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Blue Jays Trade Opens Opportunity For Jimenez
With Travis d'Arnaud traded to the Mets, the focus turns to A.J. Jimenez among Toronto's catching prospects.
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Goins Makes Steady Progress For Jays
After hitting for power in college, Ryan Goins has made the adjustment to a line-drive hitter since joining the Blue Jays.<br/>
Nolin Takes Leap Forward For Blue Jays
The 2010 draft was a rich one in pitching for the Blue Jays. And in 2012, it got better with the improvement shown by lefthander Sean Nolin.
Loup No Longer Overlooked In Toronto
Blue Jays lefthander Aaron Loup says he is accustomed to not getting attention.
Door Opens In Toronto For Hechavarria
An injury to Brett Lawrie created an opportunity for Adeiny Hechavarria to break in to Toronto at third base.
Power Arm Carries Jays’ Sanchez
The Best Player, Best Pitcher and one to Keep An Eye On from the Blue Jays farm system.
Injuries Open Door To Toronto For Jenkins
Righthander Chad Jenkins admits that from Double-A New Hampshire it was hard not to notice as the injuries piled up with the major league club in Toronto.
Deadline Deals Help Sierra Get To Toronto
A couple of dramatic moves led to Moises Sierra's promotion to the majors following the trade deadline.
Gose Getting First Shot At Big Leagues
Anthony Gose is getting his first big league opportunity in Toronto.
Only Knee Injury Slows d’Arnaud’s Climb To Toronto
Correspondent Larry Millson files a midseason report for the Blue Jays, highlighting a Best Player, a Biggest Leap Forward and a Biggest Disappointment for the first half.
Blue Jays Figuring Out Best Role For Stroman
The Blue Jays aren't sure yet whether Marcus Stroman will be a starter or a reliever.
Blue Jays Find Strength In Davis
The Blue Jays use their top two draft picks to select prep outfielder D.J. Davis and Duke righthander Marcus Stroman.
Hutchison Takes Fast Track To Toronto
General manager Alex Anthopoulos predicted over the winter that righthander Drew Hutchison would be a factor in Toronto this season.<br/><br/>The surprise was just how quickly it happened.
Jimenez Could Be Sleeper For Blue Jays
A.J. Jimenez could be a sleeper for the Blue Jays.
Gomes Catches Jays’ Attention
It would be easy to get lost in the shuffle in an organization laden with young talent. But 24-year-old catcher Yan Gomes made sure he won't be overlooked.
Jays Convinced Hechavarria Will Hit
There has never been a question about Adeiny Hechavarria's fielding ability. The concern has been how the Cuban shortstop will hit. The Blue Jays are convinced that he will be able to hit at the major league level.
McDade Flashes The Leather For Jays
First baseman Mike McDade was determined not to let his second-half hitting funk last season affect his fielding. McDade prides himself on his defense. During his hitting drought at Double-A New Hampshire last season—which he refuses to blame on a knee injury sustained in July—he talked about having an on/off switch. When he was done hitting, he'd turn the offensive button off.
Crawford Finds His Niche For Jays
Lefthander Evan Crawford has found a home in the bullpen.<br/>After Crawford struggled as a starter at the beginning of his professional career, the Blue Jays made him a reliever during the 2010 season at low Class A Lansing, and he finished the year at high Class A Dunedin.
Jays Want Gose To Put Wheels To Use
The next phase in the development of Anthony Gose is to have him use his considerable speed to the utmost—all the time. Whether it's running out routine infield balls, or putting down bunts for base hits, the Blue Jays want Gose to use his speed as a weapon.
