All Aboard the Big Nate Hype Train?

RHP Nate Pearson, the second of two first round picks the Blue Jays had last June, has had quite the week: Nate Pearson is a Top 30 prospect in baseball and if the draft were re-done would push for 1st overall#Top100Prospects #BlueJays — Jason Woodell (@JasonAtTheGame) January 27, 2018   Atkins on Nate Pearson, the …

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Jays/Vancouver Extend Their PDC

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Blue Jays and Vancouver have extended their Player Development Contract, which was set to expire at the end of this year,  to 2022. The C's earned their fourth Northwest League title since becoming a Blue Jays affiliate in 2011 last year.  The Canadians have consistently set league …

Conner Greene: Some Final Thoughts

The Blue Jays did have a gaping hole in their Outfield which was nicely patched by the acquisition of Randal Grichuk from St Louis on Friday. In order to obtain Grichuk, who was likely deemed surplus by the Cards after they had acquired Marcell Ozuna from the Marlins, the Jays gave up journeyman reliever Dominic …

Guerrero Jr, Bichette Head Up Jays on BA’s Top 100

To the surprise of very few, Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr (3), and Bo Bichette (8) have climbed to the Top 10 of Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list. Braves prospect Ronald Acuna headed up the rankings, while the Angels Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Otani nudged Guerrero to #3.  BA staffers admit that it's been …

It’s Time for Danny Jansen

Let me just start by saying that I've always been a fan of the product of Appleton, WI.  Taken in the 16th round in 2013, Jansen epitomized the approach to that annual harvest of talent under former GM Alex Anthopoulos and Scouting Director Blake Parker.  Beyond the coveted projectable high school arm, the Blue Jays …

Blue Jays Winterfest a Hit with Fans

The Blue Jays first attempt at a winter festival in over two decades was a hit for the fans in attendance; for media who were trying to provide coverage, it was not so much. Over 15 000 fans came (and, one suspects, they could have sold twice that many tickets) to get their photos taken …

Early – Very – Look at the 2018 MLB Draft

Amateur scouts representing all MLB teams have been involved in meetings for the past few weeks in preparation for the June draft, and the Blue Jays are no exception. With the 12th overall pick, the Blue Jays have a chance to land a player who could have an impact on the team in three to …

More on the New Additions to the Minor League Staffs

Blue Jays Director of Player Development Gil Kim sent an addendum to an email he had originally sent with details about the backgrounds of some of the new hires on the minor league staff. What's interesting about these new instructors is the wealth of education and experience many of them bring to the organization.  The …

Blue Jays Bring in New Faces to Minor League Staffs

The Blue Jays announced their minor league instructional staffs this week, and there was a mix of old and new faces. Tim Raines was welcomed back into the organization after having accepted an ambassadorship position with the White Sox.  Formerly a roving Base Running and Outfield coach with the Blue Jays, Raines will be serving …

Top Blue Jay Prospects will be in Town Next Week

Going through Customs, the different currency, and many other subtle day-to-day things are a fact of life for American and Caribbean players who venture north of the border to play for the Blue Jays. For several years, the Blue Jays have held a January mini-camp at the Rogers Centre for their top minor league players …