BLUE JAYS NEWS AND LINKS

Lind given vote of confidence by Gaston
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EDT)
Jays'left fielder Adam Lind has been enjoying success with increased playing time.

Blue Jays drop finale to Mariners
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:19:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays' road woes continued on Wednesday night, when Toronto dropped a 4-2 decision to Seattle at Safeco Field. It was the second defeat in a row for the Jays, who have lost each of their past five series away from home.

Jays need hot streak to hit .500 by break
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:46:00 EDT)
Toronto would need to compile a 7-2 record leading up to the All-Star break to achieve manager Cito Gaston's goal of reaching the .500 mark.

League waiting for chance out of bullpen
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:22:00 EDT)
It's been 10 days since Toronto summoned League from Triple-A Syracuse and 12 since he last took the mound in a game. Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston has been trying to find the most opportune time to use the pitcher, but the right situation hasn't come up.

Jays' bullpen gives up late lead in loss
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:05:00 EDT)
The Mariners pieced together a late rally, sending the Blue Jays to a 7-6 loss in walk-off fashion on Tuesday night at Safeco Field. Willie Bloomquist singled home the decisive run with one out in the bottom of the ninth for Seattle to seal the defeat.

Rios should 'stick with his plan' at plate
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:28:00 EDT)
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston has repeatedly pointed out the importance of his hitters having a plan when they step into the batter's box. Gaston said he believes that's especially the case when it comes to Toronto's Alex Rios.

Complete games are Halladay's hallmark
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:22:00 EDT)
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is a workhorse in its truest form: an old-school innings eater who would log nine every time out, if possible.

Marcum could be activated by July 21
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:30:00 EDT)
Should Shaun Marcum experience no setbacks in his recovery from a strained right elbow, Toronto pitching coach Brad Arnsberg said the starter could be activated by July 21 at the earliest.

Halladay shuts out Mariners
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:32:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays rode a stellar performance from Roy Halladay to a 2-0 victory over the Mariners on Monday night at Safeco Field in the opener of a three-game series.

Gaston prepared to juggle catchers' time
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:38:00 EDT)
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston doesn't necessarily have a set plan for dividing the playing time between catchers Gregg Zaun and Rod Barajas. All Gaston knows at this point is that both will see time behind the plate going forward.

Jays' Hill moves rehab to Florida
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:43:00 EDT)
It's been a month and counting since Aaron Hill suffered a concussion and there's still no hint as to when the Blue Jays' second baseman might return from the disabled list. That doesn't mean that Toronto isn't inching closer to a timetable.

Mailbag: Will Blue Jays buy at deadline?
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:45:00 EDT)
What are the Blue Jays' plans for the upcoming trade deadline? Is there enough time to recoup this season and turn it around? Is there anyone in the Minor Leagues with big bat potential? Beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers these questions and more in the mailbag.

With extra lively fastball, Ryan dominant
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:02:00 EDT)
While B.J. Ryan struggled for a stretch early in June, he's back on the top of his game now -- bad news for the Mariners, whom the Jays visit this week.

Wells in need of ballot-box help
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EDT)
Among all Blue Jays' position players, perhaps the only one deserving an All-Star spot this year is Vernon Wells. Despite missing 26 games with a broken left wrist, the now-healthy Wells remains the heart of Toronto's offensive attack.

Eckstein in rare role for finale
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:43:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays lineup for Sunday's game featured a new twist: David Eckstein, Toronto's 5-foot-7 middle infielder, was penciled in as the team's designated hitter.

Blue Jays drop series opener to Braves
(Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:55:00 EDT)
Nothing that could've possibly been said in a hitters meeting would've been enough to overcome Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens on Friday night.

Inglett seeing more time under Gaston
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:53:00 EDT)
The recent hiring of Cito Gaston has given Toronto hitters somewhat of a clean slate. It has also provided the team's offense a chance to redefine its roles under the eyes of a new manager.

White returns to the spot of 'The Catch'
(Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:47:00 EDT)
It is still recognized by many as the greatest defensive play in Blue Jays history. It is so famous, in fact, that the play is simply referred to as "The Catch."

New approach sends Jays past Reds
(Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:45:00 EDT)
Jesse Litsch dominated on the mound, while the Toronto offense provided ample support as the Blue Jays defeated the Reds, 7-1, at Rogers Centre on Thursday. The Jays (38-42) took two of three games from Cincinnati (36-44) to win the series.

Gaston gets to face another friend
(Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:35:00 EDT)
Cito Gaston has had quite the homecoming in his return to Toronto as manager of the Blue Jays. To make things even more special for Gaston, Bobby Cox and the Braves will open a series at Rogers Centre on Friday. Gaston has known Cox since his playing days in the Braves organization.

Blue Jays to call up Parrish
(Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:30:00 EDT)
There was little mystery as to who would be starting for the Blue Jays on Saturday. Even so, the club opted to wait until Thursday to reveal, as anticipated, that John Parrish indeed will be taking the mound for Toronto.

Jays tie game late, lose in extras
(Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:11:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays were able to overcome an early hole, but couldn't finish the comeback, picking up a 6-5 loss to the Reds in 10 innings on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.

Zaun watches '06 tapes to fix swing
(Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:45:00 EDT)
The blueprint for Gregg Zaun's recent success at the plate was lying in the video footage of his at-bats, and all the Blue Jays catcher had to do was simply uncover it.

Rolen hopes slump is in past
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:22:00 EDT)
After enduring a rough two-week spell with the bat, Scott Rolen says he has recently started to develop a much better "feel" at the plate.

Jays' bats erupt early, often vs. Reds
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:06:00 EDT)
Those on hand for the Blue Jays' 14-1 drubbing of the Reds might be primed to anoint Cito Gaston as savior of the struggling franchise, considering all those offensive problems that have dogged the Blue Jays all season long seemed to evaporate with Tuesday's rout.

HOW TO ORDER BLUE JAYS TICKETS