<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Bluejayshome News</title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com</link><description>Toronto Blue Jays Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Young Yanks step up]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/young-yanks-step-up.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO ? A five-run second inning pushed theYankees to an 8-2 victory over the first-place Blue Jays on Wednesday, a night at Rogers Centre where the key offensive figures weren't exactly names that have echoed in pinstriped lore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/white-sox-blue-jays-preview-2441.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay has dominated opponents as he continues to get ahead in the count. Chicago White Sox right-hander Gavin Floyd has had a hard time finding the plate.Halladay tries to win his fifth straight start and pick up his major lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rally to edge White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rally-to-edge-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox knew it wasn't going to be easy to make a 1-0 lead stand up against the AL East-leading Blue Jays.Eventually, Toronto hitters proved them right.Jose Bautista drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning single, and the Blue Jays b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2443.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have changed their mind about their rotation. They have now decided to stick with what they have. A few weeks ago, when injuries forced the Jays to call up Brett Cecil and Rob Ray and turn Brian Tallet from a reliever to a starter, general m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2444.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In Thursday night's loss to New York, one of the turning points came in the seventh inning when with the game tied 2-2, one out and runners on the corners, John McDonald struck out. The Jays would go on to load the bases and not score in what turned int]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2445.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP B.J. Ryan was back with the Blue Jays Friday night. His job was unspecified, but it won't be as the closer, that duty now being carried by Scott Downs. "He'll fit in somewhere out there," manager Cito Gaston said of Ryan, who prior to being placed o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays wallop White Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-wallop-white-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Brett Cecil was called up to the majors to serve as an emergency stopgap in theTorontoBlueJays rotation, but he and the other fill-ins on the starting staff won't be pushed out of jobs as long as they continue to pitch well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fill-in pitchers look as if they're here to stay ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/fill-in-pitchers-look-as-if-they-re-here-to-stay-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2433.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have changed their mind about their rotation. They have now decided to stick with what they have. A few weeks ago, when injuries forced the Jays to call up Brett Cecil and Rob Ray and turn Brian Tallet from a reliever to a starter, general m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2434.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In Thursday night's loss to New York, one of the turning points came in the seventh inning when with the game tied 2-2, one out and runners on the corners, John McDonald struck out. The Jays would go on to load the bases and not score in what turned int]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2435.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP B.J. Ryan was back with the Blue Jays Friday night. His job was unspecified, but it won't be as the closer, that duty now being carried by Scott Downs. "He'll fit in somewhere out there," manager Cito Gaston said of Ryan, who prior to being placed o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays offence pummels Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-offence-pummels-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Brett Cecil was called up to the majors to serve as an emergency stopgap in theTorontoBlueJays rotation, but he and the other fill-ins on the starting staff won't be pushed out of jobs as long as they continue to pitch well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/white-sox-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox have had difficultly scoring this season and at Toronto in recent years. That's especially hurtful with the Blue Jays being so productive at the plate.After getting yet another strong performance from their lineup, the Blue Jays look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays ride Hill's power stroke to big wn]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-ride-hill-s-power-stroke-to-big-wn.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stuck in an offensive slump, the Chicago White Sox plan to shake things up with a new-look lineup and even a new, albeit temporary, manager this weekend.Aaron Hill hit a two-run homer, rookie Brett Cecil won his second straight start and the Toronto Blue ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edwards, Evans the Centre of attention ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/edwards-evans-the-centre-of-attention-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hard to tell who was the main attraction Thursday in the Rogers Centre. Was it Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and theNewYorkYankees or Trent Edwards, Lee Evans and the Buffalo Bills?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia, Matsui come through]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sabathia-matsui-come-through.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk to Gardner haunts Tallet]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/walk-to-gardner-haunts-tallet.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Brian Tallet, the defining moment wasn't the home run that Hideki Matsui smacked in the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing Yankees no walk in the park]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/facing-yankees-no-walk-in-the-park.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JAYS-Yankees: Boxscore, S9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Cecil throws left but he sure gets it right]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-cecil-throws-left-but-he-sure-gets-it-right.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hours before Tuesday's series opener against the New York Yankees,BlueJays left-hander Brett Cecil sat in the dugout next to a team employee who had papers for him to sign.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2426.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Ryan and Scott Downs are fast friends in the Blue Jays' clubhouse. Even though Downs has taken over the closer role from Ryan, he doesn't believe it will cause a strain on their friendship. With Ryan on the disabled list due to a strained trapezius m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2427.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF John McDonald got his first start of the season in Thursday's game, in the 36th game. He started at second base in place of Aaron Hill, who fouled a ball of his shin in Wednesday's loss. Hill, one of the hottest hitters on the club, was in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2428.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Casey Janssen, who is rehabbing from a shoulder problem suffered in spring training, will make a fifth rehab start Sunday at Class AA New Hampshire. After the start, the Jays probably will call him up. In four minor league games, Janssen has allowed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeter, Matsui return to help Yankees beat Jays 3-2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jeter-matsui-return-to-help-yankees-beat-jays-3-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui made a winning return to the New York Yankees' lineup Thursday.Jeter singled home the tying run in the seventh inning and Matsui gave New York the lead with a solo homer in the eighth, helping CC Sabathia beat the Toronto Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC earns his paycheque]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cc-earns-his-paycheque.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBlueJays can expect to see a whole lot of CC Sabathia over the coming seven years and the big left-hander demonstrated last night just how formidable a challenge facing him is going to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond's luck running out]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/richmond-s-luck-running-out.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees hand Jays a humiliating 8-2 loss ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-hand-jays-a-humiliating-8-2-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays tried to not make too much of Tuesday's impressive win over the New York Yankees, and they'll surely want to similarly downplay the miserable loss that followed last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short stint for rookie Richmond vs. Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/short-stint-for-rookie-richmond-vs-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the moments following last night's 8-2 loss to the New York Yankees, mostTorontoBlueJays hadn't even hit the showers, but starting pitcher Scott Richmond was already fully dressed in jeans and a polo shirt, awaiting questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2416.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Roy Halladay's complete game Tuesday was his first of the season, the 41st of his career and 36th since 2003, most in the major leagues. In fact, the 36 complete games over that time frame is more than the total of 21 major league clubs. --Halladay ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2417.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Murphy entered the game having allowed just one hit on one run -- a solo home run -- in seven appearances (9 1/3 innings) this season. In the fifth inning, though, Murphy allowed two runs on three hits. --2B Aaron Hill fouled a ball off his lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2418.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In April, right-hander Scott Richmond was one of the Jays' saviors as he supplied health and wins while other starters withered. He went 3-0 to win Rookie of the Month honors. His last two starts have been a lot rougher, though, and Wednesday night he had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees hammer Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-hammer-jays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays tried to not make too much of Tuesday's impressive win over the New York Yankees, and they'll surely want to similarly downplay the miserable loss that followed last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-2420.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees didn't suffer at the plate in their last game despite the absence of Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui.With CC Sabathia looking to build on his best performance with his new team, the Yankees might not need nearly as much run production i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond's luck running out  2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/richmond-s-luck-running-out--2421.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' road should get easier ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-road-should-get-easier-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toughest part of schedule looks to be behind them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete lesson learned]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/complete-lesson-learned.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays win pitchers' duel]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-win-pitchers-duel.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were teammates and rivals, and later teammates and friends.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2407.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Decision time is coming soon for the Jays regarding starters RHP Casey Janssen and LHP Ricky Romero, both of whom are on the disabled list. Janssen made his fourth rehab start Tuesday night, this one for Class AA New Hampshire, while Romero will make hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2408.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Ryan has lost his job as the Blue Jays closer. Ryan, who is rehabbing at Class A Dunedin (Fla.) after being placed on the disabled list April 23 with a strained trapezius, has been replaced by left-hander Scott Downs as the Jays closer. Downs will re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Scott Rolen came into Tuesday's game 0-for-18 against Yankees starter A.J. Burnett but went 2-for-3 against him with a two-run double in the fourth and an RBI single in the eighth. --RHP Roy Halladay has gone at least seven innings in each of his eig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett ready to teach his own pitching lessons ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-ready-to-teach-his-own-pitching-lessons-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When A.J. Burnett signed with theYankees, he called Roy Halladay to thank the Blue Jays ace for helping him mature as a pitcher during his three years in Toronto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-2411.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries to Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui don't seem severe enough to keep them out for long. Even a quick return for the New York Yankees stars, though, may not be enough to overcome the Toronto Blue Jays' hot pitching.After getting a second straight pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Yankees 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-5-yankees-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay wasn't about to get too caught up in his showdown with A.J. Burnett. Instead, the Toronto ace did what he always does - shut down the New York Yankees.Halladay pitched a five-hitter to best his former teammate and Scott Rolen had three hits a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound matchup a fan's delight]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-matchup-a-fan-s-delight.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Beeston says he isn't being coy by refusing to predict the attendance for the three-game series between theTorontoBlueJays and New York Yankees. It's anybody's guess.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.J. vs. Doc ... let the fun begin]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-j-vs-doc-let-the-fun-begin.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And now for a quiet three days with the New York Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2397.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the five runs scored in Sunday's victory, the Jays became the first team in baseball to reach 200 runs scored this year. The Jays have scored 204 runs, an average of six per game. --LHP B.J. Ryan made a rehab appearance with Class A Dunedin (Fla.) ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2398.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells hit safely in all five games on the Jays' 3-2 West Coast road trip, where they played the Angels and Oakland. --DH Adam Lind hit safely in all five games on the Jays' 3-2 West Coast road trip where they played the Angels and Oakland. Lin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2399.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they sport the best record in the American League at 22-12, the Blue Jays still have a long way to go as far as proving they are a legitimate contender for postseason play. Critics point to the fact that the Jays have yet to play the big boys ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to see if the Blue Jays are for real ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/time-to-see-if-the-blue-jays-are-for-real-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And now for a quiet three days with the New York Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how easy it would be to replace Big Papi]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/here-s-how-easy-it-would-be-to-replace-big-papi.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although his arctic start won't cause the Red Sox to panic, replacing David Ortiz would be easier than you think, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braden takes shot in A's loss ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/braden-takes-shot-in-a-s-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND TheA's lost for the fifth time in seven games Sunday as left-hander Brett Cecil allowed just five hits in eight innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-0 win at the Oakland Coliseum.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays Report  2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-report--2403.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's Braden bruised but unbowed after loss ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-s-braden-bruised-but-unbowed-after-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND TheA's lost for the sixth time in eight games Sunday as left-hander Brett Cecil allowed just five hits in eight innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-0 win at the Oakland Coliseum.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays v. Yankees just another series - oh really? ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-v-yankees-just-another-series-oh-really-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[jblair@globeandmail.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays head home on a high ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-head-home-on-a-high-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Cecil accepted congratulations for his first major-league win with a shrug, a polite thank you, and then launched into self-criticism about his first two innings in yesterday's 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto shuts down A's ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-shuts-down-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays are headed back from the West Coast with the American League best record, its most productive offence and almost too many good starting pitchers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cecil blanks A's for first victory]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cecil-blanks-a-s-for-first-victory.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBlueJays begin their most-anticipated series of the young season tomorrow night when they take on the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2391.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP B.J. Ryan made a rehab appearance with Class A Dunedin (Fla.) on Saturday night, working one inning and allowing one hit, one walk and an earned run. Ryan, who went on the DL April 23 with back tightness, had pitched a perfect inning on Thursday for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2392.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Adam Lind tops the majors with 18 RBIs with runners in scoring position and two out. Lind, 25, is batting .381 with men in scoring position. With runners in scoring position and two outs, Toronto's No. 5 hitter has a .476 average. --OF Alex Rios hit ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2393.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first two men in Toronto's lineup are great guns. Marco Scutaro leads the majors in walks and he's third in the majors in runs, while Aaron Hill leads the majors in hits.  That's a lot of production from the double-play combo, and to add to that, Hill]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallet smoothly leads Blue Jays past the A's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tallet-smoothly-leads-blue-jays-past-the-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 6-foot-6, left-hander Brian Tallet is not only the tallest member of theBlueJays pitching stuff, but also one of the smoothest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up and down night for Richmond ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/up-and-down-night-for-richmond-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallet helps Jays stop slide ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tallet-helps-jays-stop-slide-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Athletics Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-athletics-preview-2381.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays rebounded from two subpar hitting performances to even their series with the Oakland Athletics.In their attempt to win the three-game set in Oakland on Sunday, the Blue Jays will face a starter who proved effective against them last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallet keeps up hot start by handling A's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tallet-keeps-up-hot-start-by-handling-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Tallet has started an NCAA championship game, and he's also been traded for a career minor leaguer named Bubbie Buzachero. 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He was fine afterward, permitting just two runners the rest of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2371.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marco Scutaro returned to his roots and didn't take long to leave his mark. The first pitch of the game, Scutaro doubled. Nothing new for the former A's infielder. The valuable Scutaro has been a key factor with Toronto's high-potent offense this year. Sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2372.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Casey Janssen (shoulder) appeared for low-Class A Dunedin and gave up one run and four hits in five innings. He threw 70 pitches and next is scheduled to start for Class AA New Hampshire. --1B Kevin Millar had a friend take batting practice before t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen remains grounded and helps Blue Jays soar]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rolen-remains-grounded-and-helps-blue-jays-soar.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a warm afternoon in mid-April, the sad news swept across the sports wires that beloved Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas had passed away while preparing for an afternoon game in Washington.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Athletics Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-athletics-preview-2374.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The high-powered offense that has helped lead the Toronto Blue Jays to the most wins in the AL has suddenly cooled off.The Blue Jays look to get their offense back on track and avoid dropping three straight games for the first time all season when they co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweeney, A's get past Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sweeney-a-s-get-past-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Sweeney didn't mind when Oakland manager Bob Geren dropped him out of the leadoff spot in the lineup earlier this week.If anything, the veteran outfielder welcomed the move down in the order."I just feel more relaxed," Sweeney said, after hitting a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod's HR sent a clear message to the East]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-rod-s-hr-sent-a-clear-message-to-the-east.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A-Rod's homer in his first at-bat of the year led to a Yanks win Friday. Bob Klapisch says it also sent a message to the AL East.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEAVER IS MASTERFUL IN HIS FIRST COMPLETE GAME]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/weaver-is-masterful-in-his-first-complete-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2360.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP B.J. Ryan (left trapezius tightness) has been assigned to Class A Dunedin on a rehabilitation assignment. Ryan made six appearances for the Blue Jays (two saves and an 11.12 ERA) before going on the disabled list. --2B Aaron Hill only hit two home r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2361.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have patched together a rotation -- but that can only hold together so long. "That goes without saying," Jays manager Cito Gaston said after Thursday's loss to the Angels. "We have to get some guys back. The kid tonight (Robert Ray) pitched ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2362.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Roy Halladay and Yankees RHP A.J. 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Manager Cito Gaston said after Halladay's start at Anaheim on Wednesday that his next start would be Tuesday, after the team's day off Mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE ANGELS / ANGELS 6, TORONTO 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/on-the-angels-/-angels-6-toronto-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every so oftenAngels pitcher Jered Weaver will do or say something to remind you that, at 26, he's still just a big kid playing a little kid's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny's drug revelation shocks Millar ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/manny-s-drug-revelation-shocks-millar-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TorontoBlueJays first baseman Kevin Millar felt like most everyone else in Baseball yesterday when he learned of the 50-game suspension handed down to superstar slugger Manny Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Athletics Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-athletics-preview-2365.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unheralded Scott Richmond has proved to be critical to the Toronto Blue Jays as they've managed to overcome an injury-plagued starting rotation.The 29-year-old rookie looks to improve to 5-0 on Friday night when the AL-East leading Blue Jays open a three-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weaver mows down powerful Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/weaver-mows-down-powerful-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only time Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver looked rattled was late in Thursday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays when the home crowd reacted to a hockey score on the video board.Otherwise, the lanky right-hander had total focus on the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLUE JAYS PUNISH ORTEGA]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-punish-ortega.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays thump Angels ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-thump-angels-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2351.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory. 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"I think we always]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2353.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Since Cito Gaston returned to Toronto as manager last June 20, the Blue Jays have a 71-47 record (.602). Wednesday's victory over the Angels moved them ahead of the Angels for the best record in baseball over that time. 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TheIndians have no one else, that's why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview-2357.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hill and the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays are showing no signs of slowing down.They'll look to continue their torrid hitting as they go for a two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.Hill has played a key part in helping Toronto (2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 13, Angels 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-13-angels-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has always had a vision for the Toronto Blue Jays success. The team's hot start is finally bringing it into focus.Halladay became baseball's second six-game winner and the Blue Jays routed the Los Angeles Angels 13-1 on Wednesday night.Hallad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets 6th win as Jays crush Angels]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-6th-win-as-jays-crush-angels.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has always had a vision for the Toronto Blue Jays success. The team's hot start is finally bringing it into focus.Halladay became baseball's second six-game winner and the Blue Jays routed the Los Angeles Angels 13-1 on Wednesday night.Hallad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays blast their way past Tribe ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-blast-their-way-past-tribe-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The difference in Adam Lind right now from seasons past is his ability to quickly learn from his mistakes and make adjustments on the fly.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven in the seventh is heaven ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/seven-in-the-seventh-is-heaven-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2344.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having not received a win from LHP David Purcey in five starts -- he was 0-2 with a 7.01 ERA -- and Brian Burres in two starts -- he was 0-2 with a 14.21 ERA -- the Jays shipped both pitchers down to Class AAA Las Vegas and called up two rookies in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2345.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Lind is putting up some crazy numbers. Cemented firmly into the Toronto lineup on an everyday basis as the designated hitter and occasional left fielder, Lind, 25, is hammering away at a frantic clip. In Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Lind collect]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2346.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays entered Tuesday's game with 300 hits, the first team in the major leagues to reach that mark. Toronto entered the day with 38 hits more than the second-best team (St. Louis, 262). 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Ryan on the disabled list, Scott Downs has taken over the closer role. But Monday night he wasn't available, having pitched in all three games against Baltimore over the weekend. Lefty Jesse Carlson, who has allowed two runs in 14 appearances, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2336.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Through their opening 27 games, the Blue Jays have been judicious in their baserunning. They have stolen just 12 bases with one caught stealing. Last year at this time they had 22 stolen bases -- six by RF Alex Rios, who has two this year -- and had bee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians at Toronto ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/on-deck-indians-at-toronto-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight and Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-blue-jays-preview-2338.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A big reason for the Toronto Blue Jays' early success has been their play at home. 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In two rehab starts, Janssen has tossed seven scoreless innings, allowed one hit, walked two and struck out four. Janssen will now move to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2327.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having not received a win from LHP David Purcey in five starts -- he was 0-2 with a 7.01 ERA -- and Brian Burres in two starts -- he was 0-2 with a 14.21 ERA -- the Jays shipped both pitchers down to Class AAA Las Vegas and called up two rookies in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2328.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Scott Richmond, 29, who two years ago was pitching for the Edmonton Cracker Cats of the Independent League, on Sunday checked the Orioles on five hits and two earned runs over seven innings to move to 4-0 on the season. In five starts he has logged]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays dominate Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-dominate-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOXSCORE: Orioles vs.Jays, S11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of surprises in Blue Jay tool box ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/plenty-of-surprises-in-blue-jay-tool-box-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some words just go together, provide a perfect fit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond's hot hand, Rios's hot bat help sweep O's ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/richmond-s-hot-hand-rios-s-hot-bat-help-sweep-o-s-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In pitching seven strong innings and collecting his fourth win yesterday,Jays right-hander Scott Richmond continues to exceed expectations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday wrap and thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sunday-wrap-and-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-2317.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hill continues to have a fantastic start to the season for the Toronto Blue Jays. Matchups with the Baltimore Orioles have only helped.Hill, who has helped put the Blue Jays in position to sweep a series for the first time this year, looks to contin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill rallies Jays past O's in extras]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/hill-rallies-jays-past-o-s-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[George Sherrill hopes this is as bad as it gets for the struggling Baltimore Orioles.Aaron Hill hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-4 victory Saturday, sending the Orioles to their fifth straight loss.Baltimore has led i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay and Toronto Blue Jays defeat Baltimore Orioles ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-and-toronto-blue-jays-defeat-baltimore-orioles-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (Digital Journal delivered byNewstex) --Mission: Doc, to watch every start Harry Leroy Halladay III makes at the Rogers Centre this season, continued last night. I'm three for three, my friends.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2320.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill finished April with 38 hits, which was tops in the Major League. The total, though, is one hit shy of the Jays' club record of 39, co-held by Shannon Stewart (2005) and Shea Hillenbrand (2005). --Through the opening month, a total of 24 ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2321.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays are quietly confident that RHP Casey Janssen could be back with them by the middle of May. Janssen, who missed all of 2008 following shoulder surgery, was auditioning for a spot in the rotation this spring but was derailed when he felt tightness ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2322.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays as expected sent struggling left-handers David Purcey and Brian Burres to Class AAA Las Vegas Friday in an effort to shore up a leaky rotation. Also dispatched to Las Vegas was right-hander Brian Bullington, who had been used in relief. Maki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-2323.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the midst of a major overhaul of their banged-up starting rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays are still atop the AL East.With plenty of pitching problems of their own, it's no surprise the Baltimore Orioles are back at the bottom.The visiting Orioles will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2308.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill finished April with 38 hits, which was tops in the Major League. 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Maki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get back on track]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-get-back-on-track.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when he gets in trouble early, Roy Halladay beats the Orioles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays get a hand Jays 8 Orioles 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-get-a-hand-jays-8-orioles-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBlueJays promoted left-hander Brett Cecil and right-handers Robert Ray and Brian Wolfe from triple-A Las Vegas yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-2313.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the midst of a major overhaul of their banged-up starting rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays are still atop the AL East.With plenty of pitching problems of their own, it's no surprise the Baltimore Orioles are back at the bottom.The visiting Orioles will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay, Blue Jays roll past Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-blue-jays-roll-past-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After catching Roy Halladay for the past five years, Gregg Zaun got a different view of the Toronto ace on Friday night and quickly found he didn't much like it.Halladay won his ninth straight decision against the Baltimore Orioles and Kevin Millar drove ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles: Fun while it lasted ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-fun-while-it-lasted-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --Mark Hendrickson looked very good for the first three innings tonight at Rogers Centre, partly because he retired the first batter in each of those innings. He gave up a base hit to open the fourth inning ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albee's All-April All-Star teams ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/albee-s-all-april-all-star-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2009 (Marin Independent Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2301.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Assistant GM Alex Anthopoulos, who is accompanying the Jays on their trip, was absent for a few days as he flew to Sacramento to watch LHP Brett Cecil and LHP Brad Mills make back-to-back starts for Class AAA Las Vegas. Both Cecil and Mills were in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2302.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays are quietly confident that RHP Casey Janssen could be back with them by the middle of May. Janssen, who missed all of 2008 following shoulder surgery, was auditioning for a spot in the rotation this spring but was derailed when he felt tightness ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2303.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays will have to make some tough decisions in the coming weeks when some of their injured pitchers report back for duty. Left-hander Ricky Romero, who was 2-0 in three starts before going on the disabled list with a strained right oblique, shoul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-2304.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have put together a strong opening month without facing an opponent from the powerful AL East, but their first division foe of the year doesn't appear all that imposing.After losing two straight for the first time this season, the Bl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucking the Slump ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bucking-the-slump-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catcher's triple helps Royals handle Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/catcher-s-triple-helps-royals-handle-jays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Buck has a term for the type of triples he was knocking around Kauffman Stadium on Thursday."Well placed," the 230-pound catcher said with a big grin.Buck tripled twice and drove in five runs, and the Kansas City Royals turned six double plays in an ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second base no longer second rate ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/second-base-no-longer-second-rate-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There may be myriad reasons to explain why theBlueJays are off to such an outstanding start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston faces big decisions about rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/gaston-faces-big-decisions-about-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston faces big decisions about his rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/gaston-faces-big-decisions-about-his-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2294.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond is no token Canadian on the 2009 Blue Jays. A 29-year-old rookie, Richmond, from North Vancouver, B.C., has been a steady performer in a rotation that has seen more than its share of injuries. In Tuesday's 8-1 victory over Kansas City, Rich]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2295.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the loss Wednesday, the Jays' streak of consecutive series won to start a season ended at six. The Royals hold a 2-1 edge in the four-game series going into the finale Thursday. --RHP Jesse Litsch got a clean bill of health after being examined by ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2296.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays are quietly confident that RHP Casey Janssen could be back with them by the middle of May. 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Kansas City's 25-year-old right-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Royals Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-royals-preview-2298.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in five days, the Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of their first series loss of the season.The Blue Jays again look to prevent that from happening in the finale of a four-game set with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.After splitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 11, Blue Jays 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-11-blue-jays-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke talked last winter about a pitcher reaching that perfect blend, where physical ability exactly matches mental ability.So with a 5-0 record after five starts and a microscopic ERA, is he there?"I'm trying to get to that," he said. "But not yet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' bats come alive in win against Blue Jays ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-bats-come-alive-in-win-against-blue-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke gave up an earned run for the first time in 43 innings, but Billy Butler backed him up with two homers and the Kansas City Royals used a 15-hit barrage to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 11-3 Wednesday night.Vernon Wells' RBI single with two outs ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2285.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays finally met up with former manager John Gibbons on Monday in the first of four games with the Royals. Gibbons, fired by the Jays on June 20, is now the bench coach of the Royals. One of the main reasons that Gibbons was replaced by Cito Gast]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2286.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Marco Scutaro led off with a walk Tuesday, marking the 11th time he has led of an inning with a free pass in 102 plate appearances this season. Scutaro has 21 walks this season, one behind Boston's Jason Bay, the major league leader. --RHP Jesse Lits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2287.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays are quietly confident that RHP Casey Janssen could be back with them by the middle of May. Janssen, who missed all of 2008 following shoulder surgery, was auditioning for a spot in the rotation this spring but was derailed when he felt tightness ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond gives Jays another big effort]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/richmond-gives-jays-another-big-effort.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two seasons ago, Gil Meche spurned theBlueJays in favour of a five-year, $55 million (U.S.) contract with the Kansas City Royals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Royals Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-royals-preview-2289.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke finally gave up a run, but that hardly seems cause for concern.Coming off consecutive complete-game efforts, the Kansas City right-hander looks to become the major leagues' first five-game winner Wednesday night when the Royals continue a fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 8, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-8-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond called it his best outing in the majors. Aaron Hill agreed.Richmond pitched seven sharp innings, Vernon Wells drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 Tuesday night.Hill had three more hits to increase h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells drives in three as Blue Jays rip Royals ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-drives-in-three-as-blue-jays-rip-royals-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched seven sharp innings, Vernon Wells drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 Tuesday night.Aaron Hill, who leads the majors with 36 hits and has a hit in all but one game this year, had three hits,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' bats go silent]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-bats-go-silent.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy night, silent night for Jays' bats]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/soggy-night-silent-night-for-jays-bats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2278.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Litsch got a clean bill of health after being examined Monday by Dr. James Andrews. "Good news," said manager Cito Gaston. "Jesse is going to Florida now for a couple of weeks where he'll throw on flat ground. If there are no additional proble]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2279.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays are quietly confident that RHP Casey Janssen could be back with them by the middle of May. Janssen, who missed all of 2008 following shoulder surgery, was auditioning for a spot in the rotation this spring but was derailed when he felt tightness ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2280.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a team loses its closer, it's usually a cause for alarm. But not for the Blue Jays. Before going on the disabled list with a strained trapezius muscle, lefty B.J. Ryan had gone 2-for-4 in save situations and his command and velocity were lacking. Wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals silence Blue Jays' bats]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-silence-blue-jays-bats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a wet, miserable night, theJays' offence was doused 7-1 on a combined two-hitter by Royals right-hander Brian Bannister and two relievers, dropping Toronto into second place in the AL East, percentage points behind the surging Boston Red Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Royals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-royals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays haven't lost back-to-back games during their impressive start, but to avoid that fate they'll have to go through a pitcher off to a similarly strong beginning.Gil Meche will try to lead the Kansas City Royals to a second straight vic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bannister pitches Royals past Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bannister-pitches-royals-past-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though he doesn't throw one, Brian Bannister felt like a knuckleballer on a rainy Monday night.The right-hander gave up one hit over seven innings and Jose Guillen hit two homers to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 7-1 victory over Toronto.The Blue J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not dead yet ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/not-dead-yet-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWhiteSox are going to lose games this season, especially against starting pitchers as good as Toronto?s Roy Halladay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not a complete loss]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/not-a-complete-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Contreras remains winless after four starts, but theWhiteSox' 4-3 loss Sunday to Toronto wasn't all negative as far as Contreras' teammates were concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays grind out another win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-grind-out-another-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something has happened to Roy Halladay. Something created by theTorontoBlueJays' sudden aversion to losing and, by extension, their infatuation with winning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston fans get sweep and so much more]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/boston-fans-get-sweep-and-so-much-more.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox fans came to Fenway hoping to see a sweep of the Yankees. They got that and so much more, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2270.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays are quietly confident that RHP Casey Janssen could be back with them by the middle of May. Janssen, who missed all of 2008 following shoulder surgery, was auditioning for a spot in the rotation this spring but was derailed when he felt tightness ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2271.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not in their wildest dreams did anyone in the Blue Jays organization envision such a great start to their season. By virtue of their 4-3 victory Sunday in Chicago over the White Sox, the Jays moved to 14-6 and won a series of three games or more for the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2272.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Since manager Cito Gaston took over on June 20, 2008, the Jays are 65-43 (.602). That is the best record in the major leagues over that time. --CF Vernon Wells moved up on the club's all-time list in a couple of categories last week. On Wednesday, Wells]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confidence builds for Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/confidence-builds-for-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saturday night, White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez blasted the grand slam that buried theBlueJays in a 10-2 loss and yesterday he stepped to the plate with two out in the ninth and his team trailing by one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays hottest team in the majors]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-hottest-team-in-the-majors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saturday night White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez blasted the grand slam that buried theBlueJays in a 10-2 loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Trouble ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/double-trouble-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-White Sox Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-white-sox-preview-2260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexei Ramirez's surprising rookie campaign was one reason why the Chicago White Sox captured the American League's Central Division last season.To get back on track and defend their title, the White Sox could use more performances like the one Ramirez ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 10, Blue Jays 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/white-sox-10-blue-jays-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen had been waiting for the right moment to speak to Alexei Ramirez. 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Brad Mills and Brett Cecil, the two young lefties who were in the running for a rotati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2247.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through spring training and the opening weeks of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B.J. Ryan. He blew two of his first four save chances, then landed on the disabled list due to tightness near his pitching ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2248.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not often that a rookie starter will be missed more than a veteran closer, but that's the way it stands after the Jays placed rookie lefty Ricky Romero and closer B.J. Ryan on the 15-day disabled list Thursday. Romero is out with an injured right obl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching parade to DL continues for snakebit Jays ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pitching-parade-to-dl-continues-for-snakebit-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays will have a tough time winning games if they keep losing pitchers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Jays' first: 5 series wins]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-jays-first-5-series-wins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six strong innings and Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay and Alex Rios each hit home runs as theTorontoBlueJays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARCO SCUTARO]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/marco-scutaro.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[jblair@globeandmail.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays recover after Ryan's struggles ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-recover-after-ryan-s-struggles-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays score 11th-inning win ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-score-11th-inning-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just when David Purcey, Rod Barajas and Alex Rios showed signs of getting themselves right, B.J. Ryan once again went wrong for theTorontoBlueJays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millar delivers in extra innings]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/millar-delivers-in-extra-innings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOXSCORE: Rangers- Jays, S9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2237.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Adam Lind has more time on his hands than he knows what to do with. Many of the older DHs have a routine between their at-bats. Some ride the bike, others study film. So what's Lind's routine? "I don't have one yet unless you count just sitting there]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2238.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through spring training and the opening weeks of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B.J. Ryan. He blew two of his first four save chances, leaving manager Cito Gaston to ponder handing the ball to someone el]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2239.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Closer B.J. Ryan is 2-for-4 in save situations, and he has his manager wondering aloud about when he'll be used again. Ryan allowed three runs in the ninth inning Wednesday, sending the game to extra innings. Toronto edged Texas 8-7 in 11 innings. "It's s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-blue-jays-preview-2240.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have yet to lose a series this season. An extra-inning victory in their last contest put them in position to keep that streak going.On Thursday night, the Blue Jays look for their second straight victory in the finale of a three-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays outlast Rangers in 11 innings]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-outlast-rangers-in-11-innings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millar wasn't quite sure who he was facing when he stepped to the plate in the 11th inning. Once he figured it out, he drove in the winning run.Millar's single over the drawn-in outfield scored Vernon Wells from second base, giving the Toronto Blue ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Robot' Halladay is human after all]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-robot-halladay-is-human-after-all.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpire hit in head by broken bat shard ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/umpire-hit-in-head-by-broken-bat-shard-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers put an end to Roy Halladay's perfect start to the season in a game delayed 10 minutes when the barrel of a broken bat struck home plate umpire Kerwin Danley in the side of the head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2226.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay, who had been 3-0 on the season, suffered his first loss when Texas put up five runs in his eight innings Tuesday. With the defeat, Halladay's lifetime mark against the Rangers became a pedestrian 7-7, the seven losses being the second most h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2227.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Downs has yet to give up a run this season in seven appearances, and one of his biggest fans is his fellow reliever, closer B.J. Ryan. "Words can't describe what he brings to this team, and to our bullpen and our whole pitching staff," Ryan sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2228.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through spring training and the opening week of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B.J. Ryan. In Sunday's 1-0 victory over Oakland, Ryan turned in his second solid performance and is now 2-for-3 in save situ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay roughed upRangers bring high-flying Jays down to earth]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-roughed-uprangers-bring-high-flying-jays-down-to-earth.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOXSCORE: Rangers- Jays S11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cito preaches gospel of calm]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cito-preaches-gospel-of-calm.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston would like to remind the good burghers of Toronto that it was many, many years ago now. Long enough, he figures, to forget.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though they hadn't won away from home, the Texas Rangers felt confident heading into their current seven-game road trip.Despite a rough start and rumors of their manager's uncertain future, the Rangers look for a third straight victory Wednesday night whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-5-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers don't really enjoy facing Roy Halladay but they sure don't shy away from him, either.Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler each hit two-run homers and the Rangers again roughed up the Toronto ace, beating the Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday night."He's a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holliday has answers for questions about slump]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/holliday-has-answers-for-questions-about-slump.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Holliday was acquired in November to help beef up the Oakland offense, and he does lead the team in RBIs, with nine. He's hitting well under his career average, however, and he hasn't hit a home run in an Oakland uniform, either during the spring or ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays set early AL East pace]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-set-early-al-east-pace.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scutaro soars in leadoff role]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/scutaro-soars-in-leadoff-role.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three hours before Sunday's 1-0 win over the Oakland A's,BlueJays shortstop Marco Scutaro turned slowly in his chair to face a reporter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2218.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lefty B.J. Ryan has taken on a new role, besides being the Blue Jays' closer. He's also their main cheerleader.Ryan, who has two consecutive saves and is 2-for-3 in save situations this year, is excited about the Jays' 10-4 start and the contributions of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2219.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays have won four consecutive series of three games or more to start a season for the first time in club history. The Jays' club record for winning consecutive series to start a season is six, set in 2001. That record incudes winning a series in Te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2220.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through spring training and the opening week of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B.J. Ryan. In Sunday's 1-0 victory over Oakland, Ryan turned in his second solid performance and is now 2-for-3 in save situ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody should be upset by Swisher's words]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/nobody-should-be-upset-by-swisher-s-words.