Miguel Castro: A Blue Jays Prospect on a Fast Track?
Last season, the Toronto Blue Jays showed a new found confidence in promoting their young studs through the system. We saw it with Dalton Pompey and Daniel Norris. The upcoming 2015 season will go a...
View ArticleLane Thomas: Under-the-Radar Prospect?
The MiLB.com staff chose the Toronto Blue Jays Lane Thomas as one of their under-the-radar prospect in 2015. The 4th round 2014 draft pick was included on a list with New York Yankees RHP Jose A....
View Article2015 Stock Watch: Week 2
Every week we’ll check in on some of our Toronto Blue Jays Top Prospects. Stock Watch is designed to provide updates for Blue Jays fans that pay attention to the state of the Jays farm system with an...
View ArticleBlue Jays Prospects: Jeff Hoffman scheduled to make professional debut
Ever since the June 2014 draft, fans have been waiting for this moment. All the hype and the winter trade talk have only added to the excitement and anticipation. Finally, that wait appears to be over....
View ArticleRoad to Recovery: John Stilson
The Toronto Blue Jays used their 3rd round pick of the 2011 draft on a 6’3″ right-hander from Texarkana, Texas. That right-hander was John Stilson. Many scouts had pegged Stilson as first rounder;...
View ArticleHow will the Blue Jays handle Dwight Smith Jr.?
Dwight Smith Jr. appeared on our Jays Journal 2015 Top Prospect List at 16th, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Smith is off to another solid start this season. Here is what Baseball America had...
View ArticleKeeping a close eye on Miguel Castro
Since being sent down to Buffalo on May 4th, Miguel Castro has started 3 games for the Bisons. He is 0-1 in those three starts with a 3.38 ERA. Castro has pitched 5.1IP and has thrown 60% of his...
View ArticleProspect Watch: Jesus Tinoco
Jesus Tinoco is one of many promising young arms in the Toronto Blue Jays system. He is now a member of the Lansing Lugnuts starting rotation and has turned some heads, despite his 0-2 record. There...
View ArticleProspect Watch: Roemon Fields
Every year there are minor league players which turn the league on its ear. These ‘prospects’ emerge from relative obscurity and are transformed into legitimate major league prospects. Dunedin Blue...
View ArticleBlue Jays Prospects: Matt Boyd finding comfort in New Hampshire
They say that adversity is the key to finding success. For Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Matt Boyd, he’s taken that mantra to a whole new level. The trip from Dunedin, Florida to Manchester, New...
View ArticleBlue Jays Stock Watch: Jimmy Cordero
Now that the ‘on again, off again’ Jonathan Papelbon trade talks are back on, I thought it was a good time to take a look at one of the Blue Jays minor league relief pitcher or better yet, a power arm....
View ArticleJairo LaBourt will be Blue Jays lone representative at Futures Game
The Toronto Blue Jays made quite the statement during the 2014 All-Star Futures Game, sending three prospects to represent the United States and World Squads. Ultimately, Daniel Norris and Dalton...
View ArticleBlue Jays prospect Rowdy Tellez making noise in Dunedin
When the Toronto Blue Jays selected first baseman Rowdy Tellez in round 30 of the 2013 MLB Draft, it was a shot in the dark at a grizzly bear. The top left-handed power bat in the draft seemed locked...
View ArticleRoemon Fields is on the Fast Track
In the past I have openly criticized the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system for the lack of position prospects, but more specifically the lack of outfield prospects. At the end of the 2014 season...
View ArticleBlue Jays’ Prospect Jeff Hoffman Impresses in AA Debut!
In the 2014 draft, the Blue Jays were fortunate to have Jeff Hoffman fall to the 9th pick. But, the reason behind their good fortune is also the same reason was passed up 8 other times. His Tommy...
View ArticleBlue Jays finally seeing signs of life from D.J. Davis
Alex Anthopoulos has been at the helm of the Toronto Blue Jays long enough for us to identify some patterns in his drafting tendencies. One of these has been speed-first athletic projects in the...
View ArticleBlue Jays MiLB Recap: Pompey stays hot, Sanchez struggles
Syracuse Cheifs (39-59) @ Buffalo Bisons (48-49) – 7-5 L The Bisons got down early in this one as starter Joel Pineiro struggled through 4 IP, issuing 5 walks, 6 hits, and allowing 4 ER. The Bisons...
View ArticleBlue Jays MiLB Stock Watch: Anthony Alford
With other MLB teams scouting the Blue Jays minor league system heading into the Trade Deadline, many will be evaluating several minor league players. Their value will be leveraged to obtain possible...
View ArticleBlue Jays MiLB Recap: Francis Deals, Harris Struggles in Vancouver
Buffalo Bisons (54-50) @ Syracuse Chiefs (41-64) – 6-0 W The Bisons jumped on the Syracuse starter, Taylor Hill, early in this one and didn’t look back. A three run 2nd inning got them the lead, and...
View ArticleBlue Jays Trade Deadline Aftermath: What’s left in the armory?
Alex Anthopoulos made good on his promise of making the necessary move(s) when he felt the team and minor league system was ready. In deals which landed the Toronto Blue Jays a shiny new All-Star...
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