Jays Journal Jan 21, 2022
Ranking three Miami Marlins starting pitchers who fit the Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have a really solid foundation for their starting rotation. After inking free agent Kevin Gausman to a five-year $110 million-dollar contract, they have two guys who I’d consider to be front-end starters joining Jose Berrios. In the middle of the rotation, the Jays have a promising young arm in Alek Manoah […] Ranking three Miami Marlins starting pitchers who fit the Blue Jays - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
Jays Journal Jan 21, 2022
Blue Jays: Keeping expectations in check for Alek Manoah in 2022
While there are plenty of reasons for Blue Jays fans to be excited about Alek Manoah’s future, let’s keep the expectations in check for the 2022 season. Don’t get me wrong, I’m extremely excited about Florida native after watching his elite performance as a rookie last season, and I’m very much a believer in the […] Blue Jays: Keeping expectations in check for Alek Manoah in 2022 - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
Bluebird Banter Jan 9, 2022
Happy Birthday Otis Nixon and Alek Manoah
Photo by Mitchell Layton/ Former Blue Jays center fielder Otis Nixon turns 63 today. Nixon had a 17-year MLB career. Two of those years (well, just short of two years) were spent with the Jays. With the Jays, he hit .275/.362/.317 (it is hard to imagine an outfielder with a Slugging Average that low) with 2 home runs and 101 stolen bases (caught 22 games, so a pretty respectable success rate). His job was to get on base, and he did that pretty well. His 101 steal puts him seventh on the Jays all-time list. His 54 steals in 1986 is tied for third (with Damaso Garcia) on...