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn't like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you think the Phillies are worried? ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/do-you-think-the-phillies-are-worried-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (The Gazette delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Ricky Romero Continues To Impress ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-rookie-ricky-romero-continues-to-impress-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (Digital Journal delivered byNewstex) --Ricky Romero is so fine. He blows my mind. The kid, only three starts into his Major League Baseball career, is pitching like a veteran. He's got a bright future. Oakland A's left-fielder Jack Cust wou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2206.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Romero has come a long way in a hurry since the final weeks of spring training. 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In Sunday's 1-0 victory over Oakland, Ryan turned in his second solid performance and is now 2-for-3 in save situ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Romero baffles A's in win ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rookie-romero-baffles-a-s-in-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kurt Suzuki wishesTorontoBlueJays fans had talked to him before jumping to conclusions about rookie pitcher Ricky Romero. Seriously. Rather than sitting there givingJays general manager J.P. Ricciardi the raspberry for picking Romero instead of shortstop ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero settles into groove]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/romero-settles-into-groove.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two out in the ninth inning, Oakland A's third baseman Eric Chavez swung at a 1-0 fastball fromJays reliever B.J. 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Ryan collected the ball and fired to first to the final out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays win pitching duel]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-win-pitching-duel.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBlueJays offence deserves most of the credit for the team's impressive start to the new season, but on the weekend their pitchers showed a capability to carry the load sometimes, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overbay joins hit parade just in time to power Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/overbay-joins-hit-parade-just-in-time-to-power-jays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even on a small-ball afternoon, a bigBlueJay bat made the difference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's Catcher knows power of Romero ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-s-catcher-knows-power-of-romero-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chavez starting at third]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/chavez-starting-at-third.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Contra Costa Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overbay homer lifts Jays over A's ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/overbay-homer-lifts-jays-over-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-blue-jays-preview-2201.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a hot start, the Toronto Blue Jays' bats have cooled off this weekend. 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Five runs, including a pair of home runs, should be enough to get it done on most nights, particularly when theTorontoBlueJays stake their pitcher to a 5-1 lead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland bullpen cools off the Blue Jays ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/oakland-bullpen-cools-off-the-blue-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBlueJays weren't going to be able to out-hit their pitching forever.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrett injured as Jays lose one]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/barrett-injured-as-jays-lose-one.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one wild pitch by David Purcey last night, theBlueJays blew their four-run lead - and also watched as their backup catcher blew out his shoulder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2196.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night when the Blue Jays needed David Purcey to step up, he stepped back. 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It was the offense that let them down. From the first day of spring training, manager Cito Gaston said that the Jays will go as far as their offense carries them and that they need all bodies ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2185.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Nobody enjoyed the 12 runs of support Wednesday more than RHP Scott Richmond. "I had a rough spring," Richmond said. "It's been a little bit of a roller coaster so far. That first-inning start again (allowing two runs), it's like, 'Enough is enough. It']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2186.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, the Blue Jays couldn't hit a lick. So far this season, it's as if they can't miss a pitch. Off to a strong start at 8-3, Toronto has the best offense in the American League. The Jays are atop the majors in virtually every department, as they le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the air ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Taped event]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-blue-jays-preview-2188.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Behind an impressive offense, the Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for their best start in eight years. 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Two starts into his rookie season, left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jays hitting coach Gene Tenace remembers facing the late Mark (The Bird) Fidrych at Tiger Stadium in 1976. "He's out there talking to the ball telling it what to do," Tenace said. "I stepped out and spoke to my bat, telling it: 'Don't pay attention to w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2176.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season the Blue Jays had the best pitching in the league. It was the offense that let them down. 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With Roy Halladay's turn in the rotation up next, there's a good chance for that to happen.On Thursday, Halladay looks to win his third straight start and help the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 12, Twins 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-12-twins-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all Scott Richmond endured to reach the majors, a two-run deficit in the first inning was hardly a challenge. 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The problems for Kevin Slowey on Monday night were numerous, and after giving up a career-high 13 h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litsch a casualty, but Snider's homers power Jays' win ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/litsch-a-casualty-but-snider-s-homers-power-jays-win-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2157.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season the Blue Jays had the best pitching in the league. It was the offense that let them down. 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As a r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2159.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Pitching coach Brad Arnsberg was defensive before Monday's game when questioned about what ails closer B.J. Ryan, who had been ineffective in his first two outings this season. "This whole thing is magnified because you guys have magnified it," Arnsberg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball elders teach lessons of the game]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/baseball-elders-teach-lessons-of-the-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elvis Andrus can't decide on the most exciting moment of his offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 games in, and Tribe's 0-for-2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/5-games-in-and-tribe-s-0-for-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRIBE OPENING WEEKEND 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad elbow puts Lewis on the DL ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bad-elbow-puts-lewis-on-the-dl-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-2163.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Romero pitched well in his major-league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays. 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Long before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The one that got away]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/the-one-that-got-away.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays' notable first week of the 2009 season ended with a peculiar pitching performance from starter David Purcey and a bizarre explanation for his patchy outing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look for Burke and Wilson to change their tune ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/look-for-burke-and-wilson-to-change-their-tune-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three in, three out. In Edmonton, they sent the underachieving, playoff-missing lads off to the golf course the other night with a nice ovation. In Ottawa, they have bought into the Cult of Coach Clou, the fan base apparently mollified by the quasi-resurg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2149.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Young pitchers have inconsistent days. One outing they're good, and the next they can't find the plate. On Sunday, David Purcey had one of those latter days as he needed 113 pitches and walked six batters in just 4 2/3 innings. On a cool, dry day in Cleve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2150.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Saturday's victory assured the Jays of a series win in the three-game set against the Tribe. 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The previous low was 12,571 on April 30, 2002. --This season it took the Blue Jays until their second game of the season (Tuesday) to record a walk-off victory on Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2117.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers strike fast, hand Jays first loss]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-strike-fast-hand-jays-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not as if the Blue Jays didn't have opportunities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers get first win of the season with 5-1 drubbing in Toronto ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-get-first-win-of-the-season-with-5-1-drubbing-in-toronto-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit two of Detroit's three home runs and finished with four RBIs to lead the Tigers to their first victory of the season, a 5-1 decision over theTorontoBlueJays last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-blue-jays-preview-2120.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While his high school teammates are now likely finishing their sophomore years in college, Rick Porcello is about to begin a new test.The Detroit Tigers' 20-year-old right-hander makes his major league debut on Thursday at Rogers Centre, where he'll try t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No fire sale around this fireballer ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/no-fire-sale-around-this-fireballer-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are rumours already, and there will be more because of the change at the top of Rogers Communications brought on by the passing of Ted Rogers and the interim status of Paul Beeston - considered a major sports domo-in-waiting for years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It starts with a slugfest ...]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/it-starts-with-a-slugfest-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heading into the 2009 major-league season, theTorontoBlueJays realize that success or failure will rest heavily on the shoulders of their offence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get off to a booming start]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-get-off-to-a-booming-start.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the first opening day in Toronto since 2006, a 12-5 win over Detroit, had people excited?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2106.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2107.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Cito Gaston is well aware that for the Jays to have any chance this season, the offense will have to carry a heavy load. "We don't have the staff we did last year," he said Monday night after his club scored 12 runs and banged out 15 hits against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2108.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Scott Rolen had an encouraging spring, batting .417 with nine of his 15 hits for extra bases, including three home runs and two triples. "I'm feeling pretty good," Rolen said. "Last year, I started making some better adjustments from where I was phys]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there were any doubts that Rogers Centre couldn't be an interesting place to watch a baseball game this season, the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans proved, that at least for one night, it could be.The Blue Jays seek their first 2-0 start in four seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays come out swinging]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-come-out-swinging.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If spring training is about renewal and hope, then opening day is the first opportunity for teams to give their fans reason to embrace that hope and believe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 12, Tigers 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-12-tigers-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A raucous opening day in Toronto took a sour turn because of some unruly fans that Detroit outfielder Josh Anderson called "disrespectful."Adam Lind homered and drove in six runs, Roy Halladay coasted with a big lead and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2094.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Roy Halladay is as good a starter as he is a loyal employee of the Blue Jays organization. So it doesn't come as a shock when he says he doesn't count the Blue Jays as being out of the running for a post-season berth even though the general c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2095.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Roy Halladay will make his seventh consecutive opening-day start to extend his club record when he faces the Detroit Tigers in Monday night's game. In his six previous opening-day starts, Halladay has gone 2-3. In 15 career starts against the Tigers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2096.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay to focus on being a team player rather than being a mentor ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-to-focus-on-being-a-team-player-rather-than-being-a-mentor-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make no mistake: Roy Halladay's future with theTorontoBlueJays is the storyline of 2009 barring an unforeseen playoff chase or sale of the club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not much dream fodder for Blue Jays this year]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/not-much-dream-fodder-for-blue-jays-this-year.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is an approach that inspires precious little reverie, even on the most romantic date of the sporting calendar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan staying put as Jays closer, at least for now ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ryan-staying-put-as-jays-closer-at-least-for-now-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Ryan is theTorontoBlueJays closer, but in what is sure to be a trend in 2009, that's open to re-evaluation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can offence make up for mound woes? ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/can-offence-make-up-for-mound-woes-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news for fans in '09 is that the Blue Jays will most certainly be a better team by the end of the season than they are in April. 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Florida's No. 4 starter allowed tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2091.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2092.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2093.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Ricky Romero and RHP Scott Richmond will be part of the Blue Jays rotation, as LHP Brad Mills was reassigned to the team's minor league camp. Romero had a 4.50 spring ERA through April 1, having struck out 20 and walked 11 in 18 innings. Richmond an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays fans can only dream ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-fans-can-only-dream-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a little bit of hopeTorontoBlueJays fans can cling to during what might potentially be a long, trying summer: The money for a payroll boost to $120 million US will be there, good economy or not, when the team feels it's ready for a serious run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ripple effect]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ripple-effect.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's just say it right now: Players looked smaller this spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays 'reloading,' not rebuilding]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-reloading-not-rebuilding.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2085.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2086.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Ricky Romero and RHP Scott Richmond will be part of the Blue Jays rotation, as LHP Brad Mills was reassigned to the team's minor league camp. Romero had a 4.50 spring ERA through April 1, having struck out 20 and walked 11 in 18 innings. Richmond an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2087.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 10, Marlins 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-10-marlins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Volstad was hit hard in his final spring start.Volstad, Florida's No. 3 starter, allowed four runs on six hits - including two home runs - in five innings in the Marlins' 10-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night."He left the ball up to som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hope young arms can bring bright future]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-hope-young-arms-can-bring-bright-future.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 season hasn't even begun and already there's a strong sense of 'Wait till next year' around the Toronto Blue Jays.For once, it might actually mean something.General manager J.P. 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Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2074.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Ricky Romero and RHP Scott Richmond will be part of the Blue Jays rotation, as LHP Brad Mills was reassigned to the team's minor league camp. Romero had a 4.50 spring ERA through April 1, having struck out 20 and walked 11 in 18 innings. Richmond an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2075.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red glare for The Rocket]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-glare-for-the-rocket.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roasting The Rocket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jay Watch ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jay-watch-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The decision to hang on to catcher Michael Barrett was one of the last ones the Blue Jays' coaching staff made, and manager Cito Gaston could tell the tension was wearing on Barrett when informed he had made the squad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays back to back World Series reunion ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-back-to-back-world-series-reunion-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team that brought home back-to-back World Series titles will reunite for a special three-day celebration this summer. Fan favourites Joe Carter, Robbie Alomar, Paul Molitor, Devon White and John Olerud will be on hand, along with 25 teammates and coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Blue Jays 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-8-blue-jays-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson knows he's at a career crossroads.The left-hander was told by Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland that he would start the season in the bullpen, but before an 8-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, Robertson said he's ready for anyt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter says his Series-winning HR gets overlooked]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/carter-says-his-series-winning-hr-gets-overlooked.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All these years later, Joe Carter has only one complaint about the home run he hit to win the 1993 World Series: It doesn't draw the attention it deserves.The former Toronto slugger said baseball fans and historians rank his Game 6, bottom-of-the-ninth, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonine a likely candidate for Tigers bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bonine-a-likely-candidate-for-tigers-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[VIERA, Fla. -- Eddie Bonine, who hasn't been mentioned as a candidate for theDetroitTigers pitching staff, may make the team as a reliever.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays name Richmond fifth starter ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-name-richmond-fifth-starter-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays will start the season with Scott Richmond as the fifth starter and Michael Barrett as the backup catcher after finalizing their 25-man roster yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2065.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2066.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2067.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Ricky Romero and RHP Scott Richmond will be part of the Blue Jays rotation, as LHP Brad Mills was reassigned to the team's minor league camp. Romero had a 4.50 spring ERA through April 1, having struck out 20 and walked 11 in 18 innings. Richmond an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Nationals 6]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-7-nationals-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is all set to make his franchise-record seventh consecutive opening-day start for the Toronto Blue Jays.Halladay threw six sharp innings in a 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The right-hander gave up two runs, one earne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2069.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular McDonald still struggles at the plate ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/popular-mcdonald-still-struggles-at-the-plate-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT WASN'T IN THE ACCARDOS ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/it-wasn-t-in-the-accardos-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays optioned reliever Jeremy Accardo to Triple-A Las Vegas yesterday, and manager Cito Gaston said utility man Joe Inglett will soon follow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2055.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. 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Richmond and M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2057.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball: Japanese lefty Takahashi joins Mets on minor league deal ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/baseball-japanese-lefty-takahashi-joins-mets-on-minor-league-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets said Monday they have signed Japanese left-hander Ken Takahashi to a minor league contract after theTorontoBlueJays released him earlier in the day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 9, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/phillies-9-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers had a strong outing in his final spring appearance and earned the opening-day start for the Philadelphia Phillies for the third straight year.Myers held Toronto to one run on three hits in four innings, leading the Phillies to a 9-1 win over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2061.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 3, Blue Jays 1 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-3-blue-jays-1-2062.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston expressed concern about closer B.J. Ryan after he pitched a shaky eighth inning in Toronto's 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday.Ryan gave up one run and two hits, including Angel Berroa's RBI double to left-center. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan miffed about possibility of losing closer's role ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ryan-miffed-about-possibility-of-losing-closer-s-role-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TorontoBlueJays closer B.J. Ryan made it clear yesterday he does not appreciate all this talk about Scott Downs being his replacement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2048.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2049.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Clement's bid to open the season as part of the Blue Jays' rotation ended when he allowed nine runs while not getting through five innings against the Twins. Clement, recovering from shoulder problems, was assigned to Class AAA Las Vegas. He wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2050.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. 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Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? 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They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2044.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2045.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Clement's bid to open the season as part of the Blue Jays' rotation ended when he allowed nine runs while not getting through five innings against the Twins. 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They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2038.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2039.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Clement's bid to open the season as part of the Blue Jays' rotation ended when he allowed nine runs while not getting through five innings against the Twins. Clement, recovering from shoulder problems, was assigned to Class AAA Las Vegas. He wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Blue Jays 1 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-5-blue-jays-1-2040.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond didn't appear to improve his chances of making Toronto's starting rotation, but manager Cito Gaston cut him some slack Saturday because of a gusting 30-mph wind and a shaky Blue Jays defense.The right-hander, in the mix along with left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2041.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2031.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Clement's bid to open the season as part of the Blue Jays' rotation ended when he allowed nine runs while not getting through five innings against the Twins. Clement, recovering from shoulder problems, was assigned to Class AAA Las Vegas. He wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2032.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have question marks in the back end of their rotation and are concerned about closer B.J. Ryan's lack of velocity. They have put a heavy burden on their offense to overcome their pitching deficiencies. They look to come out of the gate in Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2033.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays now have more to worry about than just their rotation. The back end of their pitching staff -- closer B.J. Ryan -- has sprung a leak. Ryan, who missed the 2007 season after Tommy John surgery and bounced back in 2008 to register 32 saves and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells, Rios dynamic duo]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-rios-dynamic-duo.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of teammates with 100-RBI seasons hasn't always guaranteed the Blue Jays a winning record, but if Vernon Wells and Alex Rios accomplish the feat in 2009, it would at least mean the offence has a pulse again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Pirates 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-4-pirates-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay already has that opening day look.The Blue Jays' 20-game winner was in start-of-the-season form, limiting the Pittsburgh Pirates to one run and four hits over seven innings of the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-1 victory on Friday night.Brad Emaus back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2036.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2026.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2027.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Richmond's place in the rotation grew more solid when the Blue Jays reassigned RHP Matt Clement to their minor league camp on March 24. Clement, who allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in 10 1/3 innings this spring, hadn't decided whether to accept th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2028.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It has been a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Braves 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-7-braves-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves signed Derek Lowe to be their ace, and he's pitching like one.Lowe struck out seven in six sharp innings for the Braves, but the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 7-5 victory Thursday.The Braves gave Lowe a four-year $60 million free-agen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2030.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The line on this year's Jays? Don't bet on a playoff berth ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/the-line-on-this-year-s-jays-don-t-bet-on-a-playoff-berth-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If money does indeed talk, it says 2009 is going to be a lousy season for theTorontoBlueJays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2020.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Richmond's place in the rotation grew more solid when the Blue Jays reassigned RHP Matt Clement to their minor league camp on March 24. Clement, who allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in 10 1/3 innings this spring, hadn't decided whether to accept th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2021.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It has been a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2022.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2023.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2025.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2011.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2012.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Richmond's place in the rotation grew more solid when the Blue Jays reassigned RHP Matt Clement to their minor league camp on March 24. Clement, who allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in 10 1/3 innings this spring, hadn't decided whether to accept th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2013.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It has been a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Blue Jays 6]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/phillies-7-blue-jays-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley hit his first home run since hip surgery and Chan Ho Park made his latest bid for a rotation spot, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday.Utley drove in three runs, two on a homer off closer B.J. Ryan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Blue Jays 0 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reds-3-blue-jays-0-2016.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez is hurt again.Gonzalez strained his right hamstring beating out an infield hit in the second inning of a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. He left the game to get treatment."When I saw the shortstop ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greed defined both Bonds and Clemens]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/greed-defined-both-bonds-and-clemens.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry and Roger have more in common than steroid allegations. Jeff Pearlman says both got greedy and ended up covered in mud.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excerpt from 'The Rocket that Fell to Earth']]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/excerpt-from-the-rocket-that-fell-to-earth-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The following is an excerpt from Jeff Pearlman's new book, "The Rocket That Fell to Earth", now available from HarperCollins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2006.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2007.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reds-3-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez is hurt again.Gonzalez strained his right hamstring beating out an infield hit in the second inning of a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. He left the game to get treatment."When I saw the shortstop ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6-2010.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement. Competing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2005.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells finally got into his first spring training "A" game on March 20 against the Rays when he was the designated hitter. The Blue Jays have taken it slowly with Wells since he pulled his left hamstring on Feb. 23. Wells was scheduled to be ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement."He's just ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6-2000.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement. Competing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-2001.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-2002.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-2003.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells finally got into his first spring training "A" game on March 20 against the Rays when he was the designated hitter. The Blue Jays have taken it slowly with Wells since he pulled his left hamstring on Feb. 23. Wells was scheduled to be ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-2004.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA members reach out to youths]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/team-usa-members-reach-out-to-youths.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With fewer blacks in baseball, Jimmy Rollins and other stars are taking action. That's great for the entire sport, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 9, Blue Jays 7]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/astros-9-blue-jays-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells tested his left hamstring Saturday, playing the outfield for the first time this spring during Toronto's 9-7 loss to the Houston Astros.The two-time All-Star spent five innings in center for the Blue Jays but did not have a ball hit his way. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1994.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1995.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1996.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells finally got into his first spring training "A" game on March 20 against the Rays when he was the designated hitter. The Blue Jays have taken it slowly with Wells since he pulled his left hamstring on Feb. 23. Wells was scheduled to be ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-1997.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it, there's no good time for WBC]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/face-it-there-s-no-good-time-for-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The WBC's problem isn't injuries &#151; it's timing. Tracy Ringolsby says there's just no reasonable way to make the schedule work.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1987.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1988.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the undisputed ace of the Blue Jays' rebuilding rotation and is noted for his work ethic and competitive nature. So it came as no surprise when Halladay revealed recently that during the three seasons that A.J. Burnett was his teammate, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1989.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells finally got into his first spring training "A" game on March 20 against the Rays when he was the designated hitter. The Blue Jays have taken it slowly with Wells since he pulled his left hamstring on Feb. 23. Wells was scheduled to be ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 15, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-15-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells went 0-for-2 in his first spring training game and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 15-4 on Friday.Wells, who strained his left hamstring Feb. 23, grounded into a double play and flied out while serving as the Blue Jays' designat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-1991.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc at odds with Burnett ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/doc-at-odds-with-burnett-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jays ace Roy Halladay remains intensely private while at the same time exuding a quiet confidence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1980.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill is showing no ill effects from the concussion problems that plagued him after a collision with David Eckstein in a game last May. Hill never made it back last year because of post-concussion syndrome, but this spring he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1981.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Vernon Wells, sidelined since late February with a left hamstring injury, is scheduled to appear in a Grapefruit League game March 20. He will return as a designated hitter, then could play in the field the next day, manager Cito Gaston said. --3B Sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1982.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-7-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett's pitching performance quickly became a secondary concern for the New York Yankees.The right-hander, hit on the upper part of his left arm by John McDonald's second-inning line drive, remained in the game and wound up allowing one run and thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells expected to DH for Toronto on Friday]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-expected-to-dh-for-toronto-on-friday.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is expected to return from a strained left hamstring and make his first spring training appearance this year on Friday as a designated hitter.Last month, Wells re-injured the hamstring that kept him on the dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells expected to DH on Friday]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-expected-to-dh-on-friday.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is expected to return from a strained left hamstring and make his first spring training appearance this year on Friday as a designated hitter.Wells last month re-injured the hamstring that kept him on the disa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto solid in return]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cueto-solid-in-return.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DUNEDIN, Fla. - Ryan Hanigan's eyebrows danced a happy up-anddown duet as he said, "We've got some arms on this team, I'm telling you."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1974.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill is showing no ill effects from the concussion problems that plagued him after a collision with David Eckstein in a game last May. Hill never made it back last year because of post-concussion syndrome, but this spring he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1975.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Cito Gaston said the only four relievers to have definitely made the team are his left-handers from last season -- B.J. Ryan, Scott Downs, Jesse Carlson and Brian Tallet. "The spots for the three right-handers are all up for grabs," Gaston said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1976.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. 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The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1967.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Cito Gaston said the only four relievers to have definitely made the team are his left-handers from last season -- B.J. Ryan, Scott Downs, Jesse Carlson and Brian Tallet. "The spots for the three right-handers are all up for grabs," Gaston said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1968.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. 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Hill never made it back last year because of post-concussion syndrome, but this spring he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA needs Rollins, not Jeter, at short]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/team-usa-needs-rollins-not-jeter-at-short.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What started as a touchy subject is about to develop into a full-blown controversy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-6-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston is so used to watching Roy Halladay pitch well that Monday's rocky start by the right-hander surprised him.Halladay gave up three homers in Toronto's 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox, allowing four runs and eight hits o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--1972.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc off mark, pays dearly in rocky start against BoSox ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/doc-off-mark-pays-dearly-in-rocky-start-against-bosox-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:29:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TorontoBlueJays' manager Cito Gaston is so used to watching Roy (Doc) Halladay pitch well that yesterday's rocky start by the right-hander surprised him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1965.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Cito Gaston said the only four relievers to have definitely made the team are his left-handers from last season -- B.J. Ryan, Scott Downs, Jesse Carlson and Brian Tallet. 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The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Reds 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-5-reds-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Cueto was back on the mound Sunday, albeit in a completely different situation.Cueto pitched four solid innings in the Cincinnati Reds' 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing just one run and four hits. He struck out two and walked one.It was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1960.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill is showing no ill effects from the concussion problems that plagued him after a collision with David Eckstein in a game last May. 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Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. 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It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1915.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhat lost in the circus of the Yankees and third baseman Alex Rodriguez opening the Blue Jays' spring training exhibition schedule was the presence of the Aaron Hill at second base for Toronto. 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"My arm felt great," said Maroth, a formerDetroitTigers pitcher wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rally for 6-5 win over United States]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rally-for-6-5-win-over-united-states.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Strong pitching by Brad Mills and Matt Clement allowed the Toronto Blue Jays to rally against the United States.Mills and Clement combined for six one-hit innings and minor leaguer Brien Dopirak's two-run single in the ninth gave the Blue Jays a 6-5 victo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada works on pitching ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/canada-works-on-pitching-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget for a minute about the pitchers that aren't with Canada for the World Baseball Classic. Scott Richmond is with the national team and he's ready to take the ball when everything is on the line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt ponders Canadian pitchers for World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/whitt-ponders-canadian-pitchers-for-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget for a minute about the pitchers that aren't with Canada for the World Baseball Classic. Scott Richmond is with the national team and he's ready to take the ball when everything is on the line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More trouble for Canada]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/more-trouble-for-canada.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before yesterday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays, Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt wondered out loud how he would distribute three exhibition games among just 13 pitchers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott's ready if called upon]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/scott-s-ready-if-called-upon.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget for a minute about the pitchers that aren't with Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic. Scott Richmond is with the national team and he's ready to take the ball when everything is on the line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA has time dilemma for its SS combo]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/team-usa-has-time-dilemma-for-its-ss-combo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA has a problem: Dividing time for Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter. Ken Rosenthal says it's up to another star SS to solve it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroth back on mound for first time since 2007]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/maroth-back-on-mound-for-first-time-since-2007.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Maroth faced major leaguer batters for the first time since 2007, and gave up two runs in two innings of the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-4 loss to Canada on Tuesday."My arm felt great," said Maroth, who was out with a shoulder injury last season. "Probably ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1905.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bryan Bullington, claimed off waivers from Cleveland last fall, was outrighted to the Blue Jays' new Class AAA affiliate in Las Vegas. --LHP Fabio Castro, acquired by the Blue Jays last season in the deal that sent OF Matt Stairs to Philadelphia, wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1906.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. 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Ken Rosenthal has a list of options, including some intriguing names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1893.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhat lost in the circus of the Yankees and third baseman Alex Rodriguez opening the Blue Jays' spring training exhibition schedule was the presence of the Aaron Hill at second base for Toronto. It marked the first time Hill had played in a game since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1894.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP B.J. Ryan withdrew from the U.S. team that will play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. 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Ryan of the Toronto Blue Jays are skipping the World Baseball Classic, leaving the United States without a pair of first-rate relievers.A three-time All-Star, Nathan bowed out Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making a pitch to be a Jay]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/making-a-pitch-to-be-a-jay.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are a lot of people doing a lot of math around theTorontoBlueJays this spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No rust on Halladay in spring debut]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/no-rust-on-halladay-in-spring-debut.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[blue jaysEven as the Blue Jays and Braves trudged through the middle innings of yesterday's spring training game, B.J. Ryan was already trying to put the 6-3 loss behind him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel is determined to make the most of an opportunity to pitch his way back into the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation.The 26-year-old right-hander worked four scoreless innings during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays and has yet to allow a run i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1889.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhat lost in the circus of the Yankees and third baseman Alex Rodriguez opening the Blue Jays' spring training exhibition schedule was the presence of the Aaron Hill at second base for Toronto. It marked the first time Hill had played in a game since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1890.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay revealed he had undergone two spot hernia operations over the winter. As a result, Overbay arrived in camp a little behind in his usual offseason preparation and will miss the first week of exhibition games. "Right now, I'll probably mis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1891.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. 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It marked the first time Hill had played in a game since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1880.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay revealed he had undergone two spot hernia operations over the winter. As a result, Overbay arrived in camp a little behind in his usual offseason preparation and will miss the first week of exhibition games. "Right now, I'll probably mis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1881.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. 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Ryan had a much tougher time.Halladay tossed two shutout innings but Ryan failed to get through the third in Toronto's 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.Ryan reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clement solid in Toronto win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/clement-solid-in-toronto-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Clement was walking back to the mound after hustling over to cover the bag on Curtis Granderson's grounder to first baseman Randy Ruiz when he saw catcher Rod Barajas coming over to talk to him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-tigers-4-1884.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Matt Clement's second pitch of the day, first baseman Randy Ruiz speared Curtis Granderson's hot shot. 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"Get your blood and adren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clement looks great as Blue Jays beat Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/clement-looks-great-as-blue-jays-beat-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Clement was walking back to the mound after hustling over to cover the bag on Curtis Granderson's grounder to first baseman Randy Ruiz when he saw catcher Rod Barajas coming over to talk to him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston adds punch to Lind's offence]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/gaston-adds-punch-to-lind-s-offence.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Adam Lind, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston sees 30 home runs waiting to happen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-tigers-4-1875.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Matt Clement's second pitch of the day, first baseman Randy Ruiz speared Curtis Granderson's hot shot. 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Hill, the Blue Jays second baseman, missed a large chunk of the 2008 season when he suffered a concussion May 29 after colliding behind second base with shortstop David Eckstein]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1878.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells, who suffered a left hamstring injury in drills on Feb. 23, hopes to return to action in mid-March. 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So why does Ken Rosenthal say Tampa is the safe bet in the East?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The circus comes to Dunedin ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/the-circus-comes-to-dunedin-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:29:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were boos, like always, and there were cheers, like always. And at the end of the day Alex Rodriguez's spring debut wasn't all that different from the countless other times he's stepped into a hostile environment and did his thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1864.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:20:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing arms race]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/losing-arms-race.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:29:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays CF Wells expects to miss 2 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-cf-wells-expects-to-miss-2-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:13:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells expects to miss two weeks after an MRI showed he re-injured the left hamstring that kept him on the disabled list for a month late last season."I don't think it's that big of a deal," Wells said Tuesday. 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"It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells hurts his hammy]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-hurts-his-hammy.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:29:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TorontoBlueJays centre fielder Vernon Wells injured his left hamstring during drills yesterday and could be sidelined for most of spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-1858.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1850.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, but it appears as if Aaron Hill's health problems are behind him. 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Manager Cito Gaston said Wells might open the season as the team's DH. --LHP Mike Maroth, one of the longshot candidates to make t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1852.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays CF Vernon Wells injures hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-cf-vernon-wells-injures-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells injured his left hamstring during drills Monday and could be sidelined for most of spring training.It's the same hamstring that kept Wells out for a month last season. The two-time All-Star was scheduled for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Wells hurts leg, may miss spring training]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-wells-hurts-leg-may-miss-spring-training.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has a left hamstring injury that could sideline him for most of spring training.Wells was hurt during drills on Monday. It's the same hamstring that kept him out for a month last season. The two-time All-Star ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1860.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:00:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, but it appears as if Aaron Hill's health problems are behind him. 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It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Rolen hopes for a better season ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rolen-hopes-for-a-better-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen's arrival at camp yesterday was quiet and understated, much like the Blue Jays' entire spring training so far. "I don't have expectations coming in. We had a lot expectations last year and they didn't do a helluva lot for us," the veteran thir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lefty hurler's stock on rise]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/lefty-hurler-s-stock-on-rise.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fact left-hander Brett Cecil will open the Grapefruit League schedule for the Blue Jays Wednesday isn't just a pat on the back for a highly touted prospect.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen just wants to stay healthy ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rolen-just-wants-to-stay-healthy-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen's arrival at camp yesterday was quiet and understated, much like the Blue Jays' entire spring training, so far.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting back in swing of things Rolen's goal]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/getting-back-in-swing-of-things-rolen-s-goal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen's arrival at camp yesterday was quiet and understated, much like the Blue Jays' entire spring training so far.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1847.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, but it appears as if Aaron Hill's health problems are behind him. 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"He might have some damage in there (a torn meniscus) but he thinks he can fight throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1849.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1839.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, but it appears as if Aaron Hill's health problems are behind him. 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"He might have some damage in there (a torn meniscus) but he thinks he can fight throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1841.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite spending spree, Yanks have issues 2009-02-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/despite-spending-spree-yanks-have-issues-1842.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[$441 million bought the Yanks three prized players, but it didn't buy peace of mind. Ken Rosenthal says the Yanks are full of questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Wells forced to sit]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/frustrated-wells-forced-to-sit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells' wish for a second chance at the World Baseball Classic appears to have ended with an insurance snafu.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1834.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, but it appears as if Aaron Hill's health problems are behind him. Hill, the Blue Jays second baseman, missed a large chunk of the 2008 season when he suffered a concussion May 29 after colliding behind second base with shortstop David Eckstein]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1835.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Maroth, one of the longshot candidates to make the starting rotation, is having problems with his left knee but wants to try to pitch through the discomfort. "He might have some damage in there (a torn meniscus) but he thinks he can fight throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1836.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays CF Wells out of WBC]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-cf-wells-out-of-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells will miss the World Baseball Classic.Team USA begins the first round March 7 with a game against Canada in Toronto. 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It will be difficult for Camp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1830.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1831.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's called hedging your bets, and that's exactly what the Blue Jays accomplished by signing Kevin Millar to a minor league deal. 