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Tanner Roark delivers a pitch for the Blue Jays

Tanner Roark Sinks Towards Mediocrity

Posted on September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 by John Metzler

Tanner Roark has struggled in 2020, to put it mildly. This isn’t the pitcher the Jays expected to get when they signed him to a 2-year $24 million contract. What was supposed to be a

Nick Kingham Seeks Change In Toronto

Posted on June 13, 2019July 25, 2019 by John Metzler

On Thursday the Blue Jays acquired Nick Kingham, a 27-year old right-handed pitcher. The former 4th round draft pick spent the past nine years in the Pirates system. Kingham was out of options and the

Aaron Sanchez Is A House Of Cards

Posted on June 8, 2019June 27, 2019 by John Metzler

Aaron Sanchez has produced some good numbers this season. His ERA sits just under four, with a batting average against of .257, and a rate of about one home run allowed every nine innings. His

Sam Gaviglio Wants Your Attention

Posted on June 7, 2018August 14, 2018 by John Metzler

The Blue Jays entered 2018 with four-fifths of their American League-best 2016 rotation along with newcomer Jaime Garcia. Youngsters Aaron Sanchez and Marcus Stroman were hoping to reach a little closer to their considerable ceilings.

What’s Wrong With Marcus Stroman?

Posted on May 1, 2018June 13, 2018 by John Metzler

“I’ve just got to be better,” says Marcus Stroman. An obvious statement after another ugly outing for the Jays’ right-hander. While honest and direct, it is a comment bereft of insight into the underlying reasons.

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