Blue Jays | Walrond removed from roster
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:46 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays removed P Les Walrond from their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 20. Walrond will have his contract purchased by a Japanese team.

Blue Jays | Perez added to 40-man roster
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:12:56 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays added P Luis X. Perez to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 20.

Blue Jays | Ray added to 40-man roster
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:11:48 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays added P Robert Ray to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 20.

Blue Jays | Romero added to 40-man roster
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:02:41 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays added SP Ricky Romero to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 20.

Blue Jays | Sanchez outrighted
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:33:00 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Toronto Blue Jays outrighted SS Angel Sanchez to the minors Thursday, Nov. 20.

Blue Jays | Halladay could be dealt
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:14:45 -0800

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Toronto Blue Jays may be willing to explore the trade market for SP Roy Halladay, according to the Newark-Star Ledger's Dan Graziano.

Blue Jays | Not interested in Manny
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:26:25 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are not interested in signing free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers). The team is more inclined to add an offensive weapon via trade in the offseason. "We won't be involved with Manny," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. "That keeps coming up, but it's not true. I think one reason is that Manny has always liked it in Toronto. He's hit more home runs here than anybody. And he likes the city, because he can fly under the radar here."

Blue Jays | Ginley hit hard Wednesday
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:09:19 -0800

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Kyle Ginley gave up seven runs and six hits while walking three and striking out one in two innings in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 19. He has lost two of his last three starts.

Blue Jays | Unlikely to alter offer for Burnett
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:07:26 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are unlikely to increase their offer of four years and $54 million to free-agent SP A.J. Burnett (Blue Jays).

Blue Jays | Courting Dempster
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:54:46 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Toronto Blue Jays have been courting free-agent SP Ryan Dempster (Cubs).

Blue Jays | Gaston recruited Loewen
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:08:05 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston called OF Adam Loewen after the Baltimore Orioles released him and asked him to sign with the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays | Bradley is a priority
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:11:43 -0800

ESPN.com's Peter Gammons reports the Toronto Blue Jays' priority is to sign free-agent OF Milton Bradley (Rangers).

Blue Jays | Janssen activated from 60-day DL
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:35:28 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Toronto Blue Jays activated SP Casey Janssen (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Nov. 14.

Blue Jays | Hill activated from 60-day DL
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:31:43 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Nov. 14.

Blue Jays | Machi released
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:35:22 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Toronto Blue Jays released P Jean Machi Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Blue Jays | Hill is symptom-free
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:48:15 -0800

BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill's (concussion) post-concussion syndrome symptoms have subsided. He's expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Blue Jays | Zaun not returning
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:26 -0800

The National Post's John Lott reports free-agent C Gregg Zaun (Blue Jays) will not return to the Toronto Blue Jays. Zaun claimed the team treated him dishonestly during his final season and refused to give him a chance to win back the everyday catcher's job after he was injured. He also said general manager J.P. Ricciardi lied last summer when he told the media that no other team was interested in trading for the veteran catcher. The Jays "had a trade in place" for Zaun at the All-Star break but backed out of it, Zaun said.

Blue Jays | Team interested in Ibanez
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:45:17 -0800

BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays could sign free-agent OF Raul Ibanez (Mariners) to be their designated hitter. The team tried to acquire him before the trade deadline last season and reportedly offered RP Jason Frasor and 1B Lyle Overbay, which the Seattle Mariners declined.

Blue Jays | Could look to move Lind
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:24:05 -0800

Cathal Kelly, of the Toronto Star, reports the Toronto Blue Jays could be looking to trade OF Adam Lind during the offseason.

Blue Jays | May have spoken with Giambi
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:02:31 -0800

The Canadian Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays are believed to have spoken with the agent for free-agent 1B Jason Giambi (Yankees).

Blue Jays | May have spoken with Furcal
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:02:10 -0800

The Canadian Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays are believed to have spoken with the agent for free-agent SS Rafael Furcal (Dodgers).

Blue Jays | May have spoken with Sheets
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:01:48 -0800

The Canadian Pres reports the Toronto Blue Jays are believed to have spoken with the agent for free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers).

Blue Jays | May have spoken with Dempster
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:01:18 -0800

The Canadian Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays are believed to have spoken with the agent for free-agent SP Ryan Dempster (Cubs).

Blue Jays | May have spoken with Lowe
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:52:59 -0800

The Canadian Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays are believed to have spoken to the agent for free-agent SP Derek Lowe (Dodgers).

