<?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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