Toronto Blue Jays Rumors

Odds & Ends: Cubs, Cuddyer, Eyre, Marlins

Let's check out a few Saturday evening links.... Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes that the Chicago Cubs seem prepared to part ways with Rich Harden and Reed Johnson. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer isn't a big fan of the Minnesota Twins' decision to exercise Michael Cuddyer's 2011 option. Potential free agent Scott Eyre will have surgery on his left elbow, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki mentions that Raul Ibanez and Brad Lidge will also go under the knife. Eyre and Ibanez should be ready for the start of spring training, but Lidge may need a little more time....   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays, D'Backs Discussing Snyder For Overbay

7:44pm: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert cites a Major League source who says the two sides are "making progress" in their discussions. 12:31pm: Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports that the two teams are discussing a Snyder for Lyle Overbay swap. He mentions that it's "unclear how far along the trade talks are." 10:05am: MLBTR has learned that the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are in trade talks for catcher Chris Snyder. Snyder would be a good fit for the Jays, who have catcher Rod Barajas eligible for free agency. The 28-year-old Snyder hit .200/.333/.352 for the D'Backs in a season marred...   Continue Reading

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Alex Anthopoulos, Talkin' Jays Baseball

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a press conference with several reporters this afternoon to discuss the club's offseason strategy. Toronto's FAN 590 has the audio. Here are some of the highlights... There is no "defined number" for payroll next season and ownership is prepared to provide funds if the right "baseball opportunity" arises. Anthopoulos believes the Jays "can be up there with the Anaheims and the Chicagos, and even the Bostons" with a "sustained model of success" and financial backing from ownership. But he thinks building a team through free agency isn't the way to go. Building a...   Continue Reading

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Jays Will Watch John Halama Tomorrow

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian tweets that the Blue Jays will watch lefty John Halama pitch in the Dominican Republic tomorrow. Halama hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2006, so Bastian isn't sure what level of interest the team really has. The Braves picked Halama up out of an independent league back in June, though he didn't make it out of Triple-A. He is currently pitching in the Dominican Winter League, allowing just four runs and 16 baserunners in 18 IP covering three starts.   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir From Cardinals

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir off of waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Left-handed pitcher Bill Murphy was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Hoffpauir. Hoffpauir, 26, is an intriguing pickup. He posted a .291/.357/.486 batting line in 402 plate appearances for Triple-A Memphis, and also held his own in 16 plate appearances with St. Louis. In other words, he's right around the same part of his career Marco Scutaro was when Oakland gave him a chance to play every day. One wonders if this is a sign that Toronto doesn't plan...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Schueler, Dunn, Yankees, Strasburg

Some links for Tuesday... The Nationals hired former White Sox GM Ron Schueler as a special assistant to Mike Rizzo, according to a team press release. Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos must decide in the coming days whether to proceed with a payroll of about $80MM or ask ownership for more money, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Phil Wood of MASN.com doesn't think it makes sense for the Nats to trade Adam Dunn away. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer says the Yankees will probably want to become younger this offseason, even if it's just a marginal change. Former Rockies assistant GM Chris Rice...   Continue Reading

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Can The Blue Jays Re-Sign Scutaro & Barajas?

The Blue Jays would like to re-sign Marco Scutaro, Rod Barajas and John McDonald, but retaining the free agents may not be realistic. GM Alex Anthopoulos told Shi Davidi of the Canadian Press that he's not necessarily bringing them back. "As much as I like John McDonald, Rod Barajas and Marco Scutaro, there might be alternatives that make this organization better and are the right alternatives for this team," Anthopoulos said. Scutaro is one of the offseason's most appealing free agent shortstops. He hit .282/.379/.409 and was a solid defender, according to UZR/150, so he's in line for a raise...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Chapman, Bradley, Rays, Twins

Links for Monday... Offers have begun rolling in for Aroldis Chapman, says ESPN's Keith Law. Also, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat says the Cubs talked to Chapman's agent but he "doesn't fit in their budget." ESPN's Peter Gammons tweets that Red Sox Director of Player Development Mike Hazen declined Jed Hoyer's offer to become the Padres' assistant GM. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan says the Rangers "refused to rule out the possibility of Milton Bradley coming back to Texas." Sullivan wasn't willing to allow the possibility a month ago, when he wrote, "The Rangers are not interested in Bradley. Sources have made that clear....   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Gaston, Cardinals, Rays

Happy Halloween! Remember to drive carefully tonight. Let's check out some links... As expected, Cito Gaston announced Saturday that he will step down as Blue Jays manager after the 2010 season and begin a four-year tenure as an organizational consultant. "I think maybe I can probably help the organization as far as being an advisor," Gaston said (via MLB.com's Jordan Bastian). "It's something that I want to do in my life -- just step back and maybe do something different besides manage." Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune believes the Cardinals are deserving of the title "Franchise of the Decade"...   Continue Reading

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Cubs, Jays Talking Bradley For Wells?

12:50pm: According to Paul Sullivan of The Chicago Tribune, a Cubs source "quickly responded to the report by saying the rumor has 'no legs at all,' adding the team has not discussed the possibility of bringing Wells to the North Side." 9:45am: We've heard plenty of talk that the Cubs will try to trade disgrunted outfielder Milton Bradley this offseason, and somewhat surprisingly there's been plenty of interest in his services. Most believe the Cubs might have to take on another bad contract in return, maybe someone like Pat Burrell, but Bob Elliott of The Toronto Sun tosses a new...   Continue Reading

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