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It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1825.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's called hedging your bets, and that's exactly what the Blue Jays accomplished by signing Kevin Millar to a minor league deal. At the end of the 2008 season, one of the stated offseason goals of general manager J.P. 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Ken Rosenthal says the Yanks are full of questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1810.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1811.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's called hedging your bets, and that's exactly what the Blue Jays accomplished by signing Kevin Millar to a minor league deal. 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Ken Rosenthal says the Yanks are full of questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays move on minus Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-move-on-minus-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minus A.J. Burnett, the Toronto Blue Jays are hoping the numbers on their pitching staff still add up.Blue Jays pitchers and catchers will show up at training camp Sunday for physicals and quick workouts on their own. Monday is the first official practice]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1806.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. 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Ricciardi has n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays, reliever Camp agree on $750,000 deal 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-reliever-camp-agree-on-750-000-deal-1770.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Shawn Camp, who had filed for salary arbitration, and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Saturday on a $750,000, one-year contract.The Blue Jays have now reached deals with all of their arbitration-eligible players. General manager J.P. Ricciardi has n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1771.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Burres was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Burres, 28, was 7-10 with a 6.04 earned run average in 31 games, 22 starts, for the Orioles last season. To make room for Burres on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated C Curtis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1772.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1773.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spring training 2009 is all about the Blue Jays' rotation. Everything else pales by comparison. 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To make room for Burres on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated C Curtis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1761.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays lost a key figure in their rotation with the departure of RHP A.J. Burnett to the Yankees and have three open spots to fill in back of RHP Roy Halladay and RHP Jesse Litsch. It will be a wide-open contest for a host of candidates, including ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1762.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spring training 2009 is all about the Blue Jays' rotation. Everything else pales by comparison. 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Go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays Spring Training Broadcast Schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-spring-training-broadcast-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS are pleased to announce their 2009 SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takahashi finalizes deal with Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/takahashi-finalizes-deal-with-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Ken Takahashi finalized a minor league contract Friday with the Toronto Blue Jays and was invited to major league spring training camp.The 39-year-old has spent his entire 14-year career in Japan, and was 8-5 with a 3.50 ERA in 21 games for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Stops ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/short-stops-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phelps handed suspension]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-1766.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallet agrees to terms ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tallet-agrees-to-terms-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS and LHP Brian Tallet have agreed to terms on a $1.015 million US contract for the 2009 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallet and Blue Jays agree at $1,015,000]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tallet-and-blue-jays-agree-at-1-015-000.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Brian Tallet and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Thursday to a one-year contract worth $1,015,000 and avoided salary arbitration.Tallet was 1-2 with a 2.88 ERA in a career-high 51 games last season, his third with Toronto. Drafted by Cleveland in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/-1755.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Detroit, 7:15 p.m.April 7 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 8 Detroit, 7:07 p.m.April 9 Detroit, 12:37 p.m.April 10 at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.April 11 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.April 13 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1756.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scouting, which had been a strength of the Blue Jays organization in the 1980s and early '90s, has been in decline over the past decade. 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Lane's most recent major league action was in 2007, with Houston and San Diego, while Fahey hit .226 in 58 games for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1722.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fire assistant GM Bart Given]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-fire-assistant-gm-bart-given.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays confirmed Saturday that they have fired Bart Given as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager.No reason was given for the move.The 35-year-old Given was appointed to the job in November 2004.The team said ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fire assistant GM]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-fire-assistant-gm.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays confirmed Saturday that they have fired Bart Given as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager.No reason was given for the move.The 35-year-old Given was appointed to the job in November 2004.The team said ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching woes force Canada to Plan B for World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pitching-woes-force-canada-to-plan-b-for-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A week of most unpleasant surprises has forced Canada to begin drawing up a Plan B for its pitching staff at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn would be smart alternative for Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/dunn-would-be-smart-alternative-for-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1715.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1716.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1717.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett and C Raul Chavez were signed to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training after the Jays parted ways with veteran free agent C Gregg Zaun. Barrett and Chavez will be competing for the backup spot behind C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1710.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1711.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1712.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett and C Raul Chavez were signed to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training after the Jays parted ways with veteran free agent C Gregg Zaun. Barrett and Chavez will be competing for the backup spot behind C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TampaBayRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In like Quinn in Ottawa? ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/in-like-quinn-in-ottawa-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year -- just not in Toronto, not when it comes to sports in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we predicted last year ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/what-we-predicted-last-year-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Barack Obama be elected president of the United States?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year doesn't hold a great deal of promise for Toronto's pro teams ... U.S. making a mockery of the World Baseball Classic  ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/this-year-doesn-t-hold-a-great-deal-of-promise-for-toronto-s-pro-teams-u-s-making-a-mockery-of-the-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year -- just not in Toronto, not when it comes to sports in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1707.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1708.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett and C Raul Chavez were signed to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training after the Jays parted ways with veteran free agent C Gregg Zaun. Barrett and Chavez will be competing for the backup spot behind C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1709.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1700.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1701.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett and C Raul Chavez were signed to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training after the Jays parted ways with veteran free agent C Gregg Zaun. Barrett and Chavez will be competing for the backup spot behind C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1702.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1703.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1694.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although general manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping to plug a few holes in his thin starting rotation with the ailing, aging arms of right-hander Matt Clement and left-hander Mike Maroth, it's the younger arms the Blue Jays are hoping to develop to lead the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1695.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett and C Raul Chavez were signed to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training after the Jays parted ways with veteran free agent C Gregg Zaun. Barrett and Chavez will be competing for the backup spot behind C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1696.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1697.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/index-sports--1698.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews (tayvz) appear to have their berths in the N-H-L all-star game booked. The two Chicago Blackhawks forwards lead all Western Conference players in voting and pretty much have spots in the starting lineup secured. Anaheim for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet me at Cruz and Delgado]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/meet-me-at-cruz-and-delgado.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Cruz Jr. played six mediocre seasons for theTorontoBlueJays. The Jays tried to trade him during five of them. When his contract expired in 2002, the team let him sign with San Francisco, where he did nothing remarkable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1689.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1690.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Blue Jays topped the American League in pitching in 2008 -- a 3.49 ERA plus a league-low 1,330 hits allowed -- their Achilles' heel, other than key injuries, was their offense. Center fielder Vernon Wells, who was held to 20 home runs and just 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1691.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays, who invited him to their major league spring camp. Barrett batted .202 in 30 games for San Diego last season, but his season was curtailed after he fouled a ball off his face and suffered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1692.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/index-sports--1693.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews (tayvz) appear to have their berths in the N-H-L all-star game booked. 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Center fielder Vernon Wells, who was held to 20 home runs and just 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1685.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays, who invited him to their major league spring camp. 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Center fielder Vernon Wells, who was held to 20 home runs and just 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1679.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Michael Barrett signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays, who invited him to their major league spring camp. 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Center fielder Vernon Wells, who was held to 20 home runs and just 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/index-sports--1660.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews (tayvz) appear to have their berths in the N-H-L all-star game booked. The two Chicago Blackhawks forwards lead all Western Conference players in voting and pretty much have spots in the starting lineup secured. Anaheim for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Digest ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sports-digest-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OSAKA, Japan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having assumed all along that right-hander A.J. Burnett would not be returning, the Blue Jays are comfortable with the official parting of ways now that Burnett has signed a five-year deal with the division-rival Yankees. The Jays may have preferred to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill, attempting to bounce back from a concussion that cost him the final four months of the 2008 season, said he'll be healthy for the start of the 2009 campaign. Hill is training at the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin, Fla. --The Blue Jays are]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/index-sports--1654.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews (tayvz) appear to have their berths in the N-H-L all-star game booked. 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Burnett would not be returning, the Blue Jays are comfortable with the official parting of ways now that Burnett has signed a five-year deal with the division-rival Yankees. The Jays may have preferred to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1648.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill, attempting to bounce back from a concussion that cost him the final four months of the 2008 season, said he'll be healthy for the start of the 2009 campaign. Hill is training at the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin, Fla. --The Blue Jays are]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/index-sports--1649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patrik Elias (EH'-lee-ash) and Zach Parise (pah-REE'-say) each had four-point nights to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. Elias led the way with two goals and two assists, while Parise had four helpers. Jarkko Ruutu (YAR'-k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1640.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1641.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having assumed all along that right-hander A.J. Burnett would not be returning, the Blue Jays are comfortable with the official parting of ways now that Burnett has signed a five-year deal with the division-rival Yankees. The Jays may have preferred to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1642.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill, attempting to bounce back from a concussion that cost him the final four months of the 2008 season, said he'll be healthy for the start of the 2009 campaign. Hill is training at the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin, Fla. --The Blue Jays are]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another long year for Canadian ball ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/another-long-year-for-canadian-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To varying degrees, there was disappointment in the performances of the Olympic team, the national junior squad and theTorontoBlueJays for Canadian Baseball fans in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing rosy about '09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/nothing-rosy-about-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even theTorontoBlueJays' level-headed centre-fielder Vernon Wells, usually a human shot of sunshine, has trouble seeing the usual reasons for optimism heading into the new year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Classic waiting to happen]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-classic-waiting-to-happen.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To varying degrees, there was disappointment in the performances of the Olympic team, the national junior squad and theTorontoBlueJays for Canadian Baseball fans in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.J. 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Hill is training at the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin, Fla. --The Blue Jays are]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1638.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1639.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having assumed all along that right-hander A.J. Burnett would not be returning, the Blue Jays are comfortable with the official parting of ways now that Burnett has signed a five-year deal with the division-rival Yankees. The Jays may have preferred to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1632.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill, attempting to bounce back from a concussion that cost him the final four months of the 2008 season, said he'll be healthy for the start of the 2009 campaign. Hill is training at the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin, Fla. --The Blue Jays are]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1634.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having assumed all along that right-hander A.J. 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There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1628.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having assumed all along that right-hander A.J. Burnett would not be returning, the Blue Jays are comfortable with the official parting of ways now that Burnett has signed a five-year deal with the division-rival Yankees. 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Jarkko Ruutu (YAR'-k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it? 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it--1631.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox staying true to youth movement]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/white-sox-staying-true-to-youth-movement.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We laughed when Ken Williams said the ChiSox would stay young. 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But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's even worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal 'swinging back toward Dodgers' 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/agent-furcal-swinging-back-toward-dodgers--1614.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after saying the Braves were "the favorites" to land his client's services, Rafael Furcal's agent told reporters on Wednesday that things are "swinging back toward Dodgers, probably."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1615.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. 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There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1607.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas is not the ideal spot to touch down in when you have empty pockets. But that's where J.P. Ricciardi, the Blue Jays' general manager, found himself at this year's winter meetings. Upon his arrival, Ricciardi confirmed the worst fears of Jays fans]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1608.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays sign Clement  2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-sign-clement--1609.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortly before A.J. Burnett's drawn-out departure from theTorontoBlueJays finally became set in stone, Matt Clement spoke about his determination to pitch behind ace Roy Halladay in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1597.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Clement agreed to a minor league contract with the Blue Jays. Clement, 34, had major surgery on a torn labrum two years ago, and in 2008 he made 16 rehab starts at three levels within the St. Louis Cardinals' organization. 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Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: No Furcal deal yet, Braves are 'favorites']]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sources-no-furcal-deal-yet-braves-are-favorites-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are on the verge of scoring a major offseason upset &#151; the luring of free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal back to Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays sign Clement  2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-sign-clement--1602.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortly before A.J. 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Burnett's drawn-out departure from theTorontoBlueJays finally became set in stone, Matt Clement spoke about his determination to pitch behind ace Roy Halladay in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's up offer, look like leaders for Furcal]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sources-a-s-up-offer-look-like-leaders-for-furcal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From every indication, the A's are the front-runner to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1587.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas is not the ideal spot to touch down in when you have empty pockets. But that's where J.P. Ricciardi, the Blue Jays' general manager, found himself at this year's winter meetings. Upon his arrival, Ricciardi confirmed the worst fears of Jays fans]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1588.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Clement agreed to a minor league contract with the Blue Jays. Clement, 34, had major surgery on a torn labrum two years ago, and in 2008 he made 16 rehab starts at three levels within the St. Louis Cardinals' organization. Over nine big-league ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1589.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. 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There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[And Another Thing Column]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/and-another-thing-column.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball-NOMICS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc delivers as role model]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/doc-delivers-as-role-model.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trophies sit alongside a stairway inside the Halladay household.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1592.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees scoop up ex-Jay A.J. Burnett ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-scoop-up-ex-jay-a-j-burnett-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortly before A.J. Burnett's drawn-out departure from theTorontoBlueJays finally became set in stone, Matt Clement spoke about his determination to pitch behind ace Roy Halladay in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.J. takes the money and runs to Yankees ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-j-takes-the-money-and-runs-to-yankees-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once it's over, you tend to dwell on the good times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clement optimistic]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/clement-optimistic.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortly before A.J. 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Burnett's drawn-out departure from theTorontoBlueJays finally became set in stone, Matt Clement spoke about his determination to pitch behind ace Roy Halladay in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays agree to minor-league deal with pitcher Matt Clement ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-agree-to-minor-league-deal-with-pitcher-matt-clement-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO - TheTorontoBlueJays signed former all-star pitcher Matt Clement to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1585.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas is not the ideal spot to touch down in when you have empty pockets. But that's where J.P. 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There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays eye hurler ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-eye-hurler-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears theTorontoBlueJays are about to add another pitcher to the mix for their starting rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays look at Matt Clement ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-look-at-matt-clement-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears theTorontoBlueJays are about to add another pitcher to the mix for their starting rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays for sale?]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-for-sale-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays came, saw, did not conquer and departed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1564.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas is not the ideal spot to touch down in when you have empty pockets. 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There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1061.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many major league teams would have been happy with an 86-76 record this year, but the Jays were disappointed because it meant a fourth-place finish in the AL East. It's a far cry from their expectations at spring training, when they firmly believed they h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could this series impact Vlad's future in Anaheim?]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/could-this-series-impact-vlad-s-future-in-anaheim-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Vladimir Guerrero's postseason struggles continue, Ken Rosenthal wonders if his failures in the clutch will cost him a big deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays to keep current coaching staff 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-to-keep-current-coaching-staff-1063.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays will keep their coaching staff intact for next season.The team agreed to two-year contract extensions Tuesday with pitching coach Brad Arnsberg, bench coach Brian Butterfield, third base coach Nick Leyva, first base coach Dwayne Murphy, hitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells caps Jays' year with a bang 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-caps-jays-year-with-a-bang-1064.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells went 4-for-4, homered twice and had five RBIs, leading Jesse Litsch and the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 Sunday.Wells hit a solo homer in the second inning, an RBI single in the third and a three-run shot in the fifth. Hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1053.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Team president Paul Godfrey announced the day after the season ended that he would be stepping down at year's end. He said he wanted to give the organization plenty of time to have his replacement installed before the 2009 season. --The Blue Jays are pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1054.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1055.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many major league teams would have been happy with an 86-76 record this year, but the Jays were disappointed because it meant a fourth-place finish in the AL East. It's a far cry from their expectations at spring training, when they firmly believed they h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays to keep current coaching staff 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-to-keep-current-coaching-staff-1056.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays will keep their coaching staff intact for next season.The team agreed to two-year contract extensions Tuesday with pitching coach Brad Arnsberg, bench coach Brian Butterfield, third base coach Nick Leyva, first base coach Dwayne Murphy, hitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells caps Jays' year with a bang 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-caps-jays-year-with-a-bang-1057.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells went 4-for-4, homered twice and had five RBIs, leading Jesse Litsch and the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 Sunday.Wells hit a solo homer in the second inning, an RBI single in the third and a three-run shot in the fifth. Hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles end 10-game losing streak against Jays 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-end-10-game-losing-streak-against-jays-1058.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles ended their 10-game losing streak Saturday night, using a fine pitching performance by Brian Bass to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in a game halted by rain in the seventh inning.Bass (4-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1047.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1048.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many major league teams would have been happy with an 86-76 record this year, but the Jays were disappointed because it meant a fourth-place finish in the AL East. It's a far cry from their expectations at spring training, when they firmly believed they h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1049.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Team president Paul Godfrey announced the day after the season ended that he would be stepping down at year's end. 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Hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles end 10-game losing streak against Jays 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-end-10-game-losing-streak-against-jays-1052.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles ended their 10-game losing streak Saturday night, using a fine pitching performance by Brian Bass to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in a game halted by rain in the seventh inning.Bass (4-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1041.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many major league teams would have been happy with an 86-76 record this year, but the Jays were disappointed because it meant a fourth-place finish in the AL East. It's a far cry from their expectations at spring training, when they firmly believed they h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1042.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Team president Paul Godfrey announced the day after the season ended that he would be stepping down at year's end. He said he wanted to give the organization plenty of time to have his replacement installed before the 2009 season. --The Blue Jays are pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1043.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. 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There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godfrey to quit as president of Toronto Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/godfrey-to-quit-as-president-of-toronto-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays president Paul Godfrey will leave the team when his contract expires at the end of the year."Now that the 2008 regular baseball season has come to an end, I believe it is appropriate to announce this decision in order to give ownership enough ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells caps Jays' year with a bang 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-caps-jays-year-with-a-bang-1045.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells went 4-for-4, homered twice and had five RBIs, leading Jesse Litsch and the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 Sunday.Wells hit a solo homer in the second inning, an RBI single in the third and a three-run shot in the fifth. Hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles end 10-game losing streak against Jays 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-end-10-game-losing-streak-against-jays-1046.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles ended their 10-game losing streak Saturday night, using a fine pitching performance by Brian Bass to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in a game halted by rain in the seventh inning.Bass (4-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1034.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have, with the exception of RHP A.J. Burnett, all of their key players under contract for next season. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. There will be some minor changes in their bullpen with the likely rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1035.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many major league teams would have been happy with an 86-76 record this year, but the Jays were disappointed because it meant a fourth-place finish in the AL East. It's a far cry from their expectations at spring training, when they firmly believed they h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1036.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blue Jays are preparing to offer RHP A.J. Burnett a new, improved four-year deal. 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Hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles end 10-game losing streak against Jays 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-end-10-game-losing-streak-against-jays-1039.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles ended their 10-game losing streak Saturday night, using a fine pitching performance by Brian Bass to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in a game halted by rain in the seventh inning.Bass (4-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hand Orioles 10th straight loss 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-hand-orioles-10th-straight-loss-1040.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six innings of four-hit ball to earn his first major league victory and the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 10th straight loss Friday night, winning 3-0 in a game halted by rain in the seventh.Curtis Thigpen hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Orioles Preview 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-orioles-preview-1027.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles will both be home for the playoffs. 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"They've all been invited back, we like them all, they've all done a good job," Ricciardi said. "Some we're pretty close to being done with and some we'r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hand Orioles 10th straight loss 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-hand-orioles-10th-straight-loss-1033.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six innings of four-hit ball to earn his first major league victory and the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 10th straight loss Friday night, winning 3-0 in a game halted by rain in the seventh.Curtis Thigpen hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1019.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Rod Barajas (torn left hamstring) left the first game of the Sept. 13 doubleheader and hasn't played since. 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Those good feelings, however, have been nearly completely erased by a dreadful final two months.The listless Orioles try to end a season-high 10-game losing streak Satur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Orioles 0(7)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-orioles-0-7-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Scott Richmond and Curtis Thigpen, it was an unforgettable night of personal achievement.For the Baltimore Orioles, it was just another depressing defeat - this one in a cold, miserable rain.Richmond pitched six innings of four-hit ball to earn his fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hand Orioles 10th straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-hand-orioles-10th-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six innings of four-hit ball to earn his first major league victory and the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 10th straight loss Friday night, winning 3-0 in a game halted by rain in the seventh.Curtis Thigpen hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top sleepers for 2009: Shealy, Span top list]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/top-sleepers-for-2009-shealy-span-top-list.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's ever one thing a fantasy owner is looking for, it's a bargain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My picks for all the 2008 awards]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/my-picks-for-all-the-2008-awards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's coming to an exciting close and Ken Rosenthal is here to tell you who deserves each of the big awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1011.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager J.P. Ricciardi and manager Cito Gaston finally got it done Thursday and announced that Gaston had been signed to a two-year contract extension through the 2010 season. He will earn close to $2 million each season. "It's something from Day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1012.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Paul Godfrey, the Jays' president and CEO, confirmed that general manager J.P. Ricciardi, who has two years remaining on his contract, will return as the club's GM for the 2009 season. Godfrey informed the players of that fact to clear the uncertainty s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1013.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Rod Barajas (torn left hamstring) left the first game of the Sept. 13 doubleheader and hasn't played since. An MRI revealed a Grade 2 tear, and he is unlikely to play again this season. LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was injured i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Orioles Preview 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-orioles-preview-1014.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since Chris Waters shut out the Toronto Blue Jays 10 days ago, the Baltimore Orioles have lost nine straight to guarantee a last-place finish in the AL East for the first time since 1988.Baltimore hopes the rookie left-hander can turn in a similar perform]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays manager Gaston gets 2-year extension]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-manager-gaston-gets-2-year-extension.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays before their home finale Thursday night against the New York Yankees.General manager J.P. Ricciardi also got a vote of confidence, with team president Paul Godfrey confirming Ricc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 8, Yankees 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-8-yankees-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has never made the playoffs in 11 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. He still remains convinced his team is on the right track and he is certainly doing his part.Halladay pitched his major league-leading ninth complete game to become the Ame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets 20th win as Jays knock off Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-20th-win-as-jays-knock-off-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay pitched his major league-leading ninth complete game to become the American League's second 20-game winner and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-2 on Thursday night.Vernon Wells homered and drove in four runs as Toronto snappe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays pleased with progress, extend Gaston 2 years]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-pleased-with-progress-extend-gaston-2-years.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays before Thursday's home finale against the New York Yankees.Toronto has a 48-36 record since Gaston replaced John Gibbons on June 20. Toronto is 83-75 overall, fourth in the AL Eas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1004.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill was with the Jays on Wednesday but was not taking part in any workouts, baseball or otherwise. He will be checked over by a neurosurgeon Thursday in the hope he will be given a clean bill of health. Hill said that he hasn't done anything a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1005.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Rod Barajas (torn left hamstring) left the first game of the Sept. 13 doubleheader and hasn't played since. An MRI revealed a Grade 2 tear, and he is unlikely to play again this season. LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was injured i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-1006.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J Burnett, in all likelihood, made his final start in a Blue Jays uniform Wednesday night. The lanky right-hander now has the option of opting out of the final two years of his five-year contract, a clause that can't be kicked in until the conclusion of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-1007.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has pitched well against the New York Yankees this season, but winning his 20th game of the year against them might not be as easy.Halladay makes his final start of the season Thursday for the Toronto Blue Jays, who look to end the Yankees' s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 6, Blue Jays 2(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-6-blue-jays-2-10-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Hughes will finish 2008 without a win. He still went out on a high note.Bobby Abreu hit a grand slam in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees won their seventh straight game Wednesday night, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.More important to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu slams Yanks to 7th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/abreu-slams-yanks-to-7th-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu hit a grand slam in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees won their seventh straight game Wednesday night, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.Facing left-hander Jesse Carlson, Juan Miranda doubled to begin the 10th and was replaced by pinch-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite win, Yanks playoff hopes end 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/despite-win-yanks-playoff-hopes-end-1010.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees will miss the postseason for the first time since starting their run in 1995.Mike Mussina pitched five shutout innings to earn his 19th win, Jason Giambi homered and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday night.It wasn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-997.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As it turned out, there wasn't much of a battle from the Blue Jays on Tuesday with third place at stake against the Yankees. The Jays went quickly and meekly as they struck out a season-high 14 times. "Scott Rolen put it best, when you're protecting at 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-998.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays claimed LHP Reid Santos off waivers from the Indians. Santos, 26, split the 2008 season between Class AA Akron and Class AAA Buffalo. Combined, the left-hander made 45 relief appearances, posting a 4-3 record with two saves and a 4.89 ERA. Sant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-999.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He had an MRI on Sept. 17, and the Jays discovered that he needs Tommy John surgery. The procedure will be performed Sept. 30, and he will miss all of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-1000.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they've officially been eliminated from postseason contention, motivation might be harder to come by for the New York Yankees, who face A.J. Burnett on Wednesday night when they continue their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.Burnett]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 3, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-3-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter won't be playing in October for the first time in his career. The New York Yankees' impressive streak of postseason appearances came to an end.Mike Mussina pitched five shutout innings to earn his 19th win, Jason Giambi homered and the Yankees]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite win, Yanks playoff hopes end]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/despite-win-yanks-playoff-hopes-end.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees will miss the postseason for the first time since starting their run in 1995.Mike Mussina pitched five shutout innings to earn his 19th win, Jason Giambi homered and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday night.It wasn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[51s new Triple-A affiliate of Toronto Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/51s-new-triple-a-affiliate-of-toronto-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays signed a two-year agreement with the Las Vegas 51s, making the Pacific Coast League team its Triple-A affiliate.The partnership between teams some 2,200 miles apart comes amid a recent shake-up in minor league affiliations. Last week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-990.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they have been officially eliminated from post-season play by their loss to Boston on Sunday, the Jays would like to shrug off the disappointment and finish out the season in a positive fashion. "You have to finish strong," Vernon Wells said. "Yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-991.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Richmond has gone 0-3 with a no-decision in four starts but has still managed to make a positive impression on manager Cito Gaston. His three losses have been by scores of 3-2, 4-0 and 3-0. His no-decision came in a game in which he left trail]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-992.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He had an MRI on Sept. 17, and the Jays discovered that he needs Tommy John surgery. He will miss all of the 2009 season. C Rod Barajas (torn left hams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-993.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For this game at least, the New York Yankees still harbor playoff hopes.Faced with nearly insurmountable odds, the Yankees will try to buck them for one more game as they begin a three-game series Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox clinch tie for AL wild card 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-clinch-tie-for-al-wild-card-994.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox moved one step closer to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years.David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Red Sox beat Toronto 3-0 on Sunday, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay, Jays slow Red Sox 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-jays-slow-red-sox-995.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay was good enough to keep the Toronto Blue Jays' faint playoff hopes alive.Halladay worked six innings to earn his 19th win, Scott Rolen homered and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Saturday.Toronto pulled within 7 1/2 games of Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen helps BoSox keep pace with Rays 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bullpen-helps-bosox-keep-pace-with-rays-996.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A banner hanging over the Boston bullpen at Rogers Centre proclaimed it to be the home of the "Noodle Arm Club," but those arms were plenty strong Friday night.Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and four Boston relievers combined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-983.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay isn't buying into the doom-and-gloom scenario for the Blue Jays in 2009. When the Jays open the 2009 season at home against Detroit next April, they will be without the services of pitcher Shaun Marcum, who will have Tommy John surgery at the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-984.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Richmond made his fourth big-league start Sunday, an emergency start for RHP Shaun Marcum, who is out for the season with a injured elbow that will require Tommy John surgery. Richmond hadn't pitched since starting Aug. 29 for Class AAA Syracu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-985.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He had an MRI on Sept. 17, and the Jays discovered that he needs Tommy John surgery. He will miss all of the 2009 season. C Rod Barajas (torn left hams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 3, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-3-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox moved one step closer to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years.David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Red Sox beat Toronto 3-0 on Sunday, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox clinch tie for AL wild card]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-clinch-tie-for-al-wild-card.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox moved one step closer to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years.David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Red Sox beat Toronto 3-0 on Sunday, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay, Jays slow Red Sox 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-jays-slow-red-sox-988.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay was good enough to keep the Toronto Blue Jays' faint playoff hopes alive.Halladay worked six innings to earn his 19th win, Scott Rolen homered and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Saturday.Toronto pulled within 7 1/2 games of Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen helps BoSox keep pace with Rays 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bullpen-helps-bosox-keep-pace-with-rays-989.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A banner hanging over the Boston bullpen at Rogers Centre proclaimed it to be the home of the "Noodle Arm Club," but those arms were plenty strong Friday night.Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and four Boston relievers combined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-red-sox-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay was good enough to keep the Toronto Blue Jays' faint playoff hopes alive.Halladay worked six innings to earn his 19th win, Scott Rolen homered and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Saturday.Toronto pulled within 7 1/2 games of Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-blue-jays-preview-977.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox haven't been at their best on the road this season, but it's looking more and more like that's where they'll have to begin the postseason.First, they'd like to guarantee that they'll be there.With a win and some help, the Red Sox could]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay, Jays slow Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-jays-slow-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay was good enough to keep the Toronto Blue Jays' faint playoff hopes alive.Halladay worked six innings to earn his 19th win, Scott Rolen homered and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Saturday.Toronto pulled within 7 1/2 games of Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-979.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Disappointment ran rampant through the clubhouse and executive suites with the grim news that right-hander Shaun Marcum will have to undergo "Tommy John" ligament transfer surgery and will be lost for the entire 2009 season. Right-hander A.J. Burnett is e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-980.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Joe Inglett extended his hit streak to a career high seven games with a single in the fifth. Inglett is batting .346 (9-for-26) over that stretch. --RF Alex Rios leads the American League with 38 extra-base hits since the All-Star break. On the seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-981.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He had an MRI on Sept. 17, and the Jays discovered that Marcum needs "Tommy John" surgery. Marcum will miss all of the 2009 season. C Rod Barajas (torn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen helps BoSox keep pace with Rays 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bullpen-helps-bosox-keep-pace-with-rays-982.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A banner hanging over the Boston bullpen at Rogers Centre proclaimed it to be the home of the "Noodle Arm Club," but those arms were plenty strong Friday night.Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and four Boston relievers combined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-968.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He had an MRI on Sept. 17, and the Jays discovered that Marcum needs "Tommy John" surgery. Marcum will miss all of the 2009 season. C Rod Barajas (torn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-969.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Disappointment ran rampant through the clubhouse and executive suites with the grim news that right-hander Shaun Marcum will have to undergo "Tommy John" ligament transfer surgery and will be lost for the entire 2009 season. Right-hander A.J. Burnett is e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-970.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Joe Inglett extended his hit streak to a career high seven games with a single in the fifth. Inglett is batting .346 (9-for-26) over that stretch. --RF Alex Rios leads the American League with 38 extra-base hits since the All-Star break. On the seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-blue-jays-preview-971.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester has had an outstanding season against the AL East, but that may not be good enough to help put the Boston Red Sox into the division's top spot. The wild card, however, is theirs for the taking.With a chance to secure a playoff berth, the Red So]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen helps BoSox keep pace with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bullpen-helps-bosox-keep-pace-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A banner hanging over the Boston bullpen at Rogers Centre proclaimed it to be the home of the "Noodle Arm Club," but those arms were plenty strong Friday night.Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and four Boston relievers combined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-4-blue-jays-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A banner hanging over the Boston bullpen at Rogers Centre proclaimed it to be the home of the "Noodle Arm Club," but those arms were plenty strong Friday night.Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and four Boston relievers combined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcum needs elbow surgery, out for '09 season]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/marcum-needs-elbow-surgery-out-for-09-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Shaun Marcum needs ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow, and is expected to miss the entire 2009 season."It's going to be tough," the 26-year-old Marcum said of the long layoff ahead of him. "It's tough just to sit there,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Marcum needs elbow surgery]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-marcum-needs-elbow-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Shaun Marcum needs ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow, and is expected to miss the entire 2009 season."It's going to be tough," the 26-year-old Marcum said of the long layoff ahead of him. "It's tough just to sit there,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-961.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He had an MRI on Sept. 17, and the Jays were awaiting the results. C Rod Barajas (torn left hamstring) left the first game of the Sept. 13 doubleheader]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-962.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Blue Jays will get the news on whether Shaun Marcum will be available to pitch for them in 2009. As drastic as that sounds, that's the reality that Marcum and the Jays are sweating following an MRI exam taken on his right elbow Thursday. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-963.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Thursday night that his club will not enter into a bidding war for RHP A.J. Burnett. Burnett, who is 18-10 with a 4.19 ERA, has the option of opting out of his contract with the Jays following the season. On]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-blue-jays-preview-964.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd has won six straight road starts, thanks partly to strong run support. The Boston Red Sox's lineup may be set for a much-needed boost in Byrd's next opportunity on the road.The Red Sox hope to have Mike Lowell and Jason Bay back in their lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays hang on to down Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-hang-on-to-down-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the past three months, the Baltimore Orioles have found no comfort in being close.Jose Bautista homered, pinch-hitter Gregg Zaun doubled home the tying and go-ahead runs in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 3-2 on Thursday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcum shut down after leaving start with sore arm]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/marcum-shut-down-after-leaving-start-with-sore-arm.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Shaun Marcum got an MRI exam Thursday, and the team said he won't pitch again this season.Marcum, 9-7 with a 3.39 ERA in 25 starts, left Tuesday's game against Baltimore after two-plus innings with a sore arm and numbness in his pin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen keys Jays rally past Orioles  2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rolen-keys-jays-rally-past-orioles--967.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Snider drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Wednesday night.Scott Rolen led off the eighth with a double against Kam Mickolio (0-1) and advanced o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-952.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. 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"Everybody's going to be e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-954.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blue Jays released their 2009 schedule Wednesday, and it's a pretty good one for the team. The Jays open at home Monday, April 6, with a four-game series against Detroit, the late date due to the World Baseball Classic that will be played in the spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-955.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Toronto Blue Jays won't be making the playoffs, the turnaround they have made under Cito Gaston has given the manager the support of the team's president and general manager.Gaston and the Blue Jays close a three-game series against the Balti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 8, Orioles 7]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-8-orioles-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Snider and the Toronto Blue Jays put together a big comeback to ensure the Baltimore Orioles will finish in last place for the first time in two decades.Snider drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and Toronto rallied]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen keys Jays rally past Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rolen-keys-jays-rally-past-orioles-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Snider drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Wednesday night.Scott Rolen led off the eighth with a double against Kam Mickolio (0-1) and advanced o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays president Godfrey uncertain about returning]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-president-godfrey-uncertain-about-returning.