Blue Bird Banter

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Bowden Francis is a 28-year-old (29 in April) right-handed pitcher. Bowden was traded to the Jays from the Brewers in July 2021 along with Trevor Richards (who signed a minor league deal with the Cubs yesterday), and Rowdy Tellez went the other way. Tellez played for the Pirates last year and is now a free agent. We were pretty happy … [Read more...] about Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Bowden Francis

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Well, at least I got the Brandon Eisert post in before the Jays DFAed him. He was the lucky one to be removed from the roster to make room for Santander. Santander is guaranteed $92.5 million over five years. However, the luxury tax value will be $14 million a year with referrals. There is an opt-out after three years (but I’d bet he … [Read more...] about More on Santander

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Baseball America reports that the Jays have officially sighed deals with Cristopher Polanco and Juan Sanchez. The two Dominicans were the highest profile prospects with whom the Jays were tied prior to the opening of the international signing window on Wednesday. Polanco was expected to sign for a bonus somewhere above $2m, while Sanchez … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Top International Prospects

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Brandon Eisert, a left-handed pitcher who turned 27 yesterday, was picked by the Jays in the 18th round of the 2019 draft. Eisert made it to the majors for 6.2 innings last year, giving up 3 earned, 5 hits, 4 walks and 2 strikeouts. In Buffalo, he pitched in 42 games with a 3.86 ERA. In 53.2 innings, he allowed 51 … [Read more...] about Better Know Your Jays 40-Man: Brandon Eisert

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Jon Morosi reports on Twitter that the Blue Jays are in agreement on a contract with Anthony Santander. It’s reported to be a 5 year deal with an opt out after 2028 and some deferred money. Ken Rosenthal says the deal is for “more than $90M.” Update: per MLB insider Ari Alexander, the deal is worth at least $92.5 million, although deferrals … [Read more...] about Jays Sign Anthony Santander