Jan B
@jbjb2.bsky.social
Retired educator, absolutely and unreasonably obsessed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Ideal world, Blue Jays land a big bat while also adding relief help. But they're also willing to be flexible. On a busy day at the Winter Meetings, Jays are considering a few different paths forward: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
What Schwarber, Diaz deals mean for Blue Jays
While every major deal matters, neither Diaz nor Schwarber was a priority for the Blue Jays.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Ideal world, Blue Jays land a big bat while also adding relief help. But they're also willing to be flexible. On a busy day at the Winter Meetings, Jays are considering a few different paths forward: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
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The Winter Meetings are for dreamers.
Ross Atkins didn’t want to say much… at all… but the #BlueJays are still swinging big.
More on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Ross Atkins didn’t want to say much… at all… but the #BlueJays are still swinging big.
More on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
After signing Cease, Atkins not tipping hand on other big offseason dreams
ORLANDO, Fla. -- This feels like a place to dream big.
Outside the window of the Blue Jays’ suite at the MLB Winter Meetings, you can see Walt Disney World for miles, all of its colors, castles and go...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Winter Meetings are for dreamers.
Ross Atkins didn’t want to say much… at all… but the #BlueJays are still swinging big.
More on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Ross Atkins didn’t want to say much… at all… but the #BlueJays are still swinging big.
More on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
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Some Blue Jays notes via Ross Atkins:
• they view Cody Ponce as a starter
• … & Louis Varland as a reliever
• no hard workload limits on Trey Yesavage in 2026 & he's expected to be in Jays' rotation
• they're hoping Yariel builds back command
• Jays not super close to anything as of this moment
• they view Cody Ponce as a starter
• … & Louis Varland as a reliever
• no hard workload limits on Trey Yesavage in 2026 & he's expected to be in Jays' rotation
• they're hoping Yariel builds back command
• Jays not super close to anything as of this moment
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Some Blue Jays notes via Ross Atkins:
• they view Cody Ponce as a starter
• … & Louis Varland as a reliever
• no hard workload limits on Trey Yesavage in 2026 & he's expected to be in Jays' rotation
• they're hoping Yariel builds back command
• Jays not super close to anything as of this moment
• they view Cody Ponce as a starter
• … & Louis Varland as a reliever
• no hard workload limits on Trey Yesavage in 2026 & he's expected to be in Jays' rotation
• they're hoping Yariel builds back command
• Jays not super close to anything as of this moment
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Yariel Rodríguez, suddenly outrighted off the 40-man roster and unclaimed on waivers, is facing an uncertain future with the #BlueJays.
Story on where this could go from here:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Story on where this could go from here:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Blue Jays outright reliever Rodríguez to Minors
TORONTO -- Yariel Rodríguez has been outrighted off the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster, a surprise move with one of their bullpen regulars just ahead of the MLB Winter Meetings.
Rodríguez has cleared outrig...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Yariel Rodríguez, suddenly outrighted off the 40-man roster and unclaimed on waivers, is facing an uncertain future with the #BlueJays.
Story on where this could go from here:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Story on where this could go from here:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
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Next steps for Yariel Rodriguez:
• he remains in the Blue Jays’ organization as of now
• barring a change would arrive at spring training & attempt to earn a job like any non-roster player
• if the Blue Jays want to, they can select his contract onto the 40-man again
• he remains in the Blue Jays’ organization as of now
• barring a change would arrive at spring training & attempt to earn a job like any non-roster player
• if the Blue Jays want to, they can select his contract onto the 40-man again
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Next steps for Yariel Rodriguez:
• he remains in the Blue Jays’ organization as of now
• barring a change would arrive at spring training & attempt to earn a job like any non-roster player
• if the Blue Jays want to, they can select his contract onto the 40-man again
• he remains in the Blue Jays’ organization as of now
• barring a change would arrive at spring training & attempt to earn a job like any non-roster player
• if the Blue Jays want to, they can select his contract onto the 40-man again
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We can deduce a few things from the Yariel move:
1) 29 teams passed on claiming Rodriguez ($17M over next 3 years)
2) Blue Jays would have been OK to see him leave for no return
2) Jays prefer to have Rodriguez off the 40-man, freeing up valuable space for someone else
1) 29 teams passed on claiming Rodriguez ($17M over next 3 years)
2) Blue Jays would have been OK to see him leave for no return
2) Jays prefer to have Rodriguez off the 40-man, freeing up valuable space for someone else
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We can deduce a few things from the Yariel move:
1) 29 teams passed on claiming Rodriguez ($17M over next 3 years)
2) Blue Jays would have been OK to see him leave for no return
2) Jays prefer to have Rodriguez off the 40-man, freeing up valuable space for someone else
1) 29 teams passed on claiming Rodriguez ($17M over next 3 years)
2) Blue Jays would have been OK to see him leave for no return
2) Jays prefer to have Rodriguez off the 40-man, freeing up valuable space for someone else
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Blue Jays are outrighting Yariel Rodriguez off their 40-man roster, sources tell Shi & me
Francys Romero was the first to say Yariel was coming off the 40-man
Francys Romero was the first to say Yariel was coming off the 40-man
December 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Blue Jays are outrighting Yariel Rodriguez off their 40-man roster, sources tell Shi & me
Francys Romero was the first to say Yariel was coming off the 40-man
Francys Romero was the first to say Yariel was coming off the 40-man
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The #BlueJays will hold their introductory press conference with Dylan Cease on Tuesday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.