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays president Paul Godfrey said Wednesday that he hasn't decided whether to seek a new contract when his current deal expires at the end of 2008, but supports retaining general manager J.P. Ricciardi and manager Cito Gaston in 2009.A former newspape]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Toronto Blue Jays Schedule]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/2009-toronto-blue-jays-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April 6 Detroit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waters pitches Orioles past Jays 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/waters-pitches-orioles-past-jays-960.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Waters pitched eight shutout innings in his major league debut last month. On Tuesday night, the left-hander went one better.Waters threw a four-hit shutout and Luke Scott homered to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-943.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Shaun Marcum was forced to leave Tuesday's uninspired 2-0 loss to the Orioles three batters into the third inning because of tightness in his right forearm, which created numbness in his pinkie. It marked the second time that injury has struc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-944.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Both LHP Scott Downs and C Rod Barajas are day-to-day as to when they will return to the lineup. Downs re-injured his right ankle in the eighth inning of the Saturday night loss to Boston, while Barajas aggravated his left hamstring in the Saturday afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-945.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (tight right forearm, numbness in right pinkie) left the Sept. 16 game. He will be examined Sept. 17. 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On Tuesday night, the left-hander went one better.Waters threw a four-hit shutout and Luke Scott homered to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Marcum leaves with right forearm numbness]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-marcum-leaves-with-right-forearm-numbness.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Shaun Marcum left the game against Baltimore on Tuesday night after two-plus innings because of numbness in his right forearm.Left-hander John Parrish replaced Marcum, who missed 27 games in June and July because of soreness in his right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty at stake in final two weeks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/plenty-at-stake-in-final-two-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you throw out the AL West, MLB has some good races on its hands. Dayn Perry breaks down what should be a chaotic finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox head to Tampa on a roll 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-head-to-tampa-on-a-roll-950.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox dressed their rookies in thrift shop castoffs and kid-flick clothing on Sunday, as is the tradition for their last road trip of the season.Once they get to Tampa, it's time to get serious.Jon Lester held Toronto to four hits over eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox rally for split with Jays 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-rally-for-split-with-jays-951.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the go-ahead run on a 30-foot single when pitcher Scott Downs fell going after the ball and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-5 win to split their day-night doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Toronto won th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-934.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coming into the four-game series against Boston, the Jays were hoping to win four and settle for three. 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RHP Jeremy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-936.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Jays all but mathematically eliminated from post-season play, Roy Halladay doesn't want his team to start backsliding in their remaining 12 games of the regular season. "It's tough," said Halladay, after Sunday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-937.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of tough losses to end an eight-game road trip may have dealt the Toronto Blue Jays' faint playoff hopes a debilitating blow.Now, they need to hope a lengthy homestand can propel them to an improbable late run.The Blue Jays will look for their seve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox head to Tampa on a roll 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-head-to-tampa-on-a-roll-938.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox dressed their rookies in thrift shop castoffs and kid-flick clothing on Sunday, as is the tradition for their last road trip of the season.Once they get to Tampa, it's time to get serious.Jon Lester held Toronto to four hits over eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox rally for split with Jays 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-rally-for-split-with-jays-939.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the go-ahead run on a 30-foot single when pitcher Scott Downs fell going after the ball and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-5 win to split their day-night doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Toronto won th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' call-up delivers vs. BoSox 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-call-up-delivers-vs-bosox-940.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays aren't only affecting the AL East race, they're trying to make their own playoff chase.Late-season call-up Travis Snider homered, doubled and drove in five runs, leading A.J. 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Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-926.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Rod Barajas (sore hamstring) left the first game of the Sept. 13 doubleader and hasn't played since. He is day-to-day. LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was injured in the Sept. 13 game and may be shut down for the season. RHP Jeremy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-927.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Downs, who sprained his right ankle in mid-August, has not been the same pitcher since. Now there's a chance he will not pitch again this season. On Saturday, Downs was the losing pitcher after giving up three runs in the eighth in the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-928.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay's error in the seventh inning Sunday led to an unearned run against Roy Halladay. It was just the fourth error of the season for Overbay and his first since May 27 vs. Oakland, a span of 92 games and 868 chances. --Having pitched RHP Roy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox head to Tampa on a roll]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-head-to-tampa-on-a-roll.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox dressed their rookies in thrift shop castoffs and kid-flick clothing on Sunday, as is the tradition for their last road trip of the season.Once they get to Tampa, it's time to get serious.Jon Lester held Toronto to four hits over eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox rally for split with Jays 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-rally-for-split-with-jays-930.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the go-ahead run on a 30-foot single when pitcher Scott Downs fell going after the ball and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-5 win to split their day-night doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Toronto won th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' call-up delivers vs. BoSox 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-call-up-delivers-vs-bosox-931.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays aren't only affecting the AL East race, they're trying to make their own playoff chase.Late-season call-up Travis Snider homered, doubled and drove in five runs, leading A.J. Burnett and the Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield bounces back for BoSox 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wakefield-bounces-back-for-bosox-932.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield went from his shortest start in 15 years to one of his best of the season. The Boston Red Sox showed they can bounce back from disappointment, too.Wakefield pitched eight innings of shutout ball to help the Red Sox stop their AL East slide w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs-933.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-preview-917.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A second straight AL East title is still a possibility for the Boston Red Sox. A trip to the postseason via the wild card is a much easier scenario.The Red Sox look to tighten their grip on a playoff spot when they conclude a four-game series on Sunday ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-7-blue-jays-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacoby Ellsbury's little dribbler gave the Red Sox a happy ending to a very long day.Blue Jays pitcher Scott Downs fell flat on his stomach while chasing the ball that went about 30 feet down the first-base line. The short single scored the go-ahead run i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox rally for split with Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bosox-rally-for-split-with-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the go-ahead run on a 30-foot single when pitcher Scott Downs fell going after the ball and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-5 win to split their day-night doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Toronto won th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' call-up delivers vs. BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-call-up-delivers-vs-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays aren't only affecting the AL East race, they're trying to make their own playoff chase.Late-season call-up Travis Snider homered, doubled and drove in five runs, leading A.J. 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With Downs, who has made a team-leading 65 appearances, you can add more than a little fatigue, Gaston reaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-923.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield bounces back for BoSox 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wakefield-bounces-back-for-bosox-924.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield went from his shortest start in 15 years to one of his best of the season. The Boston Red Sox showed they can bounce back from disappointment, too.Wakefield pitched eight innings of shutout ball to help the Red Sox stop their AL East slide w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs-925.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-910.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a rocky road for Jays closer B.J. Ryan the past few weeks -- with one blown save and a host of near misses -- but general manager J.P. Ricciardi found much to admire in the season that Ryan has produced. "A year removed from 'Tommy John' (surger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-911.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP B.J. Ryan isn't manager Cito Gaston's lone left-handed reliever that looks a little ragged of late. You can add LHP Scott Downs to that mix. With Downs, who has made a team-leading 65 appearances, you can add more than a little fatigue, Gaston reaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-912.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-preview-913.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In one day, the Boston Red Sox can greatly boost their playoff hopes while putting a damper on Toronto's. But that could be tough against A.J. Burnett, Jesse Litsch and the Blue Jays.With a chance to move into a tie atop the AL East, the Red Sox try to so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield bounces back for BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wakefield-bounces-back-for-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield went from his shortest start in 15 years to one of his best of the season. The Boston Red Sox showed they can bounce back from disappointment, too.Wakefield pitched eight innings of shutout ball to help the Red Sox stop their AL East slide w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-White Sox Preview 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-white-sox-preview-916.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With just a 1 1/2-game lead in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox are probably relieved that the Toronto Blue Jays will be leaving town soon.After finally getting their first victory this season against Toronto, the White Sox look for a split of this f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-901.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Thursday's victory, the Blue Jays took the season series against the White Sox seven games to one. --RF Alex Rios was 2-for-4 in Thursday's game to extend his hitting streak to a season-high 12 games. --RHP Shaun Marcum, who moved to 9-6 with the w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-902.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-903.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Cito Gaston confirmed Thursday that when the Blue Jays play a four-game series against the Red Sox this weekend, he will employ right-handers Roy Halladay, A.J. Burnett and Jesse Litsch all on three days' rest instead of the usual four days' rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-preview-904.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox have an opportunity this weekend to move closer to nailing down a playoff spot while all but ending the postseason hopes of their closest pursuers in the AL East.The Red Sox begin a four-game home series against the surging Toronto Blue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, White Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-white-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox are glad to see the Toronto Blue Jays leave town.Shaun Marcum pitched 7 1-3 strong innings and the Blue Jays scored six runs in the eighth to snap a scoreless tie Thursday night as Toronto beat the White Sox 6-4.Toronto won three of four at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red-hot Jays ride Marcum over White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-hot-jays-ride-marcum-over-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaun Marcum pitched effectively for 7 1-3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays broke a scoreless tie with six runs in the eighth Thursday night in beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 for their 11th win in 12 games.Chicago, which has dropped four of five, rema]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-White Sox Preview 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-white-sox-preview-907.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With just a 1 1/2-game lead in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox are probably relieved that the Toronto Blue Jays will be leaving town soon.After finally getting their first victory this season against Toronto, the White Sox look for a split of this f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buehrle, ChiSox snap Jays' hot streak]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/buehrle-chisox-snap-jays-hot-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Buehrle outpitched Roy Halladay and the Chicago White Sox stopped Toronto's 10-game winning streak, holding off the Blue Jays 6-5 Wednesday night.A.J. Pierzynski drove in three runs for the White Sox, who stayed one game ahead of Minnesota in the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum rising on Cy Young short list]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/lincecum-rising-on-cy-young-short-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While critics say he's too short, Tim Lincecum keeps piling up wins and strikeouts. Tracy Ringolsby says a Cy Young might be next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-894.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay had one streak continue and one streak end in taking the first loss for the Jays in their past 11 games Wednesday night. Halladay, who had a personal five-game win streak come to an end in the 6-5 defeat, remains winless in his career while p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-895.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays managed two pinch hits in their three run ninth, a single by Joe Inglett and an RBI single by Lyle Overbay. --RF Alex Rios, with his 2-for-5 performance in Wednesday's game, extended his hitting streak to a season-high 11 games. Over that stret]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-896.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-White Sox Preview 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-white-sox-preview-897.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:54:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With just a one-game lead in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox are probably relieved that the Toronto Blue Jays will be leaving town soon.After finally getting their first victory this season against Toronto, the White Sox look for a split of this fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 6, Blue Jays 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/white-sox-6-blue-jays-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:08:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox leaned on old reliables Mark Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski and got a lift from two backups to beat Toronto ace Ray Halladay and end the Blue Jays' 10-game winning streak.With regulars Paul Konerko, Carlos Quentin and Joe Crede sideline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-887.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay will be looking to extend the Blue Jays' winning streak to 11 games when he takes to the mound Wednesday. A win would lift Halladay's record to 19-9 and likely earn him his next start on three days of rest instead of the usual four. By moving]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-888.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the doubleheader sweep Tuesday, the Blue Jays have won 10 consecutive games, which is one shy of the franchise record. They won 11 in a row Aug. 27-Sept. 7, 1998. --RHP Jesse Litsch moved to 11-8 by allowing two earned runs over seven innings in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-889.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-White Sox Preview 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-white-sox-preview-890.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Toronto Blue Jays' longest winning streak in 10 years has them thinking about a possible playoff run, the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox are feeling the pressure.The White Sox and Blue Jays continue a four-game series on Wednesday, as Chic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 8, White Sox 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-8-white-sox-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are on such a good run they think they can make the playoffs.Marco Scutaro hit a leadoff homer, Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells went deep and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Jays sweep Chisox, think playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/hot-jays-sweep-chisox-think-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are on such a good run they think they can make the playoffs.Marco Scutaro hit a leadoff homer, Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells went deep and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett, surging Jays mow down Chisox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-surging-jays-mow-down-chisox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are on such a good run they think they can make the playoffs.A.J. Burnett allowed one hit in seven innings - a hard drive off his third baseman - and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the opener of Tuesday's day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Jays sweep Chisox, think playoffs 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/hot-jays-sweep-chisox-think-playoffs-899.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:21:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are on such a good run they think they can make the playoffs.Marco Scutaro hit a leadoff homer, Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells went deep and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett, surging Jays mow down Chisox  2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-surging-jays-mow-down-chisox--900.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:40:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are on such a good run they think they can make the playoffs.A.J. Burnett allowed one hit in seven innings - a hard drive off his third baseman - and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the opener of Tuesday's day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-878.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-879.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Closers seem to get more notice when they mess things up than when they come through. In the Blue Jays' case, lefty B.J. Ryan was noticed a lot over the weekend. Friday against Tampa, Ryan came on in the ninth to protect a 6-3 lead and quickly ran into tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-880.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios was named the American League's Player of the Week. Rios batted .414 (12-for-29) with three doubles, two triples, three home runs and eight RBIs. Overall, Rios is hitting .295 with 43 doubles, eight triples, 13 home runs, 68 RBIs and 30 sto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-White Sox Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-white-sox-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a tough upcoming schedule and only a small lead in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox hope the unexpected off day gives them some needed rest while cooling off their red-hot opponent.Chicago and the Toronto Blue Jays begin a four-game series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain postpones Blue-Jays-White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rain-postpones-blue-jays-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Ozzie Guillen's family told him they wanted to go to New York when the White Sox play four games against the Yankees next week. That's when he was forced to confront his team's remaining schedule."I don't look ahead. But I did this morning because]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 0, White Sox 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-0-white-sox-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rain forced the postponement of Monday night's Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox's game. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader beginning at 1:05 Tuesday.The four-game series that was to have started at U.S. Cellular is the Blue Jays' onl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 1, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-1-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and David Purcey locked up in another great pitching matchup, but this time it was Purcey who picked up the win.The rookie left-hander pitched eight shutout innings, helping Toronto complete a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' sweep raises alarm for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-sweep-raises-alarm-for-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games.Jesse Carlson closed it out in the ninth for his second s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Zaun slams door shut in 13th 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-zaun-slams-door-shut-in-13th-886.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' first meaningful September isn't going so well. As for Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun, he's just happy his miserable August is behind him.Zaun hit a game-ending grand slam in the 13th inning and Toronto beat the Rays 7-4 on Saturday to e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-876.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:00:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-877.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:00:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Cito Gaston was managing for the win and also managing for the future. The pivotal point in the game for starting pitcher David Purcey and the Jays came in the eighth inning, when with two outs, Purcey walked Rays power hitter Carlos Pena on fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-869.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they try to hang onto their AL East lead, the Tampa Bay Rays' nine-game road trip against division rivals has not gotten off to an ideal start.The Rays look to avoid getting swept for the first time in eight weeks when they wrap up their three-game ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Zaun slams door shut in 13th]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-zaun-slams-door-shut-in-13th.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' first meaningful September isn't going so well. As for Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun, he's just happy his miserable August is behind him.Zaun hit a game-ending grand slam in the 13th inning and Toronto beat the Rays 7-4 on Saturday to e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-871.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios hit two home runs Friday. Nine of them have come since the All-Star break, which is the most he's produced in the second half his career. Last year, Rios hit a career-high 24 homers, just seven of them following the all-star break. "I guess]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-872.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-873.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With A.J. Burnett expected to opt out of his contract at the end of the season, the Jays are hopeful that some of their younger pitchers will step it up and show they can be significant contributors in 2009. So far, Jesse Litsch, 23, hasn't disappointed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skidding Twins have no answers for Litsch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/skidding-twins-have-no-answers-for-litsch-874.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins would have been a lot happier if this marathon road trip had ended one city sooner.Jesse Litsch threw a four-hit shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 9-0 victory over the Twins on Thursday night.Minneso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays continue to own Twins 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-continue-to-own-twins-875.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John McDonald singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Minnesota 5-4 on Wednesday night, posting their eighth straight victory over the Twins.Minnesota lost for the eighth time in 11 games and dropped to 5-8 with one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-862.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios hit two home runs Friday. Nine of them have come since the All-Star break, which is the most he's produced in the second half his career. Last year, Rios hit a career-high 24 homers, just seven of them following the all-star break. "I guess]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-863.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-864.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With A.J. Burnett expected to opt out of his contract at the end of the season, the Jays are hopeful that some of their younger pitchers will step it up and show they can be significant contributors in 2009. So far, Jesse Litsch, 23, hasn't disappointed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-865.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' starting pitching has been a big reason for their surprising rise to the top of the AL East. A few disappointing outings by the rotation, though, has cut their lead in the division to just 2 1/2 games.The Rays try to get back on track]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets the final word against Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-the-final-word-against-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay won't be facing the Tampa Bay Rays again this season, something both sides are perfectly happy about.Halladay pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight start, Alex Rios hit two homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Rays 6-4 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays continue to own Twins 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-continue-to-own-twins-867.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John McDonald singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Minnesota 5-4 on Wednesday night, posting their eighth straight victory over the Twins.Minnesota lost for the eighth time in 11 games and dropped to 5-8 with one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins let one slip away to Jays  2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-let-one-slip-away-to-jays--868.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Locked in a tight AL Central race, the Minnesota Twins can't afford too many nights like this.Jose Bautista and Alex Rios had four hits each, hitting back-to-back homers Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays erased a four-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5 for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-855.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jesse Litsch is back on track. The Blue Jays right-hander has made four starts since being recalled from Class AAA Syracuse, and in three of them he didn't allow a run. He saved his best performance for the Twins on Thursday, throwing a four-hit shutout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-856.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Travis Snider had another big night, going 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs. In the fifth inning, the rookie hit a line shot over the fence in center for his first big-league run. At 20 years, 215 days old, Snider is the fourth-youngest Jay to hit a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-857.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-858.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine needs one more win to reach 14, which would put him into a tie for the Tampa Bay Rays single-season record. Surpassing that mark is nothing new for Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay.On a surprising Rays team leading the AL East largely d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skidding Twins have no answers for Litsch]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/skidding-twins-have-no-answers-for-litsch.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins would have been a lot happier if this marathon road trip had ended one city sooner.Jesse Litsch threw a four-hit shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 9-0 victory over the Twins on Thursday night.Minneso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays continue to own Twins 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-continue-to-own-twins-860.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John McDonald singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Minnesota 5-4 on Wednesday night, posting their eighth straight victory over the Twins.Minnesota lost for the eighth time in 11 games and dropped to 5-8 with one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins let one slip away to Jays  2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-let-one-slip-away-to-jays--861.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Locked in a tight AL Central race, the Minnesota Twins can't afford too many nights like this.Jose Bautista and Alex Rios had four hits each, hitting back-to-back homers Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays erased a four-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5 for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-848.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett was extremely sharp Wednesday, and with eight strikeouts, upped his league-leading total in that department to 201. It marked the fourth time a Jays pitcher has hit the 200 strikeout mark, RHP Roy Halladay being the most recent in 2003]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-849.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on June 10, and the team decided to back him off when Accardo experienced tightness after two appearances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-850.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following the Blue Jays' 5-4, extra-inning victory over Minnesota on Wednesday, manager Cito Gaston lavished 20-year-old DH Travis Snider with praise. In his home debut, Snider went 3-for-5 including clutch singles in both the ninth and 11th innings. Gast]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-blue-jays-preview-851.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins had their chances to take control of the AL Central during their longest road trip in 39 years, but couldn't make it happen.Now, the Twins look to prevent falling further back in the division race as they conclude their 14-game trip on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Twins 4(11)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-5-twins-4-11-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knocked out of first place by defensive miscues and missed opportunities at the plate, the Minnesota Twins aren't cursing their luck, just hoping it changes in a hurry.John McDonald singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays continue to own Twins]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-continue-to-own-twins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John McDonald singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Minnesota 5-4 on Wednesday night, posting their eighth straight victory over the Twins.Minnesota lost for the eighth time in 11 games and dropped to 5-8 with one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins let one slip away to Jays  2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-let-one-slip-away-to-jays--854.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Locked in a tight AL Central race, the Minnesota Twins can't afford too many nights like this.Jose Bautista and Alex Rios had four hits each, hitting back-to-back homers Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays erased a four-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5 for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-840.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays would like to see some consistency in left-hander David Purcey. They're not getting it. Purcey, who is caught in a good-start, bad-start spin cycle, wasn't able to successfully follow up on his sharp outing Aug. 27 against Tampa Bay, when he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-841.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays added six players to the expanded roster as September call-ups. OF Brad Wilkerson, who was on the disabled list due to back pain, was activated, while RHP Shaun Marcum, RHP Scott Richmond and RHP Brian Wolfe were added to the staff. OF Kevin Me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-842.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. He was activated Sept. 2. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He began a rehab assignment with Cla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Cubs ownership uncertain, Hendry has options]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/with-cubs-ownership-uncertain-hendry-has-options.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hard to believe, but Jim Hendry faces an uncertain future in Chicago. Ken Rosenthal discusses the options for the Cubs' GM.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-blue-jays-preview-844.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As frustrating as this road trip has been for the Minnesota Twins, what's making it even worse is facing the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of it.After missing a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the AL Central, the Twins try to snap a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins let one slip away to Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-let-one-slip-away-to-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Locked in a tight AL Central race, the Minnesota Twins can't afford too many nights like this.Jose Bautista and Alex Rios had four hits each, hitting back-to-back homers Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays erased a four-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5 for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchers will decide fate of contenders]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pitchers-will-decide-fate-of-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoff berths. Postseason honors. Job security. They're all going to be decided this month. Dayn Perry sizes up September for you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay beats Yanks to win 17th 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-beats-yanks-to-win-17th-847.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay made the most of Yankee Stadium's final season.Halladay won his fourth straight start, giving him four wins over the New York Yankees this year, and Scott Rolen homered for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 6-2 victory Sunday.The 2003 AL Cy Youn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-832.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With his win over the Yankees on Sunday, RHP Roy Halladay (17-9) has won four consecutive games. Over that stretch he has beaten the Yankees twice, Boston and Tampa. In the four games he has allowed eight earned runs in 29 innings for a 2.48 ERA, walked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-833.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-834.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays could use more than a little Earl Weaver baseball -- the old fashioned three-run home run. But home runs have come grudgingly for the Jays this season. The next homer the Jays hit will be just their 100th of the season and with 99 they sit 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/twins-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finished with the West Coast portion of their longest road trip in more than 39 years, the Minnesota Twins are headed east.The Twins begin the final leg of their 14-game journey Tuesday when they open a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays - a tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay beats Yanks to win 17th 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-beats-yanks-to-win-17th-836.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay made the most of Yankee Stadium's final season.Halladay won his fourth straight start, giving him four wins over the New York Yankees this year, and Scott Rolen homered for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 6-2 victory Sunday.The 2003 AL Cy Youn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing CC makes too much sense for Yanks 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/signing-cc-makes-too-much-sense-for-yanks-837.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Yanks start their rebuilding process, signing CC Sabathia will be a perfect place to begin. Joel Sherman explains why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/david-eckstein-traded-from-toronto-to-arizona-838.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving the NL West leaders a late-season spark plug with impressive October credentials.The 2006 World Series MVP with St. Louis, Eckstein batted .277 with a homer and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs beat out Angels for Eckstein 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/d-backs-beat-out-angels-for-eckstein-839.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-823.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon League was on the mound when the game ended in Sunday's 6-2 triumph over New York. It could become commonplace in 2009. League, who missed almost all of the 2007 season due to problems located in the muscles of his right shoulder, is completely he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-824.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS David Eckstein ended his season with the Jays in style as he went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs in Toronto's 6-2 victory. Following the game, Eckstein, the subject of trade rumors, was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league RHP Chad Beck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-825.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay beats Yanks to win 17th]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-beats-yanks-to-win-17th.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay made the most of Yankee Stadium's final season.Halladay won his fourth straight start, giving him four wins over the New York Yankees this year, and Scott Rolen homered for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 6-2 victory Sunday.The 2003 AL Cy Youn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/david-eckstein-traded-from-toronto-to-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates.The scrappy infielder always hustles, but this was a little different.Rushing to get back in a pennant race, Eckstein]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing CC makes too much sense for Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/signing-cc-makes-too-much-sense-for-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Yanks start their rebuilding process, signing CC Sabathia will be a perfect place to begin. Joel Sherman explains why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/david-eckstein-traded-from-toronto-to-arizona-829.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving the NL West leaders a late-season spark plug with impressive October credentials.The 2006 World Series MVP with St. Louis, Eckstein batted .277 with a homer and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs beat out Angels for Eckstein]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/d-backs-beat-out-angels-for-eckstein.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays rally adds to Yanks' woes 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-rally-adds-to-yanks-woes-831.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A landslide of little things have plagued the Yankees all season, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of a couple more on Saturday.Vernon Wells hit a two-run homer, Gregg Zaun drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and a key error by second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Yankees Preview 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-yankees-preview-816.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Problems with their own pitching have created the biggest obstacle for the New York Yankees as they've struggled to climb back into the playoff race.Facing Roy Halladay so frequently certainly hasn't helped.Toronto's ace will look for his fourth win of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays rally adds to Yanks' woes]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-rally-adds-to-yanks-woes.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A landslide of little things have plagued the Yankees all season, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of a couple more on Saturday.Vernon Wells hit a two-run homer, Gregg Zaun drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and a key error by second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Stairs joins Phillies after trade]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/veteran-stairs-joins-phillies-after-trade.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran Matt Stairs joined the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, eager to fill whatever role needed as the defending NL East champs try to make a push back to the playoffs.Stairs was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade that wrapped up Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Diamondbacks lead in pursuit of Eckstein]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sources-diamondbacks-lead-in-pursuit-of-eckstein.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks are the favorites to acquire Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein, forcing the Angels to consider other options, major-league sources say.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-820.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They say that pitching and defense are the key components for teams that succeed in the postseason. Just don't try telling that to the Blue Jays. The Jays lead the American League in pitching with a 3.60 ERA and have the best defense in the league with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-821.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reports say the Jays completed their trade of DH Matt Stairs, sending him to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league LHP Fabio Castro. On Thursday, the Jays designated Stairs for assignment as they were heavily involved in trade discussions with the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-822.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-809.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They say that pitching and defense are the key components for teams that succeed in the postseason. Just don't try telling that to the Blue Jays. The Jays lead the American League in pitching with a 3.60 ERA and have the best defense in the league with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-810.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reports say the Jays completed their trade of DH Matt Stairs, sending him to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league LHP Fabio Castro. On Thursday, the Jays designated Stairs for assignment as they were heavily involved in trade discussions with the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-811.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Yankees Preview 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-yankees-preview-812.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees know they'll need some assistance from around the AL if they hope to reach the playoffs, but that's been hard to come by.While the teams they're chasing continue to win, the Yankees try to keep doing their part in their push for a pos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Angels trying to reunite with Eckstein]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sources-angels-trying-to-reunite-with-eckstein.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The return of infielder David Eckstein would be not only a boost to the Los Angeles Angels' injury-depleted infield, but also a homecoming that would resonate with the team's fans.The Angels evidently find the combination appealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano picks up win as Yanks edge Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pavano-picks-up-win-as-yanks-edge-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano said he didn't hear the cheers when he walked off the mound after striking out Alex Rios, the years of fan animosity seemingly turned to adulation in just six short innings.He did hear Joe Girardi, though, when the Yankees manager made a reque]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies work to get Stairs from Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/phillies-work-to-get-stairs-from-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays were working Friday to complete a trade that would send veteran left-handed hitter Matt Stairs to the Phillies.Neither Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi nor Phillies GM Pat Gillick would confirm that the trade was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-800.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-801.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Rays, the Blue Jays announced that Matt Stairs, 40, was designated for assignment, as Toronto and an unnamed team were involved in trade talks regarding his services. The Jays hoped to complete the transaction no later]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-802.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the loss, the Jays' record against Tampa Bay fell to 5-11 this season. Dating to June 6, 2007, the Jays have gone 8-18 vs. the Rays. Over the past five meetings, the Jays have been shut out twice and have scored a total of 10 runs. --LHP David Purc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stairs designated for assignment]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/stairs-designated-for-assignment.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays designated Matt Stairs for assignment after Thursday night's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay, and the designated hitter-outfielder expects to be traded by Saturday."I can tell you that I am going to a contender, so that makes it a little easie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Phils get Stairs from Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sources-phils-get-stairs-from-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, adding a left-handed hitter to their bench, have acquired outfielder Matt Stairs from the Blue Jays, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Yankees Preview 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-yankees-preview-805.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez has had a tough time this week. A matchup with A.J. Burnett and the Toronto Blue Jays may not help his confidence.Desperately trying to get back in the pennant race, the New York Yankees hope Rodriguez can end his woes against Burnett and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays edge Jays to reach milestone]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-edge-jays-to-reach-milestone.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reached another milestone in their unexpected run toward the playoffs.Edwin Jackson took a shutout into the eighth inning, Cliff Floyd and Willy Aybar each homered, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night to guaran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays-807.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets help, finally beats Rays  2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-help-finally-beats-rays--808.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has ever beat Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay four times in one season. Vernon Wells helped make sure the Tampa Bay Rays didn't.Halladay beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and Wells homered and had three RBIs as Toronto beat the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-793.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-794.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Purcey, 25, made his eighth start for the Jays Wednesday night, facing the Rays for the first time. The Jays' first-round pick in the 2004 draft came apart at the seams in his previous outing against the Yankees, a common experience for rookies when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-795.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In Tuesday's victory, RHP Roy Halladay hit Tampa Bay's Willy Aybar in the sixth inning when he came too far inside on a 1-2 cutter. It marked the 12th batter that Halladay has hit this season, which is three more than his previous season high set in 200]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-796.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays haven't lost a series since the All-Star break, and it's been nearly two months since they've dropped one at home.Looking to continue both of those impressive streaks, the Rays aim to take the finale of their three-game set against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 1, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-1-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon thinks the Rays' latest victory came in a "really classic kind of a game."Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night."This t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets help, finally beats Rays  2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-help-finally-beats-rays--799.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has ever beat Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay four times in one season. Vernon Wells helped make sure the Tampa Bay Rays didn't.Halladay beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and Wells homered and had three RBIs as Toronto beat the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-787.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was activated Aug. 26, although he wasn't yet ready for everyday d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-788.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Scott Rolen was activated before Tuesday's game and is back with new batting mechanics and an uplifted attitude. Before going on the disabled list because of problems related to his swing and left shoulder, Rolen was thinking that his career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-789.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Accardo, who was placed on the disabled list May 10 with a strained right forearm, will not be back this season. Accardo, who made a total of 13 appearances during various rehab assignments, instead will be shut down and checked out by orthop]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-790.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's Matt Garza has pitched extremely well in all three starts against the Toronto Blue Jays this season.The AL East-leading Rays, looking to avoid matching their longest home losing streak of the season, could use another strong outing from him.Ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets help, finally beats Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-help-finally-beats-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has ever beat Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay four times in one season. Vernon Wells helped make sure the Tampa Bay Rays didn't.Halladay beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and Wells homered and had three RBIs as Toronto beat the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays activate Rolen from disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-activate-rolen-from-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Scott Rolen from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.Rolen was placed on the DL on Aug. 10 with left shoulder tightness. He is expected to work out with the team for a couple days before returning to the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-781.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was receiving treatment in Dunedin, Fla., as of Aug. 19 but wasn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-782.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Roy Halladay gets the start for the Jays on Tuesday, the first of three games against the front-running Rays. The Jays will not be catching the Rays this season, but Halladay and A.J. Burnett have an outside shot at combining for 40 wins, a f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-783.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Kevin Mench was optioned to Class AAA Syracuse, and a move to fill the vacant roster spot will be made before Tuesday's game against the Rays. Mench, 30, has appeared in 42 games this season, posting a .235 average (23-for-98), with 10 doubles, one t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-784.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has won 15 games this season, has the third-lowest ERA in the AL and is one of the leading contenders to win his second Cy Young Award.What he hasn't done is beat the Tampa Bay Rays.Halladay will try to avoid falling to 0-4 against the AL Eas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays option OF Kevin Mench to Triple A]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-option-of-kevin-mench-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays optioned outfielder Kevin Mench to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and sent minor league catcher Robinzon Diaz to Pittsburgh to complete last week's trade for utilityman Jose Bautista.Toronto will fill the vacant spot on its roster before openin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod's banner season doesn't justify Cy Young hype]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/k-rod-s-banner-season-doesn-t-justify-cy-young-hype.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[K-Rod just recorded his 50th save and now talk of a possible Cy Young Award is building. Dayn Perry can't believe his ears.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-776.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells snapped an 0-for-11 skid in style Saturday. In the first inning he connected on the first pitch from lefty Jon Lester and ripped it into the seats in left for a two-run home run. It was his second homer since his return to the lineup Aug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-777.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was receiving treatment in Dunedin, Fla., as of Aug. 19 but wasn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-778.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are running out of time and looking like they're running on empty. Needing to win Sunday's rubber match to win the three-game series against the Red Sox, the Jays lost in 11 innings. With each loss the Jays faint playoff hopes fade a little]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 5(11)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-6-blue-jays-5-11-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox warmed up for their final regular-season visit to Yankee Stadium with an extra-inning win over the Toronto Blue Jays.Jed Lowrie hit a solo homer in the 11th, Dustin Pedroia had a three-run shot and the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-5 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowrie, BoSox outlast Jays in 11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/lowrie-bosox-outlast-jays-in-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jed Lowrie hit a solo homer in the 11th inning, Dustin Pedroia had a three-run shot and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday.Coco Crisp also homered for Boston, which has won 11 of 16 on the road. Jonathan Papelbon (5-3) worked two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-blue-jays-preview-769.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett often needs every run the Toronto Blue Jays can muster, while Daisuke Matsuzaka can make do with much less from the Boston Red Sox.Matsuzaka looks to win his fifth straight start and Burnett will try for his sixth win in a row when the Red So]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rock Lester, Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rock-lester-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's how bad it was for Boston lefty Jon Lester: Vernon Wells turned on the best pitch he threw and drilled it for a two-run homer.Wells hit two home runs, Marco Scutaro added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays roughed up the usually reliable Lester]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays send Marcum down, call up Parrish]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-send-marcum-down-call-up-parrish.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays sent struggling right-hander Shaun Marcum to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and recalled left-hander John Parrish from Triple-A.Marcum, 8-6 with a 3.60 ERA in 22 starts, allowed five runs and six hits in 3 2-3 innings of Friday's 8-4 defeat t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays send Marcum down, call up Parrish 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-send-marcum-down-call-up-parrish-772.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays sent struggling right-hander Shaun Marcum to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and recalled left-hander John Parrish from Triple-A.Marcum, 8-6 with a 3.60 ERA in 22 starts, allowed five runs and six hits in 3 2-3 innings of Friday's 8-4 defeat t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-773.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays didn't have to make a roster move to accommodate the arrival of 3B Jose Bautista, who was acquired from the Pirates on Thursday. Instead, OF Brad Wilkerson was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of lower back pain. Wilkerson also has be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-774.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 22. LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13, and he didn't pitch Aug. 14-20. He returned to action Aug. 21. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-775.