Profiling Willie Upshaw
Willie Upshaw took over from John Mayberry as the Toronto Blue Jays’ primary first baseman in 1982. Originally drafted by the New York Yankees…
Victor Diaz: The next Randy Ruiz?
Dominican Republic native Victor Diaz is tearing up the Mexican League right now just as Randy Ruiz tore up the Pacific Coast League last…
Jake Marisnick: Playing well in the GCL
Jake/Jacob Marisnick was the Blue Jays’ 3rd round pick in the 2009 Amateur Draft, the 104th selection overall. The Jays signed him for a…
Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Watch
With the All-Star break upon us, it is a perfect time to take a breather from the trials and tribulations of the Big…
The “Shake” Pitch
Back when Bobby Valentine was managing the Chiba Lotte Marines in the Nippon Professional Baseball League, he asked his ace starting pitcher Satoru Komiyama…
Jimmy Key Profile
“He’s (Jimmy Key) a pitcher, not a thrower. He has an average fastball, a good sinker and curve, and knows how to change speed…