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Confident Lawrie ‘Ready’ For Big Leagues
Acquired from the Brewers fro righthander Shaun Marcum, Brett Lawrie does not lack confidence for someone who has not played above Double-A.
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D’Arnaud Waits In The Shadows
Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has almost been the forgotten man among the three players the Blue Jays got last December when they sent Roy Halladay to the Phillies. But don't expect him to remain in the shadows for long.<br/>
Jays Draft Runs Deep With Pitching
One of the first steps taken by Alex Anthopoulos when he became general manager a year ago was to double the scouting staff.<br/>His philosophy was to rebuild the organization through scouting and player development. The result in the 2010 draft was a yield of promising young pitching arms, particularly from high school, an area the organization had not scouted closely in recent years.
Smashing Debut For Arencibia
Blue Jays midseason report winners: J.P. Arencibia, Kyle Drabek, Eric Thames.
Offseason Surgery Helps Arencibia See The Light
When hitters are going well, they often talk about seeing the ball well. Catcher J.P. Arencibia obviously has had a good look at it this year with Triple-A Las Vegas. And in Arencibia's case he really is seeing the ball better than he did last season—especially in night games.
Blue Jays Increase International Spending
The Blue Jays proved again they are becoming players in the international player market with the signings of Adonis Cardona and Gabriel Cenas, but that could just be the beginning for the Blue Jays in the international market.
Blue Jays Midseason Report
First baseman Brett Wallace was batting .301/.363/.507 with 14 homers at Triple-A Las Vegas, but teammate J.P. Arencibia has outperformed him in his second run in the Pacific Coast League.
Toronto Adds To Pitching Corps With McGuire
Already with a core of homegrown pitchers in the majors, Toronto hopes it added another with Georgia Tech righthander Deck McGuire.
Jays’ Wallace Adjusts To New Team, Position
Brett Wallace was off to a strong start with his new organization, taking the early lead in home runs in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. The lefthanded-hitting Wallace was batting .313/.378/.633 with 10 home runs for Las Vegas and making a smooth transition from third base to first base.
Jays’ Roenicke Waiting In The Wings
Righthanded reliever Josh Roenicke lasted until the final cut of spring training. He was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas on option with lefthanded starter Brett Cecil when the Blue Jays set their 25-man roster for opening day.<br/>Both had options left which made the decision easier for management who kept players who had pitched well and were out of options; Roenicke losing out to righthander Merkin Valdez and Cecil to lefthander Dana Eveland.
Disappointing Debut
Brad Mills had two major-league starts in 2009. The next major league chance he gets he hopes that the real Brad Mills will show up. He is a lefthanded strike thrower who started to nibble in the big leagues. In his two major league starts—both against the Phillies in June—he walked six in 8 innings going 0-1, 14.09.<br/> "It was a combination of things," the 25-year-old said. "Obviously being my first time I felt like, not a little timid, but maybe just a little out of my game.
Jays’ Emaus Learning From Tough 2009
Brad Emaus moved up to Double-A without missing a beat —at first. After hitting .302/.380/.463 at high Class A Dunedin in 2008, Emaus made his Eastern League debut last April 8 with three doubles and four RBIs. He played all season in Double-A and had what he terms "kind of an up-and-down year" at .253/.336/.376.
Complete Package
Even though he might not see official game action until June, Jake Marisnick has a package of tools that excites the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays Won’t Rush Kyle Drabek To The Majors
As the key cog in the deal that sent Roy Halladay to the Phillies in December, righthander Kyle Drabek immediately became the No. 1 prospect in his new organization.<br/>What the Blue Jays see in spring training will determine whether Drabek will open the season at Double-A or Triple-A.
Blue Jays Excited To Acquire Brett Wallace
The Blue Jays have always liked infielder Brett Wallace. This winter, the team acquired him from the Athletics.