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jose Bautista arrived from Pittsburgh on Friday, happy to be a Blue Jay with his Pirates' days a thing of the past. "For some reason, it just wasn't a good fit for me," Bautista said of recent developments. "Me and the manager (John Russell) an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-762.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays didn't have to make a roster move to accommodate the arrival of 3B Jose Bautista, who was acquired from the Pirates on Thursday. Instead, OF Brad Wilkerson was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of lower back pain. Wilkerson also has be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-763.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Brad Wilkerson (sore lower back) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 22. LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13, and he didn't pitch Aug. 14-20. He returned to action Aug. 21. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-764.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jose Bautista arrived from Pittsburgh on Friday, happy to be a Blue Jay with his Pirates' days a thing of the past. "For some reason, it just wasn't a good fit for me," Bautista said of recent developments. "Me and the manager (John Russell) an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-blue-jays-preview-765.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester has dominated the Toronto Blue Jays in two career starts but has nothing to show for it.The Boston Red Sox right-hander again looks for his first win over the Blue Jays while trying for a third straight victory overall when the teams continue t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrd gets first win for BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/byrd-gets-first-win-for-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd learned a lot about survival and improvisation as a Cub Scout leader for Colby, his 10-year-old son. Those skills came in handy Friday night.Byrd won for the fifth time in six starts and posted his first victory with Boston as Dustin Pedroia and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays put OF Wilkerson on DL, add Bautista]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-put-of-wilkerson-on-dl-add-bautista.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays placed outfielder Brad Wilkerson on the 15-day disabled list Friday with lower back spasms and added utilityman Jose Bautista to the 25-man roster.Bautista, acquired from Pittsburgh on Thursday for a player to be named, was not in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies underachieving and facing decisions]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/phillies-underachieving-and-facing-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you go by the numbers, the Phils look like an offensive juggernaut. So why are they struggling? Ken Rosenthal found the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-754.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Jose Bautista, claimed by the Jays off waivers from the Pirates, then dealt by Pittsburgh to Toronto for a player to be named, immediately becomes the team's leading home run hitter. Bautista belted 12 homers for the Pirates this season, one more th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-755.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13, and he didn't pitch Aug. 14-20. He returned to action Aug. 21. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was receiving treatment in Dunedin, Fla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-756.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember all those nights this season when the Blue Jays couldn't get a clutch hit off the other team's 12th pitcher? Ousted manager John Gibbons and hitting coach Gary Denbo do. Twice in the last five days, Toronto has buried one of its American League E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have given the Boston Red Sox problems all season, but in the middle of a close playoff race, Boston knows it can't afford for those struggles to continue.The Red Sox look to avoid a seventh straight loss in Toronto on Friday when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay has his way with Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-has-his-way-with-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was a beating so bad, Derek Jeter lost track of how rough it really got for the New York Yankees.Roy Halladay beat the Yankees for the third straight time, Marco Scutaro hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays handed New York its worst loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays acquire Jose Bautista from Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-acquire-jose-bautista-from-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utilityman Jose Bautista was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday for a player to be named."It's just a guy we've liked for a long time," Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. "Since we've got a month to go, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How schedules will impact playoff contenders]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/how-schedules-will-impact-playoff-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have the toughest schedule in MLB &#151; and it's not getting easier. Dayn Perry analyzes each contender's remaining games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeter, Pettitte lift slumping Yanks  2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jeter-pettitte-lift-slumping-yanks--761.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night.Jeter's homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the season and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-745.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13, and he didn't pitch Aug. 14-18. He was available Aug. 19-20 but didn't see action. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was receiving treat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a big opportunity for left-hander David Purcey to step up. Instead, he got knocked down. Purcey, facing the Yankees on Wednesday for the first time in his career, was attempting to follow in the footsteps of right-hander A.J. Burnett, who held New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-747.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Rod Barajas ended an 0-for-11 slide with a single in the fifth. --After hitting safely in 26 consecutive games against the Yankees, RF Alex Rios went 0-for-4 Tuesday to end the streak. He bounced back in Wednesday's game with an RBI single in the sixt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-748.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a series filled with impressive pitching performances, the New York Yankees are hoping they don't see yet another one from Roy Halladay.The Toronto Blue Jays' ace will look to continue his dominance of New York on Thursday, when the AL East rivals deci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-5-blue-jays-1-749.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their postseason hopes dwindling by the day, the New York Yankees turned to two players they have counted on for more than a decade to deliver a much-needed win.Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, and Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeter, Pettitte lift slumping Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jeter-pettitte-lift-slumping-yanks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night.Jeter's homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the season and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Humber's on the verge]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-report-humber-s-on-the-verge.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Humber is humbling his critics, Osterbrock is shocking all of the teams that let him stick around through seven rounds and McPherson - and the Marlins - have probably missed the window of opportunity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped Dodgers make cheap trades]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cash-strapped-dodgers-make-cheap-trades.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is picking up pieces for the stretch run, but he's doing it on the cheap. Tracy Ringolsby explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays prey on Damon's blunders  2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-prey-on-damon-s-blunders--753.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Damon was left "baffled" by a pair of blunders in the outfield, the latest hit to the New York Yankees' fading playoff hopes.Damon allowed two balls to glance off his glove, including an eighth-inning drive by Marco Scutaro that became the go-ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-738.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios went 0-for-4 to end his 26-game hit streak against the Yankees that dated to 2006. Over that stretch, Rios was hitting .364 (39-for-107) against New York. --LF Adam Lind hit a solo home run in the seventh inning, his third homer in three ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-739.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13, and he didn't pitch Aug. 14-18. He was available Aug. 19. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He was receiving treatment in Dunedin, Fla., as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-740.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If A.J. Burnett is on his way out, he's leaving the Blue Jays in style.On Tuesday, Burnett struck out a season-high 13 batters in pitching the Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Yankees. Burnett (16-9) allowed just the one run and five hits over eight innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-741.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the New York Yankees plan on reaching the postseason for the 14th straight year, they're going to have to play better away from home.The Yankees try to put an end to their road woes on Wednesday when they continue a three-game series against the Toront]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays prey on Damon's blunders]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-prey-on-damon-s-blunders-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Damon was left "baffled" by a pair of blunders in the outfield, the latest hit to the New York Yankees' fading playoff hopes.Damon allowed two balls to glance off his glove, including an eighth-inning drive by Marco Scutaro that became the go-ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rios, Jays batter Beckett, Red Sox 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rios-jays-batter-beckett-red-sox-743.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios went 5-for-6 and matched a club record with four doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays knocked Boston ace Josh Beckett out after 2 1-3 innings in a 15-4 victory over Red Sox on Sunday.Adam Lind had a solo homer and four RBIs and John McDonald added]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-744.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-732.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13. He was unavailable Aug. 14, and he might miss a few more games. 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-733.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Cito Gaston has discovered the virtues of shortstop John McDonald. McDonald, signed to a two-year deal at the end of the 2007 season, was totally overlooked at the start of the 2008 season after the Jays signed veteran shortstop David Eckstein in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-734.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--On the just-completed six-game road trip, the Jays went 5-1. Their starting pitchers went 5-0 with a 1.89 ERA. --On Sunday, RF Alex Rios went 5-for-6 and tied a club record with four doubles. Rios, who now has 36 doubles on the season, is seven shy of h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-735.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees turned in an impressive offensive display in their most recent game, but it could be difficult to maintain that hot hitting in Toronto.The Yankees hope to solve the stingy Blue Jays pitching staff, starting Tuesday when they open a th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rios, Jays batter Beckett, Red Sox 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rios-jays-batter-beckett-red-sox-736.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios went 5-for-6 and matched a club record with four doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays knocked Boston ace Josh Beckett out after 2 1-3 innings in a 15-4 victory over Red Sox on Sunday.Adam Lind had a solo homer and four RBIs and John McDonald added]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-737.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-725.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although A.J. Burnett has given no indication which way he'll go at the end of the season -- stay with the Jays for the final two years of his contract or opt out -- the Jays believe he'll be moving on. "It certainly looks like A.J. won't be here," manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-726.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios had a big game Sunday against Boston as he went 5-for-6 with four doubles. The five hits tied his career high while the four doubles tied a Jays record. --The Jays optioned RHP Scott Richmond to Class AAA Syracuse. LHP Brian Tallet, who had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-727.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13. He was unavailable Aug. 14, and he might miss a few more games. 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 15, Red Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-15-red-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Beckett missed his spots early and the Blue Jays made sure he didn't last long enough to find his control.Alex Rios had five hits, matching a club record with four doubles, and Toronto chased Beckett in the third inning of a 15-4 victory over the Bos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rios, Jays batter Beckett, Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rios-jays-batter-beckett-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios went 5-for-6 and matched a club record with four doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays knocked Boston ace Josh Beckett out after 2 1-3 innings in a 15-4 victory over Red Sox on Sunday.Adam Lind had a solo homer and four RBIs and John McDonald added]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-730.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria is difference as Tigers roll 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/renteria-is-difference-as-tigers-roll-731.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Detroit's five-run eighth inning and the Tigers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview 2008-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-preview-717.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All it took to slow down the Boston Red Sox's scorching offense was facing a Cy Young Award winner. If Shaun Marcum keeps pitching like one, it won't take Boston long to tire of the Toronto Blue Jays.The Blue Jays will look to complete a rain-shortened sw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays spoil Byrd's Boston debut]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-spoil-byrd-s-boston-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox were on a hitting tear until Roy Halladay came to town.Halladay stopped Boston's potent offense and spoiled Paul Byrd's debut with the Red Sox, pitching his major league-leading eighth complete game in the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-1 victory Saturd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-719.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland's Cliff Lee added another win Friday. The Jays' Roy Halladay was rained out. With Lee now 17-2, the Cy Young race appears to be all but over, no matter what Halladay, who gets the start Saturday against Boston, accomplishes the rest of the seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-720.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Persistent rain postponed Friday's game at Boston and will be made up on Sept. 13 as part of a split day-night doubleheader. --RHP Roy Halladay, who was scheduled to start Friday, will now start Saturday's game. Because of the extra day of rest, Hallada]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-721.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13. He was unavailable Aug. 14, and he might miss a few more games. 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-722.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria is difference as Tigers roll 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/renteria-is-difference-as-tigers-roll-723.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Detroit's five-run eighth inning and the Tigers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks hurting the worst in ailing AL East 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yanks-hurting-the-worst-in-ailing-al-east-724.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have rocked all three AL East contenders, especially the Yankees. Dayn Perry says it's only going to get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-711.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland's Cliff Lee added another win Friday. The Jays' Roy Halladay was rained out. With Lee now 17-2, the Cy Young race appears to be all but over, no matter what Halladay, who gets the start Saturday against Boston, accomplishes the rest of the seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-712.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Persistent rain postponed Friday's game at Boston and will be made up on Sept. 13 as part of a split day-night doubleheader. --RHP Roy Halladay, who was scheduled to start Friday, will now start Saturday's game. Because of the extra day of rest, Hallada]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-713.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13. He was unavailable Aug. 14, and he might miss a few more games. 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-preview-714.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were plenty of concerns over what effect the trade of Manny Ramirez would have on the offense of the Boston Red Sox.So far, they're making a convincing argument it's made their lineup even better.The Red Sox, the major leagues' top-scoring team in A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox game rained out]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-game-rained-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering the number of runs the Red Sox scored against the Texas Rangers, a rainout might have been the only thing that could have possibly slowed down Boston."You come off a series against Texas where it feels like you're scoring 12 runs a game," said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-716.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-702.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Downs (sprained right ankle) was hurt Aug. 13. He was unavailable Aug. 14, and he might miss a few more games. 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-703.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jesse Litsch pitched seven scoreless innings and was rewarded with ... a no-decision. A 1-0 lead evaporated very quickly in the eighth inning Thursday, with the Jays five outs away from a four-game sweep over the Detroit Tigers. With one out in the eighth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-704.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Alex Rios was at third after a one-out triple, the Jays leading 1-0 in the top of the eighth. The Tigers had the infield in when Vernon Wells hit a grounder to SS Edgar Renteria, who knocked the ball down, checked Rios and fired to first for the out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-red-sox-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were plenty of concerns over what effect the trade of Manny Ramirez would have on the offense of the Boston Red Sox.So far, they're making a convincing argument it's made their lineup even better.The Red Sox, the major leagues' top-scoring team in A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-5-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Detroit's five-run eighth inning and the Tigers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria is difference as Tigers roll]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/renteria-is-difference-as-tigers-roll.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Detroit's five-run eighth inning and the Tigers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks hurting the worst in ailing AL East]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yanks-hurting-the-worst-in-ailing-al-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have rocked all three AL East contenders, especially the Yankees. Dayn Perry says it's only going to get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' struggles continue in loss  2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-struggles-continue-in-loss--710.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells hit a grand slam and David Purcey pitched six shutout innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Wednesday night.The Blue Jays have won three straight, all in Detroit, while the Tigers have lost 10 of 13.Purcey (2-3) ende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-693.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander David Purcey has not been at his best on the road.But that all changed on Wednesday night. Purcey, the Jays' No. 1 pick in the June 2004 draft, has had two prior starts on the road, where he has gone 0-2 with a 14.62 ERA. On Wednesday in Detro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-694.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Vernon Wells hit the fifth grand slam of his career in the third inning against LHP Kenny Rogers. It was his first home run since returning from the disabled list on Sunday and first since July 5. --The slam by DH Vernon Wells was the sixth of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-695.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list July 28. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview-696.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the end of July, the Detroit Tigers felt they were back on the right track to earning the playoff spot so many had predicted for them prior to the season.Two weeks later, the Toronto Blue Jays are putting a severe dent in the Tigers' postseason hopes -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-4-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers didn't blame himself that the first three hitters reached base in third inning.It was the fourth batter he wasn't happy about.After Toronto had loaded the bases on a walk, a bunt and a bad-hop grounder, Rogers gave up a grand slam to Vernon W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' struggles continue in loss]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tigers-struggles-continue-in-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells hit a grand slam and David Purcey pitched six shutout innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Wednesday night.The Blue Jays have won three straight, all in Detroit, while the Tigers have lost 10 of 13.Purcey (2-3) ende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: M's Washburn, Ibanez claimed on waivers]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sources-m-s-washburn-ibanez-claimed-on-waivers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Mariners were looking for another chance to trade left-hander Jarrod Washburn and outfielder Raul Ibanez, this is it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are late-season trades worth it?]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/are-late-season-trades-worth-it-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Making deals in August is a dicey proposition. So are they worth it? Tracy Ringolsby breaks down 10 recent late-season swaps.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells, Jays rally past Tigers 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-jays-rally-past-tigers-701.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells' two-out, two-run double capped a four-run seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 come-from-behind win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Adam Lind had three hits, including a home run. He drove in two runs for Toronto, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-686.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jesse Litsch is back in, while right-hander Scott Richmond is out of the rotation. The Blue Jays have made the change Tuesday, recalling Litsch from Class AAA Syracuse and moving Richmond, 0-2 in three starts, to the bullpen. Left-hander John]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-687.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett won his fifth consecutive game and seventh of his last eight to move to 15-9 on the season. With the victory at Detroit, he evened his road record to 6-6. --RHP Jesse Litsch, recalled from Class AAA Syracuse, will move back into the rot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-688.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list July 28. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview-689.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their bats went quiet last weekend, a series against the Detroit Tigers and their struggling pitching staff seems to have snapped the Toronto Blue Jays out of their offensive slump.The Blue Jays and Tigers continue their four-game series Wednesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers' bullpen let another game slip away.Vernon Wells' two-out, two-run double capped a four-run seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 come-from-behind win over Detroit on Tuesday night.Adam Lind had three hits, including a home run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells, Jays rally past Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-jays-rally-past-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells' two-out, two-run double capped a four-run seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 come-from-behind win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Adam Lind had three hits, including a home run. He drove in two runs for Toronto, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander chased by Blue Jays, takes loss 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/verlander-chased-by-blue-jays-takes-loss-692.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers' Justin Verlander is mired in the worst four-game stretch of his career, a career which began with a string of feats no pitcher had accomplished in baseball history.The Toronto Blue Jays chased Verlander early and went on to beat Detroit 7-2 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-678.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seemed like a good idea at the time to sign outfielder Shannon Stewart as backup insurance in the event that Reed Johnson still looked lost following back surgery. But times have changed. Johnson, who was scheduled to earn $3.275 million in 2008, was r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-679.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Vernon Wells was back in center field Monday night for his first start in the field since July 9. He was activated Sunday from the disabled list, where he landed because of an injured left hamstring. "I can protect him a little (with days off)," said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-680.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He was activated and started Aug. 10. LHP Brian Tallet (fractured toe on right foo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview-681.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears unlikely the Toronto Blue Jays will end their 14-year streak without a division title, but the club isn't conceding the wild-card race yet, thanks in large part to A.J. Burnett's recent success.Burnett looks to win his fifth straight start for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander chased by Blue Jays, takes loss]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/verlander-chased-by-blue-jays-takes-loss.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers' Justin Verlander is mired in the worst four-game stretch of his career, a career which began with a string of feats no pitcher had accomplished in baseball history.The Toronto Blue Jays chased Verlander early and went on to beat Detroit 7-2 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays release OF Shannon Stewart]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-release-of-shannon-stewart.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays released outfielder Shannon Stewart on Monday, bringing his second stint with the team to a disappointing finish.Signed as a free agent during spring training, Stewart hit .240 with one homer and 14 RBIs in 52 games this season.The 34-year-o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Joba placed on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/news-analysis-joba-placed-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, August 6, due to rotator cuff tendonitis in his right shoulder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays release Stewart after reaching DL]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-release-stewart-after-reaching-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays released outfielder Shannon Stewart on Monday, bringing his second stint with the team to a disappointing finish.Signed as a free agent during spring training, Stewart hit .240 with one homer and 14 RBIs in 52 games this season.The 34-year-o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-672.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells was activated from the disabled list Sunday with OF Kevin Mench optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse. Wells had been on the disabled list since July 10 with a left hamstring injury. Wells, who earlier in the season was out with a broken wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-673.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He took batting practice July 25, and he will begin a rehab assignment with Class]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-674.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One player in, one player out. It's been that type of season for the Blue Jays -- for the third season in a row. On the day that the Jays activated Vernon Wells off the disabled list, Scott Rolen was placed on the DL due to problems with his left shoulder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays activate Wells, place Rolen on DL]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-activate-wells-place-rolen-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays got outfielder Vernon Wells back before Sunday's 4-0 loss to Cleveland, only to lose third baseman Scott Rolen after the game.Wells came off the 15-day disabled list and went 0-for-4 as the designated hitter after missing 26 games wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have their cleanup hitter back, but now they've got another hole to fill in their lineup as they try to bounce back from a frustrating weekend.With third baseman Scott Rolen on the disabled list, the Blue Jays will be trying to rebou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Lee gets AL-leading 16th win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-lee-gets-al-leading-16th-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Being the American League leader in wins and ERA isn't likely to go to Cliff Lee's head.Lee worked eight shutout innings for his AL-leading 16th win and the Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sweep, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Sunday."It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-blue-jays-preview-666.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If he wants to reclaim the AL lead in wins, Cleveland's Cliff Lee will have to figure out a way to beat the Toronto Blue Jays.Lee looks to become the first pitcher in the AL to 16 victories as the Indians go for a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays at Roge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Blue Jays 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-4-blue-jays-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Bert Blyleven offered Paul Byrd tips on throwing a better curveball, the Cleveland right-hander listened carefully.Armed with an improved hook, Byrd pitched a six-hitter to win his fourth consecutive start and Ryan Garko drove in two runs in the Clev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-668.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Joe Inglett (sore left knee) sat out Aug. 4-6. He returned to the lineup Aug. 7. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He took batting practice July 25, and he will begin a rehab assignment]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-669.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every start that David Purcey makes is another day of learning at the major-league level. The second time through the order Friday night against the Cleveland Indians, Purcey went away from throwing mostly fastballs and sliders to using more off-speed stu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-670.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay snapped an 0-for-15 slump with a single in the second inning Friday. The 0-for-15 skid was his longest hitless streak of the season. --RHP A.J. Burnett was the winning pitcher on Thursday night, improving to 14-9. Toronto's bullpen pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These guys have been found money for their teams  2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/these-guys-have-been-found-money-for-their-teams--671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best laid plans don't always work out. But in some cases that's a good thing. Kevin Hench says this year is a perfect example.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-659.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Joe Inglett (sore left knee) sat out Aug. 4-6. He returned to the lineup Aug. 7. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He took batting practice July 25, and he will begin a rehab assignment]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-660.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every start that David Purcey makes is another day of learning at the major-league level. The second time through the order Friday night against the Cleveland Indians, Purcey went away from throwing mostly fastballs and sliders to using more off-speed stu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-661.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay snapped an 0-for-15 slump with a single in the second inning Friday. The 0-for-15 skid was his longest hitless streak of the season. --RHP A.J. Burnett was the winning pitcher on Thursday night, improving to 14-9. Toronto's bullpen pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-blue-jays-preview-662.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays usually don't have to score too many runs to win when their ace Roy Halladay is on the mound.Against the Cleveland Indians this season, though, they've barely scored at all.Halladay will be on the hill for Toronto on Saturday as it l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly acquired Reyes wins Tribe debut]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/newly-acquired-reyes-wins-tribe-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unsure of his place in St. Louis, Anthony Reyes was happy to find a new home. Even with the last-place Indians.Reyes won his Cleveland debut, helping the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night.Ben Francisco and Shin-soo Choo each had two R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These guys have been found money for their teams]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/these-guys-have-been-found-money-for-their-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best laid plans don't always work out. But in some cases that's a good thing. Kevin Hench says this year is a perfect example.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricciardi: Gaston to return as Jays manager 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ricciardi-gaston-to-return-as-jays-manager-665.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston will return as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays next year."Cito's definitely going to be back," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Thursday. "He's done a good job. We're six games over .500 since he took over. We've got a long way to go offen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager J.P. Ricciardi may have jumped the gun before Thursday's game when he announced that Cito Gaston would be back as the Jays manager in 2009. "I don't think there has been any secret with that. Cito is definitely going to be back," Ricciardi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells, who is on the disabled list with a left hamstring injury, will begin a rehab assignment with Class AAA Syracuse on Friday. Wells, who has been out since July 10, is expected to be back with the team next week when the Jays travel to Det]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Joe Inglett (sore left knee) sat out Aug. 4-6. He returned to the lineup Aug. 7. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He took batting practice July 25, and he will begin a rehab assignment]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have one of baseball's best records over the past month, but they still have a lot of ground to make up in the AL playoff race.More games against the AL Central seem to be a good place to start.The Blue Jays look for their fifth win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays extend A's losing streak to 10 games]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-extend-a-s-losing-streak-to-10-games.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a string of successful starts under new manager Cito Gaston, A.J. Burnett has pitched the Toronto Blue Jays back into the playoff picture.Burnett won his fourth straight outing and the Blue Jays extended Oakland's losing streak to 10 games, beating t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricciardi: Gaston to return as Toronto manager]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ricciardi-gaston-to-return-as-toronto-manager.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston will return as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays next year."Cito's definitely going to be back," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Thursday. "He's done a good job. We're six games over .500 since he took over. We've got a long way to go offen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricciardi: Gaston to return as Jays manager]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ricciardi-gaston-to-return-as-jays-manager.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston will return as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays next year."Cito's definitely going to be back," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Thursday. "He's done a good job. We're six games over .500 since he took over. We've got a long way to go offen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays win; A's losing streak at 9 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-win-a-s-losing-streak-at-9-657.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas hit a three-run homer, Shaun Marcum pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Oakland 5-1 Wednesday night to extend the Athletics' season-long losing streak to nine games.Oakland has been outscored 47-17 during the skid, mana]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten guys who could slip through waiver wire 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ten-guys-who-could-slip-through-waiver-wire-658.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trade deadline has passed, but teams can still go the waiver route. Tracy Ringolsby looks at big names who could hit the market.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-642.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Joe Inglett (sore left knee) sat out Aug. 4-6. He is expected to play Aug. 7. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. He took batting practice July 25. OF Sha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-643.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The search is over. Shaun Marcum has found his fastball. Marcum, a right-hander who lives on control, finesse and guile, had been unable to locate his fastball in his three preceding starts, all of them uncharacteristic face plants compared to the high pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-644.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Rod Barajas hit a three-run home run in the first inning against Oakland LHP Gio Gonzalez. It was just his second homer of the season vs. a left-hander, but that still placed him in a tie for the team lead with Marco Scutaro, Adam Lind and Alex Rios.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-blue-jays-preview-645.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even the pitcher with the best ERA in baseball has had trouble helping the Oakland Athletics, whose anemic offense has them on the verge of their first double-digit losing streak in more than 14 years.Justin Duchscherer will seek to prevent that while ear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Athletics 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-5-athletics-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gio Gonzalez shook off a rude welcome to the major leagues and showed why he's considered Oakland's top pitching prospect.It still wasn't enough to give the slumping Athletics a win.Rod Barajas hit a three-run homer, Shaun Marcum pitched seven strong inni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays win; A's losing streak at 9]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-win-a-s-losing-streak-at-9.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas hit a three-run homer, Shaun Marcum pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Oakland 5-1 Wednesday night to extend the Athletics' season-long losing streak to nine games.Oakland has been outscored 47-17 during the skid, mana]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten guys who could slip through waiver wire]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ten-guys-who-could-slip-through-waiver-wire.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trade deadline has passed, but teams can still go the waiver route. Tracy Ringolsby looks at big names who could hit the market.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huston blows save for slumping A's 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/huston-blows-save-for-slumping-a-s-649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Mench singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Athletics' season-long losing streak to eight games, beating Oakland 4-3 on Tuesday night.Toronto trailed 3-2 heading into the bottom of the ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-635.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Joe Inglett (sore left knee) sat out Aug. 4-5. He is day-to-day. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) sat out on Aug. 3-4. He returned Aug. 5. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-636.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a former hitting coach, manager Cito Gaston appreciates offense. He also has great respect for top defensive players, too. In Tuesday night's 4-3 walk-off victory over Oakland, shortstop John McDonald didn't get a hit or score a run, but he kept the Bl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-637.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Alex Rios, who started the ninth-inning rally with a single, extended his hit streak to six games, going 10-for-25 in that stretch. It is his third longest streak of the season. --RHPs Roy Halladay and A.J. Burnett are tied for the club lead in wins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-blue-jays-preview-638.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The present may be bleak for the reeling Oakland Athletics, but they hope another piece of their future can make an immediate impact Wednesday.Young starter Gio Gonzalez makes his major league debut as the A's continue a four-game series against the Toron]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Athletics 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-4-athletics-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Huston Street sat slumped at his locker, his head in his hands, as if dreading the sleepless night that lay ahead.Street surrendered Kevin Mench's game-winning single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Athletics' seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor-league phenom may be answer for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-phenom-may-be-answer-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays didn't make a trade, but they've got a plan. Minor-leaguer David Price is ready to make an impact, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huston blows save for slumping A's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/huston-blows-save-for-slumping-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Mench singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Athletics' season-long losing streak to eight games, beating Oakland 4-3 on Tuesday night.Toronto trailed 3-2 heading into the bottom of the ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-628.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Adam Lind has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 13-for-42 in that span. Lind has raised his overall batting average to .296. --INF David Eckstein has hits in each of his last five games. His 2-for-5 Monday gave him seven hits in his last 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-629.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Joe Inglett (sore left knee) missed the Aug. 4 game and is day to day. 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) sat out on Aug. 3-4 and is day to day. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-630.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Blue Jays scuttle along at .500, a good question to ask is, "Where would they be without ace pitcher Roy Halladay?" The succinct answer would be in dire straits. Halladay gave the 24,761 at the Rogers Centre another dazzling chapter of why he is th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Blue Jays Preview 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-blue-jays-preview-631.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of Oakland's struggles to beat the Athletics at home for the first time in eight meetings.They now look to hand Oakland its eighth straight loss Tuesday when the teams continue their four-game series.Oakland (53-58) sw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay adds to sliding A's woes]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-adds-to-sliding-a-s-woes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay likes finishing what he starts, but the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander also knows when enough is enough.Halladay (13-8) pitched eight strong innings and the Blue Jays beat Oakland 6-1 on Monday night, handing the Athletics their season-high s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Laird double dings Jays 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-laird-double-dings-jays-633.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Laird homered twice and drove in four runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday night.Laird had his third career multihomer game, second this season, with two-run shots in the fourth and fifth innings.Texas starter Luis Men]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Burnett wins third straight start 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-burnett-wins-third-straight-start-634.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas and Scott Rolen each had two-run doubles in the sixth inning, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.A.J. Burnett allowed four runs in 5 2-3 innings to win his third consecutive start. B.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-621.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Scott Rolen (sore left shoulder) sat out on Aug. 3 and will likely miss the Aug. 4 game as well. CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. He took batting practi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-622.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett has been blessed with a golden arm and lightning stuff, so the fact that on Saturday he earned his 13th win of the season, which represented a career high, was more humbling than it was an occasion for celebration. With the win, Burnett also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-623.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Purcey allowed just three hits in his five innings Sunday, but all three hits were Texas home runs, two by Gerald Laird and one by Chris Davis. Purcey allowed five earned runs to take the loss and drop to 1-2. --LHP Scott Downs hasn't allowed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A visit to Toronto might be what the Oakland Athletics need to avoid their longest losing streak of the season.The struggling A's look to do that while trying for an eighth consecutive road victory over the Blue Jays in the opener of a four-game series Mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-8-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Laird was worried as last week's trading deadline approached that he might be changing teams. He's glad the Texas Rangers kept him around.Laird homered twice and drove in four runs, helping the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Laird double dings Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-laird-double-dings-jays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Laird homered twice and drove in four runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday night.Laird had his third career multihomer game, second this season, with two-run shots in the fourth and fifth innings.Texas starter Luis Men]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Burnett wins third straight start 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-burnett-wins-third-straight-start-627.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas and Scott Rolen each had two-run doubles in the sixth inning, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.A.J. Burnett allowed four runs in 5 2-3 innings to win his third consecutive start. B.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rangers Preview 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rangers-preview-615.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers' longest homestand of the season was supposed to be their opportunity to jump into the AL wild card race. So far, they're not gaining much ground.After splitting the first six games of their 11-game stay in Texas, the Rangers will look f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas and B.J. Ryan had different reasons for their extra motivation Saturday.Barajas keyed a big sixth inning with a two-run double and Ryan pitched a scoreless ninth one night after blowing a save, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Burnett wins third straight start]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-burnett-wins-third-straight-start.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas and Scott Rolen each had two-run doubles in the sixth inning, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.A.J. Burnett allowed four runs in 5 2-3 innings to win his third consecutive start. B.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-618.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Scott Rolen hit a three-run home run in the second inning for his first home run since June 26th. It also snapped a 0-for-17 skid. --1B Lyle Overbay hit his second home run in his past two games, a two-run shot in the third. It is the first time he h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-619.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. He took batting practice July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-620.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Scott Rolen returned to the Blue Jays' lineup Friday after a one-game absence. After missing Wednesday's game at home against the Rays to rest his fatigued left shoulder, Rolen was back at third base on Friday in Texas against the Rangers. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-608.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Scott Rolen hit a three-run home run in the second inning for his first home run since June 26th. It also snapped a 0-for-17 skid. --1B Lyle Overbay hit his second home run in his past two games, a two-run shot in the third. It is the first time he h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-609.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. He took batting practice July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-610.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Scott Rolen returned to the Blue Jays' lineup Friday after a one-game absence. After missing Wednesday's game at home against the Rays to rest his fatigued left shoulder, Rolen was back at third base on Friday in Texas against the Rangers. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rangers Preview 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rangers-preview-611.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett has pitched well recently. He hopes he can continue that trend against the only American League team he hasn't beaten in his 10-year career.Burnett and the Toronto Blue Jays look to bounce back from a tough loss Saturday when they continue a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Blue Jays 8]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rangers-9-blue-jays-8.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Murphy had been inconsistent hitting against left-handers this season.Toronto twice intentionally walked batters to set up a lefty-on-lefty matchup with the Texas outfielder, who came in hitting just .237 in such situations. Both times Murphy made t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy hit caps Rangers' rally in 9th]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/murphy-hit-caps-rangers-rally-in-9th.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Murphy's two-run single with one out in the bottom of the ninth capped a three-run rally and lifted the Texas Rangers past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-8 on Friday night.Pinch-hitter Jarrod Saltalamacchia drew a one-out walk from B.J. Ryan (2-4), and Mic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Solid pitching prospects]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-report-solid-pitching-prospects.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lot of pitchers changing roles, a lot of hitters shifting gears and some hidden gems down at the lower levels to tuck away for legacy drafting you probably won't hear much more about until you see them pop up on prospect lists next spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-601.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dustin McGowan underwent shoulder surgery in Cincinnati to repair some fraying of his labrum, but the surgeon, Timothy Kremchek, determined he did not have to operate on McGowan's rotator cuff, which has a small tear. General manager J.P. Ricciardi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-602.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. He took batting practice July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-603.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager J.P. Ricciardi went looking to beef up his offense Thursday at the trade deadline. He came up empty. The non-waiver trade deadline passed with Ricciardi and the Seattle Mariners unable to work out a deal for veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an impressive offensive surge last week, the Toronto Blue Jays are once again struggling to score runs.They'll try and break out of their slump when they face a pitcher making his major league debut in Friday's series opener against the Texas Ranger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' McGowan has shoulder surgery]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-mcgowan-has-shoulder-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Dustin McGowan had surgery Thursday to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder and is expected to be healthy in time for spring training.Last September, an MRI revealed McGowan had a partial tear in his rotator cuff. That inju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Blue Jays, continue road success 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-beat-blue-jays-continue-road-success-606.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After stumbling into the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays are back in stride.Carlos Pena homered, Edwin Jackson won consecutive starts for the first time since April and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Wednesday, completing a 4-3 road trip."T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen will miss games due to shoulder 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rolen-will-miss-games-due-to-shoulder-607.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen plans to skip some games and cut back on his batting practice while undergoing an "extensive" rehab program for his surgically repaired left shoulder."I've been having some shoulder trouble, some problems with it," Rolen said. "Not strength, n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-593.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. He took batting practice July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-594.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen's shoulder problems have re-surfaced. The Jays third baseman, who has had three operations on his left shoulder, did not play in Tuesday's game and said he'll be taking more time off from time to time in the coming months. "I've been having so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-595.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With RHP Scott Richmond from North Vancouver, British Columbia, making his first major league start and DH Matt Stairs from St. John, New Brunswick, as the DH, it marked the first time in franchise history that the Jays had two Canadian-born players in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Blue Jays 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-3-blue-jays-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In stories July 29-30 about a major league baseball game between Tampa Bay and Toronto, The Associated Press erroneously reported the site of the April 23 game between the Rays and Blue Jays.The game was played at Disney World in Kissimmee, Fla., not at t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Blue Jays, continue road success]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-beat-blue-jays-continue-road-success.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After stumbling into the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays are back in stride.Carlos Pena homered, Edwin Jackson won consecutive starts for the first time since April and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Wednesday, completing a 4-3 road trip."T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3B Rolen will miss games due to shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3b-rolen-will-miss-games-due-to-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen plans to skip some games and cut back on his batting practice while undergoing an "extensive" rehab program for his surgically repaired left shoulder."I've been having some shoulder trouble, some problems with it," Rolen said. "Not strength, n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen will miss games due to shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rolen-will-miss-games-due-to-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen plans to skip some games and cut back on his batting practice while undergoing an "extensive" rehab program for his surgically repaired left shoulder."I've been having some shoulder trouble, some problems with it," Rolen said. "Not strength, n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays continue mastery of Halladay 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-continue-mastery-of-halladay-600.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza threw a five-hitter for his first career shutout, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.Eric Hinske hit a solo homer and Evan Longoria added a two-run triple as the Rays beat Halladay for the th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-585.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays backup catcher Gregg Zaun would welcome a deal if it would give him more playing time. The only problem is, the team has yet to find a suitor for the 37-year-old. "We'll gladly move him if we can find someone who wants him, and that's where we'r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-586.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Roy Halladay's Cy Young chances are taking a beating at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. Halladay and the Rays matched up for the third time this season Tuesday, and the count is now 3-0 in Tampa's favor. Halladay has now lost two of his past three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-587.