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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, […]

2012 Threshers Schedule Released!

  Greetings! Check out what’s going on with the Clearwater Threshers at Bright House Field with our weekly newsletter. 2012 Threshers Schedule Released!    The Clearwater Threshers are excited to announce that the 2012 season has been finalized and released. The upcoming season will be similar to the 2011 schedule.   Opening day will be […]

Villanueva Prepares for Rehab Start

Villanueva Prepares for Rehab Start

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Blue Jays RHP Carlos Villanueva (sore right forearm) threw his second bullpen on Thursday August 25, 2011 in preparation for his first rehab start for Class-A Dunedin on Sunday August 28, 2011.  “It was a good time today,” said Villanueva after throwing 35-pitches, “It’s the most fun I have had in a while.”  Villanueva, on […]

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.   […]

MLB STANDINGS AUGUST 24, 2011

MLB STANDINGS AUGUST 24, 2011

MLB STANDINGS AUGUST 24, 2011

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 […]

ANNUAL “PLAY” CAMPAIGN FEATURES BRANDON MORROW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Blue Jays and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation promote healthy lifestyle to kids living with diabetes                   Commitment to making healthy living and decisions a priority has played an important role in how Brandon Morrow manages Type 1 Diabetes […]

Villanueva throws Bullpen Session

Villanueva throws Bullpen Session

DUNEDIN, Fla.–RHP Carlos Villanueva (sore right forearm) shown here on Saturday August 20 2011 pitching on flat ground threw his first side session at the Blue Jays minor league complex Monday August 22, 2011.  According to Villanueva via a text message he threw 30-pitches off the mound and expects to throw another side on Thursday August […]

Eddie Michels follows Carlos Villanueva’s Rehab

Eddie Michels follows Carlos Villanueva’s Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Right-hander Carlos Villanueva (strained right forearm) continues rehabbing Saturday with no problems at the Blue Jays minor league complex in Dunedin.  Villanueva said he will be taking Sunday off from throwing and throw a bullpen session on Monday.  Villanueva (strained right forearm) continues to make rapid progress in hopes of returning to the team in […]

No Sneeze, Tallet Throws Perfect Inning

No Sneeze, Tallet Throws Perfect Inning

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–LHP Brian Tallet threw a perfect inning getting three ground ball outs pitching a rehab assignment for Class-A Dunedin against Clearwater.      Tallet, whom the Blue Jays acquired from the Cardinals on July 27 in a three way trade has been on the 15-day DL suffering from damage to his chest cartilage caused […]