Rzepczynski in relief

An improved Jays rotation sees Marc Rzepczynski head to the bullpen, a role he's willing to take on.

Odd man out

In the battle for the final two spots in the Jays' starting rotation, Jesse Litsch may well be the odd man out.

A Hill to climb

After a subpar 2010 season, Aaron Hill has a lot to prove heading into the 2011 season.

What a response

The Jays hit the road and Jamie Campbell went along for the ride.

Once bitten, twice shy

After the Vernon Wells experience, Jose Bautista shouldn’t expect a massive deal from the Jays.

Campbell on MLB: Dare to dream

Many Canadians have played in Toronto, but none of them have been stars. Thanks to Monday's deal with Milwaukee, that may well change.

Perfect imperfection

Quick: name two pitchers who threw perfect games before this season. Uh-huh. Thought so.

What's the rush?

Brett Wallace is looking more and more like he's ready for the Majors, but Blue Jays fans will have to wait.

Campbell on MLB: Change of plans

New plan in place

Adam Lind’s contract signing is further evidence of the new direction the Blue Jays are taking.

Unsung heroes

The long ball is great, but the Phillies should also thank one player whose critical performance will not jump out in the boxscore.

Campbell: The final countdown

As the season winds to a close, Jamie Campbell takes a look at the good and the bad for the 2009 Jays.

Gaston under fire

It's shocking to think Cito Gaston would spend every day in the Blue Jays locker room and still have no idea there was a problem.

A walk(man) through history

An old tape of a meaningless game is a wonderful way to pass time, and perhaps gain a lesson in the value of simplicity.

Love or duty

Thank you Adam Lind for letting me get to the church on time.

The passion remains

If the Jays build a winning team, the fans will return to Rogers Centre.

A welcome sight

Yes the 18 runs were a welcome sight Monday, but even greater was seeing ex-Jay Pete Walker.

Reasons to celebrate

With two months remaining in baseball’s regular season, here are my Top 10 most refreshing stories of 2009.

All is not Wells

With Roy Halladay staying, it will be up to the slumping Vernon Wells to help the all-star win 20 games.

He's just not that into you

The truth is out: Roy Halladay wants to be a free agent.

End of days

It seems likely that Roy Halladay's days as a Blue Jay are numbered.

Worth the wait

Darn you, Troy Tulowitzki. You had to go and be good, didn't you? And not just eventually either.

Parental pride

The players might be big-leaguers, but parents are still watching as if they were still in Little League.

Jays shop Canadian

The Blue Jays look in their own backyard at this year's draft.

The work of a master

You can fly to Paris and spend a day at the Louvre or buy a ticket and watch Roy Halladay pitch. Either way, you’re spending time among the greats.

Season killer

Expect many of the questions that surrounded the Blue Jays on Opening Day to rise again.

Today's special

Here's hoping Sunday's menu includes a Blue Jay win in Atlanta with a side of gorgonzola gnocchi.

Doc vs. A.J.

Roy Halladay refused my interview request. And now I like him even more.

Time for a change?

At the risk of getting hate mail, do you think it's time for the National League to bring in the DH?

Hill an all-star person

Aaron Hill's performance on the field this season is only surpassed by his character off the field.

Crazy game, this baseball

The wild, wacky season of the Blue Jays proves why you play the game on the field and not on paper.

Mixed emotions

Dedicated followers of the Jays know exhilaration, exasperation, satisfaction, and complete frustration. And it's only been a week.

A start cut short

I was excited to see two rookie starters Thursday at the Rogers Centre, but couldn't stop thinking about another one in Anaheim.

Romero right on cue

Ricky Romero will be the fourth starter for the Jays, which bodes well for Scott Richmond's chances to land the fifth spot.

The day after tomorrow

If we’ve gleaned anything from spring training this year, it may be this: life without Roy Halladay wouldn’t be so bad.

Advice for Chipper

Chipper Jones must not be a very exciting person if he doesn't find Toronto to be exciting.

Baseball Day in Canada

Will you tune in to watch Canada's finest baseball club take on the U.S. at the WBC?

For starters

A first look at the Jays in Dunedin provides an answer or two about the team's roster.