Scott Boras will join Cease and Ross Atkins.
Scott Boras will join Cease and Ross Atkins.
December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The #BlueJays will hold their introductory press conference with Dylan Cease on Tuesday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.
Scott Boras will join Cease and Ross Atkins.
Scott Boras will join Cease and Ross Atkins.
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Kyle Tucker believed to have visited Blue Jays’ Dunedin, Fla. facility today as Robert Murray first reported.
Shows Jays are involved. At the same time, recruiting visits are a relatively standard part of the off-season for teams & high-profile players.
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
Shows Jays are involved. At the same time, recruiting visits are a relatively standard part of the off-season for teams & high-profile players.
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
Free agent Kyle Tucker visited Blue Jays' Dunedin facility
Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker visited the Toronto Blue Jays’ Dunedin, Fla., training facilities Wednesday, according to industry sources.
www.sportsnet.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Kyle Tucker believed to have visited Blue Jays’ Dunedin, Fla. facility today as Robert Murray first reported.
Shows Jays are involved. At the same time, recruiting visits are a relatively standard part of the off-season for teams & high-profile players.
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
Shows Jays are involved. At the same time, recruiting visits are a relatively standard part of the off-season for teams & high-profile players.
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
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The Toronto BBWAA has named Ernie Clement the 2025 John Cerutti Award recipient "for displaying goodwill, cooperation, and character"
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Toronto BBWAA has named Ernie Clement the 2025 John Cerutti Award recipient "for displaying goodwill, cooperation, and character"
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
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NEW PODCAST: The guest is Teresa Resch, the president of the @tempobasketball.bsky.social, one of two WNBA expansion franchises coming in 2026.
In the podcast, we discuss how to build a new pro franchise.
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In the podcast, we discuss how to build a new pro franchise.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NEW PODCAST: The guest is Teresa Resch, the president of the @tempobasketball.bsky.social, one of two WNBA expansion franchises coming in 2026.
In the podcast, we discuss how to build a new pro franchise.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
In the podcast, we discuss how to build a new pro franchise.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
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George Springer is in town today in support of @MakeAWishCA
He’s here with 11-year-old Delfina Budziak, a big #BlueJays (and George Springer) fan to launch Make-A-Wish’s holiday partnership with Jack Astor’s
He’s here with 11-year-old Delfina Budziak, a big #BlueJays (and George Springer) fan to launch Make-A-Wish’s holiday partnership with Jack Astor’s
December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
George Springer is in town today in support of @MakeAWishCA
He’s here with 11-year-old Delfina Budziak, a big #BlueJays (and George Springer) fan to launch Make-A-Wish’s holiday partnership with Jack Astor’s
He’s here with 11-year-old Delfina Budziak, a big #BlueJays (and George Springer) fan to launch Make-A-Wish’s holiday partnership with Jack Astor’s
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Huge congratulations to @thehazelmae.bsky.social on the 2025 Jack Graney Award, presented by @cdnbaseballhof.bsky.social to a member of the media who has made significant contributions to baseball in Canada through their life’s work.
On your TV talking #Bluejays for decades and so well-loved!
On your TV talking #Bluejays for decades and so well-loved!
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Huge congratulations to @thehazelmae.bsky.social on the 2025 Jack Graney Award, presented by @cdnbaseballhof.bsky.social to a member of the media who has made significant contributions to baseball in Canada through their life’s work.
On your TV talking #Bluejays for decades and so well-loved!
On your TV talking #Bluejays for decades and so well-loved!
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The #BlueJays’ rotation was already great. Now, it’s even deeper.
Story on the three-year deal for Cody Ponce and their (many) rotation options:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Story on the three-year deal for Cody Ponce and their (many) rotation options:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Blue Jays stay busy, add KBO MVP Ponce on 3-year deal (source)
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays, already with one of the best rotations in baseball, just flexed their muscle again.
They’ve agreed to terms with right-hander Cody Ponce on a three-year, $30 million deal, a ...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The #BlueJays’ rotation was already great. Now, it’s even deeper.
Story on the three-year deal for Cody Ponce and their (many) rotation options:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Story on the three-year deal for Cody Ponce and their (many) rotation options:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
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The Cody Ponce deal is pending a physical and will be for $30 million over three years.
