Recent Toronto Blue Jays Blogs

Monthlyish Minor League Report - July Edition

Yes, I know, it's not July - but it was only sensible to wait until after the deadline passed.So it's been six weeks since the last update (all star breaks included) and there's about one month left in ... more

Go For It, Ruben

A minor league farm system exists to serve two purposes ...1, To grow, nurture and prepare talented players for promotion to your major league club.2. To trade those same players to other teams to strengthen your major league club.... more

Reds Whiff In Scott Rolen Trade

I like Scott Rolen as a player. I really do.Rolen is an outstanding defensive third baseman, even at age 34, and has rebounded a great deal as ... more

MLB Outsider Trade Deadline Preview: Toronto Blue Jays

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, MVN Outsider approaches baseball bloggers for insight on which players will be moved. Which contenders can buy a trip to the playoffs, and which sellers will turn their attention to next year? Follow ... more

Indians trade Cliff Lee to Phillies; Halladay headed to the Red Sox?

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Indians have trade Cliff Lee to the Phillies: The Phillies are not getting Roy Halladay. But the pitcher they are getting just happens to be the reigning American League Cy Young award winner. The ... more

Possibly Probably Premature

It is. but I can't wait until 4 PM Friday to comment.The Phillies sent a collection of their Yard Sale prospects to the Cleveland Indians for Cliff Lee (and Ben Francisco) today, pending physicals and I ... more

Cliff Lee to Philly

Wow, seems like the deadline is today, right? Cliff Lee has been traded to the Phillies along with outfielder Ben Francisco for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald, and Lou Marson. While the deal is not official yet, it will ... more

Red Sox offer Buchholz and Masterson, Bowden or Anderson for Roy Halladay

From Gordon Edes: The Boston Red Sox have offered at least three players, including no-hit pitcher Clay Buchholz, to the Toronto Blue Jays for ace Roy Halladay, according to sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations, while placing rookie reliever ... more

Looking At The Blue Jays’ Potential Return In Any Halladay Deal With Philly

The Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays are engaged in a game of chicken right now over stud right-handed starter Roy Halladay.The Blue Jays made their ... more

Do The Phillies "Need" Roy Halladay?

Contrary to popular belief in some circles, the Philadelphia Phillies do not need Roy Halladay for 2009.Sure, it would be nice to add Halladay, the ... more