<?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[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. 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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[Toronto Blue Jays sign four players to minor-league contracts ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-sign-four-players-to-minor-league-contracts-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO _ Catcher Michael Barrett and left-hander Mike Maroth were among the four players signed to minor-league contracts by theTorontoBlueJays on Tuesday, and they may be the last notable additions the team makes this off-season.]]></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-1683.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 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-1684.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 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-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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"Everything is fine," Hill said at the team's spring training complex in Dunedin, Fla., where he works out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 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. Despite the fourth-place finish, there will be no wholesale changes. 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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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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. 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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. 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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-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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But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Last Take 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/morning-sports-summary-last-take-4-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Rafael Furcal finalized his three-year deal with the Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves continued to seethe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-roster-report-1627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 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 2008-12-21]]></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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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[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1432.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn, Teixeira can expect  plenty of interest 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/dunn-teixeira-can-expect-plenty-of-interest-1433.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not every team needs to break the bank this offseason. But Dayn Perry highlights several who should look for a Dunn deal. Or two.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1434.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels will avoid long negotiations for Teixeira 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/angels-will-avoid-long-negotiations-for-teixeira-1435.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels want Mark Teixeira back, but Ken Rosenthal says they'll pass on re-signing the first baseman if negotiations drag on.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett opts out of deal, will become free agent 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/burnett-opts-out-of-deal-will-become-free-agent-1436.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's official: Blue Jays right-hander A.J. Burnett is opting out of the remaining two seasons of his $55 million, five-year contract and becoming a free agent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1437.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.bluejayshome.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-notes-quotes-1420.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jean Machi, who went a combined 4-10 the last two seasons with Class AA New Hampshire, was released by the Blue Jays. He had a 4.65 ERA in 21 games (nine starts) this year. --The Jays are said to have had contact with Stan Kasten regarding their sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://ww