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Hill, Lind land votes on AL MVP ballot

TORONTO -- Aaron Hill and Adam Lind were not in the discussion for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award, but the powerful Blue Jays duo did receive some consideration on the ballots that were revealed Monday. As anticipated, Twins catcher ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Aaron Hill,  Adam Lind,  American League,  Joe Mauer,  Philadelphia Phillies

Ray among Jays to benefit from AFL

TORONTO -- Robert Ray was a surprise addition to the Blue Jays' pitching staff in 2009, earning an unexpected promotion to the big leagues in May. His brief stint with Toronto ended in injury, but Ray managed to put himself firmly on the club's radar. ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Robert Ray,  Roy Halladay,  Shaun Marcum,  David Purcey,  Scott Richmond

Gonzalez added to Jays' 40-man roster

Reidier Gonzalez was 4-6 with a 2.90 ERA in 17 starts at Double-A New Hampshire. (Kevin Pataky/MiLB.com) TORONTO -- The Blue Jays considered promoting pitcher Reidier Gonzalez to the big leagues this past season. On Thursday, the club decided it did ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009

Jays talk Halladay with Cubs

TORONTO -- Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was adamant earlier this month that he was not shopping any of his players this offseason -- not even ace Roy Halladay. Anthopoulos might be changing his tune. On Friday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Alex Anthopoulos,  Major League Baseball,  Roy Halladay,  American League,  J.P. Ricciardi

Inbox: Jays may have pick of litter

If I remember correctly, this past First-Year Player Draft, former Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi was not able to sign three of his high picks. If I understand this right, they will get compensation picks for next year's Draft for not being able ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  J.P. Ricciardi,  Marco Scutaro,  Rod Barajas,  Alex Anthopoulos

Rebuilding Jays may not be major players

TORONTO -- If the Blue Jays were one or two pieces away from immediately being a contender for the World Series, rookie general manager Alex Anthopoulos would strongly consider being a major player in the free-agent marketplace. The reality for ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Alex Anthopoulos,  American League,  Rod Barajas,  John McDonald,  Marco Scutaro

Coveted Halladay recognized in Cy vote

TORONTO -- The immediate future of the Blue Jays is directly linked to ace pitcher Roy Halladay. He is the unequivocal face of the Toronto franchise, though it is an organization that is in the midst of a transition period. On Tuesday, Halladay earned ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cy Young,  Roy Halladay,  American League,  Zack Greinke,  Alex Anthopoulos

Scutaro keeping all his options open

TORONTO -- Coming off a career year, shortstop Marco Scutaro is weighing all his options as he enters free agency this offseason. That includes a possible return to the Blue Jays if he is offered salary arbitration, as expected. Scutaro qualified as a ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Marco Scutaro,  Alex Anthopoulos,  Major League Baseball

Silver bats highlight Jays' awards season

TORONTO -- Aaron Hill and Adam Lind shined in the batter's box this season for the Blue Jays, forming a dynamic duo that did not go unnoticed come awards season in 2009. Hill and Lind -- the Blue Jays' second baseman and designated hitter, ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  16 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cy Young,  Aaron Hill,  Adam Lind,  American League,  Vernon Wells

Short of AL ROY, Romero back at work

TORONTO -- Heading into August, there was little argument over who was leading the race for the American League's Rookie of the Year honor. Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero was on a roll and had positioned himself as the clear favorite for the ...

From JORDAN BASTIAN, MLB.com,  16 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American League,  Elvis Andrus,  Rick Porcello,  Jeff Niemann,  Gordon Beckham

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