Blue Jays | Loewen struggling in Hawaii
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:08:25 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Adam Loewen is hitting .200 with three hits in 15 at-bats in four starts at first base in the Hawaiian Winter League. It is estimated that Loewen will need at least 1,000 professional at-bats before being ready for the major leagues.

Blue Jays | May be ahead in Manny talks
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:40:40 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Toronto Blue Jays may be the early front runner in negotiations for OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers).

Blue Jays | Could be interested in Greene
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:01:13 -0800

Mike Scarr, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays could be interested in trading for San Diego Padres SS Khalil Greene in the offseason.

Blue Jays | Interested in trading Overbay
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:00:41 -0800

Mike Scarr, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in trading 1B Lyle Overbay to the Seattle Mariners. However, the Mariners do not seem to be very interested, according to The Tacoma News Tribune. The Blue Jays would even be willing to pick up some of the $14 million that Overbay is owed through 2010.

Blue Jays | Burnett files for free agency
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:09:52 -0800

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP A.J. Burnett filed for free agency Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Blue Jays | Could be interested in Bradley
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:29:25 -0800

Cathal Kelly, of the Toronto Star, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to be interested in free-agent OF Milton Bradley (Rangers).

Blue Jays | Could be interested in Furcal
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:24:25 -0800

Cathal Kelly, of the Toronto Star, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to be interested in free-agent SS Rafael Furcal (Dodgers).

Blue Jays | Campbell moves to third
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:58:35 -0800

MLB.com's Kevin Czerwinski reports Toronto Blue Jays 2B Scott Campbell has moved to third base and is playing third in the Arizona Fall League.

Blue Jays | Burnett to opt out of contract
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:38:30 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Derek Braunecker, the agent for Toronto Blue Jays SP A.J. Burnett, confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 4, that Burnett will opt out of his contract with the team, making him a free agent. However, Braunecker said that Burnett still has interest in re-signing with the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays | Arencibia continues to hit well in AFL
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:26:53 -0800

Kevin Czerwinski, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia is hitting .267 with four home runs and 18 RBIs heading into this week in the Arizona Fall League.

Blue Jays | Patterson struggling in AFL
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:19:00 -0800

Kevin Czerwinski, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Ryan Patterson is batting .209 with two home runs and two RBIs in his first 43 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League.

Blue Jays | Walrond claimed
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:35:12 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Toronto Blue Jays claimed Philadelphia Phillies P Les Walrond off waivers Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Blue Jays | Burnett to meet with team Tuesday
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:05:02 -0800

Cathal Kelly, of the Toronto Star, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP A.J. Burnett's agent, Derek Braunecker, is expected to meet with the team Tuesday, Nov. 4, as the team will try to convince Burnett not to opt out of his current contract.

Blue Jays | Arencibia collects three hits Monday
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:03:36 -0800

Josh Jackson, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia collected three hits in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 3.

Blue Jays | Burnett to delay opt-out decision
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:42:21 -0800

TSN.ca reports Toronto Blue Jays SP A.J. Burnett will give the team some additional time to sign him to an extension before deciding to opt out on his current contract. His agent, Derek Braunecker, told SI.com that they will take an additional few days to decide. Braunecker also stated that the two sides are not close to an extension.

Blue Jays | Zaun files for free agency
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:18:07 -0800

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Toronto Blue Jays C Gregg Zaun filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 3.

Blue Jays | Jimenez claimed
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:54:01 -0800

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays claimed St. Louis Cardinals RP Kelvin Jimenez off waivers Monday, Nov. 3.

Blue Jays | Sanchez claimed
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:40:30 -0800

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Toronto Blue Jays claimed Kansas City Royals SS Angel Sanchez off waivers Monday, Nov. 3.

Blue Jays | Parrish files for free agency
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:42:21 -0700

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP John Parrish filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31.

Blue Jays | Arencibia homers twice Thursday
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:04 -0700

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia hit two home runs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 30. He now has four home runs and 17 RBIs in 16 games. Arencibia has knocked in at least one run in seven straight games, while totaling 15 RBIs during that stretch.

Blue Jays | Burnett will not make decision to opt out by Monday
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:33:00 -0700

Cathal Kelly, of the Toronto Star, reports Darek Braunecker, the agent for Toronto Blue Jays SP A.J. Burnett, said they do not expect to have made a decision whether to opt out of the Burnett's current contract by Monday, Nov. 3, as previously reported. Braunecker indicated that he continues to talk to the team and will speak with the organization again before the end of the weekend.