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How Professional Sports Can Benefit From A Recession

15 Oct 2008 10:48:09 PDT

Written by Christian
For example, in the MLB playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays are clearly enjoying the early offseason. However, there is a story to tell to get Blue Jays’ fans to cheer for Philadelphia – Matt Stairs. He’sa former Jay who’s playing really ...

Original story at Idea Drunk .

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Bloody Groundhog Day

15 Oct 2008 10:17:00 PDT

Written by richie
Blue Jays: Kelly Gruber - last time I saw the Golden Mullet he was returning to Toronto as a member of the Angels and said something like "Opinions are like asses, some stink, some don't." I'm not sure if he borrowed that poetic quote ...

Original story at ThePassionThatFrustratesUsAll .

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Blue Jays mail bag

15 Oct 2008 09:11:02 PDT

Written by Toronto Star
The lineup Ricciardi once believed in last winter began as C-Gregg Zaun; 1B Lyle Overbay; 2B Aaron Hill; 3B Scott Rolen; SS McDonald; LF Stairs/Reed Johnson; CF Vernon Wells; RF Alex Rios. That was before Christmas. ...

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Blue Jays outright Melillo to minors

15 Oct 2008 08:30:14 PDT

The Blue Jays outrighted second baseman Kevin Melillo to the minor leagues. He had been designated for assignment.

Original story at MLB Player .

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Beeston To Lead MLSE/Blue Jays?

14 Oct 2008 18:42:59 PDT

Written by torontosportsmedia
“Could it be that we are on the verge of a seismic shift in Toronto’s sports landscape, one that will eventually lead to the marriage of MLSE and Rogers, either through an amalgamation or one of them buying out the other? ...

Original story at Torontosportsmedia's Weblog .

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Blue Jays bring back Paul Beeston to serve as interim chief executive officer

14 Oct 2008 10:41:00 PDT

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are turning to a familiar face to be their new chief executive officer - Paul Beeston. TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are turning to a familiar face to be their new chief executive officer - Paul Beeston.

Original story at SLAM! Sports . Related stories include: Beeston returns to Blue Jays as interim CEO - ESPN , Jays bring back Beeston as interim CEO - CBC Toronto and ... Boston Herald , Carlisle Sentinel , TheRecord.com , sportsultra.com , BostonHerald.com , CKWS

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Toronto Blue Jays news and blogs - October 15, 2008

15 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Toronto Blue Jays news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Phillies fighting their history -- by Matt Smith from BaseballGB
• C's Get Permission to Negotiate with Ainge -- by Lex from Lex Nihil Novi
• Prep football, volleyball, NFL, NBA -- from Toledo Blade
• Red Sox Thoughts -- by KP Wee from Welcome to KP's house...
• Baseball -- from Today In History - Baseball, Football, Golf, Basketball, Hockey, Boxing, Horse Racing, Trains, Planes, Automobiles, Entertainment, Cival War, American Revolution,World War II, World War I, Disasters, Weather, Space, Weddings, Wild West, Tennis and Crime
• Yankees fire coaches -- from Home - BostonHerald.com
• Yankees fire coaches -- from Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com
• Beeston returns to Jays -- from More Sports Stories
• Anniversary of Gene Tenace's Historic Day in the 1972 World Series -- from centerfield maz
• With Stick Michael's input waning, opt for Pat Gillick--Sherman -- by susan mullen from XM MLB Chat

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History favors Rays after key road win

13 Oct 2008 19:49:28 PDT

- 1992: Blue Jays beat A's in Oakland in Game 3 and won ALCS, 4-2. 1991: Twins beat Blue Jays in Toronto in Game 3 and won ALCS, 4-1. ...

Original story at MLB.com .

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Top 50 All-Time Greatest Jays: #46 Kelvim Escobar

13 Oct 2008 09:52:29 PDT

Written by rincewind
2001 Escobar pitched more out of the bullpen, though he still made 10 starts. He brought down his ERA to 3.50 and his strike out rate went up, 121 in 126 innings. So before the 2002 season JP traded Billy Koch for Eric Hinske and Kelvim became the closer once again. He earned 38 saves but when you giv...

Original story at Bluebird Banter .

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A Review of Baseball in 2008

12 Oct 2008 08:26:23 PDT

tags: Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Casey Blake, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Jeff Francoeur, Joe Torre, John Smoltz, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angel...

Original story at ArmchairGM Popular Stuff .

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This Day in Baseball History: October 12th (Hendu Sends 1986 ALCS Back To Beantown With HR, Sac Fly)

12 Oct 2008 07:59:47 PDT

Written by Administrator
In 1972, Oakland took the AL pennant with a 2-1 win over Baltimore in Game Five of the ALCS… A’s OF Reggie Jackson stole home plate, but pulled a hamstring in the process — sidelining him for the World Series. In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays, behind the pitching of Dave Stewart, beat the Chicago...

Original story at SOX1FAN .

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This Day In Baseball History: October 11th (RIP: Cory Lidle)

11 Oct 2008 19:07:59 PDT

Written by Administrator
In 1992, A’s closer Dennis Eckersley, who saved 51 games for Oakland during the season, surrendered a two-run home run to Roberto Alomar that sent ALCS Game Four into extra innings… the Blue Jays went on to win 7-6, in 11 innings, to take a 3-1 series edge.

Original story at SOX1FAN .

