Blue Bird Banter

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Troy Tulowitzki turns 40 today. You’ll remember that we traded for Tulo back at the trade deadline in 2015. Jose Reyes had fallen out of favour (he says he’s putting it as nicely as he can), and the Jays worked out a big trade to get rid of him. It worked out well at the time. We made the playoffs that year and the next. And none of the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Troy Tulowitzki and Lourdes Gurriel

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images A look at Vlad’s 2024 season Coming into Vlad’s sixth MLB season (at just 25 years old), he had one terrific season and four good, but not great seasons. 2023 was looked at as a disappointment, with the years of team control winding down and a big free agent payday looming, 2024 seemed a big year for Vlad (and the Jays). The question … [Read more...] about The season that was: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images I’ve often thought about how great it would be to destroy Tropicana Field, but when it actually happens, it is scary. The stadium was being used as a staging area for linemen and other first responders. I can’t imagine how much it will cost to rebuild the place. But the destruction of homes and businesses will be the worst … [Read more...] about Tropicana Field’s Roof Destroyed

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We get four games today, likely the last time this year there will be four games in a day. 3:00 Eastern: Guardians @ Tigers. Series is tied at 1. 5:00 Eastern: Phillies @ Mets. Mets are up 2-1. I’m enjoying watching the Mets. 7:00 Eastern: Yankees @ Royals. Series is tied at 1. Go Royals. 9:00 Eastern: Dodgers @ … [Read more...] about Wednesday Playoff Games OpenThread

Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images Eight Years Ago Today Josh Donaldson scored from second base on a ground ball to short to win the Blue Jays game three of the ALDS and sweep the Rangers. With the game tied in the 10th inning, Donaldson led off everyone’s favourite Matt Bush (his name has come up a lot lately, and never for a good reason) with a double. After that, … [Read more...] about Today in Blue Jays History: The Donaldson Dash