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. 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On Wednesday, they can see how they fare against one making his major league debut.The Rays look to extend their AL East lead for a second straight day as they clo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-3-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has learned the hard way that the Tampa Bay Rays are no longer a pushover.Matt Garza threw a five-hitter for his first career shutout, and the Rays beat Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.Eric Hinske hit his 100th career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays continue mastery of Halladay]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-continue-mastery-of-halladay.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza threw a five-hitter for his first career shutout, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.Eric Hinske hit a solo homer and Evan Longoria added a two-run triple as the Rays beat Halladay for the th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett wins 12th as Jays top Rays 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-wins-12th-as-jays-top-rays-592.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett matched a career-high with his 12th win, Matt Stairs hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Monday night.Burnett, who also won 12 games in 2002 and 2005, allowed one unearned run and six hits in seven inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-576.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks, but took batting practice on July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-577.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking closer to Thursday's non-waiver trade deadline, general manager J.P. Ricciardi said there's been plenty of talk, some tire-kicking, but nothing in the way of substantive offers.Ricciardi said he'd listen to all offers but added the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-578.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The 12 wins by RHP A.J. Burnett equals his career high, set in 2002 and 2005 with the Florida Marlins. Burnett has won four of his last five games. With his 10 strikeouts, he has four 10-plus strikeout games this season and 18 in his career. --LF Adam L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-579.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay might be having the best season of a highly impressive career that includes a Cy Young award and five All-Star appearances with the Toronto Blue Jays.So far in 2008, though, he hasn't been able to solve the Tampa Bay Rays.The Blue Jays hope f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett is off the trade market, and he's just fine with it. So are the Toronto Blue Jays, who hope Burnett can pitch them into contention.Burnett (12-9) matched his career-high in wins, Matt Stairs hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays won f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett wins 12th as Jays top Rays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-wins-12th-as-jays-top-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett matched a career-high with his 12th win, Matt Stairs hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Monday night.Burnett, who also won 12 games in 2002 and 2005, allowed one unearned run and six hits in seven inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Jones out as closer]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-jones-out-as-closer.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricciardi: Burnett 'not going anywhere']]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ricciardi-burnett-not-going-anywhere-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher A.J. Burnett will be sticking with the Toronto Blue Jays.Asked whether the Blue Jays would deal Burnett before Thursday's trade deadline, general manager J.P. Ricciardi was emphatic."He's not going anywhere," Ricciardi said before Burnett pitched]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's snap 7-game skid behind Washburn 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/m-s-snap-7-game-skid-behind-washburn-584.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trade rumors may be a distraction for Jarrod Washburn, but they're not keeping him up at night. They aren't even getting in the way of nap time.The veteran left-hander curled up on a clubhouse sofa for his customary pre-game snooze, then pitched eight str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-568.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With right-handed pitcher Dustin McGowan scheduled for shoulder surgery on Thursday, which means he'll be out for the rest of the season, it's unlikely that general manager J.P. Ricciardi will be enticed to trade right-hander A.J. Burnett by the trade dea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-569.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Adam Lind batted sixth on Sunday marking the highest spot he's hit in the batting order this season. Lind, who is hitting .397 in July (27-for-68), has batted in ninth spot 14 times, eighth 11 times and seventh on seven occasions. --RHP Dustin McGowa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-570.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks, but took batting practice on July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though they emerged from the weekend alone atop the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays might not stay there much longer if their offense remains stagnant.Now with both of the division's perennial powerhouses close on their heels, the Rays hope the lineup starts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's snap 7-game skid behind Washburn]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/m-s-snap-7-game-skid-behind-washburn.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trade rumors may be a distraction for Jarrod Washburn, but they're not keeping him up at night. They aren't even getting in the way of nap time.The veteran left-hander curled up on a clubhouse sofa for his customary pre-game snooze, then pitched eight str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners may want more for lefty starter]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-may-want-more-for-lefty-starter.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees have made an offer to the Seattle Mariners for left-hander Jarrod Washburn.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get bad news, then rout M's 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-get-bad-news-then-rout-m-s-574.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Dustin McGowan's season over, the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for big things from David Purcey. The rookie left-hander delivered on Saturday.Purcey earned his first major league win, Alex Rios homered twice and the streaking Blue Jays beat Seattle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' McGowan to have season-ending surgery 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-mcgowan-to-have-season-ending-surgery-575.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan will have season-ending surgery Thursday to repair fraying of the labrum in his shoulder.McGowan, who is 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 19 starts, has not pitched since leaving a July 8 game against Baltimore after four innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-blue-jays-preview-562.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A sudden burst of offense has helped the Toronto Blue Jays match their longest winning streak of the year. Another such effort could lead them to their lengthiest run in over four years.The surging Blue Jays will try to pick up their sixth straight victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get bad news, then rout M's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-get-bad-news-then-rout-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Dustin McGowan's season over, the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for big things from David Purcey. The rookie left-hander delivered on Saturday.Purcey earned his first major league win, Alex Rios homered twice and the streaking Blue Jays beat Seattle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' McGowan to have season-ending surgery]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-mcgowan-to-have-season-ending-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan will have season-ending surgery Thursday to repair fraying of the labrum in his shoulder.McGowan, who is 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 19 starts, has not pitched since leaving a July 8 game against Baltimore after four innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-565.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks, but took batting practice on July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-566.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto (52-51) moved back above .500 Friday for the first time since June 13, when they were 35-34. It took a four-game winning streak to accomplish that feat, but the Blue Jays are in a tough division to be scrambling around the .500 mark. The Blue Jays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-567.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Stairs went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, raising his batting average to .244. One of the hits was a solo home run, his team-leading 10th of the season. It took 103 games for Toronto to get its first double-digit home run hitter. The only other time th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-556.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks, but took batting practice on July 25. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-557.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto (52-51) moved back above .500 Friday for the first time since June 13, when they were 35-34. It took a four-game winning streak to accomplish that feat, but the Blue Jays are in a tough division to be scrambling around the .500 mark. The Blue Jays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-558.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Stairs went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, raising his batting average to .244. One of the hits was a solo home run, his team-leading 10th of the season. It took 103 games for Toronto to get its first double-digit home run hitter. The only other time th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-blue-jays-preview-559.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have become somewhat of a footnote in an AL East race that features two of baseball's highest-profile teams and one of its biggest surprises.That hasn't stopped them from playing well.The Blue Jays will look for their fifth straight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays pounce on rare Ichiro miss]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-pounce-on-rare-ichiro-miss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki has been a Gold Glove outfielder every season since joining Seattle in 2001. That's why a play he didn't make was all everyone was talking about after the Mariners' sixth consecutive loss.Joe Inglett's lined a two-run single off the right fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These teams have a decision on their hands]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/these-teams-have-a-decision-on-their-hands.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Several teams have a dilemma on their hands as the trade deadline approaches. Dugout Central has some suggestions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-547.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He isn't expected back before late Augus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-548.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who says the Blue Jays can't win on the road? Not only did they polish off the Orioles 5-1 in their suspended game from the night before, but they came back in the finale with a convincing 7-1 victory Thursday. The twin triumphs allowed the Jays to win a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett (11-9) ended up the winner in the completion of the suspended game Thursday. He left the game with a 2-1 lead and had pitched five innings, allowing the one run on six hits. He didn't walk a batter and struck out seven. The 11 wins are]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Orioles 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-7-orioles-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following a victory well worth the wait, the Toronto Blue Jays used another strong outing by Roy Halladay to reach .500 and secure a rare series win on the road.Halladay scattered seven hits over seven innings Thursday in a 7-1 win over the Baltimore Orio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-blue-jays-preview-551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After closing a seven-game road trip by winning twice in one day, the Toronto Blue Jays hope to take advantage of a series against the lowly Seattle Mariners.Playing at Rogers Centre could help them do just that.The Blue Jays open a three-game set against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays take two from Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-take-two-from-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay scattered seven hits over seven innings, leading Toronto over the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 Thursday after the Blue Jays won a game suspended one night earlier.In the suspended game, halted by rain in the sixth inning Wednesday, a strong performa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Rauch's middle relief now]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-rauch-s-middle-relief-now.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Pick up Hanrahan]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-pick-up-hanrahan.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves should take good offer for Teixeira 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/braves-should-take-good-offer-for-teixeira-555.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. Still, they'd be wise to look out for their future and trade Mark Teixeira, says Ken Rosenthal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-538.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett turned in his third consecutive impressive outing. In five innings, Burnett allowed one run on six hits, didn't walk a batter and struck out seven. It was just the fourth no-decision of the season for Burnett, who is 10-9. --1B Lyle Ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-539.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He isn't expected back before late Augus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-540.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays didn't lose a game Wednesday night, but right-hander Jesse Litsch lost his job. Following the suspension of Wednesday's game due to a severe rain storm, the Blue Jays announced that Litsch was optioned to Class AAA Syracuse, with left-hander]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Orioles Preview 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-orioles-preview-541.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before Roy Halladay attempts to continue his dominance over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays hope to finish what they started the night before.The Blue Jays will try to hold on to their one-run lead as the teams continue play from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves should take good offer for Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/braves-should-take-good-offer-for-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. Still, they'd be wise to look out for their future and trade Mark Teixeira, says Ken Rosenthal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 2, Orioles 1(6)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-2-orioles-1-6-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pitching duel between A.J. Burnett and Jeremy Guthrie ended without a clear winner.The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles was suspended by rain Wednesday night with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning.Play will resume Thursday afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays lead as rain suspends game]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-lead-as-rain-suspends-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night was suspended by rain with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning.Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth. The teams will then play the finale o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Jenks returns for Sox]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-jenks-returns-for-sox.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As July reaches its wane, and the trade deadline looms, major league teams scramble to tweak and tune their rosters in preparation for the season's stretch run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Who's on the horizon?]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-musings-who-s-on-the-horizon-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Several of baseball's preseason top pitching prospects have already made their way to major league rotations, pitchers such as Johnny Cueto, Clayton Kershaw, Homer Bailey and Chris Volstad, among others.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-529.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays don't know what to do about right-hander Jesse Litsch. After a victory May 29 over Oakland, Litsch's record stood at 7-1. Since then he's gone 1-6, including the loss on Monday night. His line for the game was 4 2/3 innings, six runs, all earned,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-530.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS John McDonald, who made his 17th start of the season, drove in four runs with a sacrifice fly and a three-run double. He came into the game with two RBIs. --LF Adam Lind had the first four-hit game of his career. Lind, who bats left, had four consecu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-531.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on July 17, and he was activa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are complications if Yankees want Washburn]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/there-are-complications-if-yankees-want-washburn-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jarrod Washburn donning Yankee pinstripes? Maybe so, but the Bombers will have to jump some hurdles first, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Orioles Preview 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-orioles-preview-533.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have shown offensive improvement since Cito Gaston took over as manager last month. A few more games like Tuesday and Gaston will look like a genius.The Blue Jays look to win consecutive road games for the first time this month as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 10, Orioles 8]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-10-orioles-8.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The day after they hired Cito Gaston to replace fired manager John Gibbons, the Toronto Blue Jays recalled Adam Lind from the minor leagues.Both moves have worked out quite well for the Blue Jays.Lind had a career-high four hits, including a three-run hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lind helps Jays outslug Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/lind-helps-jays-outslug-orioles-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Lind had a career-high four hits, including a three-run homer, and light-hitting John McDonald had four RBIs to rally the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 Tuesday night.Alex Rios also homered for the Blue Jays, who trailed 4-0 after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Yanks' Jackson is hot]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-report-yanks-jackson-is-hot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Austin Jackson is on a fast track, Rick Porcello is not, Mike Moustakas is on the slow track, Kanekoa Texiera is making his own tracks and Felix Romero has slipped through the cracks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact analysis: Blanton's effect on Philly]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/impact-analysis-blanton-s-effect-on-philly.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With this year's baseball trading season already taking on the qualities of a Turkish bazaar, the Philadelphia Phillies added to the drama Thursday, July 17, by acquiring starting pitcher Joe Blanton from the Oakland A's for three minor league prospects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-520.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Litsch (8-7) continues to struggle as he allowed six runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings in the loss to Baltimore. Through June and July, Litsch is 1-6 in nine starts. --Following the game, the Jays cleared a spot for RHP Shaun Marcum, who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-521.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on July 17 and should be read]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-522.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander John Parrish will be under the gun when he starts Friday in Toronto against the Mariners. It will be fourth start for Parrish and just his first on four days rest. A poor start by Parrish could signal his end and a fresh start for left-hander]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Orioles Preview 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-orioles-preview-523.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With little chance at the playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles likely will spend the final two-plus months of the season playing for the right to be called a fourth-place team.The Orioles look to avoid falling back into the AL East cellar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones gets healthy as O's rout Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jones-gets-healthy-as-o-s-rout-jays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A couple hours before Baltimore faced the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night, the lineup in the Orioles clubhouse was completed except for the No. 2 slot.Manager Dave Trembley wanted to be sure Adam Jones had recovered from an ankle injury that forced the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Rivera getting full-time at-bats]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-rivera-getting-full-time-at-bats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short hops: Pettitte continues to throw well]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/short-hops-pettitte-continues-to-throw-well.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers acquired another All-Star over the weekend, bringing second baseman Ray Durham to the squad in exchange for minor leaguers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos need a boost for World Series run 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halos-need-a-boost-for-world-series-run-527.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a sweep of the Red Sox, the Angels are primed for another playoff run. But Ken Rosenthal says a move still needs to be made.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays salvage a game in Tampa  2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-salvage-a-game-in-tampa--528.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto turned key hits into a rare road victory.Alex Rios and Marco Scutaro homered and the Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep with a 9-4 victory over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.Scutaro hit a three-run homer off Edwin Jackson (5-7) du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos need a boost for World Series run]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halos-need-a-boost-for-world-series-run.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:26:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a sweep of the Red Sox, the Angels are primed for another playoff run. But Ken Rosenthal says a move still needs to be made.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Orioles Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-orioles-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:28:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles' bullpen has been a bright spot that's breaking down recently due to overuse. Struggling starter Radhames Liz isn't likely to ease the burden.The Orioles, who have been getting little productivity from their starting staff, send Liz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays salvage a game in Tampa]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-salvage-a-game-in-tampa-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:23:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto turned key hits into a rare road victory.Alex Rios and Marco Scutaro homered and the Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep with a 9-4 victory over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.Scutaro hit a three-run homer off Edwin Jackson (5-7) du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-509.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays seem to have put their disastrous finish to baseball's first half behind them. Then again, their success at Tropicana Field was never in question.The first-place Rays, winners of seven of their last eight at home, will look to complete]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria slam lifts Rays over Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/longoria-slam-lifts-rays-over-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie All-Star Evan Longoria paid the price for a memorable moment.Longoria hit his first career grand slam during a five-run sixth and Matt Garza threw 7 2-3 scoreless innings to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays past the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-511.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. 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"I don't see A.J. going anywhere," general manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-513.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Friday's loss, the Jays have lost 12 of their past 15 road games and dropped to 20-29 on the season. --RHP Shaun Marcum looked fit and ready to go in his rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin (Fla.) on Thursday. In a game against Vero Beach in whic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays break out of funk against Jays 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-break-out-of-funk-against-jays-514.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the Tampa Bay Rays needed to end their losing streak was a home game.Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and James Shields allowed one run over seven innings to help the Rays snap a seven-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria slam lifts Rays over Blue Jays 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/longoria-slam-lifts-rays-over-blue-jays-518.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:48:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie All-Star Evan Longoria paid the price for a memorable moment.Longoria hit his first career grand slam during a five-run sixth and Matt Garza threw 7 2-3 scoreless innings to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays past the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-519.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:00:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on July 17 and should be read]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-504.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on July 17 and should be read]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-505.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander A.J. Burnett and the Blue Jays apparently are stuck with each other. Even though the non-waiver trade deadline is 13 days away, there has been little to zero interest in the Jays right-hander. "I don't see A.J. going anywhere," general manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-506.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Friday's loss, the Jays have lost 12 of their past 15 road games and dropped to 20-29 on the season. --RHP Shaun Marcum looked fit and ready to go in his rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin (Fla.) on Thursday. In a game against Vero Beach in whic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-507.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite finally ending their longest losing streak of the season and retaking first place in their division, the Tampa Bay Rays are still slumping offensively.A matchup with a red-hot former Cy Young Award winner doesn't figure to help them get their bats]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays break out of funk against Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-break-out-of-funk-against-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the Tampa Bay Rays needed to end their losing streak was a home game.Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and James Shields allowed one run over seven innings to help the Rays snap a seven-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-498.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Shaun Marcum began a rehab assignment Thursday, pitching four scoreless, hitless innings for Class A Dunedin. He has been on the 15-day disabled list since mid-June with a sore right elbow. --RHP Roy Halladay threw one inning in Tuesday's All-Star g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-499.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He was examined by Dr. Timothy Kremchek]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-500.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is tired of the mediocrity. There's nothing mediocre about the state of his game. He's one of the best starters in the big leagues. It's the state of the Blue Jays that worries Halladay. Halladay, who is 11-6 with seven complete games and a 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays were perhaps baseball's biggest surprise in the first half of the season, leading their big-spending AL East rivals for much of the year after 10 years of losing.They're hoping a recent return to their old ways doesn't last long.The Ray]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dissecting baseball's second half]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/dissecting-baseball-s-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's buying? Who's selling? Who'll win? Who'll flop? Tracy Ringolsby knows and breaks it all down in this second-half primer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[V. Wells placed on 15-day disabled list 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/v-wells-placed-on-15-day-disabled-list-503.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained left hamstring after being placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.Wells clutched at his knee and lower hamstring after going into third base standing afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Moves in store for A's?]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-musings-moves-in-store-for-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The All-Star break is a time where most organizations take stock of where their team stands, whether to buy or sell, what is working and where improvements can be made. In this vein, let's take a look at the 30 teams' rotations around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: McGowan could be for year]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/news-analysis-mcgowan-could-be-for-year.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the 2008 season began, many baseball intellects thought Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dustin McGowan (shoulder) was poised to break out in monumental fashion. Unfortunately, they've been wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[V. Wells placed on 15-day disabled list 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/v-wells-placed-on-15-day-disabled-list-495.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained left hamstring after being placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.Wells clutched at his knee and lower hamstring after going into third base standing afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays RHP McGowan has tear in rotator cuff 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rhp-mcgowan-has-tear-in-rotator-cuff-496.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan has a tear in his rotator cuff and will miss at least four weeks.McGowan, 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA, was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday's game, with right-hander Brian Wolfe recalled from Triple-A Syrac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-497.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Loree's been unhittable]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-report-loree-s-been-unhittable.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gio Gonzalez may soon have a roller coaster named just for him, Clayton Tanner's homerless streak continues, a Blue Jay farmhand posts three triples in one game, a Royals pitcher has a 42:2 K:BB over his last 31 innings and a Giants pitcher down at Rookie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[V. Wells placed on 15-day disabled list 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/v-wells-placed-on-15-day-disabled-list-487.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained left hamstring after being placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.Wells clutched at his knee and lower hamstring after going into third base standing afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays RHP McGowan has tear in rotator cuff 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rhp-mcgowan-has-tear-in-rotator-cuff-488.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan has a tear in his rotator cuff and will miss at least four weeks.McGowan, 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA, was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday's game, with right-hander Brian Wolfe recalled from Triple-A Syrac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Derby doesn't equal second-half success]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/winning-derby-doesn-t-equal-second-half-success.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[History and common sense suggest Home Run Derby participation can wreak havoc on a swing. Dayn Perry examines the theory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-490.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-491.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Blue Jays down two starters -- right-handers Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum are on the disabled list -- the Blue Jays need Jesse Litsch to step it up. They need him to shoulder a big part of the load. Unfortunately for the Jays, Litsch is going]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-492.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Litsch was 7-1 with a 3.18 ERA on May 29, but since then, he's gone 1-5 in eight starts with a 5.52 ERA. On Saturday, Litsch allowed eight runs, three earned, over 2 2/3 innings, his shortest start of the season.  "I think he's just not hittin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-483.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-484.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Blue Jays down two starters -- right-handers Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum are on the disabled list -- the Blue Jays need Jesse Litsch to step it up. They need him to shoulder a big part of the load. Unfortunately for the Jays, Litsch is going]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-485.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Litsch was 7-1 with a 3.18 ERA on May 29, but since then, he's gone 1-5 in eight starts with a 5.52 ERA. On Saturday, Litsch allowed eight runs, three earned, over 2 2/3 innings, his shortest start of the season.  "I think he's just not hittin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-476.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-477.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Blue Jays down two starters -- right-handers Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum are on the disabled list -- the Blue Jays need Jesse Litsch to step it up. They need him to shoulder a big part of the load. Unfortunately for the Jays, Litsch is going]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-478.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Litsch was 7-1 with a 3.18 ERA on May 29, but since then, he's gone 1-5 in eight starts with a 5.52 ERA. On Saturday, Litsch allowed eight runs, three earned, over 2 2/3 innings, his shortest start of the season.  "I think he's just not hittin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod should be participating in Home Run Derby]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-rod-should-be-participating-in-home-run-derby-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He just passed Mantle. The Derby's at his home park. A-Rod needs to drop the excuses and participate, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett pitches Jays past Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-pitches-jays-past-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Pettitte isn't happy with the way the New York Yankees are playing heading into the All-Star break.A.J. Burnett came within two outs of a shutout, Marco Scutaro hit a three-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 4-1 on Sunday."If we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest of trading season may not be so easy]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rest-of-trading-season-may-not-be-so-easy.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trades of Rich Harden and CC Sabathia worked out well for all parties. Joel Sherman warns that upcoming deals won't be so easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handing out the first-half hardware]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/handing-out-the-first-half-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As baseball prepares for the All-Star break, Dayn Perry hands out his halfway hardware ... and the winners may surprise you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-470.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are looking to carry their momentum into the All-Star break in what's been a frustrating season so far.The Yankees look to win their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sunday in the tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 9, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-9-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day Alex Rodriguez passed Mickey Mantle on the major league home run list, the New York Yankees were left mourning Bobby Murcer - the former star who replaced Mantle in the lineup long ago.Rodriguez's 537th homer moved him into 13th place, and Dere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod's passes Mantle, helps Yanks blast Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-rod-s-passes-mantle-helps-yanks-blast-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez passed Mickey Mantle on the major league home run list, and Derek Jeter hit No. 200 of his career to help the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Saturday.Rodriguez, Jeter and Brett Gardner each had three RBIs as the Yankees]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-473.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-474.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Yankees in town, the Jays decided to throw a curveball.With right-hander Dustin McGowan on the DL with a tear in his rotator cuff, the Jays originally listed reliever Brian Tallet to be the starter in Sunday's finale. On Friday, they scratched Ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-475.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Matt Stairs hit his ninth homer of the season in the eighth off LHP Billy Traber. It was his first home run since June 13 and his first extra-base hit of the season off a left-hander. --C Rod Barajas hit a solo homer in the sixth inning to extend his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-462.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-463.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Yankees in town, the Jays decided to throw a curveball.With right-hander Dustin McGowan on the DL with a tear in his rotator cuff, the Jays originally listed reliever Brian Tallet to be the starter in Sunday's finale. On Friday, they scratched Ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-464.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Matt Stairs hit his ninth homer of the season in the eighth off LHP Billy Traber. It was his first home run since June 13 and his first extra-base hit of the season off a left-hander. --C Rod Barajas hit a solo homer in the sixth inning to extend his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview-465.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While some of the New York Yankees' problems this year have been due to their pitching, their star-studded lineup can certainly be blamed as well.The Yankees will try again to get their offense untracked when they face struggling Toronto Blue Jays starter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay's gem leads Jays past Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-s-gem-leads-jays-past-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Roy Halladay, Derek Jeter has seen enough. The New York Yankees shortstop considers his American League East rival to be the game's best starter.Halladay threw a two-hitter and Matt Stairs and Rod Barajas homered to lead the Toronto Blue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Sexson cut by Mariners]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-sexson-cut-by-mariners.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Carmona to return]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-musings-carmona-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Traditionally, around the All-Star break is the time where teams wind up activating guys off the disabled list, consider promoting prospects and generally look to solidify their 25-man rosters heading into the second half.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Carmona, Soriano to return]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-carmona-soriano-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon? Find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-453.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a rough week for the Blue Jays. On Tuesday, right-hander Dustin McGowan went down with a tear in his right rotator cuff. He will be out of action a minimum of four weeks. On Wednesday, it was center fielder Vernon Wells, who left after the sixth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-454.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Tallet will make an emergency start against the Yankees on Sunday, just his second start in a Blue Jays uniform. His other major league start occurred Aug. 7, 2006, vs. Baltimore. In that start he didn't allow a run in 2 1/3 innings despite wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-455.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 10. He will be out four to six weeks. RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. He will be out at least four weeks. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[V. Wells placed on 15-day disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/v-wells-placed-on-15-day-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained left hamstring after being placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.Wells clutched at his knee and lower hamstring after going into third base standing afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are on a roll, but they'll be without one of their biggest bats when the New York Yankees come to town.The Blue Jays continue adjusting to life without Vernon Wells on Friday when they open a three-game series with the Yankees at Rog]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrill takes loss as Jays top O's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sherrill-takes-loss-as-jays-top-o-s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baltimore closer George Sherrill's spectacular first half is coming to an end on a sour note.Adam Lind drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night to complete a three-game swee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Wells placed back on DL]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/news-analysis-wells-placed-back-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells (hamstring) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 strain of his hamstring. He will miss four to six weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays lose Wells to DL for second time this season]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-lose-wells-to-dl-for-second-time-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained left hamstring after being placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.Toronto did not immediately add another player to the roster. A move to replace Wells is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest names to watch on trade market]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/hottest-names-to-watch-on-trade-market.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for your team's missing piece to a World Series title? Tracy Ringolsby sizes up the hottest names that could be dealt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Berkman not buying Derby jinx]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/community-berkman-not-buying-derby-jinx.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lance Berkman is absolutely mashing this year, so much so that he won the fan vote to start as the NL first baseman over sluggers like Albert Pujols, Derrek Lee, Ryan Howard, Adrian Gonzalez and Prince Fielder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Cito Gaston seemed bemused when discussing what his reception will be like following the All-Star break when the Jays ride into Baltimore for a four-game set July 21-24. Gaston and the Baltimore fans have had a running feud stemming from the 199]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-446.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural dama]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-447.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the loss of right-hander Dustin McGowan to the disabled list because of a sore right shoulder, the Jays have switched up their rotation for the weekend series against the Yankees. Left-hander John Parrish will start Thursday against Baltimore as oppo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-448.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than a year after Baltimore gave up on him, John Parrish is doing a good job finding a home in Toronto.Parrish will look to lead the Blue Jays to a three-game sweep of the Orioles on Thursday at Rogers Centre.Parrish (1-0, 1.50 ERA) is making his sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 9, Orioles 8]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-9-orioles-8.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An emergency root canal wasn't going to stop A.J. Burnett from facing the Baltimore Orioles.Pitching less than 24 hours after undergoing dental surgery, Burnett struck out seven in 5 1-3 innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Orioles 9-8 on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays RHP McGowan has tear in rotator cuff]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rhp-mcgowan-has-tear-in-rotator-cuff.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan has a tear in his rotator cuff and will miss at least four weeks.McGowan, 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA, was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday's game, with right-hander Brian Wolfe recalled from Triple-A Syrac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' big inning enough to hold off O's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-big-inning-enough-to-hold-off-o-s.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios and David Eckstein each drove in a pair of runs, A.J. Burnett won for the third time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run fourth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-8 on Wednesday night.Eckstein had two doubles and Rios a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells leaves Jays game with leg cramp]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-leaves-jays-game-with-leg-cramp.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells left Wednesday night's game against Baltimore after six innings because of a left leg cramp.Wells clutched at his knee and lower thigh after stealing third base in the bottom of the sixth. Trainer George Poulis and manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-436.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Dustin McGowan (sore right shoulder) left the July 8 game. He will have an MRI on July 9. RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-437.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager J.P. Ricciardi is hoping for the best as he suffers along with the fans. "It's been a disappointing season so far," Ricciardi said. "We are what we are, and we can't make any excuses about it. "But I still think there's nothing that says w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-438.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Cito Gaston is hoping that Tuesday night's improbable walk-off victory will give the Jays some momentum in their final games before the All-Star break. The Jays trailed 6-2 in the top of the seventh but stormed back with four runs in the seventh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles have lost three straight tightly contested games. With Garrett Olson set to take the mound, they may be hard-pressed to keep the score close in the middle game of their series with the Toronto Blue Jays.Coming off yet another heartbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Orioles 6]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-7-orioles-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baltimore catcher Ramon Hernandez knows his team can't afford to watch four-run leads turn into one-run losses.Alex Rios scored when Freddie Bynum misplayed a grounder at shortstop in the bottom of the ninth and the Toronto Blue Jays scored five times in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Errors prove costly for Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/errors-prove-costly-for-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios scored when Freddie Bynum misplayed a grounder at shortstop in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 Tuesday night.Rios drew a one-out walk off right-hander Jim Johnson (2-3), then stole second a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Harden, Sabathia deals mean for NL Central race]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/what-harden-sabathia-deals-mean-for-nl-central-race-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee struck first with CC. Chicago responded with Rich Harden. What does this mean for the playoffs? Dayn Perry explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays don't expect to contend this season]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-don-t-expect-to-contend-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The All-Star break is still a week away, but it may already be 'Wait till next year' for the Toronto Blue Jays.General manager J.P. Ricciardi and recently hired manager Cito Gaston both sounded pessimistic when asked Tuesday whether the last-place Blue Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-429.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All in all, it was a pretty sorry road trip for the Blue Jays unless your name was Roy Halladay. The Jays went 2-4 in stops through Seattle and Anaheim with Halladay earning both of the wins. Once again, the Jays came up short when it came to hitting in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-430.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Scott Rolen, a seven-time Gold Glover, is second in the majors in fielding percentage for third basemen. The man he trails just happens to be the Cardinals' Troy Glaus, the man who was traded for Rolen last winter. Glaus has a .986 fielding percentag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Chipper's back in the lineup again]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-chipper-s-back-in-the-lineup-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-433.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two big-spending juggernauts ahead of them - not to mention baseball's best team - the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles are again looking more and more like also-rans in the AL East.Each struggling club will look to keep pace at the expense of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage set for very important All-Star Game 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/stage-set-for-very-important-all-star-game-434.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans have spoken and the All-Star rosters are set. Now it's time for Dayn Perry to tell voters what they did right ... and wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garland goes distance for 100th win  2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/garland-goes-distance-for-100th-win--435.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland pitched a six-hitter for his 100th major league victory, Jeff Mathis tied a career high with three RBIs and Juan Rivera homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.Garland (8-5) went the distanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: 10 worst All-Stars of this decade]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/community-10-worst-all-stars-of-this-decade.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I was driving home from Massachusetts, listening to the Boston Red Sox post-game show, "Red Sox Rewind," on WEEI in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-421.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Litsch, who took the loss Sunday, is 1-4 with a 5.27 ERA in his past six starts. After opening the season 7-1, he is now 8-5. --RHP Roy Halladay became the fifth 10-game winner in the American League Saturday in pitching the Jays to a 7-5 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-422.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-423.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't a tough selection for Boston manager Terry Francona went he opted to tab Roy Halladay as the Jays lone representative at next week's All-Star game in Yankee Stadium. Halladay, 10-6 with a 2.88 ERA, is one of the bright spots for the Jays in a se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage set for very important All-Star Game]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/stage-set-for-very-important-all-star-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans have spoken and the All-Star rosters are set. Now it's time for Dayn Perry to tell voters what they did right ... and wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 7, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-7-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in their 41-year history, the Angels will be sending three pitchers to the All-Star game. Jon Garland isn't one of them, although he gave the AL West leaders an All-Star-caliber performance in his last home start before the break.Garlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garland goes distance for 100th win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/garland-goes-distance-for-100th-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland pitched a six-hitter for his 100th major league victory, Jeff Mathis tied a career high with three RBIs and Juan Rivera homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.Garland (8-5) went the distanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview-427.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland faltered in his first opportunity at 100 career wins.The Los Angeles Angels starter will try again to reach the personal milestone on Sunday in the finale of a three-game home series with the Toronto Blue Jays.Garland (7-5, 3.99 ERA) won 92 ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay sharp as Jays hold off Angels 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-sharp-as-jays-hold-off-angels-428.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells hit a two-run homer, Alex Rios went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and three stolen bases, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the error-plagued Los Angeles Angels 7-5 on Saturday night.Halladay (10-6) gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings, struck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview-412.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland faltered in his first opportunity at 100 career wins.The Los Angeles Angels starter will try again to reach the personal milestone on Sunday in the finale of a three-game home series with the Toronto Blue Jays.Garland (7-5, 3.99 ERA) won 92 ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Angels 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-7-angels-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells took the modest approach, saying the Toronto Blue Jays were playing better without him while he was on the disabled list.His teammates knew better.Wells' two-run homer helped the Blue Jays beat the error-plagued Los Angeles Angels 7-5 on Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay sharp as Jays hold off Angels]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-sharp-as-jays-hold-off-angels.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells hit a two-run homer, Alex Rios went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and three stolen bases, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the error-plagued Los Angeles Angels 7-5 on Saturday night.Halladay (10-6) gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings, struck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-415.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The loss for the Jays Friday was their 12th in their last 15 games on the road. On the season, the Jays are 19-27 away from home. --Utility player Marco Scutaro has made 67 starts for the Jays this season in six different positions. He has started 18 ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-416.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-417.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jeremy Accardo was the savior for the Jays last year when he filled in for the injured B.J. Ryan and recorded 35 saves. This year, Accardo has been mostly missing in action as he has been on the disabled list with a forearm injury since May 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels crush Blue Jays 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-crush-blue-jays-418.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett didn't feel like talking after giving up eight runs for the third time in six starts. The Los Angeles Angels' linescore against him said enough.Howie Kendrick drove in three runs, and the AL West leaders got homers from Torii Hunter and Garre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo carries Mariners past Jays  2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cairo-carries-mariners-past-jays--419.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cairo drove in three runs with two doubles to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night.Cairo, making just his second start at second base, drove in the game's first run with a two-out double in the third inning.Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-406.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The loss for the Jays Friday was their 12th in their last 15 games on the road. On the season, the Jays are 19-27 away from home. --Utility player Marco Scutaro has made 67 starts for the Jays this season in six different positions. He has started 18 ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-407.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-408.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jeremy Accardo was the savior for the Jays last year when he filled in for the injured B.J. Ryan and recorded 35 saves. This year, Accardo has been mostly missing in action as he has been on the disabled list with a forearm injury since May 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview-409.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto ace Roy Halladay couldn't have been much better in his start, yet he might need to be this time.Halladay will square off against red-hot starter John Lackey on Saturday when the Blue Jays continue their three-game series with AL West-leading Los A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels crush Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-crush-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett didn't feel like talking after giving up eight runs for the third time in six starts. The Los Angeles Angels' linescore against him said enough.Howie Kendrick drove in three runs, and the AL West leaders got homers from Torii Hunter and Garre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo carries Mariners past Jays  2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cairo-carries-mariners-past-jays--411.