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"Non-prospect" marries, changes teams

08 Oct 2008 00:15:00 PDT

Written by King Kaufman
I'm sad to leave all my friends and acquaintances at the Padres," Hayhurst wrote in his e-mail Wednesday. "I was honored to be a part of the system. I harbor no hard feelings. I am excited to be a part of the Blue Jays and I will be working hard to make the faith they've placed in me bear fruit."

Original story at salon.com .

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Week In Review: 9/28 - 10/4

05 Oct 2008 13:05:44 PDT

Written by Tim Dierkes
Offseason Outlooks: the Indians, Diamondbacks, and Blue Jays. The Pirates will explore the free agent market this winter. The Twins are fond of free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera.

Original story at MLB Trade Rumors .

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Orlando Cabrera?

03 Oct 2008 13:40:34 PDT

Written by rincewind
A: There are very few whippets available out there, but there are other solutions. For one, I would consider going after free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera after he leaves the White Sox at the end of this year. He is a slick fielder, steals bags and has been in the playoffs four times in the pa...

Original story at Bluebird Banter .

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On Deck: It's Time to Settle Up

29 Sep 2008 19:38:57 PDT

Cleveland Indians (81-80) at Chicago White Sox (86-74) - 7:05 PM ET Kansas City Royals (75-86) at Minnesota Twins (87-74) - 3:55 PM ET Florida Marlins (83-77) at New York Mets (89-72) - 1:10 PM ET Chicago Cubs (97-63) at Milwaukee Brewers (89-72) - 2:05 PM ET

Original story at MLB FanHouse .

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Top 50 All-Tim Greatest Jays: #47 Roy Howell

29 Sep 2008 15:26:31 PDT

Written by rincewind
After the 1980 season he signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers where he played for 4 seasons as a platoon 3B/DH. The Brewers made it to the World Series once in the Harvey Wallbanger period but lost out to the Cardinals. Roy went 0 for 11 in 4 games. Roy signed with the San Francisco Gian...

Original story at Bluebird Banter .

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Game 158: Yankees at Blue Jays(W)

24 Sep 2008 15:08:53 PDT

Written by Eric Haskell
New York Yankees (86-71) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (83-74)Phil Hughes (0-4, 7.96) vs. AJ Burnett (18-10, 4.18)September 24, 2008 @ 7:07 p.m. @ Rogers Centre 12345678910RHENew York00200000046100Toronto1000001000251 Veras (W, 5-2) Carlson (L, 7-2) Recap:

Original story at mlb-yankees(mvn.com) .

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Ridiculous Article Storytime

22 Sep 2008 16:41:29 PDT

Written by hugo
Amen. For example, he will be exposing himself to major-league baseball teams who will be falling all over themselves to pay him upwards of $15 million per year in order to hurl baseballs for them every 5th day. What Burnett doesn't seem to grasp is how perfect a situation he has with the Blue...

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Game 125: Yankees at Blue Jays (L)

19 Aug 2008 15:25:05 PDT

New York Yankees (66-58) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (64-60)Darrell Rasner (5-9, 5.18) vs. A.J. Burnett (15-9, 4.67)August 19, 2008 @ 7:07 p.m. @ Rogers Centre 123456789RHEYankees100000000161Blue Jays00000011X250 Burnett (W, 16-9) Veras (L, 3-2) Ryan (S, 24)

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Most Disappointing Team In The Majors?

11 Aug 2008 22:37:09 PDT

Ricciardi can use the injury defense all he wants, but there was a time when the Jays had Reed Johnson, Shannon Stewart and Adam Lind ready to play left field every day and somehow Brad Wilkerson had to be picked out from behind the counter at Subway to become a regular player for this team.

Original story at Jays Nest .

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O's vs. Angels preview: July 25-27

24 Jul 2008 17:13:10 PDT

The Orioles’ struggles continued with three straight losses to conclude their recent four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. They are now 48-53 this season and 2 1/2 games behind the Blue Jays at the bottom of the American League East. It won’t get any easier for the Orioles this wee...

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Why The Blue Jays Should Sign Barry Bonds

23 Apr 2008 19:56:25 PDT

From a purely baseball standpoint, the move would be genius. He still swings a great bat and would be dangerous enough in the middle of the lineup to let Vernon Wells and Alex Rios see some pitches to hit. He gets on base at an unbelievable clip and bats left handed, something that only 2 other re...

Original story at Jays Nest .

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Blue Jays 3, Tigers 2

19 Apr 2008 23:32:38 PDT

Written by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TORONTO (AP) -- Alex Rios homered, Dustin McGowan won for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Saturday, snapping a six-game home losing streak.

Original story at NYT > Toronto Blue Jays . Related stories include: Burnett will make Jays wait - FanNation.com , Halladay wins 19th, Jays top Red Sox 6-3 - Officialsportsbetting.com

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Baseball Season Preview: Toronto Blue Jays [Baseball Season Preview]

22 Feb 2008 10:35:37 PST

Written by Leitch
For the third consecutive season, we are proud to introduce the Deadspin Baseball Season Previews. Yes, baseball is awfully close now; it's spring training, after all. How novel -- the duty of writing the Jays preview has been offered to an actual Jays fan.

Original story at Deadspin .

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Downs glad to be settled in Toronto

16 Mar 2006 09:17:00 PST

SLAM! SportsDowns glad to be settled in Toronto Canada - big-league job. He's finally found a home with the Toronto Blue Jays, which is fitting considering the road he took to get there. ... Downs key part of Jays pitching staff SLAM! Sports all 5 related

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