Happy Wednesday. It is the last day of the Jays’ off-season. The Athletic has a post of 25 predictions for the 2025 season. This was number one: 1. The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agree to a 15-year, $577 million contract on the eve of Opening Day — or soon after. I hope they … Read more
We have some more thrilling cell phone video of guys playing catch. First, Jake Bloss’ first time in a Jays uniform. Next, Max Scherzer. The big story out of Dunedin the past couple of days has been Bo Bichette’s that there have been no extension talks between his representation and the Blue Jays. Attention has … Read more
The Blue Jays’ pitchers and catchers report today. Time to find out who’s in the best shape of their lives. Hazel Mae has the first video, of Scherzer, Gausman and Bassitt warming up. Alek Manoah, watching from the bench, already has the sleeves off his hoodie, which I respect. Jose Bautista was selected for induction … Read more
The Mariners claimed Hagen Danner from the Jays. The Jays DFAed Danner when they signed Josh Walker. If you are like me and you can’t remember them signing Josh Walker (or anyone else this off-season), he’s a left-handed reliever who has pitched 22 innings in the majors, 12.1 of them last season with the Mets. … Read more
The Jays missed out on two more free agents: Teoscar Hernandez signed back with the Dodgers. He’s getting three years and $66 million, which is slightly below what Ben Clemens from Fangraphs figured he’d gets (three years and $72 million). I’m not surprised that he would go back to LA. I’d go back to where … Read more