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MLB Standings Sept 8th, 2011

MLB Standings Sept 8th, 2011

Adam Loewen Returns with a Switch

Adam Loewen Returns with a Switch

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Former Baltimore Orioles first round pick Adam Loewen of Surry, BC appears to be making the switch from lefthanded pitcher to outfielder with his call up Tuesday by the Toronto Blue Jays.  Picked in 2002 by the Orioles, Loewen last pitched in a major league game on July 6, 2008 vs Texas when his already […]

Davis Returns to Jays Minor League Complex

DUNEDIN, Fla.(RSEN)—Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) won’t be appearing on a rehab assignment during the first round of the Class-A Dunedin playoff games. After playing his scheduled four innings Sunday in center field Davis still appeared to be favoring his left leg so he will work out now at the team’s […]

Davis Continues Rehab over the Weekend, Homers

Davis Continues Rehab over the Weekend, Homers

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) went 1-3 with a solo homer as the DH for Class-A Dunedin against Clearwater Saturday night at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.        “No there is not,” said Davis of any running stress of a home run trot, “It’s nice just to get out there and play […]

Run Rajai Run

Run Rajai Run

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) showed no problems while running the bases during batting practice with Class-A Dunedin.  Davis hasn’t as yet been scheduled for a rehab appearance. (Eddie Michels Photo) 

RICKY ROMERO NAMED HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ONTARIO  courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, September 1, 2011            TORONTO BLUE JAYS LHP RICKY ROMERO has been named the HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for August by the TORONTO CHAPTER of the BBWAA. Honda, the official vehicle of the Blue Jays, will make a donation to the charity of […]

Rajai Rehabs, Davis takes BP

Rajai Rehabs, Davis takes BP

Today, Jays OF Rajai Davis takes his second session of rehab batting practice. (Photo by Eddie Michels) DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) took his second consecutive BP session on Wednesday August 31, 2011 with no problems.  The 30-year old, who was hitting .238 with one homer, 29-RBI and 34 stolen bases […]

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 INTERNATIONAL SIGNINGS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  COURTESY OF The TORONTO BLUE JAYS TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, August 30, 2011     The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed the following amateur free agents to professional contracts.   Name                         Pos.      Birthplace                                  Ht/Wt                 Birth date Osuna, Roberto          RHP       Los Mochis, Mexico                             6’3”/230           2/7/1995 Becerra, Wuilmer         OF         Bejuma, Venezuela                              6’4”/190        10/1/1994 Gonzalez, Jesus           OF         Cumana, Venezuela                             […]

VILLANUEVA TOSSES FIRST REHAB GAME

VILLANUEVA TOSSES FIRST REHAB GAME

DUNEDIN, Fla.—Toronto Blue Jays RHP Carlos Villanueva (sore right forearm) allowed an unearned run on one hit in his first rehab start for Class-A Dunedin against Daytona.      Villanueva needed just 15-pitches, 12 for strikes in his one inning and allowed one hit with the runner scoring on a double error by the infield.      […]