C’s prevent a reverse OrgSweep, Moreno goes oppo, Elvis suffers apparent injury, Orelvis heating up, Bisons shut out, Murphy makes rehab appearance. Blue Jays farm report for 5/23:
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Projecting the Rotations: Buffalo
Depending on the course the 2021 MLB season takes, the Buffalo starting rotation may be in a state of flux more often than it’s not. Simeon Woods Richardson RHP With Nate Pearson all but a lock to start the season with the big club, SWR assumes the mantle of top starting prospect in the organization. … Continue reading Projecting the Rotations: Buffalo
Blue Jays Top 25 Under 25: #16 Patrick Murphy
Coming in at number 16 is Patrick Murphy, once a highly touted arm in the system. He’s turned into a fringe Blue Jay in the future. Coming off a stellar 2018 season in New Hampshire and Dunedin, he took a step backwards in 2019 after making some serious mechanical adjustments, and having a … Continue reading Blue Jays Top 25 Under 25: #16 Patrick Murphy
Blue Jays Eye Fisher Cats Rotation for Possible Starter
With Edwin Jackson allowing the Yankees to have an exit velo party last night, Blue Jays broadcaster Scott Mitchell broke the news that the team may look past Buffalo for his replacement: It sounds like #BlueJays are seriously considering at least a spot start for one of the arms in Double-A. I would guess Patrick … Continue reading Blue Jays Eye Fisher Cats Rotation for Possible Starter
Top 100 Prospects: Which Blue Jays Are on the Cusp?
Lots and lots of Top 100 prospect lists came out this week. Among the more respected lists, Blue Jays prospects placed well: Baseball America: 1 Vladimir Guerrero Jr 8. Bo Bichette 42. Danny Jansen 70. Nate Pearson 84. Eric Pardinho 89. Jordan Groshans 91. Kevin Smith MLB Pipeline: 1. Guerrero 11. Bichette 65. Jansen 76. … Continue reading Top 100 Prospects: Which Blue Jays Are on the Cusp?
All Quiet on the Blue Jays 40 Man Front
In a little bit less than 24 hours from now, MLB 40 man rosters must be finalized and frozen in advance of the Rule 5 draft next month. The Blue Jays currently sit at 36 players on their 40, with the possibility of a couple of spots being opened tomorrow. Among the players the team … Continue reading All Quiet on the Blue Jays 40 Man Front
Blue Jays Make Roster Moves Ahead of Rule 5
The Blue Jays made a number of roster moves yesterday ahead of next month's Rule 5 draft. A bunch of bullpen arms were moved in order to free up some space on the 40-man roster. Jose Fernandez was picked up by the Tigers on a waiver claim, Justin Shafer was outrighted to Buffalo, while Rhiner … Continue reading Blue Jays Make Roster Moves Ahead of Rule 5
Toronto Blue Jays Top 11-20 Prospects
Some evaluators will give you their Top 30, or even Top 50 prospects for a team. Truth be told, the differences in terms of overall tools and MLB potential gets less and less the farther you go down an organization's list of prospects, which is why it's very tough to get past the Top 20. … Continue reading Toronto Blue Jays Top 11-20 Prospects
Blue Jays Face Many Decisions Ahead of Rule 5
The Blue Jays face more 40-man roster decisions than they have in some time ahead of the roster freeze that comes in late November prior to December's Rule 5 draft. The Rule 5 has been in the spotlight for the past several years, and truth be told, probably gets more attention than it deserves; few … Continue reading Blue Jays Face Many Decisions Ahead of Rule 5
Blue Jays Minor League All-Star Team
Catcher - Danny Jansen .275/.390/.473 (MiLB numbers) Jansen solidified his label as the Blue Jays Catcher of the Future with a good season on both sides of the plate, and earned a late season call up as a result. Jansen has long been lauded for his leadership skills, and his ability to handle a Pitching … Continue reading Blue Jays Minor League All-Star Team