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Julio Urias to Have Shoulder Surgery

June 24, 2017John Metzler

The Dodgers were dealt a blow today when it was revealed that 20-year old pitching phenom Julio Urias will require anterior capsule surgery on his […]

Analysis

The Blue Jays Have a Problem Hitting Breaking Balls

June 22, 2017December 6, 2017John Metzler

The Indians’ advanced scouting prior to the ALCS last year proved superior, and it’s possible that other teams are following that blueprint this year.

Analysis

Potential Trade Targets at Second Base

June 20, 2017July 8, 2017John Metzler

With the news that Devon Travis’ season may be all but over as he recovers from another knee surgery, the Jays will need to turn their […]

Analysis Prospects

A June Bo Bichette Update (Call up Countdown)

June 16, 2017June 29, 2017John Metzler

Bo Bichette was already on a tear earlier this year, putting his name on the map as one to watch. Now he’s placing himself along side super prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even outside of Toronto prospect circles.

Analysis

What Do the Jays Have in Luke Maile?

June 15, 2017November 6, 2017John Metzler

Prior to the season, Luke Maile was not a familiar name to the fan base. He had spent five seasons in the Tampa Bay Rays […]

MLB Draft

Blue Jays Select Cullen Large in 5th Round

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017John Metzler

The Jays took switch hitting, 6’0″ second baseman Cullen Large from the College of William & Mary with the 159th pick. This season as a […]

MLB Draft

Blue Jays Select Kevin Smith in 4th Round

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017John Metzler

The Blue Jays selected another Junior College shortstop in Kevin Smith from Maryland. MLB.com had this to say: Smith had spent his first two years […]