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cairo drove in three runs with two doubles to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night.Cairo, making just his second start at second base, drove in the game's first run with a two-out double in the third inning.Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-400.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett, who will make the start Friday against the Angels, is 2-0 with a 0.60 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his last two starts. --If the Jays are to reach manager Cito Gaston's goal of being a .500 team by the All-Star break, they will have to go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-401.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-402.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays aren't waiting to see if right-hander A.J. Burnett intends to opt out of his contract at the end of the season. According to reports, the Jays are shopping him with the hope of trading him by the July 31 non-waiver deadline. The Jays have ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview-403.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Friday night, Jered Weaver certainly wouldn't mind pitching the same way he did his last time out. This time, however, he'd like the Los Angeles Angels to win.Weaver will take the ball for the first time since he started a bizarre loss, hoping to beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo carries Mariners past Jays  2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cairo-carries-mariners-past-jays--404.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cairo drove in three runs with two doubles to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night.Cairo, making just his second start at second base, drove in the game's first run with a two-out double in the third inning.Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's dig out of deep hole, top Jays 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/m-s-dig-out-of-deep-hole-top-jays-405.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Bloomquist singled home Raul Ibanez with the winning run in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday night.Ibanez opened the inning with a walk off Scott Downs (0-2). Jose Vidro bunted him to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 4, Blue Jays 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-4-blue-jays-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe Miguel Cairo is one of those players who was born ready.Cairo, making his 16th start of the season and just the second at second base, drove in three runs with two doubles in the Seattle Mariners' 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-393.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Cito Gaston is a firm believer that a batter should have a plan when he steps into the batter's box. Part of RF Alex Rios' problem this season, Gaston believes, is that he isn't sticking with his plan. "I tell him all the time, 'Whatever plan yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-394.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-395.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left fielder Adam Lind is making the most of his second opportunity with the Jays this season. In late April and early May, Lind was up for a brief six-game stint, and after going just 1-for-19 he was sent back to Triple-A Syracuse. Since being recalled J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo carries Mariners past Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cairo-carries-mariners-past-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cairo drove in three runs with two doubles to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night.Cairo, making just his second start at second base, drove in the game's first run with a two-out double in the third inning.Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Sox love Van Every]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-report-sox-love-van-every.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's dig out of deep hole, top Jays 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/m-s-dig-out-of-deep-hole-top-jays-398.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Bloomquist singled home Raul Ibanez with the winning run in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday night.Ibanez opened the inning with a walk off Scott Downs (0-2). Jose Vidro bunted him to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox might be wise to wash hands of Manny 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-might-be-wise-to-wash-hands-of-manny-399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Being Manny is one thing. His latest gaffe is another. Ken Rosenthal wonders if the man with the $20M option is worth the hassle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-383.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a pitcher throws four-hit, complete-game shutout, he has his good stuff going. But Roy Halladay had more than that going for him Monday night against Seattle. He also used his head as much as his right arm during the game to keep the hitters off bala]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-384.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Downs' scoreless-inning streak came to a dramatic end when 1B Richie Sexson hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to tie the game 6-6. Downs had gone 26 innings without allowing an earned run. The last earned run Downs allowed occurred Apri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-385.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. He was on a throwing program in Florida in late June, and he could return to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Mariners Preview 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-mariners-preview-386.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the standings don't show it, the Seattle Mariners have been winning with a little bit of consistency lately. The same cannot be said for starter Jarrod Washburn.Washburn, though, will try to win back-to-back outings for the first time this season a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 7, Blue Jays 6]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-7-blue-jays-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not often that Willie Bloomquist is in the position to win a ball game with his bat for the Seattle Mariners. He took instant advantage of his chance.Bloomquist hit the first pitch from Shawn Camp for a game-winning single in the ninth-inning that sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's dig out of deep hole, top Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/m-s-dig-out-of-deep-hole-top-jays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Bloomquist singled home Raul Ibanez with the winning run in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday night.Ibanez opened the inning with a walk off Scott Downs (0-2). Jose Vidro bunted him to se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox might be wise to wash hands of Manny]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/red-sox-might-be-wise-to-wash-hands-of-manny.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Being Manny is one thing. His latest gaffe is another. Ken Rosenthal wonders if the man with the $20M option is worth the hassle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay throws 10th career shutout 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-throws-10th-career-shutout-390.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay pitched his 10th career shutout, dominating the Seattle Mariners and limiting them to just four singles in Toronto's 2-0 victory on Monday night, the Blue Jays' third straight win.Methodically controlling his pitch count, Halladay mowed throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett pitches Jays past Braves 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-pitches-jays-past-braves-391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his curveball diving and his fastball topping out at 96 miles per hour, A.J. 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"His fastball has more life to it, it's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-376.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory by the Blue Jays on Monday was just their third in their past 12 road games. They have lost four consecutive series on the road. --RHP Roy Halladay is 6-1 over his past 10 games. Since the 2003 season, Halladay has posted 32 complete games,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-377.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Mariners Preview 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-mariners-preview-378.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners have each had trouble scoring runs all season, but those problems seem to be magnified against each other.The Blue Jays look to win four straight games for the first time in five weeks Tuesday when they continue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 2, Mariners 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-2-mariners-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with five complete games already this season, Roy Halladay had a lingering feeling that a little piece of his pitching was lacking.He found what was missing, at least on Monday night.Halladay pitched his 10th career shutout, dominating the Seattle Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay throws 10th career shutout]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-throws-10th-career-shutout.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay pitched his 10th career shutout, dominating the Seattle Mariners and limiting them to just four singles in Toronto's 2-0 victory on Monday night, the Blue Jays' third straight win.Methodically controlling his pitch count, Halladay mowed throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett pitches Jays past Braves 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-pitches-jays-past-braves-381.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his curveball diving and his fastball topping out at 96 miles per hour, A.J. 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Ricciardi a victim of a prank or was he pulling another long one? We'll never know. But early last week Ricciardi was involved in a "he said-he said" with Cincinnati outfielder Adam Dunn over whether or not he had apologized to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-370.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett set a season high with 11 strikeouts. It was the 19th time in his career he has had 19 or more strikeouts. 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OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Mariners Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-mariners-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays each had different managers when the teams met earlier this month.Under new guidance, these last-place clubs have played better of late and look to keep that going when they open a three-game set Monday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett pitches Jays past Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-pitches-jays-past-braves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his curveball diving and his fastball topping out at 96 miles per hour, A.J. 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Alex Rios added a two-out, infield single in the seventh, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-367.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blue Jays are finally getting some good news regarding 2B Aaron Hill, who is recovering from post-concussion syndrome. Hill has not played since colliding with SS David Eckstein in a game on May 29. After being checked out at the University of Pitts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-356.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays had no answer to Atlanta rookie right-hander Jair Jurrjens on Friday. He retired the first 13 batters in order before Matt Stairs ended any shot at a no-hitter with a single to center. Alex Rios added a two-out, infield single in the seventh, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-357.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blue Jays are finally getting some good news regarding 2B Aaron Hill, who is recovering from post-concussion syndrome. Hill has not played since colliding with SS David Eckstein in a game on May 29. After being checked out at the University of Pitts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-358.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/braves-blue-jays-preview-359.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta starter Tim Hudson is hoping that his luck in interleague games has finally turned.Hudson will be trying to build on his first interleague win since joining the National League when the Braves continue a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 4, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/braves-4-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Cox has seen plenty of fine pitching performances as manager of the Atlanta Braves, but few as good as the one Jair Jurrjens delivered Friday night.Jurrjens worked eight innings, extending his scoreless innings streak to 21 2-3, and Mark Teixeira ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jurrjens wows skipper as Braves roll]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jurrjens-wows-skipper-as-braves-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Cox has seen plenty of fine pitching performances as manager of the Atlanta Braves, but few as good as the one Jair Jurrjens delivered Friday night.Jurrjens worked eight innings, extending his scoreless innings streak to 21 2-3, and Mark Teixeira ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Marcum out for a month]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-marcum-out-for-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-349.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Wednesday's 6-5, 10-inning loss to Cincinnati, the Blue Jays couldn't score a run with the bases loaded and nobody out in the seventh inning. So before Thursday's game, manager Cito Gaston had a chat with his hitters about his approach in that situatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-350.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells recorded his 614th career RBI to move into fifth on the Jays' all-time list. --3B Scott Rolen hit a two-run home run in the second inning and has homered in three of his past four games. He has nine RBIs in his last four games. --LHP Joh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-351.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/braves-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta manager Bobby Cox has quite a history with new Toronto skipper Cito Gaston, but it's been a while since the two have squared off against one another.Cox and Gaston will be managing against each other for the first time in over a decade when the Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litsch dominates Reds as Jays win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/litsch-dominates-reds-as-jays-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even before the game began, Edinson Volquez knew this wasn't going to be his day.Volquez was tagged for a season-high seven runs, including two on a home run by Scott Rolen, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Thursday night.The hard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade really needs to look in the mirror]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wade-really-needs-to-look-in-the-mirror.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no excusing Shawn Chacon's attack on Ed Wade, but Ken Rosenthal says the Astros GM has to look in the mirror too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce delivers in clutch for Reds  2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bruce-delivers-in-clutch-for-reds--355.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Ken Griffey hit his 602nd career home run and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Wednesday night.Toronto reliever Brian Wolfe (0-2) began the 10th by walking N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-340.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Marco Scutaro has hit in the leadoff spot in all five games under new manager Cito Gaston. "I like his approach up there," Gaston said. In those five games, Scutaro is 8-for-24 (.333) with five runs. --In Tuesday's 14-1 romp, INF Marco Scutaro recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-341.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-342.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jays can't win the close ones. They couldn't under former manager John Gibbons, and Wednesday under manager Cito Gaston, they lost 6-5 in 10 innings. With the defeat, the Jays' record in one-run games dropped to 11-20. It's not as if the Jays aren't g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reds-blue-jays-preview-343.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A switch to the NL has helped the Cincinnati Reds' Edinson Volquez establish himself among the best pitchers in the majors. The young starter, though, hasn't eased up against his former AL opponents.Volquez looks for his third win in interleague play this]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Blue Jays 5(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reds-6-blue-jays-5-10-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce figured bunting for a base hit might shake him out of a slump. Six innings later, a fly ball worked much better.Bruce drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 602nd home run and the Cincinnati Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce delivers in clutch for Reds]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bruce-delivers-in-clutch-for-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Ken Griffey hit his 602nd career home run and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Wednesday night.Toronto reliever Brian Wolfe (0-2) began the 10th by walking N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Gonzalez is back]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-gonzalez-is-back.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well, the dog days of summer are upon us, and things are warming up all over - though we hear things are especially hot in St. Louis, Atlanta and Arlington these days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Cano sliding again]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-cano-sliding-again.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Snider's streaking]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/minor-league-report-snider-s-streaking.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hot Travis Snider, a patient catcher and an 18th-rounder who has already jumped from Low-A to Double-A since the beginning of the year highlight the Hots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-331.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. Dr. James Andrews examined the elbow and found no structural damage. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-332.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was Cito Gaston Night at the old ballpark, and the Blue Jays celebrated in style. With Gaston returning to the scene of many a triumph as the Jays manager for the first time since Sept. 19, 1997, the Jays provided an absolute outburst of offensive migh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-333.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios homered leading off the second inning, his fourth of the season and first since May 1. He went 211 plate appearances between home runs. --Gary Denbo, the former Jays hitting coach, has come under a lot of criticism since he was let go in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reds-blue-jays-preview-334.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long for the Toronto Blue Jays to turn around their recent offensive woes, and a matchup against another struggling pitcher could help them continue their resurgence at the plate.Looking to build off of their best hitting performance of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn, Ricciardi dispute takes unusual turn]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/dunn-ricciardi-dispute-takes-unusual-turn.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dispute between Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn and Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi took a strange twist Tuesday.Last week, Ricciardi criticized Dunn on a Toronto radio station, accusing the slugger of lacking passion for the gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 14, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-14-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays made Cito Gaston's return to Toronto one to remember.Scott Rolen hit one of his team's three home runs, A.J. Burnett pitched eight strong innings and the Blue Jays routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 on Tuesday night in Gaston's first game in To]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays welcome Gaston with hit party]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-welcome-gaston-with-hit-party-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen hit one of Toronto's three homers, A.J. Burnett pitched eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 on Tuesday night.Alex Rios and Gregg Zaun also connected for the Blue Jays, who battered Bronson Arroyo for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Pettitte's throwing well]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-pettitte-s-throwing-well.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn doesn't show it much, but he loves baseball  2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/dunn-doesn-t-show-it-much-but-he-loves-baseball--339.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have a passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-323.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blue Jays have to be happy that they no longer will be sacrificing their DH and will not be playing in any more National League sites this season. In nine road games against the NL, the Jays went 3-6. How did their pitchers fare at the plate? Try 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-324.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Shaun Marcum (sore right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 19. He was scheduled for a full evaluation with Dr. James Andrews on June 23. OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-325.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays players don't know much about new hitting coach Gene Tenace, but what he's preached over the past three days has been like a cool spring shower. "He called just a short meeting and told us to go out and swing the bats, get your pitch and let]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn doesn't show it much, but he loves baseball]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/dunn-doesn-t-show-it-much-but-he-loves-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays' GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reds-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe having a former hitting coach back running the team can finally get the Toronto Blue Jays offense going.Coming off his first win since returning as Blue Jays manager, Cito Gaston hopes his lineup can build off a breakout performance as it faces the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Marcum placed on the DL]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/news-analysis-marcum-placed-on-the-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have placed starting pitcher Shaun Marcum (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain. He will be examined by Dr. James Andrews Monday, June 23.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston wins first in return to Jays 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/gaston-wins-first-in-return-to-jays-329.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston earned his first win as Toronto Blue Jays manager in 11 years, getting home runs from Scott Rolen and Adam Lind in an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Lyle Overbay and Vernon Wells had two RBIs apiece for Toronto, which avoide]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a nice surprise this MLB season has been 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/what-a-nice-surprise-this-mlb-season-has-been-330.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of course, there have been not-so-nice ones, too. Joel Sherman runs down the biggest shockers (good and bad) of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-316.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Lyle Overbay (right hand) had X-rays taken after the June 21 game. Overbay said he hurt his hand while sliding hard into second while breaking up a double play in the fourth inning. He returned to the lineup June 22. RHP Shaun Marcum (ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-317.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Shaun Marcum has been a mainstay of the rotation and his contributions in that regard go further than his 5-4 record would suggest. With Marcum on the mound, the Jays knew they'd be getting a solid outing. On Saturday, though, an elbow proble]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-318.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Jays scored two runs in the first innings Sunday, it marked the first time on their road trip -- six games -- they had taken a lead. It also marked the first time they had scored runs in the first inning of a game since June 7 versus Baltimore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 8, Pirates 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-8-pirates-5.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston and the Toronto Blue Jays finally got to have some fun on the final day of a difficult road trip.Gaston earned his first win as Blue Jays manager in 11 years, getting home runs from Scott Rolen and Adam Lind in an 8-5 victory over the Pittsbur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston wins first in return to Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/gaston-wins-first-in-return-to-jays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston earned his first win as Toronto Blue Jays manager in 11 years, getting home runs from Scott Rolen and Adam Lind in an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Lyle Overbay and Vernon Wells had two RBIs apiece for Toronto, which avoide]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a nice surprise this MLB season has been]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/what-a-nice-surprise-this-mlb-season-has-been.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of course, there have been not-so-nice ones, too. Joel Sherman runs down the biggest shockers (good and bad) of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs extend Jays' losing streak to seven 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bucs-extend-jays-losing-streak-to-seven-322.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay, Raul Chavez and Jose Bautista each hit two-run homers, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates extend the Toronto Blue Jays' season-high losing streak to seven games with a 6-3 win Saturday night.Rod Barajas had two hits and two RBIs and Vernon Wells ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Pirates Preview 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-pirates-preview-309.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even a managerial change hasn't been enough to turn things around for the struggling Toronto Blue Jays.The Blue Jays will try to avoid a season-high eighth straight defeat and give Cito Gaston his first victory as manager on Sunday in the finale of a thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Blue Jays 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/pirates-6-blue-jays-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with a new manager, the Toronto Blue Jays keep finding ways to lose.Saturday, during the second game of Cito Gaston's tenure, the Pittsburgh Pirates totaled only seven baserunners and never had a runner standing on second or third base yet still sent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs extend Jays' losing streak to seven]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bucs-extend-jays-losing-streak-to-seven.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay, Raul Chavez and Jose Bautista each hit two-run homers, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates extend the Toronto Blue Jays' season-high losing streak to seven games with a 6-3 win Saturday night.Rod Barajas had two hits and two RBIs and Vernon Wells ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay OK after taking line drive to head]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-ok-after-taking-line-drive-to-head.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after being hit in the head with a line drive, Toronto's Roy Halladay said Saturday that he was "fine" and would not miss his next start.The news wasn't as good for fellow Blue Jays starter Shaun Marcum, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-313.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He'll miss a minimum of three weeks. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 30. As of June 20, he was still showing sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-314.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to salvage a season in disarray, the Blue Jays have turned to the glory days of their past. The day after they were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee, manager John Gibbons and three coaches -- first base coach Ernie Whitt, third base coach Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-315.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill underwent testing at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre's Sports Medicine Concussion Program and the news wasn't good. Hill is still showing symptoms from the concussion he received May 29 in a collision with SS David Eckstein and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-300.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He'll miss a minimum of three weeks. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 30. As of June 20, he was still showing sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-301.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to salvage a season in disarray, the Blue Jays have turned to the glory days of their past. The day after they were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee, manager John Gibbons and three coaches -- first base coach Ernie Whitt, third base coach Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-302.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Aaron Hill underwent testing at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre's Sports Medicine Concussion Program and the news wasn't good. Hill is still showing symptoms from the concussion he received May 29 in a collision with SS David Eckstein and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Pirates Preview 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-pirates-preview-303.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston's first game back as the Toronto Blue Jays' manager was eventful, but it didn't bring an end to the team's recent woes.The Blue Jays will again try to get Gaston a victory while avoiding a season-high seven-game losing streak on Saturday as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Halladay hit by line drive, apparently OK]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-halladay-hit-by-line-drive-apparently-ok.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto ace Roy Halladay got a scare, but apparently wasn't injured, while being struck in the right temple by Nyjer Morgan's line drive in the seventh inning of the Blue Jays' 1-0, 12-inning loss in Pittsburgh on Friday night.Halladay pitched seven shuto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-place Blue Jays fire Gibbons, coaches]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/last-place-blue-jays-fire-gibbons-coaches.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays dipped back into their past to shake up a last-place team that has looked overmatched at times in the competitive AL East, firing manager John Gibbons on Friday and replacing him with two-time World Series winner Cito Gaston.The Blue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs get win after error burns Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bucs-get-win-after-error-burns-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays got a new manager, a bad scare and the same old result on a night much changed but, actually, not much changed at all.Shortstop John McDonald misplayed Jason Michaels' hard-hit grounder with the bases loaded and none out for a game-e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Pena set to return soon]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-pena-set-to-return-soon.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-place Jays fire Gibbons, re-hire Gaston]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/last-place-jays-fire-gibbons-re-hire-gaston.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Gibbons was fired Friday by the last-place Toronto Blue Jays and replaced by Cito Gaston, who led the team to World Series titles in 1992 and 1993.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays GM apologizes for criticizing Reds OF Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-gm-apologizes-for-criticizing-reds-of-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi apologized to Cincinnati counterpart Walt Jocketty over critical comments he made on a Toronto radio station about Reds outfielder Adam Dunn."It's my fault, I take full responsibility for it," Ricciardi tol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-292.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He'll miss a minimum of three weeks. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 30. If he remains symptom-free for a week,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-293.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers may have switched leagues, but they still maintain complete dominance over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Brewers edged the Jays 8-7 to sweep the three-game series and leave the Jays all-time record in Milwaukee at 52-81. Thursday's loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-294.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Few if any in the Jays clubhouse are better suited to judge John Gibbons as a manager than 3B Scott Rolen, who played under managers Tony La Russa, Larry Bowa, Terry Francona and Jim Fregosi. "From what I've seen overall, he's a good person, he's honest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays GM apologizes for criticizing Reds OF Dunn 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-gm-apologizes-for-criticizing-reds-of-dunn-295.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi apologized to Cincinnati counterpart Walt Jocketty over critical comments he made on a Toronto radio station about Reds outfielder Adam Dunn."It's my fault, I take full responsibility for it," Ricciardi tol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Pirates Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-pirates-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has struggled more in interleague play than the Pittsburgh Pirates since the format's inception in 1997.Their experience with the AL in 2008 isn't going any better.The reeling Pirates will look to turn their luck around on Friday when they welcome]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 8, Blue Jays 7]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/brewers-8-blue-jays-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dave Bush remained alone, sitting down the clubhouse hall in an equipment room, where players can grab cool drinks between innings.The quiet righty never watches his teammates hit while he's pitching. He can't see the field and can't hear the chatter, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bush takes no-no into 8th, then Brewers escape]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/bush-takes-no-no-into-8th-then-brewers-escape.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dave Bush took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before it was broken up by the player he was traded for, and the Milwaukee Brewers barely held for an 8-7 win over Toronto on Thursday.Lyle Overbay opened the eighth by slicing a triple just beyond the re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels could really use a power boost 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-could-really-use-a-power-boost-299.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels could really use a power boost]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-could-really-use-a-power-boost.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-283.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios was scratched from Wednesday's lineup. "We want to get as many left-handed hitters in the lineup as possible facing Ben Sheets, without a DH," said manager John Gibbons, who had Brad Wilkerson in left and leading off with Matt Stairs in rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-284.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He'll miss a minimum of three weeks. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 30. If he remains symptom-free for a week,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-285.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are tired of talking about how they haven't been able to hit this season. Even 10 hits, the total they posted Wednesday, it didn't lead to a victory. Ten hits, though, are a rarity for this Jays squad. No one knows what to do about it except]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Brewers Preview 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-brewers-preview-286.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new league and a new ballpark hasn't made much difference for the Milwaukee Brewers when the Toronto Blue Jays visit.The Brewers look to win their 10th straight home game over the slumping Blue Jays as they go for the sweep of the three-game series Thur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 5, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/brewers-5-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Cameron ran right through. Corey Hart chose a slick slide instead.The Brewers scored twice on a pair of heady baserunning plays in the fourth inning and Russell Branyan and Cameron homered in Milwaukee's 5-4 victory over the reeling Toronto Blue Jays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers' pen bends but doesn't break]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/brewers-pen-bends-but-doesn-t-break-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Cameron and Russell Branyan homered, the Brewers made a pair of heady baserunning plays and the bullpen held on in Milwaukee's 5-4 victory over the reeling Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.Relievers Carlos Villanueva, Brian Shouse, Guillermo Mota]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Fantasy vs. real life]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-musings-fantasy-vs-real-life.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Attempting to identify undervalued relievers, as opposed to starters, is a whole different animal when we're talking about fantasy vs. "real life."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Morrow takes over for Putz]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-morrow-takes-over-for-putz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's surprisingly calm sailing this week on the normally tumultuous waters of the Closer Sea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-276.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dustin McGowan continues to be a dual-personality pitcher. When pitching at home, McGowan is a rock of stability. This season, he has gone 4-1 with a 1.73 ERA in six starts at Rogers Centre. On the road, though, McGowan has been road kill. McGowan got the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-277.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager John Gibbons offered a defense of RHP A.J. Burnett's controversial comments on Sunday, when he said he'd welcome a trade to the Chicago Cubs "with open arms." Gibbons said that when an athlete speaks his mind, he gets burned, but he didn't think]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-278.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Shannon Stewart (right ankle sprain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 8. He'll miss a minimum of three weeks. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 30. If he remains symptom-free for a week,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Brewers Preview 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-brewers-preview-279.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An impressive hitting performance helped the Milwaukee Brewers extend their recent home success.The Brewers will try to keep their bats hot, and win for the ninth time in 11 games at Miller Park on Wednesday as they continue their three-game interleague s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers use long ball to rout Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/brewers-use-long-ball-to-rout-jays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder switched to smaller bats. It resulted in a much bigger pop.Manny Parra scattered four hits in seven scoreless innings and Braun hit two of Milwaukee's five homers, lifting the Brewers to a 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overbay returns to Milwaukee for first time since trade]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/overbay-returns-to-milwaukee-for-first-time-since-trade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto's Lyle Overbay answered as many questions as he could before he got a slow round of applause from his Blue Jays teammates, encouraging him in a less-than-subtle way that he needed to be stretching instead.As the clapping reached a crescendo, the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-269.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (wrist) left the June 14 game in the eighth inning but was back in the lineup June 15.  C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-270.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are not getting much production anywhere in their lineup but their go-to guys, third baseman Scott Rolen and center fielder Vernon Wells, are especially guilty of not picking up the slack. When ranked against what other American League teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-271.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager John Gibbons was ejected in the ninth inning of Sunday's game for arguing a call at first base. It was his second ejection in the past four games. --OF Kevin Mench has reached base safely in nine of his past 10 games. Over that time, Mench is hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Brewers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-brewers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto manager John Gibbons believes his struggling club will benefit from a change of scenery. He may want to rethink that considering where the Blue Jays are headed to open a six-game swing.Looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in Milwaukee, the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Big names continue to go down]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-big-names-continue-to-go-down.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short hops: Fantasy medics working overtime]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/short-hops-fantasy-medics-working-overtime.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a weekend!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track records big factor in picking All-Star starters]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/track-records-big-factor-in-picking-all-star-starters.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Great stats are always helpful. But in making his admittedly early All-Star selections, Dayn Perry relies on other criteria too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-262.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Gregg Zaun was activated from the 15-day disabled list and Toronto optioned C Curtis Thigpen to Class AAA Syracuse. Zaun had been out since May 26 with inflammation of his right elbow. Zaun went 1-for-3 Sunday, his hit a two-run home run. --CF Vernon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-263.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Vernon Wells (wrist) left the June 14 game in the eighth inning but was back in the lineup June 15.  C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-264.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In nine games against Baltimore, Seattle and the Cubs, the Jays swooned to a miserable 3-6 record to drop to 35-36 on the season. The mood in the Jays' clubhouse didn't receive a boost from the comments by right-hander A.J. Burnett in Sunday's edition of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 7, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-7-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Life for the Chicago Cubs without Alfonso Soriano is well underway, and so far the results have been surprisingly positive.Ted Lilly gave up one hit in six scoreless innings, Derrek Lee drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won for the sixth time in se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs take series from Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-take-series-from-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Life for the Chicago Cubs without Alfonso Soriano is well underway, and so far the results have been surprisingly positive.Ted Lilly gave up one hit in six scoreless innings, Derrek Lee drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won for the sixth time in se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays activate Zaun off 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-activate-zaun-off-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun came off the 15-day disabled list Sunday and was the designated hitter in Toronto's series finale against the Chicago Cubs.The Blue Jays optioned catcher Curtis Thigpen to Triple-A Syracuse to make room on the roster. Thigpen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Cubs 2 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-cubs-2-268.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen and Matt Stairs hit back-to-back home runs, A.J. Burnett won for the first time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night, snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak.The Cubs lost a series-opening game for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-blue-jays-preview-256.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays decided during spring training that they didn't have room on their roster for Reed Johnson. The Chicago Cubs are happy to have him on theirs.After his three-run homer sparked a win over his former team on Saturday, Johnson and the Cu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs end Hallday's winning streak]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-end-hallday-s-winning-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cut loose by the Blue Jays during Spring Training, Reed Johnson made a triumphant return to Toronto on Saturday.Johnson hit a three-run homer, Jason Marquis tossed seven solid innings to win his third consecutive start and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Bl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If A.J. Burnett has a rocky relationship with the fans, he has an even more strained one with Rogers Centre. But not on Friday night. In his previous start last Saturday, Burnett was terrible, giving up eight runs on 10 hits in just 4 1/3 innings. He was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-259.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The back-to-back home runs by DH Matt Stairs and 3B Scott Rolen in the third inning marked the first back-to-back shots by the Jays this season. Friday night was their 69th game. The home run by Rolen was his third of the season and first since May 7. -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Alex Rios (sore back and groin) sat out June 11-12. He returned to the lineup on June 13. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Syrac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Cubs 2 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-cubs-2-261.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen and Matt Stairs hit back-to-back home runs, A.J. Burnett won for the first time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night, snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak.The Cubs lost a series-opening game for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-249.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If A.J. Burnett has a rocky relationship with the fans, he has an even more strained one with Rogers Centre. But not on Friday night. In his previous start last Saturday, Burnett was terrible, giving up eight runs on 10 hits in just 4 1/3 innings. He was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-250.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The back-to-back home runs by DH Matt Stairs and 3B Scott Rolen in the third inning marked the first back-to-back shots by the Jays this season. Friday night was their 69th game. The home run by Rolen was his third of the season and first since May 7. -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-251.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Alex Rios (sore back and groin) sat out June 11-12. He returned to the lineup on June 13. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Syrac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-blue-jays-preview-252.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their second game without injured leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano, the Chicago Cubs once again struggled to score runs.It won't get any easier on Saturday, when the Cubs continue their three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays facing the red-hot Roy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Cubs 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-cubs-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Booed off the mound in his last start, A.J. Burnett left to a much warmer reception Friday.Burnett struck out seven over five innings to win for the first time in four starts, Scott Rolen and Matt Stairs hit back-to-back home runs and the Toronto Blue Jay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett bounces back to beat Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-bounces-back-to-beat-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Booed off the mound in his last start, A.J. Burnett left to a much warmer reception Friday.Burnett struck out seven over five innings to win for the first time in four starts, Scott Rolen and Matt Stairs hit back-to-back home runs and the Toronto Blue Jay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Cubs 2 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-cubs-2-255.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen and Matt Stairs hit back-to-back home runs, A.J. Burnett won for the first time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night, snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak.The Cubs lost a series-opening game for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-241.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hill is getting itchy -- as in itching to play. But when that time comes for the sparkplug Jay, no one seems to know. Back on May 29, Hill collided with David Eckstein chasing a pop fly with Eckstein elbowing him in the upper jaw. Hill was diagnosed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-242.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Despite Thursday's off day, manager John Gibbons said he will not skip any of his starters and will stay with his regular rotation. --RHP A.J. Burnett, who is 5-6 with a 4.98 ERA on the season, opens the three-game series against the Cubs on Friday. Lif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-243.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Alex Rios (sore back and groin) sat out June 11. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Syracuse on June 11, and he could return to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/cubs-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs have had little trouble with National League competition in compiling the best record in the majors. 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Scout.com's Frankie Piliere answers this and more of your questions about last week's MLB draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh relievers will be in demand for pennant races 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/fresh-relievers-will-be-in-demand-for-pennant-races-224.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells homers as Jays end 4-game skid 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-homers-as-jays-end-4-game-skid-225.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After he rushed back from a broken wrist, the only thing that hurts Vernon Wells is swinging and missing. 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He appeared to finally be headed to the disabled list. C Gregg Zaun (i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh relievers will be in demand for pennant races]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/fresh-relievers-will-be-in-demand-for-pennant-races.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mariners-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells needed less than a month to recover from a broken wrist. 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Fortunately for the Toronto Blue Jays, that hasn't been happening too often.Wells went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and Roy Halladay won his fourth stra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays place OF Stewart on DL, recall Inglett]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-place-of-stewart-on-dl-recall-inglett.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays outfielder Shannon Stewart was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a sprained right ankle, and outfielder Joe Inglett was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the roster.Brad Wilkerson, who started in left field Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees need to trade now to win now]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-need-to-trade-now-to-win-now.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With that $200 million payroll, the Yankees are in win-now mode. If that's going to happen, Joel Sherman says they better make a deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview-202.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles are in position for their first three-game sweep at the Rogers Centre in more than three years. Completing the task won't be easy.The Blue Jays' Roy Halladay will try to win his fifth consecutive start and continue his dominance over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles take it to Jays' Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-take-it-to-jays-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles stayed patient against A.J. 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He played June 5. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) was injured May 29 and missed games from May 30-June 5. He is day-to-day. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-191.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lefty B.J. Ryan started the Jays' nine-game road trip a perfect 12-for-12 in save situations this season. But that seems like a long time ago. Ryan has blown saves in his last two outings, none more dramatic than Thursday's ninth-inning stunner to the Yan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-192.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Alex Rios kept his hitting streak against the Yankees alive with a ninth-inning single in his fifth plate appearance of the day. Rios has now hit in 26 straight games against the Yanks. --DH Matt Stairs had a big day, going 3-for-5 with a two-run hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/orioles-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a far-from-perfect end to their road trip, the Toronto Blue Jays should be glad to be headed home.Toronto will try to avoid a third straight loss Friday when it begins a nine-game homestand by facing the Orioles.The Blue Jays (32-30) have won a seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 9, Blue Jays 8]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-9-blue-jays-8.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees manager Joe Girardi sat in the dugout discussing whether to bring in a pinch-runner for Jason Giambi, confident that the sore-footed slugger could reach base with two outs in the ninth inning and New York trailing by one."I was prepared for his ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi's walk-off HR caps Yanks' rally]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/giambi-s-walk-off-hr-caps-yanks-rally.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 9-8 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.Brought on to protect an 8-6 lead, Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan (1-2) g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-182.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jesse Litsch came into Wednesday's game with a 7-1 record and a simple game plan. Facing six left-handed hitters in the Yankees lineup, Litsch wanted to run his cutter in on their hands and keep them off balance with a running two-seam fastball away. That]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-183.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Rod Barajas was forced to leave Wednesday's game with tightness in his lower back. Barajas was 0-for-2, which snapped his six-game hitting streak. Curtis Thigpen came on to replace him. --As a rule of thumb, a player doesn't lose his job because of an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-184.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Rod Barajas (lower back tightness) left the June 4 game. 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) was injured May 29 and missed games from May 30-June 4. He is day-to-day. RHP Brian Wolfe (strained right triceps) went on the 15-day disabled list April]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Yankees Preview 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-yankees-preview-185.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the New York Yankees didn't already know just how important Jorge Posada is to their team, they've certainly found out in the last 5 1/2 weeks.The Yankees will have their All-Star catcher back in the lineup on Thursday when they wrap up a three-game ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/yankees-5-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Mussina has spent much of his 18-year career near the top of the American League leader board.Few expected him to get back there at age 39, however.Mussina tied for the AL lead in wins, Derek Jeter passed Mickey Mantle on the Yankees career hits list]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeter passes Mantle in Yanks win]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jeter-passes-mantle-in-yanks-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Mussina tied for the American League lead in wins, Derek Jeter passed Mickey Mantle on the Yankees career hits list and New York played a crisp, compact ballgame in beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 Wednesday night.With catcher Jorge Posada back from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joba underwhelming in first MLB start 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/joba-underwhelming-in-first-mlb-start-188.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't very pretty. It was simply disappointing. With back-page hype and a sellout Bronx crowd, Joba Chamberlain's starting debut was far from a huge success, especially compared to his past excellence as a reliever. Instead, Chamberlain delivered an e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joba done early in debut as starter 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/joba-done-early-in-debut-as-starter-189.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain struggled with his control, walked off the mound in the third inning and threw his glove in the dugout.His first major league start was a memorable one, all right. Just not for the reasons he'd hoped.Chamberlain lasted just 2 1-3 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-174.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Aaron Hill (concussion) was injured May 29 and missed games from May 30-June 3. He is day-to-day. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He is expected to return as soon as he i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-175.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the pregame talk was about Yankees starter Joba Chamberlain. It was pure hype and overkill, Manhattan style. "It's just New York, that's the way it is," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said of the Joba-hysteria in the tabloids. "You can't sneak anybody]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-176.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With his single in the seventh inning, CF Alex Rios extended his hit streak against the Yankees to 24 games. Over that span, which dates back to 2006, Rios is hitting .360 (36-for-100) vs. the Yankees. --2B Aaron Hill was not a happy camper Tuesday. Ear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joba underwhelming in first MLB start]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/joba-underwhelming-in-first-mlb-start.