Letter to Longoria

Rays slugger Evan Longoria can rescue baseball in its hour of need.

Starting question

After Roy Halladay, it's anyone's guess what the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation will look like in 2009.

Viva Las Meetings

The GMs are bringing their chequebooks to Vegas, but will they use them?

Thank-you Mr. Rogers

Ted Rogers, who passed away Tuesday, was the type of owner a hometown fan could easily appreciate.

Payroll problems

The Blue Jays have the tough task of having to fill some holes without spending money.

Worthy winner

Dustin Pedroia may not have a big bat, but the newly-crowned AL MVP does everything well.

A fascinating finish

It took a while to end the game but it was definitely worth the wait.

Memories of '92

Scott Carson asked you where you were for Carter vs. Williams, but what about a year earlier on a similar Saturday night?

Devilishly good Rays

Most of us saw this coming but, personally, I didn't expect it so soon.

Getting heated in L.A.

Some old-style baseball has been served up by some old-time managers in the NLCS.

The verdict, please

With the Jays once again missing the playoffs, would you call their season a disappointment?

Blue bird options

The state of next year's rotation remains a hot topic for those who follow the Blue Jays.

My Uncle Vinny

If someone calls claiming to be Vin Scully, it's best to believe him.

Trade Bazooka B.J.?

Will the Jays move their closer in the off-season to help fill another hole in the lineup?

Good man, great kid

A good man is gone in Matt Stairs, but a great kid is taking his place.

Will A.J. stay in T.O.?

It’s still a question of if, not a matter of when A.J. Burnett declares free agency.

Dear David

An open letter to MVP (Most Valuable Person) David Eckstein.

Slow ride to Motor City

Nostalgia kicked in and I decided to take the rail to Detroit.

Is Moose Hall worthy?

It’s late Saturday night, and the only thing standing in the way of an instant and rewarding sleep is Baseball Tonight on ESPN.

Olympic oversight?

Despite the outcry over the timing of Scott Richmond’s promotion by the Blue Jays, the move is a good one for the young Canadian.

Is Hill's career in jeopardy?

The Toronto Blue Jays are concerned that the career of Aaron Hill could end in much the same way as Canadian favourite Corey Koskie.

Loveable Losers

With apologies to Ryan Dempster, no one really wants to see the Cubs end 100 years of misery.

From outlaws to the Doctor

Is it time for the Blue Jays to let the Dr. serve up his medicine in another locale?

All-star incentive

The midsummer classic needs something more to bring back that intensity of old.

Clean up required

Every good team has a proven clean-up hitter, which explains the Jays this year.

Non-Canadian content

The barometer needs to stay high when considering non-Canadians for Canada's Baseball Hall of Fame.

Cito the solution?

Is there time for Cito Gaston and his crew to turn around the Jays?

Loveable losers

For 100 years the Chicago Cubs have been a hopeless franchise. Inexplicably, this makes them insanely popular.

Never mind stats

I can’t prove it, but it looks and feels like things are different in the big leagues in 2008.

Jays soaring once again

A Major League season is like Alberta weather: wait 10 minutes and it's bound to change. Few teams exemplify this notion like the current assembly of Blue Jays.

Rolen or Glaus?

Who would you pick to patrol the hot corner for Toronto?

What are they thinking?

With the addition of Brad Wilkerson, what message are the Jays sending to rookie Adam Lind?

Keep it in perspective

The Blue Jays continue to plummet to the bottom of the division. Good pitching performances are being wasted, and the team isn't hitting worth a lick.

Take me out to the ballgame

It’s a wild contrast, moving from the polite, tolerant mid-western crowds of Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City to the standing-room-only fervency of Boston’s Fenway Park.

Finger-pointing

The Blue Jays are dissolving like an antacid pill, and some of you may be calling for the manager's dismissal. Still, I ask: Is this John Gibbons' fault?

Appetite for life

There are some major league ball players who give you the impression they don’t have fun playing baseball. Miguel Cabrera is not one of those players.

Twilight zone

"There’s something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear." - Buffalo Springfield, 1967

Added incentive

A.J. Burnett finds himself in a position most would envy. If he pitches poorly this season, he's guaranteed $12 million next year. If he pitches well, he can make a whole lot more.