Blue Bird Banter

Photo by David A. Smith/Getty Images It is CC Sabathia’s first time on the Hall of Fame Ballot. Carsten Charles Sabathia played 19 years in the MLB. He had 251 wins with 161 losses in 561 games. All but one were starts. He had a 3.74 ERA and 61.8 bWAR. He played eight seasons with Cleveland, the second half of one with the Brewers and eleven with the Yankees. CC was … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Polls: CC Sabathia

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images The minor league deals keep coming. The Jays signed catcher Alí Sánchez to a minor league deal. He turns 28 in January. A right-handed hitter from Venezuela, Sánchez was a top international signing by the Mets in 2013. He is a very good defensive catcher but hasn’t hit much (making him the perfect Blue Jay). Amazin’ Avenue said: While … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bantering: Another Minor League Signing

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images There was little news while I was off for a Christmas party weekend. The weekend reminded me that I like a beer—occasionally two—but maybe not as much once I get beyond that. And shots? Just say no. But then, I tend not to get hangovers, so I guess all is ok. There was news that the Jays made an offer to Vlad Guerrero, which was … [Read more...] about Monday Bantering: Vlad

Mike Flanagan was a left-handed pitcher who played in the majors for 18 seasons, four with the Blue Jays. He would have turned 72 today, but he passed away back in 2011. He was an excellent pitcher; you don’t play for 18 years without being a good pitcher. He finished 167-143 with a 3.90 ERA in 526 games, 404 starts. For the first 13 years, he played with the Orioles. His best … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Birthdays: Mike Flanagan

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Sorry, we’ve had a couple of days away from the world in the lovely town of Canmore, Alberta. But then the Jays haven’t done much in the last few days, too. They did make the Yimi Garcia signing official and announced that Nick Raposo, a catcher, was DFAed to make room. They also signed Eric Lauer to a minor league … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Polls: Francisco Rodriguez