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't very pretty. It was simply disappointing. With back-page hype and a sellout Bronx crowd, Joba Chamberlain's starting debut was far from a huge success, especially compared to his past excellence as a reliever. Instead, Chamberlain delivered an e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Yankees Preview 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-yankees-preview-178.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Mussina and Jesse Litsch both figured to be middle-of-the-rotation pitchers for their respective teams.Two months into the season, however, and each is pitching more like an ace.Mussina looks to become the second nine-game winner in the AL on Wednesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 9, Yankees 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-9-yankees-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain struggled with his control, walked off the mound in the third inning and threw his glove in the dugout.His first major league start was a memorable one, all right. Just not for the reasons he'd hoped.Chamberlain lasted 2 1-3 innings and R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joba done early in debut as starter]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/joba-done-early-in-debut-as-starter.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain struggled with his control, walked off the mound in the third inning and threw his glove in the dugout.His first major league start was a memorable one, all right. Just not for the reasons he'd hoped.Chamberlain lasted just 2 1-3 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Between Pedro, Joba, Big Apple is hot MLB topic]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/between-pedro-joba-big-apple-is-hot-mlb-topic.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Between Pedro's return and Joba's first career start, Mike Vaccaro says it almost feels like Opening Day in New York.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-168.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Aaron Hill (mild concussion) was injured May 29 and missed games from May 30-June 1. He is day to day. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He is expected to return as soon as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-169.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are gearing up for the Yankees' Joba Chamberlain.On Tuesday night, Chamberlain makes his long-awaited debut as a starter for the Yankees when he goes up against Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays. "He's not going to be able to throw 99 mph for s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-170.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Vernon Wells, who is on the disabled list with a fractured left wrist, is taking swings with a bat as he rehabs with Class A Dunedin. Although Wells has been on the DL for 22 days, he still leads the Jays in RBIs with 24. --RHP Brian Wolfe (strained]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozzie took his tirade too far this time]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/ozzie-took-his-tirade-too-far-this-time-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, Ken Rosenthal says he now has to utter just 2 more &#151; I'm sorry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Yankees Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-yankees-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Poor starting pitching from two highly touted youngsters has contributed to the New York Yankees' disappointing record.They hope moving Joba Chamberlain - another heralded young pitcher - from the bullpen to the rotation will get them headed in the right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotchman delivers as Angels win in 10 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/kotchman-delivers-as-angels-win-in-10-173.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maicer Izturis set up the winning run with a bunt single, his fourth hit of the game, and pinch-hitter Juan Rivera delivered an RBI single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Casey Kotchman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-160.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It turns out closer B.J. Ryan isn't perfect after all. Ryan, who had been 12-for-12 in save situations, came on in the ninth Sunday with the Jays up 3-2 but allowed two runs -- the first when he hit Howie Kendrick with two out and the bases loaded to brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-161.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett gave up a two-run home run to Sean Rodriguez in the third inning Sunday. 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He is expected to return as soon as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels rally in ninth to stun Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-rally-in-ninth-to-stun-jays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another day, another walk-off win for the Los Angeles Angels - who have become quite proficient at this sort of thing.Toronto closer B.J. Ryan hit Howie Kendrick with a pitch to force home the tying run in the ninth inning, and Maicer Izturis singled home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.J. Ryan blows save, Angels beat Blue Jays 4-3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/b-j-ryan-blows-save-angels-beat-blue-jays-4-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto closer B.J. Ryan hit Howie Kendrick with a pitch to force home the tying run in the ninth inning, and Maicer Izturis singled home the game-winner one delivery later to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firing the manager appears to be a token gesture]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/firing-the-manager-appears-to-be-a-token-gesture.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can't fire the entire team, so managers often take the fall when a ball club struggles. Mike Vaccaro examines if it actually works.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotchman delivers as Angels win in 10 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/kotchman-delivers-as-angels-win-in-10-166.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maicer Izturis set up the winning run with a bunt single, his fourth hit of the game, and pinch-hitter Juan Rivera delivered an RBI single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Casey Kotchman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays run all over Angels 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-run-all-over-angels-167.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay hit a pair of solo homers and an RBI single, leading Toronto to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night and making it a pleasant homecoming for Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein.Dustin McGowan (4-4) won for the first time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview-153.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland owns a better winning percentage against the Toronto Blue Jays than he does against any other AL team.He'll look to continue his winning ways over the Blue Jays on Sunday when the Los Angeles Angels (33-24) try to capture a fifth straight seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 3, Blue Jays 2(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-3-blue-jays-2-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reggie Willits bunted in the ninth inning and was called out for interference. Maicer Izturis laid down another one in the 10th and was able to stay out of harm's way.Izturis' bunt single, his fourth hit of the game, set up the winning run and pinch-hitte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotchman delivers as Angels win in 10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/kotchman-delivers-as-angels-win-in-10.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maicer Izturis set up the winning run with a bunt single, his fourth hit of the game, and pinch-hitter Juan Rivera delivered an RBI single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Casey Kotchman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-156.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Aaron Hill (mild concussion) was injured May 29 and missed the May 30 game. He is day to day. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He is expected to return as soon as he is el]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-157.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It can be described as a coast-to-coast road trip and so far, the Blue Jays are surviving quite well. After stubbing their toe in the first game of the nine-game road trip, the Jays have bounced back to win three in a row, including Friday night's 10-4 vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-158.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Brad Wilkerson raised his season batting average from .213 to .226 with his 3-for-5 night at the plate Friday. He had struggle to a .206 average (7-for-34) in his previous 10 games. --3B Scott Rolen is adjusting quite well to the American League afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays run all over Angels 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-run-all-over-angels-159.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay hit a pair of solo homers and an RBI single, leading Toronto to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night and making it a pleasant homecoming for Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein.Dustin McGowan (4-4) won for the first time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-146.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Aaron Hill (mild concussion) was injured May 29 and missed the May 30 game. He is day to day. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He is expected to return as soon as he is el]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-147.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It can be described as a coast-to-coast road trip and so far, the Blue Jays are surviving quite well. 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Shaun Marcum wouldn't mind similar support when he takes the mound.Marcum looks to close an impressive May on Saturday as the surging Blue Jays continue a three-gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 10, Angels 4]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-10-angels-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay's right hand still isn't 100 percent almost a year after it was broken, yet it was strong enough to enable him to reach the seats twice against the Los Angeles Angels.Overbay recorded his sixth career multihomer game and added an RBI single,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays run all over Angels]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-run-all-over-angels.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay hit a pair of solo homers and an RBI single, leading Toronto to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night and making it a pleasant homecoming for Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein.Dustin McGowan (4-4) won for the first time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Posada close to returning]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-posada-close-to-returning.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 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The Jays have won seven of their past eight and 13 of their last 17 games. --2B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-139.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Aaron Hill (mild concussion) was injured May 29, but he doesn't expect to miss any time. C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He is expected to return as soon as he is eligibl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-140.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jesse Litsch is making it look easy. Backed by a 17-hit, 12-run outburst, Litsch cruised to his seventh win of the season Thursday against Oakland. Fresh off his first career shutout in his last start, Litsch blanked the A's over seven inning]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Angels Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-angels-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels have been finding ways to win despite a struggling offense - a task the Toronto Blue Jays have dealt with for much of 2008.But now that Toronto's bats are finally producing runs, they're finding winning a little bit easier.Fresh off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litsch goes 7 strong as Jays roll A's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/litsch-goes-7-strong-as-jays-roll-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jesse Litsch held down Oakland's offense just as he did in a shutout of Kansas City in his previous start. The Blue Jays scored more than enough runs for him for a change, too.Litsch won his fifth straight decision and extended his scoreless streak to 16]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill leaves game after collision]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/hill-leaves-game-after-collision.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill was injured Thursday after a hard collision with shortstop David Eckstein in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics.The team called it a mild concussion as is standard procedure with a head injury but said it wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examples abound in this remarkable season]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/examples-abound-in-this-remarkable-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. But he's not the only example.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay's Jays take pitcher's duel over A's 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-s-jays-take-pitcher-s-duel-over-a-s-145.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth that helped secure the win for Roy Halladay, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics for the first time in five tries this season with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night.Halladay (6-5) outshined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-129.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays felt it was better to be safe than sorry. So with veteran catcher Gregg Zaun suffering some mild inflammation in his right elbow, the Jays decided to place him on the disabled list rather than go with just one catcher -- Rod Barajas -- over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-130.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jays bullpen has not allowed a run over the last 15 innings while scattering just four hits. The relievers leads the American League and rank third in the major leagues with a 2.90 ERA. --RHP Casey Janssen is going to join the Jays in Anaheim for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-131.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Gregg Zaun (inflammation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 27. He is expected to return as soon as he is eligible. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Athletics Preview 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-athletics-preview-132.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With superior pitching staffs keeping their teams afloat while their offenses rank in baseball's bottom half, Oakland and Toronto combining for just seven runs in their two matchups this week comes as no surprise.The series between these mirror-image club]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 2, Athletics 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-2-athletics-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios came up big for the Blue Jays with his bat and his glove.Rios followed a great catch in the sixth by hitting a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth that helped secure the win for Roy Halladay, and Toronto beat the Oakland Athletics for the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay's Jays take pitcher's duel over A's]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-s-jays-take-pitcher-s-duel-over-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rios hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth that helped secure the win for Roy Halladay, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics for the first time in five tries this season with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night.Halladay (6-5) outshined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaun goes on DL with elbow injury]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/zaun-goes-on-dl-with-elbow-injury.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gregg Zaun felt something in his right elbow after making a throw Monday and it was still bothering him two days later.To let him fully heal, the Toronto Blue Jays placed their veteran catcher on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a mild strain and i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Giambi's hitting again]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-giambi-s-hitting-again.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though, you'll probably have trouble com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia may be available, but for a steep price]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sabathia-may-be-available-but-for-a-steep-price-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The reigning AL Cy Young winner and Indians staff ace ... on the block? Ken Rosenthal says it's a move Cleveland should consider.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-122.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. He was activated May 27. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. OF Vernon Wells (broken left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-123.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop David Eckstein was back, but that didn't mean Marco Scutaro was back on the bench. Eckstein, who was activated off the disabled list, played his first game Tuesday since straining his hip flexor May 6. He went 2-for-3 in the Jays' 3-1 loss at Oa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-124.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Rod Barajas went 0-for-4 Tuesday to snap his 10-game hitting streak. --With Monday's 7-2 victory, the Jays' record increased to 13-1 in day game this season. --The three hit batsmen by RHP Shaun Marcum on Monday tied the Jays franchise record for one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Athletics Preview 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-athletics-preview-125.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays didn't want Frank Thomas on the field by the third week of the season. They're happy to keep Roy Halladay out there for as long as possible.Thomas, now with the Oakland Athletics, may be not be in the starting lineup Wednesday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 3, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/athletics-3-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day he turned 40, Frank Thomas doubled against his old team and the Big Hurt hurt his leg and tender knee in the process. Talk about the birthday blues, but his team did win.Greg Smith ended a five-start winless stretch and finally got enough run s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's top Jays but suffer big hurt]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/a-s-top-jays-but-suffer-big-hurt.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day he turned 40, Frank Thomas doubled against his old team and the Big Hurt hurt his leg in the process. Talk about the birthday blues, but his team did win.Greg Smith ended a five-start winless stretch, Jack Hannahan had an RBI double and Bobby C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckstein back for Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/eckstein-back-for-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein came off the disabled list Tuesday and was back in Toronto's starting lineup playing shortstop and batting ninth.Eckstein went on the DL on May 8 retroactive to a day earlier with a strained right hip flexor, which he tested in five rehab g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-116.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Matt Stairs (stiff neck) sat out the May 22 game. He sat out on May 23-24 before returning to the lineup on May 25. OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-21. He returned as a pinch hitter May 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-117.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they've buried the Royals, the Blue Jays will head west to see if they can continue with their winning ways. Nothing against Kansas City, but the nine-game trip that opens in Oakland, moves to Anaheim and ends in New York should consist of much s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-118.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS David Eckstein flew to Oakland ahead of the team and will be activated off the disabled list Tuesday when the Jays open a three-game series against the Athletics. Eckstein has been on the disabled list since suffering a strained right hip flexor May]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Athletics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-athletics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surging Toronto Blue Jays began their best stretch of the season on the road two weeks ago. After a successful homestand, the Blue Jays try to extend their recent strong play during a nine-game road trip.Toronto looks to win its season-high sixth stra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-7-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[These days, the Kansas City Royals can't even keep track of the outs.Shaun Marcum won for the first time in four starts, Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-2 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays breeze through punchless Royals]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-breeze-through-punchless-royals.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[These days, the Kansas City Royals can't even keep track of the outs.Shaun Marcum won for the first time in four starts, Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-2 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the No. 5 starter in the rotation, Jesse Litsch has No. 1 type numbers. With his victory on Saturday, Litsch improved to 6-1 in nine starts while his ERA dipped to 3.57. Litsch was at his best on Saturday against the Royals as he twirled a seven-hit,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-112.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay set a club record of reaching base in 12 consecutive plate appearance with a walk in second inning. The former mark of 11 plate appearances was held by SS Tony Fernandez set in 1999. --RHP Dustin McGowan earned his third win of season Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-113.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Matt Stairs (stiff neck) sat out the May 22 game. He sat out on May 23-24 before returning to the lineup on May 25. OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-21. He returned as a pinch hitter May 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Blue Jays Preview 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-blue-jays-preview-114.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are getting outstanding pitching to dominate the punchless Kansas City Royals. They hope Shaun Marcum can help them complete their first four-game sweep of the struggling club Monday when the teams conclude their season series.The Bl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' pitching keeps on rolling]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-pitching-keeps-on-rolling.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether at the plate or on the bases, the Kansas City Royals can't seem to catch a break.Shannon Stewart drove in the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice, Dustin McGowan won for the first time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 3-1 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Blue Jays Preview 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-blue-jays-preview-105.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outstanding pitching has moved the Toronto Blue Jays above .500 for the first time in over a month.They hope Dustin McGowan can give them another strong performance on the mound and help them continue their dominance of the struggling Kansas City Royals w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litsch follows lead, blanks Royals]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/litsch-follows-lead-blanks-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like Roy Halladay the previous night, Jesse Litsch threw a complete game to beat the Kansas City Royals.Making his 29th career start, Litsch pitched a seven-hitter for his first complete game, Brad Wilkerson hit a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Matt Stairs (stiff neck) sat out the May 22 game. He sat out on May 23 and is day-to-day. OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-21. He returned as a pinch hitter May 22. RHP Jeremy Accardo (str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-108.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay made it look easy. Five days after a 2 1/3-inning relief stint against Philadelphia, the Jays right-hander cruised to his fifth complete game of the season and fifth victory of the campaign Friday night. On the night, Halladay allowed one run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-109.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Since taking over for David Eckstein and John McDonald, the Jays' two injured shortstops on May 6, SS Marco Scutaro has been steady in the field and better than expected at the plate. In 16 games at shortstop, Scutaro is hitting .352 (19-for-54). He wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays prevent being swept by Halos 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-prevent-being-swept-by-halos-110.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay hit a go-ahead solo homer, A.J. Burnett won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Thursday night.Overbay finished 2-for-3, adding a dou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-98.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Matt Stairs (stiff neck) sat out the May 22 game. He sat out on May 23 and is day-to-day. OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-21. He returned as a pinch hitter May 22. RHP Jeremy Accardo (str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-99.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay made it look easy. Five days after a 2 1/3-inning relief stint against Philadelphia, the Jays right-hander cruised to his fifth complete game of the season and fifth victory of the campaign Friday night. On the night, Halladay allowed one run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-100.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Since taking over for David Eckstein and John McDonald, the Jays' two injured shortstops on May 6, SS Marco Scutaro has been steady in the field and better than expected at the plate. In 16 games at shortstop, Scutaro is hitting .352 (19-for-54). He wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Blue Jays Preview 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-blue-jays-preview-101.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have been able to turn their season around even though their lineup has struggled.Marco Scutaro certainly can't be blamed for their hitting woes.With Scutaro filling in nicely at shortstop, the Blue Jays come off their best game at t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay, Jays speed past Royals]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/halladay-jays-speed-past-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay is the perfect go-to guy for Major League Baseball's efforts to speed up the pace of games.Halladay won for the third time in four starts, Marco Scutaro matched a career high with four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-1 on Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Looking at comparable BABIPs]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/chin-music-looking-at-comparable-babips.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The use of Batting Average on Balls in Play (BABIP) is an increasingly popular way to determine which players are "lucky" at the plate and which players have been generally "unlucky."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Evaluating fill-in closers]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-musings-evaluating-fill-in-closers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a recent article, I claimed Jon Rauch could soon be one of the best closers in the league if given the chance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-90.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jesse Carlson came on for RHP A.J. Burnett in the seventh inning and struck out the side. It marked the third time this season he has struck out the side. Carlson has not given up a hit in 12 of his 24 appearances, and he's logged 22 strikeouts in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-91.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Matt Stairs (stiff neck) sat out the May 22 game. He is day-to-day. OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-21. He returned as a pinch hitter May 22. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-92.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for someone to spark his offense, manager John Gibbons plucked the name of Joe Inglett out of his hat. When regular designated hitter Matt Stairs showed up at the ballpark with a stiff neck and outfielder Kevin Mench was still too banged up to pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/royals-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay said he isn't hitting as well as he'd like, but the offensively challenged Toronto Blue Jays likely aren't complaining.With Overbay their hottest hitter, the Blue Jays open a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday in a matc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Angels 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-4-angels-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels are struggling at the plate right now. Toronto's Lyle Overbay has no such troubles.Overbay hit a go-ahead solo homer, A.J. Burnett won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and the Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays prevent being swept by Halos]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-prevent-being-swept-by-halos.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lyle Overbay hit a go-ahead solo homer, A.J. Burnett won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Thursday night.Overbay finished 2-for-3, adding a dou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Comparing fill-in closers]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/mound-musings-comparing-fill-in-closers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a recent article, I claimed Jon Rauch could soon be one of the best closers in the league if given the chance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vlad homers twice as Angels nip Jays  2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/vlad-homers-twice-as-angels-nip-jays--97.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, Jon Garland remained unbeaten in Toronto and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday night.It was the 34th career multihomer game for Guerrero, who came in batting .260 with just four homers, his lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-84.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-21. He is day-to-day. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) went on the 15-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays aren't hitting in the clutch, and they aren't hitting for power. It's killing them. On Wednesday, they dropped a 4-3 game to the Angels despite out-hitting them 11-4. The difference was that two of Los Angeles' hits were home runs, while 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS David Eckstein won't be returning to the Blue Jays on Thursday as first thought. Eckstein came out of Monday's game with Class A Dunedin with some soreness and did not play Tuesday or Wednesday. General manager J.P. Ricciardi said that he expects Eck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Blue Jays Preview 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-blue-jays-preview-87.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hits have been difficult to come by for the Los Angeles Angels this week in Toronto, while the Blue Jays haven't had any problems getting men on base.But thanks to Vladimir Guerrero - and Toronto's struggles getting key hits - Los Angeles has a chance to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 4, Blue Jays 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-4-blue-jays-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two big swings by Vladimir Guerrero provided all the offense the Los Angeles Angels needed Wednesday night.Guerrero hit two home runs, Jon Garland remained unbeaten in Toronto and the Angels won their third straight game, edging the Blue Jays 4-3.It was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vlad homers twice as Angels nip Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/vlad-homers-twice-as-angels-nip-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, Jon Garland remained unbeaten in Toronto and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday night.It was the 34th career multihomer game for Guerrero, who came in batting .260 with just four homers, his lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-76.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured May 16, and he didn't play May 17-20. He likely will return to the lineup May 21. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. OF Vernon Wells (broken l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-77.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Alex Rios is going so poorly, he can't even strike out in heroic fashion. In Tuesday's loss, Rios took a called third strike on a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded to end a game the Jays would lose 3-1. "I just took it, that's it," a defiant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-78.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS David Eckstein, who is on the disabled list with a strained right hip flexor, went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk Monday in his first rehab game for Class A Dunedin. Eckstein is expected to rejoin the Jays on Thursday. Meanwhile, SS John McDonald,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Blue Jays Preview 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-blue-jays-preview-79.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels haven't had much luck playing in Toronto recently, but earned a tight win in their series opener at Rogers Centre.Jon Garland has been having success north of the border for years.Garland, who is 5-0 lifetime in Toronto, will look f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackey picks up win as Angels down Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/lackey-picks-up-win-as-angels-down-jays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Lackey worked seven strong innings, then watched in consternation from the clubhouse as the Los Angeles Angels' bullpen nearly threw away his first victory of the season.Relievers Scot Shields and Francisco Rodriguez escaped bases-loaded jams in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiver review: Barmes is on a tear]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/waiver-review-barmes-is-on-a-tear.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were two huge sports stories on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays have become MLB's polarizing argument]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rays-have-become-mlb-s-polarizing-argument.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no shortage of opinions on whether the Rays can keep it up. It's time to examine the pros and cons of this polarizing team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays survive delays to beat Phillies 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-survive-delays-to-beat-phillies-83.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick two-run deficit, two rain delays and the last game of a grueling 10-game road trip was not enough to deter the Toronto Blue Jays.In fact, their come-from-behind victory propelled them to .500 at 23-23 for the first time since April 21 on their fif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-68.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays, now that they have climbed back to .500 at 23-23, are hoping to get on a roll. Winners of six of their past seven starts and having gone 6-4 on a 10-game road trip, the Jays are looking forward to a seven-game homestand, where they face the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-69.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tracy Thorpe on Monday was claimed on waivers by the Seattle Mariners, while INF Jorge Velandia declined to accept his outright assignment to Class AAA Syracuse and has become a free agent. Thorpe, 27, who was designated for assignment on May 10, wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-70.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH:  OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured when he ran into the outfield wall making a catch. He is considered day to day. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) has begun a rehab assignment in Class A. OF Vernon Wells (broken le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels are hoping they've finally put an offensive slump behind them.They'll be trying to build off a big day at the plate as they open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday at Rogers Centre.The Angels (26-20) pounded the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Posada a couple weeks away]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-posada-a-couple-weeks-away.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays survive delays to beat Phillies 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-survive-delays-to-beat-phillies-73.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick two-run deficit, two rain delays and the last game of a grueling 10-game road trip was not enough to deter the Toronto Blue Jays.In fact, their come-from-behind victory propelled them to .500 at 23-23 for the first time since April 21 on their fif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ideology will be on display this week]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/new-ideology-will-be-on-display-this-week-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a new frugal way to do business in baseball and still win &#151; the proof of which will be on display this week, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Barajas goes yard twice in Philly 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-barajas-goes-yard-twice-in-philly-75.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas hit two homers, including a grand slam, A.J. Burnett pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night.Burnett (4-4) allowed two runs and four hits, striking out eight. Scott Downs esc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-62.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It started out as what could become one of the worst road trips in Blue Jays' history. Three games into a 10-game road trip, the Jays were 0-3 in the graveyard known as the old Jacobs Field. Over the opening three games of a four-game series, the Jays wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-63.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Lyle Overbay came on in the fifth inning Sunday to pinch hit for RHP Shawn Camp with two on and two out and delivered a three-run home run to overcome a 3-0 Philadelphia lead. --SS David Eckstein, who was placed on the disabled list May 8 with a stra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-64.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH:  OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured when he ran into the outfield wall making a catch. He is considered day to day. RHP Jeremy Accardo (strained right forearm) has begun a rehab assignment in Class A. OF Vernon Wells (broken le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays survive delays to beat Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-survive-delays-to-beat-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick two-run deficit, two rain delays and the last game of a grueling 10-game road trip was not enough to deter the Toronto Blue Jays.In fact, their come-from-behind victory propelled them to .500 at 23-23 for the first time since April 21 on their fif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Barajas goes yard twice in Philly 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-barajas-goes-yard-twice-in-philly-66.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas hit two homers, including a grand slam, A.J. Burnett pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night.Burnett (4-4) allowed two runs and four hits, striking out eight. Scott Downs esc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 players who need to hang 'em up]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/10-players-who-need-to-hang-em-up.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite his new start in Chicago, it's clearly time for Jim Edmonds to hang 'em up. But he's not the only one who can't take a hint.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Phillies Preview 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-phillies-preview-56.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a rocky start, the Toronto Blue Jays have turned their current road trip into a promising one.They'll be trying to end the trip on a high note on Sunday as they wrap up a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.The Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Phillies 3]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-phillies-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas heard the familiar sound of boos from unforgiving Phillies fans. Then he gave them another reason to dislike him.Barajas hit two homers, one of them a grand slam, to back a strong performance by A.J. Burnett and help the Toronto Blue Jays beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Barajas goes yard twice in Philly]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-barajas-goes-yard-twice-in-philly.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rod Barajas hit two homers, including a grand slam, A.J. Burnett pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night.Burnett (4-4) allowed two runs and four hits, striking out eight. Scott Downs esc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-59.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Kevin Mench (bruised right knee) was injured when he ran into the outfield wall making a catch. He is day-to-day. OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He is expected to miss at least six weeks. SS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-60.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Purcey's emergency start Friday night, caused when A.J. Burnett's last start was bumped to Monday from Sunday because of a rainout in Cleveland, was not up to the rotation's standards for most of the season. Coming into the game, the Jays' starters]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-61.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jorge Velandia was optioned to Class AAA Syracuse to make room for LHP David Purcey on the 25-man roster. Purcey then was sent back to Syracuse after the game, and SS Hector Luna was called up. --RHP Jesse Litsch, the Jays' fifth starter in their rot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Phillies Preview 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-phillies-preview-50.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jayson Werth crammed the best game of his life into three at-bats. He'll be hard-pressed to deliver an equally superb encore as the Philadelphia Phillies continue their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.Werth homered in each of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werth's 3 homers help Phillies roll]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/werth-s-3-homers-help-phillies-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jayson Werth could not remember ever being this productive in a game - that's including Little League.Werth homered in his first three at-bats and tied a Philadelphia Phillies record with eight RBIs in a 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: What'll happen in Atlanta?]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-what-ll-happen-in-atlanta-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny (no not that one) is still the man in Atlanta, while Izzy definitely isn't getting the job done in St. Louie.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-53.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays bullpen has had a number of changing parts this season, but it is developing into one of the more solid units in the American League. The relievers entered Thursday's game with the fifth-best ERA in the league at 3.35 and improved on that st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-54.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dustin McGowan started Thursday's game but had trouble finding the plate. He struck out three and walked five and allowed one run on two hits. McGowan lasted just five innings, needing 101 pitches. --The three-game sweep by the Jays was their first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-55.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He is expected to miss at least six weeks. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. He appears on targe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-42.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays bullpen has had a number of changing parts this season, but it is developing into one of the more solid units in the American League. The relievers entered Thursday's game with the fifth-best ERA in the league at 3.35 and improved on that st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-43.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dustin McGowan started Thursday's game but had trouble finding the plate. He struck out three and walked five and allowed one run on two hits. McGowan lasted just five innings, needing 101 pitches. --The three-game sweep by the Jays was their first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-44.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He is expected to miss at least six weeks. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. He appears on targe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Phillies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-phillies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard has gotten off to a slow start this season, but the Philadelphia Phillies slugger may finally be coming out of his slump.The Phillies (23-19) hope Howard can continue improving as they begin a three-game interleague home series with the Toront]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Twins 2(11)]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-twins-2-11-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still stuck in last place and minus injured leader Vernon Wells, the streaky Toronto Blue Jays needed to reconstruct their confidence.This was a successful first step: A three-game sweep at Minnesota.Dustin McGowan survived his wildness without much damag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inglett's RBI in 11th caps Jays' sweep of Twins]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/inglett-s-rbi-in-11th-caps-jays-sweep-of-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Joe Inglett sliced a two-out, bases-loaded single through the infield in the 11th inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Thursday for a three-game sweep.Scott Rolen started the 11th against Jesse Crain (1-2) with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies could be in market to trade Holliday]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/rockies-could-be-in-market-to-trade-holliday.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 15-25 and a long way from 2007's success, the Rockies' next move may be a stunner, Ken Rosenthal says &#151; trading Matt Holliday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Halladay finally gets run support 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-halladay-finally-gets-run-support-49.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Stairs hit a grand slam and Roy Halladay rebounded from a shaky start to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night.Halladay (4-5) has been the victim of poor run support all season, getting only 3.14 runs per outing e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-35.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy birthday, Roy Halladay. The ace of the Blue Jays staff got just the present he was looking for on his 31st birthday -- a 6-5 victory over Minnesota. But it was a much needed victory, too. Halladay had lost four of his last five starts entering the g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-36.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Roy Halladay failed to last seven innings for just the second time this season, but he managed to get through 6 2/3 on his 31st birthday to remain undefeated against the Twins in his career (7-0). He gave up four runs and struck out nine. --DH Matt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-37.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He is expected to miss at least six weeks. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. SS John McDonald (s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-38.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Stairs has always hit well against Minnesota. The Twins are still having trouble getting him out, and this time it has cost them first place in the AL Central.After yet another outstanding game against the Twins, Stairs and the Toronto Blue Jays look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Twins 5]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-twins-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to catch some breaks.Matt Stairs hit a grand slam and Roy Halladay rebounded from a shaky start to help the Blue Jays beat the Twins 6-5."You got to get some breaks. There's no questions about that," said Toronto manager]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Halladay finally gets run support]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-halladay-finally-gets-run-support.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Stairs hit a grand slam and Roy Halladay rebounded from a shaky start to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night.Halladay (4-5) has been the victim of poor run support all season, getting only 3.14 runs per outing e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality may set in for certain teams]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/reality-may-set-in-for-certain-teams.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Astros are surging, while the Twins and Rays are already in first. What's going on here? Ken Rosenthal clears things up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-27.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list May 10. He is expected to miss at least six weeks. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. SS John McDonald (s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Blue Jays, what you see is what you'll get. No more moves are planned; the payroll is tapped out. So said general manager J.P. Ricciardi. "We're done. This is our team," Ricciardi said. "This is the guys we've made our bed with. I don't really se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-29.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In the four-game series in Cleveland that ended with a doubleheader Monday, the Jays went 4-for-25 with runners in scoring position. --DH Matt Stairs hit a solo homer in the sixth inning Tuesday. It was just the seventh home run the Jays have hit on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-30.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a typically impressive ERA, the losses are starting to pile up for Roy Halladay.The Minnesota Twins would certainly like to find out what it feels like to beat him.Hoping to avoid their first back-to-back losses in nearly three weeks, the Twins -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays show rare offensive outburst]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/jays-show-rare-offensive-outburst.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey kept throwing, and Scott Rolen just kept fouling them off.It took Slowey 15 pitches before he finally got Rolen to groundout to shortstop in the kind of patient, hard-working at-bat Blue Jays manager John Gibbons has been looking for to jumps]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Wilkerson replaces Wells]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/diamond-market-wilkerson-replaces-wells.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Wells out for 6-8 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/news-analysis-wells-out-for-6-8-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Associated Press reports the Blue Jays have placed outfielder Vernon Wells on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left wrist. He's expected to miss six to eight weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win-now focus in Cincy could mean heavy action]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/win-now-focus-in-cincy-could-mean-heavy-action-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds may need to get worse before they get better. If that's the case, Ken Rosenthal says somebody could be shown the door.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Vernon Wells (broken left wrist) fell awkwardly while making a diving catch on May 9. He had to leave the game and was placed on the disabled list. Wells is expected to miss at least six weeks. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays' offense did a disappearing act in a four-game series in Cleveland. The Jays dropped the first three games by a combined score of 21-1 but salvaged some small amount of pride by coming up with a 3-0, 10-inning victory in the nightcap of Mond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-21.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP A.J. Burnett was originally slotted to start Friday at Minnesota, but when Sunday's game against Cleveland was rained out, Burnett's start was pushed back to Monday. The Jays will likely call up LHP David Purcey for Friday's game against the Twins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins may not have much power, but they're still managing to score runs.The AL Central-leading Twins will be looking to build off an impressive offensive series when they open a three-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at the Met]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe can't complete sweep of Jays]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/tribe-can-t-complete-sweep-of-jays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asdrubal Cabrera delivered a home run in the first game of a doubleheader Monday and the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history in the nightcap.The drive helped Cleveland win 3-0. The fielding gem wasn't enough to complete the sweep."It's a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 3, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-3-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fausto Carmona gave Cliff Lee a tough act to follow.Carmona pitched a five-hitter for Cleveland's second consecutive shutout over the struggling Toronto Blue Jays, a 3-0 victory in Monday's doubleheader opener.Lee, 6-0 with a major league-leading 0.81 ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmona comes through for Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/carmona-comes-through-for-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fausto Carmona gave Cliff Lee a tough act to follow.Carmona pitched a five-hitter for Cleveland's second consecutive shutout over the struggling Toronto Blue Jays, a 3-0 victory in Monday's doubleheader opener.Lee, 6-0 with a major league-leading 0.81 ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins usher in new era with Hanley contract]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/marlins-usher-in-new-era-with-hanley-contract.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins don't usually lock up their young talent. That changed this week with Hanley Ramirez's contract. What gives in Florida?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Indians Preview 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-indians-preview-10.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Weather conditions interrupted the Toronto Blue Jays' current series, but the short break may not be enough to help them overcome their recent struggles.The slumping Blue Jays face a difficult challenge in ending their three-game losing streak Monday, whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Indians game rained out]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-indians-game-rained-out.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Postponed by rain on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians are now scheduled to play the first traditional doubleheader at Progressive Field in more than 10 years.Right-handers A.J. Burnett of Toronto and Cleveland's Fausto Carmona, who were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 12, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/indians-12-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore gave Indians fans a couple of extra mementoes in addition to those they received at the turnstiles.With all fans taking home a Sizemore souvenir blanket, Cleveland's center fielder sent two baseballs into the seats, too. He homered twice an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizemore's two homers power Indians' rout]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/sizemore-s-two-homers-power-indians-rout-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore gave Indians fans a couple of extra mementoes in addition to those they received at the turnstiles.With all fans taking home a Sizemore souvenir blanket, Cleveland's center fielder sent two baseballs into the seats, too. He homered twice an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays OF Vernon Wells out 6-8 weeks with broken wrist]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-of-vernon-wells-out-6-8-weeks-with-broken-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells will go from leading the Toronto Blue Jays in home runs and RBIs to leading the team in cheers.The two-time All-Star outfielder was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a broken left wrist and is expected to miss six to eight week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells out 6-8 weeks after breaking wrist on dive]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/wells-out-6-8-weeks-after-breaking-wrist-on-dive.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks with a broken left wrist.The two-time All-Star was injured while making a diving catch Friday night in the sixth inning of Toronto's 6-1 loss to Cleveland. The Bl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Vernon Wells (sore left wrist) fell awkardly while making a diving catch on May 9. He had to leave the game and will be re-evaluated on May 10. SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch-17.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to flush out his depleted roster and shake things up in a lineup that isn't doing its job, general manager J.P. Ricciardi on Friday brought aboard outfielder/designated hitter Kevin Mench and outfielder Brad Wilkerson. The two players, both 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-18.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 03:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the addition of DH Kevin Mench and LF Brad Wilkerson in Friday's lineup, manager John Gibbons can lay claim to his 31st different lineup that he's employed in the Jays' 36 games. They've used more lineups than they've hit home runs (24). In last ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Inside Pitch]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-inside-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 12:47:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are looking for a right-handed bat, one with punch. 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The next three hitters cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 12:47:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS David Eckstein (strained right hip flexor) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. SS John McDonald (sprained right ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7. RHP Brian Wolfe (strained right triceps) wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Indians Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/blue-jays-indians-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 12:47:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays would love to know when their offensive slump is going to end. 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