Category Archives: Toronto Blue Jays

Scouting Report: Dawel Lugo (SS)

Posted on 8 March 2013 by Mark A.

BLUF: Raw talent with gobs of impact offensive potential. The Player: Dawel Lugo (SS, Toronto Blue Jays) – The Blue Jays gave Lugo $1.3 million as one of the highest paid signings of the 2011 international signing period. He debuted … Continue reading →

Posted in American League East, Scouting Reports, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged American League East, Dawel Lugo, Scouting Report, Shortstop, Toronto Blue Jays | 2 Comments

2013 Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 7 March 2013 by Mark A.

I know I should not have been surprised by this, but when I got to the Blue Jays list I still had this lingering excitement over getting ready to rank a system loaded with high-ceiling talent. The Jays still have … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Prospect Rankings, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Aaron Sanchez, Alberto Tirado, American League East, Chase DeJong, Daniel Norris, Dawel Lugo, Deck McGuire, DJ Davis, Franklin Barreto, John Stilson, Marcus Stroman, Matt Smoral, Prospect Rankings, Roberto Osuna, Santiago Nessy, Sean Nolin, Top 15, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Gonzales | 5 Comments

Accountability Check: Blue Jays 2012 Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 6 March 2013 by Mark A.

Toronto Blue Jays 2012 Top 15 Prospects (2/8/12) I can’t think of the last time I looked back at a system and so many players had been traded. That’s the case with this year’s Blue Jays list as players like … Continue reading →

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Scouting Report: DJ Davis (OF)

Posted on 21 November 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Dynamic athlete with impact speed and overall tools, but very raw. The Player: DJ Davis (OF, Toronto Blue Jays) – Picked in the first round by the Blue Jays last June, he debuted with games across three levels. After … Continue reading →

Posted in American League East, Scouting Reports, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged American League East, DJ Davis, Outfield, Scouting Report, Toronto Blue Jays | 1 Comment

Scouting Report: Aaron Sanchez (RHP)

Posted on 9 October 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Extremely high-ceiling arm with #2 potential if control/command improve to match raw stuff. The Player: Aaron Sanchez (RHP, Toronto Blue Jays) – A supplemental round choice in 2010, the Blue Jays gave him $775,000 to sign. Made ten starts … Continue reading →

Posted in American League East, Scouting Reports, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Aaron Sanchez, American League East, Pitcher, Scouting Report, Toronto Blue Jays | 1 Comment

Scouting the Swap: The Cubs Get Busy

Posted on 31 July 2012 by Mark A.

The home stretch has arrived for the 2012 trade deadline. As if the Chicago Cubs weren’t busy enough trying to move Ryan Dempster, Alfonso Soriano and possibly Matt Garza, they managed to flip Geovany Soto, Reed Johnson and Paul Maholm … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Scouting the Swap, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Arodys Vizcaino, Brad Lincoln, Brandon League, Chicago Cubs, Eric Thames, Geovany Soto, Jacob Brigham, Jaye Chapman, Leon Landry, Logan Bawcom, Los Angeles Dodgers, Paul Maholm, Pittsburgh Pirates, Reed Johnson, Scouting the Swap, Seattle Mariners, Steve Delabar, Toronto Blue Jays, Trade, Travis Snider | Leave a comment

Scouting Report: Noah Syndergaard (RHP)

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Everything you want in a pitching prospect with number two starter potential. The Player: Noah Syndergaard (RHP, Toronto Blue Jays) – A 2010 supplemental pick by the Blue Jays, Syndergaard made five starts in the GCL as a 17-year … Continue reading →

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Scouting the Swap: Astros, Blue Jays 10-Player Deal

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Mark A.

With the 2012 trade deadline looming at the end of the month the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays kicked things off in a huge way with a ten-player deal that sends starting pitcher J.A. Happ and relievers Brandon Lyon … Continue reading →

Posted in American League East, Houston Astros, National League Central, Scouting the Swap, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Asher Wojciechowski, Ben Francisco, Brandon Lyon, Carlos Perez, David Carpenter, David Rollins, Francisco Cordero, Houston Astros, JA Happ, Joe Musgrove, Scouting Report, Scouting the Swap, Toronto Blue Jays, Trade | 1 Comment

Scouting Report: Jake Marisnick (OF)

Posted on 4 July 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Potential for five contributing tools with up-the-middle profile and 25-homer, 25-steal potential. The Player: Jake Marisnick (OF, Toronto Blue Jays) – Drafted in the third round by Toronto in 2009. Hit .287/.373/.459 in 35 games of 2010 debut in … Continue reading →

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2012 Post-Draft Notes: American League East

Posted on 14 June 2012 by Mark A.

Baltimore Orioles As a guy that’s a huge fan of LSU right-hander Kevin Gausman – I ranked him #2 overall in my pre-draft Top 35 – I love the Orioles decision to go get him with the number four pick. … Continue reading →

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