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Jays take advantage of mistakes in win
(Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:26:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays took advantage of wild left-hander Jerry Blevins en route to a two-run sixth inning and a 6-4 victory over the Athletics on Thursday night at Rogers Centre, completing a four-game sweep.

Barajas is hot hand in Jays' offense
(Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:14:00 EDT)
Though the season started off slowly for Rod Barajas, Toronto's catcher has regained his power stroke and is hot going into the series against the Indians.

Auburn's Amar undrafted yet undaunted
(Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
An All-American in college, Auburn's Adam Amar was passed over in the 2007 Draft. With hard work and a big bat, he's making a name for himself in the NYPL.

Gaston has backing of Ricciardi for 2009
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:19:00 EDT)
With each passing day, it's looking more and more likely that Cito Gaston's second tenure as manager of the Blue Jays is going to be a lengthy one.

Wells to begin rehab assignment
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:34:00 EDT)
Vernon Wells is set to join Triple-A Syracuse on Friday night to begin a rehab assignment. Wells has been out since suffering a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring while trying to steal a base on July 9 against the Orioles.

Marcum returns to his old self
(Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:35:00 EDT)
Shaun Marcum found his early-season stuff, fanning seven to earn his first win since May. Rod Barajas laced a three-run shot in the first, and the Jays took the series, 5-1.

Burnett, Jays eye sweep of A's
(Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:50:00 EDT)
A.J. Burnett has been challenging Roy Halladay atop the Jays rotation. With a win against the A's, Burnett -- who leads the AL in strikeouts -- could earn his 14th victory, edging him ahead of the Jays' ace.

Light-hitting McDonald up in the air
(Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:27:00 EDT)
Cito Gaston would like to start John McDonald at short more often. The Jays need offense though, and while McDonald stops his fair share of runs, Gaston has been starting more bats in his lineup.

Defense sets up Jays' walk-off win
(Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:18:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays staged a late comeback on Tuesday night, rallying for two runs in the bottom of the ninth to claim a 4-3 victory over the A's at Rogers Centre.

Marcum looking to turn things around
(Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:31:00 EDT)
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston is convinced that Shaun Marcum's issues have nothing to do with the right elbow injury that temporarily sidelined the pitcher.

Inglett out for second straight game
(Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:18:00 EDT)
Joe Inglett's sore left knee has kept him out of Toronto's starting lineup for the past two games.

Halladay notches 13th win vs. A's
(Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:25:00 EDT)
Roy Halladay allowed just four hits over eight innings in the Jays' 6-1 victory over the A's on Monday, and got some support for a change, as his offense hung up four in the third.

Richmond's always eyed the Majors
(Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:35:00 EDT)
There's been some controversy surrounding Scott Richmond's callup, though Richmond thinks much of it is undeserved. His dream was to play in the bigs -- missing the Olympics is just bad timing.

Eyeing production, Cito sits Rolen
(Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:20:00 EDT)
Cito Gaston is trying to determine a schedule for the ailing Scott Rolen. After Gaston gave Rolen took two days off last week, the third baseman knocked in five runs in his next two games.

Mailbag: Was recalling Richmond right?
(Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:12:00 EDT)
Why did the Jays bring up Scott Richmond right before he was supposed to pitch for Team Canada in the Olympics? Beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers this an other questions in this week's mailbag.

Purcey a victim of Rangers power
(Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:59:00 EDT)
David Purcey allowed five runs on three hits in five innings, as the Blue Jays dropped an 8-4 decision to the host Rangers on Sunday night. The Blue Jays scored three in the first and led by four runs after 3 1/2 innings but couldn't hang on.

Jays expect Wells in another week
(Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:41:00 EDT)
Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells could return to the team on Aug. 11, meaning he could miss the entire homestand which begins Monday against the A's and continues with the Indians this weekend. Wells has been out of action with a hamstring sprain.

Gaston excited about Jays' bullpen
(Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:30:00 EDT)
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston has been pleasantly surprised by the bullpen he inherited, from closer B.J. Ryan to the trio of Brandon League Scott Downs and Jesse Carlson. The Jays lead the American League with a 2.95 bullpen ERA.

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