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 GettyI know spring stats don't really matter, but I still find myself looking at boxscores over the course of the spring, always keeping an eye on just how some of the former member of the Toronto Blue Jays are doing these days.Thanks to baseballreference.com, spring stats are easier to find, with the site using a new tool to determine the quality...

Mar 18, 2013, 2:00 pm EDT via extrabasehit.com

 Aaron LaffeyWith spring games now underway, here's a quick review of some of the new homes for some former Blue Jays.From a fantasy perspective, most of these guys can be looked as players you may want near the end of your drafts. Travis d'Arnaudd'Arnaud will likely be called up in June, but you may want him try and draft...

Feb 23, 2013, 10:13 am EST via extrabasehit.com

Getty Images Yesterday, we looked at the catchers composite rankings heading into the 2013 fantasy baseball season.Today, we take a look at some early rankings for the first baseman.Keep in mind players such as Posey, Santana and Mauer qualify for first base. First BasemanESPNRoto ChampFantasy AlarmRoto AnalysisAverageAlbert Pujols (LAA)13111.5Joey Votto (CIN)22222Prince Fielder (DET)31332.5Edwin Encarnacion (TOR)44544.25Billy Butler (KC)65665.75Buster Posey (SF)56856Paul Goldschmidt (ARI)1011498.5Adrian...

Jan 24, 2013, 3:31 pm EST via extrabasehit.com

courtesy: Yahoo!Thought it would be a good idea to track the odds of each MLB team before and after the Winter Meetings in Nashville.As of Sunday night, here are the odds to win the 2013 World Series.On Friday, we will take a look at updated odds after all the signings and trades are sorted out.Cincinnati Reds: 7.5-1Washington Nationals: 8-1Toronto Blue...

Dec 2, 2012, 10:55 pm EST via extrabasehit.com

If you were wondering just what one of the newest Blue Jays looked like in high school, wait no longer than to see a photo now.MLBFanCave.com found this yearbook photo of pitcher Mark Buehrle, who attended Francis Howell North High School in St. Charles, Missouri.Also, in case you missed it, Ricky Romero posted his Christmas tree on twitter last week.Winter...

Dec 2, 2012, 10:33 pm EST via extrabasehit.com

I don't usually read the Dallas Morning News, although I did recently after I noticed 24 interesting photos on their site.Evan Grant decided to predict the Texas Rangers opening day roster for 2013, and included in that list was a big name free agent and two current Blue Jays.Here are Grant's predictions for the 2013 version of the Texas Rangers...

Nov 23, 2012, 11:07 pm EST via extrabasehit.com

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Julio Izturis to a minor league contract. Yesterday, it was reported the team signed Cesar Izturis, the half brother of the recently signed Maicer. But that report turned out to be false. More to follow... ...

Nov 22, 2012, 6:39 pm EST via extrabasehit.com

The Blue Jays / Marlins trade is still not official, but it is in the MLB 12 The Show addition seen here. Get your first look at Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson in a Blue Jays uniform. From the creative social team at theScore. ...

Nov 17, 2012, 8:56 am EST via extrabasehit.com

Amazing what happens, especially in Vegas, when a club goes out and makes a splash in the off-season that basically changes the entire look of a team.The Blue Jays, who were listed as 100-1 to win the World Series back on Monday, moved to 15-1 after the blockbuster deal with the Marlins on Tuesday. Acquiring Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark...

Nov 16, 2012, 4:55 pm EST via extrabasehit.com

The Blue Jays are still without a manager, but you would have to think that will change very soon as free agency is now officially open. The team needs to find someone soon, and with that, find an entirely new coaching staff as well.Not having a staff in place at this point isn't the worst scenario for the team, but...

Nov 4, 2012, 11:06 am EST via extrabasehit.com