Blue Jays' rotation options include:
Kevin Gausman
Dylan Cease
Shane Bieber
Trey Yesavage
Jose Berrios
Cody Ponce
Eric Lauer
Blue Jays' rotation options include:
Kevin Gausman
Dylan Cease
Shane Bieber
Trey Yesavage
Jose Berrios
Cody Ponce
Eric Lauer
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The Cody Ponce deal is pending a physical and will be for $30 million over three years.
Blue Jays' rotation options include:
Kevin Gausman
Dylan Cease
Shane Bieber
Trey Yesavage
Jose Berrios
Cody Ponce
Eric Lauer
Blue Jays' rotation options include:
Kevin Gausman
Dylan Cease
Shane Bieber
Trey Yesavage
Jose Berrios
Cody Ponce
Eric Lauer
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Cody Ponce was a 2nd round pick of #Brewers in 2015 and made 20 #MLB appearance with #Pirates in 2020 and '21, pitching to a 5.86 ERA in 55.1 inn.with 48 K.
In Korea, he went 17-1 this season with a 1.89 ERA, 0.935 WHIP and 252 Ks in 180.2inn.
Another starter for #Bluejays, it seems.
In Korea, he went 17-1 this season with a 1.89 ERA, 0.935 WHIP and 252 Ks in 180.2inn.
Another starter for #Bluejays, it seems.
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Blue Jays are in agreement with Cody Ponce on a deal that further augments their rotation per sources.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first & Passan says the deal is for $30 million over three years
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first & Passan says the deal is for $30 million over three years
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Blue Jays are in agreement with Cody Ponce on a deal that further augments their rotation per sources.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first & Passan says the deal is for $30 million over three years
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first & Passan says the deal is for $30 million over three years
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The #BlueJays' already excellent rotation grows even deeper. The Ponce addition is some 2027 business done early, too. As it stands:
Dylan Cease
Kevin Gausman (FA after '26)
Trey Yesavage
Shane Bieber (FA after '26)
Cody Ponce
José Berríos (opt-out after '26)
Dylan Cease
Kevin Gausman (FA after '26)
Trey Yesavage
Shane Bieber (FA after '26)
Cody Ponce
José Berríos (opt-out after '26)
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The #BlueJays' already excellent rotation grows even deeper. The Ponce addition is some 2027 business done early, too. As it stands:
Dylan Cease
Kevin Gausman (FA after '26)
Trey Yesavage
Shane Bieber (FA after '26)
Cody Ponce
José Berríos (opt-out after '26)
Dylan Cease
Kevin Gausman (FA after '26)
Trey Yesavage
Shane Bieber (FA after '26)
Cody Ponce
José Berríos (opt-out after '26)
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Weekend plans vs. weekend reality.
November 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Weekend plans vs. weekend reality.
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Everyone with a platform — even a microscopic one like mine — should use their megaphone to promote other people’s great work. Particularly the work that’s not already big or popular or successful.
Always promote great work when you see it.
Always promote great work when you see it.
Sometimes I see a very famous person plug a book or movie or other creative project that they're not involved in or benefiting from and I am SHOCKED in a good way. More of that would be... good. Bizarre how rare it is.
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Everyone with a platform — even a microscopic one like mine — should use their megaphone to promote other people’s great work. Particularly the work that’s not already big or popular or successful.
Always promote great work when you see it.
Always promote great work when you see it.
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I didn't think we'd be having an exciting massive transaction pod less than a month from the end of the World Series... but it's time to talk Dylan Cease.
The puns have yet to cease, and why would they yet? Because we’re living in a world where Jays just handed a $210 million deal to one of the most durable, highest-strikeout starters in the sport.
And this week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I are talking all about it!
Have a listen! 👇
And this week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I are talking all about it!
Have a listen! 👇
🎧BJHH: 205 - Cease the Day!
The puns have yet to cease, and why would they just yet?
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November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I didn't think we'd be having an exciting massive transaction pod less than a month from the end of the World Series... but it's time to talk Dylan Cease.
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Our full coverage of the #BlueJays' Dylan Cease signing:
The news: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
What's next: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Big picture: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Bichette?: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Cease pitcher profile: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
The news: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
What's next: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Big picture: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Bichette?: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Cease pitcher profile: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Who is the real Dylan Cease? Examining the enigmatic ace
This article was originally published on Nov. 23, three days before Cease agreed to a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Blue Jays. More >
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November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our full coverage of the #BlueJays' Dylan Cease signing:
The news: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
What's next: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Big picture: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Bichette?: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Cease pitcher profile: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
The news: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
What's next: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Big picture: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Bichette?: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Cease pitcher profile: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
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For the Blue Jays, the Dylan Cease deal is both extremely on-brand and a meaningful departure from the recent past
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
For the Blue Jays, the Dylan Cease deal is both extremely on-brand and a meaningful departure from the recent past
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
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That Ingram dude’s a killer
Totally calm buzzer-beating dagger as Raptors win
Totally calm buzzer-beating dagger as Raptors win
November 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
That Ingram dude’s a killer
Totally calm buzzer-beating dagger as Raptors win
Totally calm buzzer-beating dagger as Raptors win