONALD.  The Blue Jays will also recall C BRIAN JEROLOMAN from Las Vegas of the Pacific […]

BLUE JAYS ROSTER MOVES 8-16-11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, August 16, 2011                        The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have placed RHP JON RAUCH on the 15-day disabled list with appendicitis, designated LHP TREVER MILLER for assignment and have selected the contracts of LHP WIL LEDEZMA & LHP ROMMIE LEWIS from Las Vegas of the […]

BLUE JAYS SIGN SMITH JR.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Sunday, August 14, 2011           The Toronto Blue Jays have signed OF Dwight Smith Jr., selected in the first supplemental round (53rd overall) of the 2011 First Year Player Draft. A complete list of the 31 players signed is below. Round   Signed Players  Pos.    […]

BLUE JAYS SIGN THREE FROM 2011 DRAFT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtsey of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Sunday, August 14, 2011    RHP’s Stilson, Desclafani & Biggs                  The Toronto Blue Jays have signed three more players from the 2011 First Year Player Draft.  Joining the organization are RHP John Stilson (3rd round, 108th overall), RHP Anthony Desclafani (6th round, 199th […]

BLUE JAYS SIGN FOUR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Friday, August 12, 2011 35th overall selection Anderson and BC native Robson Agree to Terms         The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed four more players selected in the 2011 June First year Player Draft. Those include 35th overall pick, OF JACOB ANDERSON, 4th round […]

BLUE JAYS PROMOTE RHP HENDERSON ALVAREZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011 ALVAREZ TO MAKE MLB DEBUT ON AUGUST 10             The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher HENDERSON ALVAREZ from New Hampshire of the Eastern League (AA) and have outrighted left-handed pitcher WILFREDO LEDEZMA to Las […]