Blue Jays name LaCava director of player personnel, fire player development director ScottOctober 9th, 2009 Blue Jays shake up scouting, player developmentTORONTO — New Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos shook up his front office on Friday with a raft of changes to the team's scouting and development departments. Former assistant general manager Tony LaCava was hired as director of player personnel, Charlie Wilson was named director of minor league operations and former Double-A manager Doug Davis became minor league field coordinator.
Hendrickson wins first start since April, Orioles top Blue Jays 6-3 for 3rd straight victoryOctober 3rd, 2009 Hendrickson pitches Orioles to 3rd straight winBALTIMORE — Mark Hendrickson's drought as a starting pitcher was longer than the Baltimore Orioles' quest for an elusive three-game winning streak. Hendrickson won his first start since April, Jeff Fiorentino drove in two runs and the Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Blue Jays fire GM J.P. Ricciardi after 8-year tenure without trip to postseasonOctober 3rd, 2009 Blue Jays fire GM Ricciardi after 8-year tenureBALTIMORE — J.P. Ricciardi is out as the Toronto Blue Jays' general manager.
Halladay throws seven-hitter, Hill homers as Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle Mariners 5-0September 25th, 2009 Halladay leads Blue Jays past Mariners 5-0TORONTO — Roy Halladay struck out nine in a seven-hitter, Aaron Hill hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Friday night. Halladay turned in a gem in what could be his final home start with the Blue Jays, tying Kansas City's Zack Greinke for the major league lead with his third shutout.
Blue Jays activate closer Scott Downs, put 3B Edwin Encarnacion on 15-day DLAugust 25th, 2009 Blue Jays activate Downs, put Encarnacion on DLTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list. The Blue Jays made the moves Monday.
Blue Jays slugger Alex Rios claimed off waivers by White Sox, who assume his entire contractAugust 11th, 2009 Blue Jays OF Rios claimed by White SoxNEW YORK —Alex Rios showed up at Yankee Stadium and saw his name in the starting lineup Monday night. He left the ballpark a few hours later, on his way to join the White Sox and a pennant race.
No deal: Roy Halladay stays put with Toronto Blue Jays at non-waiver trade deadlineAugust 1st, 2009 Roy Halladay stays with Toronto at trade deadlineOAKLAND, Calif. — Roy Halladay is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays — at least for now.
Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan has knee surgery, slowing recovery from shoulder injuryJuly 23rd, 2009 Blue Jays RHP McGowan has knee surgeryTORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan had surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his right knee earlier this month, the latest setback on his recovery from shoulder surgery. McGowan, who was not pitched for Toronto this season, hurt his knee while doing conditioning drills in Florida and had surgery July 9.
Blue Jays GM sets deadline of July 28 for Roy Halladay tradeJuly 22nd, 2009 Blue Jays set July 28 deadline for Halladay tradeTORONTO — Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi still hasn't received an appropriate trade offer for Roy Halladay, and has set a July 28 deadline to complete a deal for the 2003 Cy Young Award winner.
Blue Jays 2, Orioles 0July 11th, 2009 Blue Jays 2, Orioles 0LOB_Toronto 6, Baltimore 8. 2B_Rios 2 (22), R.Chavez (4).
Blue Jays release former closer B.J. Ryan and reinstate current closer Scott Downs from DLJuly 9th, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J.
Blue Jays release former closer B.J. Ryan and reinstated current closer Scott Downs from DLJuly 8th, 2009 Blue Jays release LHP B.J. RyanST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi says he's willing to listen to offers for ace Roy HalladayJuly 7th, 2009 Jays GM willing to listen to offers for HalladayTORONTO — Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi says he's willing to listen to offers for ace Roy Halladay.
Jays GM Ricciardi says he's not shopping Roy Halladay, but will listen to offersJuly 7th, 2009 Jays GM will listen to Halladay offersST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Blue Jays recall left-hander Cecil to make Saturday night start against Washington NationalsJune 21st, 2009 Blue Jays recall Cecil for Saturday startWASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled Brett Cecil from Triple-A Las Vegas and the left-hander is scheduled to start Saturday night against the Washington Nationals. The 22-year-old Cecil was 2-1 with a 4.38 ERA in four starts earlier this season for Toronto.