Fantasy Update
Jul 18, 2017
Fox Sports Fantasy Baseball
BOSTON -- Amid reports and speculation he could be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline, Toronto Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ faces the Boston Red Sox and rookie Brian Johnson in the second game of a four-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Over the Monster Jul 18, 2017
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays lineup: Batting order shuffled, Bogaerts sits for Brian Johnson
Last year’s surprising 20-game winner J.A. Happ goes for Toronto. The Red Sox (52-42) look to rebound after losing a game to Steve Friggin’ Pearce when they face “possible trade bait” J.A. Happ (3.54 ERA) and the Blue Jays (43-49) tonight at Fenway Park (7:10 p.m., NESN). And after flailing at the plate for a while, the lineup has (finally) been shifted around. So have the fielders. Hanley Ramirez is at first base and batting fourth. Strap in! Xander Bogaerts was set to bat sixth, but was scratched. He’s replaced by Deven Marrero, who hits eighth, while Brock Holt \o/ bats ninth....
Fox Sports Fantasy Baseball Jul 18, 2017
Possible trade bait Happ starts for Jays vs. Red Sox (Jul 18, 2017)
BOSTON -- Amid reports and speculation he could be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline, Toronto Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ faces the Boston Red Sox and rookie Brian Johnson in the second game of a four-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Toronto Star Jul 17, 2017
Jays’ Happ shuts out trade buzz
J.A. Happ returns to mound Tuesday at Fenway Park for first time since 19-1 loss to Astros amid trade speculation.
MLB Daily Dish Jul 17, 2017
NL Central: Brewers looking at J.A. Happ
Check out what’s going on in the National League Central. The Brewers are reportedly interested in Blue Jay’s pitcher, J.A Happ. The lefty would provide a strong veteran presence to the back end of Milwaukee’s rotation. So far in 2017 he’s posted a 3.54 ERA, allowing 24 runs and striking out 60 over 61 innings pitched. However, as much as the Brewers are into the deal, Toronto isn’t so swayed to move Happ. Although it’s highly unlikely, stranger things have happened in baseball. Here’s what other news is happening across the National League Central: The Pirates have...
MLB Daily Dish Jul 16, 2017
MLB trade rumors: Blue Jays ‘highly unlikely’ to trade J.A. Happ despite Brewers’ interest
The lefty is likely to stay in Toronto past the deadline as the Jays look to contend next season. The Blue Jays are “highly unlikely” to trade left-hander J.A. Happ despite interest from the Brewers and others, as FOX’s Ken Rosenthal reports. Toronto would likely to hang on to Happ as they look to contend next season. Milwaukee is searching for controllable starting pitching, most notably being linked to Athletics right-hander Sonny Gray in recent days. Happ, who is earning $13 million this year and will earn an additional $13 million next year, has been mentioned in some rumors as it...
Scout Jul 16, 2017
'Highly Unlikely' Toronto Trades Happ
Despite the team being well outside playoff contention, the Blue Jays want to hang on to J.A. Happ.
MLB Trade Rumors Jul 16, 2017
Blue Jays “Highly Unlikely” To Trade J.A. Happ
The Blue Jays are receiving interest from the Brewers and other teams in left-hander J.A. Happ, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links), though it is “highly unlikely” that the Jays will trade the southpaw since Toronto plans to compete in 2018. Milwaukee has been aggressive in pursuing deadline upgrades, as the team has been…
Jays Journal Jul 11, 2017
Blue Jays: A tribute to Justin Smoak, an All-Star
The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have had three straight seasons of feel good stories from one of their players. In 2015 it was the ascension of Chris Colabello and Marco Estrada. 2016 was J.A. Happ silencing his critics and haters for being signed instead of re-signing David Price. Through the season’s first half, Justin […] Blue Jays: A tribute to Justin Smoak, an All-Star - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blue Bird Banter Jul 9, 2017
Jays get a beat down by Astros
Astros I don’t know. Many, many runs. Low triple digits I think. Blue Jays 1 So that was a mess. Just an ugly game in all ways. I didn’t think J.A. Happ pitched all that badly. He gave up 3 home runs, but 2 of them looked like good pitches. He pitched 4 innings, allowed 7 hits, 6 runs, just 2 earned, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts. The 4 unearned runs came after a throwing error by Josh Donaldson. If you want a handy example of why errors are a misleading stat, just watch Josh’s error in the second inning. Josh made a great diving stop, I’m not sure how many 3Bs make that play, gets up and...
Jays Journal Jul 5, 2017
Blue Jays’ J.A. Happ intriguing trade target for Astros: Morosi
Trade rumors and speculation are swirling north of the border involving the Toronto Blue Jays and whether the brain trust will be sellers or buyers at the looming trade deadline. The Blue Jays have pitchers Marco Estrada and Francisco Liriano who are slated to become free agents at season’s end however there stock has […] Blue Jays’ J.A. Happ intriguing trade target for Astros: Morosi - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blue Bird Banter Jul 4, 2017
Happ-y days as Blue Jays declare independence from 5 game losing streak
Blue Jays 4 Yankees 1 To quote the manager: John Gibbons: "We needed that." — Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) July 4, 2017 J.A. Happ came up big for the Blue Jays on Independence Day, going six innings to halt a five game losing streak, all within the division, and against the despised Yankees at that. Happ cruised through the first three innings, allowing just a two out hit in the first to Gary Sanchez, sandwiched around a pair of swinging strikeouts. Other that that, it was weak or routine contact, and Happ looked like he might go 7 or 8 innings. Alas, the Yankees are too good an...
Toronto Sun Jun 24, 2017
Happ a new man after return from DL
Somewhat hidden in the bullpen blowup on Friday night was the stellar outing from Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, who gave up just four hits and one run in 6.2 innings.
