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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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LeMahieu, Yankees looking forward to fans in stands again DJ LeMahieu and the New York Yankees are happy there will be a little bit of baseball normalcy when spring training games begin on Sunday
Notes: Stripling's velo; Sunday's lineup DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Coming into his first Spring Training with the Blue Jays, right-hander Ross Stripling is doing things a bit differently. St...
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Looking to refine command Pearson is focused on improving his command this season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. "In the Minors, you can definitely get away with being a little erratic because velo can...
Impact The young right-hander didn't disappoint with his raw fastball velocity in his debut last year, routinely popping 100 mph or more, but Pearson's overall results were disappointing as his location both inside and outside the strike zone was often erratic. A flexor strain in his elbow didn't help matters, but even if Pearson stays healthy in 2021, his ability to improve his command will be the key to turning his impressive arsenal into actual production. "I felt like early last year I was trying to paint corners too much rather than just fill up the zone with strikes," the 24-year-old said.?"That's exactly what I did when I came back off the IL; just attack hitters and fill up the zone. That's what I plan to do in Spring Training and that's one of my goals; throw competitive pitches and strikes. I think good things will always happen when you're filling up the zone."
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Opinion | The Blue Jays’ Nate Pearson plans to strike first this year, with plenty of first strikes Top prospect has learned in his brief time in the big leagues that his fastball won’t bail him out every time he gets behind.
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Pearson on spring goals, Springer | 02/16/2021 Blue Jays prospect Nate Pearson talks about his goals for Spring Training and the club's addition of George Springer
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Bullpen role inspires Borucki's training Ryan Borucki has always thought of himself as a starting pitcher, preparing each offseason with the goal of pitching every fifth day. After...
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After tough '20, Pearson eyes precision Like a long-drive specialist wowing the crowd at the driving range, Nate Pearson could always open eyes with his triple-digit fastball. In g...
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Mark Shapiro joins High Heat | 02/26/2021 Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro discuss upgrading their facility in Dunedin and playing in Florida to start the season
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Could be affected by new ball Biggio could be among the players most affected by the new ball being used in MLB this season if it does reduce flyball distance as expected, Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star re...
Impact The 25-year-old had the eighth-lowest average distance on his home runs last season, and over the last two years Biggio has hit nearly four more homers than predicted based on his batted-ball profile. It wouldn't take much of a change for a significant number of his flies to die on the warning track instead of just clearing the wall, but any lack of distance from the new ball could be countered by the fact that the Jays will begin the season playing in Dunedin, a stadium with a very friendly profile for left-handed power, rather than in Buffalo or across the border in Toronto.
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Blue Jays: Cavan Biggio’s attitude as important as his versatility Cavan Biggio's flexibility gives the Blue Jays options, but his professionalism and great attitude are what will make things work in 2021. I...
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Gets invite to camp Large was invited to spring training Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Large reached Double-A New Hampshire in 2019 and hit .234/.273/.330 across 99 plate appearances. He played primarily third base but also has experience at first and second base as well as left field. Given his inexperience in the upper minors and struggles upon reaching Double-A, Large is likely to serve only as organizational depth in 2021.
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Biggio, Montoyo focusing on 3B | 02/25/2021 Cavan Biggio reacts to starting third base for the Blue Jays in 2021 and Charlie Montoyo says how Biggio is a great fit for the position
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Biggio 'really excited' for chance at third Cavan Biggio’s ability to play virtually anywhere on the diamond was invaluable to the Blue Jays last season, but the potential of finding a...
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Signs minor-league deal Milone signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday that includes an invite to spring training.
Impact Milone made nine starts with Baltimore and Atlanta last season but struggled with a 6.69 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 39 innings. He missed the final several weeks of the regular season due to left elbow inflammation and was let go by Atlanta at the end of September. Assuming he's fully healthy this spring, Milone should compete for a major-league roster spot with his new club.
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Toronto unveils player development complex It’s the best second home anyone could have hoped for. For a second straight year, the Blue Jays are at the disadvantage of not being able t...
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Blue Jays: Five bold predictions for the 2021 season The 2021 MLB season is nearly upon us, and it's an exciting time to be a Blue Jays fan. It's also time for some bold predictions about the y...
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Jays' Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted.
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Black History Month: Semien | 02/24/2021 During Black History Month, celebrate the career milestones for Marcus Semien ahead of his first season with the Blue Jays
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Vlad Jr., Montoyo on getting set | 02/24/2021 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo talk about getting ready at camp for a big 2021 season
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Jays’ Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted.
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Slimmer Vlad a sight to see: 'I feel quicker' Last July, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. arrived for Summer Camp in Toronto out of shape. He knew it, and his teammates knew it. Not far removed fro...
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Jays' Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted
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Named primary third baseman Manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Biggio will be the team's primary third baseman in 2021, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Biggio was expected to see more time at third base in 2021 after the Blue Jays acquired Marcus Semien during the offseason, and Montoyo confirmed the assumption Wednesday. However, Montoyo also said that Biggio will see some work at other positions as well, which isn't surprising given his defensive versatility. The 25-year-old appeared in 59 games during the abbreviated 2020 season, slashing .250/.375/.432 with eight home runs, 28 RBI and six stolen bases.
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Slims down for 2021 Guerrero revealed Wednesday that he lost 42 pounds during the offseason, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. "It was fun ... wasn't difficult," Guerrero said of his physical transforma...
Impact Reports had surfaced throughout the offseason indicating that Guerrero had made a commitment to improving his conditioning, but it wasn't until Wednesday that he detailed the extent of his weight loss, which puts him in the target range of 240 to 245 pounds that the Blue Jays asked him to report at this spring. The lighter frame should help Guerrero in his efforts to be a usable option at either corner-infield spot in 2021; he was used exclusively at first base and designated hitter in 2020. Guerrero is still likely to be a below-average defender at third base and probably won't be used there frequently with Cavan Biggio sitting atop the depth chart, but if he can at least play enough at the position to regain eligibility in fantasy leagues, it would be a nice boost to his value. More importantly, though, Guerrero must show some growth as a power hitter to justify his draft-day price; he produced a modest nine home runs in 60 games last season, with an inability to consistently get loft on his swing (54.6 percent groundball rate) being the main culprit.
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With team, but on restricted list Valera, who has been on the restricted list since July, reported to Blue Jays camp earlier this week, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact For now, Valera is still on the restricted list, so the Blue Jays would need to activate him and add him to the 40-man roster before he's eligible to play again. Nicholson-Smith expects the Blue Jays to announce a transaction within the next few days. Valera will be vying for a utility role with Toronto this spring.
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