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Toronto Blue Jays History

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Canadians Who Have Played For The Blue Jays

Since it is Canada Day, I figured we should take a look back at the Canadians born players that have played for the Jays. There have been 16 Canadian born Blue Jays. We've never had a Canadian born...

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Today in Blue Jay History: Frank Thomas Hits 500th Home Run

On this day in 2007 Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run. It was a 3 run shot, in the first inning, giving us an early lead on the Twins. Carlos Silva gave up a single to Alex Rios, got Howie Clark...

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Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Trade For Tom Candiotti

On this day in 1991 the Jays made a big trade. They sent Denis Boucher, Glenallen Hill, Mark Whiten and some cash to the Indians for Tom Candiotti and Turner Ward. At the time of the trade, the...

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Blue Jay History: Back-To-Back-To-Back Homers

Counting yesterday we've gone back-to-back-to-back 6 times in Blue Jay history. The first was April 26, 1984 at Exhibition Stadium against the A's. Willie Upshaw, George Bell and Jesse Barfield did...

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Lonely Numbers: Uniform Numbers Worn By Only One Blue Jay

Rookie Yan Gomes is wearing #68, and is the only Toronto Blue Jays player to ever sport that number. Bluebird Banter takes a look at all the unique uniform numbers worn by just a single Blue Jay.

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Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Trade Jesse Barfield for Al Leiter

April 30, 1989, (the day after my first son was born, happy day after your birthday, Dwight), the Blue Jays traded right fielder Jesse Barfield to the Yankees for Al Leiter. Now Jesse was kind of...

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Call It Three: A Triple Play! A History Of The Triple Plays Turned By The Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind started a 3-6 triple play in a game against the Kansas City Royals, 11,900 days since the last one turned by the Blue Jays. Bluebird Banter presents a short history of the four triple plays turned by the Blue Jays since 1977.

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Today in Blue Jay History: Frank Thomas Released

Four years ago today, April 20, 2008, the Blue Jays released Frank Thomas. The Jays signed Frank Thomas to a two year deal, plus vesting option for a 3rd year before the 2007 season. Frank had had...

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Today in Blue Jay History: Unimportant Trades

A year ago today we traded David Purcey to the A's to get Danny Farquhar back. Purcey made 9 relief appearances with the A's, 2.13 ERA in 12.2 innings, 9 hits, just 3 walks and the A's were able to...

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Two Extra Inning Wins To Start A Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have won two consecutive extra inning games to start their 2012 season. How many other times has this rare event occurred in MLB history?

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