The MLB Draft: On Drafting High School Lefties
Tomorrow is draft day, and I'm really looking forward to it. To pass the time, I thought I'd do some research on the success rates on drafting pitchers.
Down on the Farm
5 Dunedin Blue Jays named FSL All-Stars
Five Dunedin Blue Jays were named to the Florida State League (A-Advanced) North Division All-Star Team today. The annual FSL All-Star Game will be held at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, home of...
Has Neil Wagner found "it"?
Generally by age 29, a player's true ability is well known. He probably has played more than half a decade in professional baseball, and if he hasn't stuck at the big leagues by then, or is a...
Ricky Romero melts down versus Bulls
Ricky Romero started for the Buffalo Bisons today against the Durham Bulls and stunk it up again. He threw 32 pitches, only 13 were for strikes. Most importantly, only one swinging strike was...
Aspiring Jays: The MLB Draft
This week in Aspiring Jays, we look at the process that determines which young players will become the newest Blue Jays prospects. This year's draft will be held between June 6th and June 8th, less than two weeks from now.
Batista released, Sanchez placed on DL
Over the past few days, there have been several minor league transactions of note in the Blue Jays franchise: 42-year old Miguel Batista's second stint in the Jays organization is now over. He...
Aspiring Jays: Christian Lopes and Ryan Schimpf
In this week's Aspiring Jays, we'll discuss two very different infield prospects: Christian Lopes and Ryan Schimpf. One is an older draftee from the Ricciardi-era, the other was drafted as recently as 2011 and has only made low-A ball. They also have
Aspiring Jays: Osuna Down!
This week's edition of Aspiring Jays deals with the bad news that came out on thursday: Roberto Osuna has been shut down and may need Tommy John surgery..
Osuna is "shutdown" after tearing UCL
Prized pitching prospect Roberto Osuna has torn the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, meaning that he may need Tommy John surgery, according to a Gregor Chisholm tweet. Either he or...
Ricky Romero's start pushed back to Friday
Interesting news coming out of Dunedin: Ricky Romero's second start with the Advance-A Dunedin Blue Jays, which was scheduled for today, has been pushed back a day to Friday. Romero was face the...
Ricky Romero Rebuilding Recap: Solid Outing Today
Romero dominated the Brevard County Manatees, throwing 7.0 IP, giving up 1 ER on 5 H, striking out 4, and walking none.
Aspiring Jays: Is Daniel Norris A Bust?
This week in Aspiring Jays: the disappointing results of Daniel Norris, and whether it's too early to call him a bust.
Aspiring Jays: Andy Burns Is On Fire
This week in Aspiring Jays, we take a look at hot-hitting infield prospect Andy Burns, as well as several intriguing Buffalo Bisons players.
Buffalo Bisons Destroy Syracuse Chiefs, 27-9
This afternoon the Buffalo Bisons, AAA-affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, destroyed the Syracuse Chiefs, the Washington Nationals' AAA team, 27-9 in International League action. Yes, the score was...
Aspiring Jays: Deck McGuire
With the big league team's starting pitchers not opening the season as expected, it seems like a good time to investigate a starting pitcher in the high minors who was a first round draft pick not too long ago.
Interview with Bisons GM: Part 3
Back in February, I had a chance to speak with Mike Buczkowski, general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays' AAA affiliate Buffalo Bisons. He doesn't tweet too much, but you can follow him @...
Aspiring Jays: An Introduction
The start of a new column on Bluebird Banter, covering the Jays' minor league system.
Buffalo Bisons Opening Day Starting Lineup
The Toronto Blue Jays' new AAA affiliate Buffalo Bisons will be opening their season at 2:05 pm at Buffalo's Coca-Cola Field against their International League rivals Rochester Red Wings, affiliate...
The Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 5-1
We've made our way to the top of our top prospects list.
The Jays' Unwritten Rules of Pitcher Development
Part of a series looking to project the Blue Jays' minor league rotations for the 2013 season, this piece looks at the Blue Jays' unwritten rules of pitcher development under the leadership of Alex Anthopoulos.
The Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 10-6
Who makes this year's installment of the Bluebird Banter top prospect list's top 10? Who will be the future star of the franchise?
Prospect of the Week: Anthony Alford
Hello everyone, after a week off due to that annoying thing called school, I'm back again with a quick look at Anthony Alford. Alford is a toolsy outfielder from Mississippi and was drafted in the...
Bluebird Banter Top 40 Blue Jays Prospects: 15-11
Continuing our climb to the top of our Top 40 prospect list, we've got numbers 11-15 this time. Click for the higher slots: 36-40, 31-35, 26-30, 21-25 and 16-20. 15. Mitch Nay - Nay was a first...
The Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 20-16
We delve into our top 20 prospects for 2013, looking for the future stars of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 25-21
We continue up our list of top Blue Jay prospects.
The Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 30-26
We continue our sweep of the farm system with numbers 30 through 26. Will they determine the future of the Toronto Blue Jays? Or are they just organizational filler?
