Posts Tagged ‘Toronto Blue Jays’

BLUE JAYS SIGN MORROW TO MULTI-YEAR DEAL

BLUE JAYS SIGN MORROW TO MULTI-YEAR DEAL

Yesterday the TORONTO BLUE JAYS signed RHP BRANDON MORROW to a three year contract worth US $20 million with a club option for the 2015 season of US $10 million. Affirming his commitment to the organization and the City of Toronto, Brandon has agreed to make a yearly donation to the JAYS CARE FOUNDATION in support of their […]

BLUE JAYS SUPER CAMP HEADING TO MONTREAL

courtesy of the TORONTO BLUE JAYS         The TORONTO BLUE JAYS are pleased to announce the addition of a SUPER CAMP presented by Honda and BASEBALL CANADA in MONTREAL, QUEBEC on July 23-25, 2012.  As part of the Toronto Blue Jays commitment to amateur baseball, the Super Camps were designed to reach out to communities […]

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.    […]

JAYS REYES DESIGNATED FOR ASSIGNMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Saturday, July 23, 2011       The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have designated LHP JO JO REYES for assignment and have selected the contract of LHP WILFREDO LEDEZMA from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA)         REYES, 26, made 20 starts for the Blue Jays […]

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Sporting a padded batting glove on his injured left hand 3B Brett Lawrie took BP Wednesday afternoon with Class-A Dunedin.  Lawrie, who broke a small bone on the back of his left hand when hit by a pitch on May 31 while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas, could make a rehab start as early as […]

Blue Jays send Rivera West

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtsey of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, July 12, 2011 BLUE JAYS TRADE RIVERA TO DODGERS The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have traded OF JUAN RIVERA to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. RIVERA, 33, appeared in 70 games for the […]

Lawrie Makes Progress

Lawrie Makes Progress

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left hand) continues to make progress towards a possible major league debut this season.  Acquired by the Blue Jays from the Brewers last December 10 for RHP Shaun Marcum  Lawrie was hit by a pitch May 31.  It was at a time when the Blue Jays were in need of a hot corner guardian.  […]

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays prospect Brett Lawrie (left hand) hits soft toss BP for the second day in a row Saturday with no problems at Toronto’s minor league complex.  Lawrie, who was hit on the left hand by a pitch while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas May 31 was hitting .354 with 15 homers and 49 RBI.  […]

Eddie Michels: Rehab Update — Casey Jassen & Dustin McGowan

Eddie Michels: Rehab Update — Casey Jassen & Dustin McGowan

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) — Toronto right handed pitchers Casey Jassen and Dustin McGowan continue thier rehab program. Janssen (sore right forearm) threw his last bullpen session in Dunedin on Monday prior to leaving on Tuesday to start a rehab assignment with Double-A New Hampshire.  Having last pitched on June 14, Janssen is 2-0 with a 2.93 era and […]

TORONTO BLUE JAYS TRANSACTIONS

TORONTO BLUE JAYS TRANSACTIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Sunday, July 3, 2011   Recall OF Travis Snider, Designate OF Juan Rivera for Assignment   The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have designated OF JUAN RIVERA for assignment following today’s game and tomorrow, will recall OF TRAVIS SNIDER from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast […]