By Mason McRae With MLB Pipeline releasing their top 100 prospects in the 2020 class, there’s no better time to drop mine. You’ll notice a few big differences between this list and Jonathon Mayo’s which comes with differing opinions. If you have any questions regarding my rankings, feel free to DM me on … Continue reading The Top 100 Players in the 2020 MLB Draft
Blue Jays Looking for New Scouting Director with the Departure of Sanders
Blue Jays Director of Amateur Scouting Steve Sanders has left the organization to follow former GM of Player Development Ben Cherington to Pittsburgh for an unspecified role, but it's likely that he will be named an assistant to the Bucs' new GM. Sanders, who joined the Blue Jays in 2017, is widely considered to be … Continue reading Blue Jays Looking for New Scouting Director with the Departure of Sanders
Winter Meetings Preview from a Blue Jays Perspective
Baseball's winter meetings are a week away, and there are several developments that will be bound to have an impact on the Blue Jays. 1. MiLB Contraction Despite a huge public outcry, MLB appears dead-set on eliminating over 40 teams, and perhaps several short-season leagues, as part of the first major streamlining of the minors … Continue reading Winter Meetings Preview from a Blue Jays Perspective
Sleeper MLB Draft Prospects to Watch in 2020
By Mason McRae With the dreaded winter season being the only obstacle between us and College Baseball. It’s a good time to look at some college prospects that also had a barrier in their way during their college careers - whether it was an All-American they stood in the shadow of, falling victim to a … Continue reading Sleeper MLB Draft Prospects to Watch in 2020
Blue Jays Make Moves Ahead of 40 Man Deadline
The Blue Jays made several roster moves early yesterday afternoon in advance of the roster freeze prior to next month's Rule 5 Draft. LHP Tim Mayza, who underwent Tommy John in late September was outrighted to AAA Buffalo, while RHP Justin Shafer was designated for assignment. Those moves were made to make room for the … Continue reading Blue Jays Make Moves Ahead of 40 Man Deadline
MLB’s Plan to Overhaul MiLB Appears to be Full Steam Ahead
“I cannot believe the arrogance of these people,” he said. “They don’t care about lawsuits or anything. They think they’re bullet proof. They’ve told us, ‘We’re doing this and there’s no discussion about it, and if you don’t like it, we’ll form our own minor leagues.’” New York Daily News A drastic series of changes to … Continue reading MLB’s Plan to Overhaul MiLB Appears to be Full Steam Ahead
Blue Jays Tap Huck to Lead Bisons, Martin to Helm Fisher Cats
The Blue Jays have gone internal to fill one of their two upper level Managerial vacancies. Ken Huckaby, who served a stint as Roy Halladay's personal Catcher from 2002-2005, was named to lead the AAA Buffalo Bisons today. After his playing career ended, Huckaby joined the Blue Jays organization in 2013. He last Managed at … Continue reading Blue Jays Tap Huck to Lead Bisons, Martin to Helm Fisher Cats
Blue Jays Fringe Five Prospects
Now that we've finished having a look at the Top 20 Blue Jays prospects, here are five more who are within shouting distance of that list. 1. Josh Winckowski RHP Wincky is the ultimate one-rung-at-a-time player in the Blue Jays organization. He's pitched for every stateside team in the system below AA. The 2016 15th … Continue reading Blue Jays Fringe Five Prospects
Top Canadian 2020 MLB Draft Prospects
By Mason McRae Throughout the history of the MLB draft, Canada typically has one or two highly regarded prospects per draft. Last year was one of the weaker classes for Canada, with Dasan Brown being the highest select Canadian going in the third round to the Jays. The year before, Bo Naylor represented well … Continue reading Top Canadian 2020 MLB Draft Prospects
Blue Jays Have Some Minor League Vacancies to Fill
Now that the World Series has ended, MLB organizations now are turning their attention to shoring up their minor league staffs for 2020. The Blue Jays have several fairly large holes to fill - AAA Buffalo Manager Bobby Meacham, AA New Hampshire skipper Mike Mordecai, and longtime Pitching Coach, most recently at AA Vince Horsman … Continue reading Blue Jays Have Some Minor League Vacancies to Fill