Free agent Kyle Tucker visited Blue Jays' Dunedin facility
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Ben Nicholson-Smith
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Covering the MLB and Toronto Blue Jays for Sportsnet since 2013, Ben Nicholson-Smith has established himself as one of the network’s leading baseball writers. Currently the baseball editor for sportsnet.ca, he also co-hosts the At the Letters podcast and regularly appears on Sportsnet’s television and radio properties.
Blue Jays agree to deal with KBO MVP Cody Ponce
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Seeking to augment a starting rotation that’s already seen its share of turnover in recent months, the Blue Jays reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce Tuesday evening, according to industry sources.
Why more starting pitching could make sense for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Cease deal both on-brand and new territory for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
For the Toronto Blue Jays, the pending Dylan Cease deal is both extremely on-brand and a meaningful departure from the recent past. Ben Nicholson-Smith explains why.
MLB GM Meetings Notebook: Why teams try to stay measured on top free agents
Ben Nicholson-Smith
How can a team like a player enough to offer them hundreds of millions but still be fine if he goes elsewhere? Ben Nicholson-Smith examines this question and more in his notebook from the GM meetings.
Tatsuya Imai on Blue Jays' radar as Atkins mulls off-season paths
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Pitching appears to be emerging as Blue Jays' winter priority
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Although the Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to prominent free agent position players, the one area they absolutely must bolster is pitching. Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi check in with the latest from Las Vegas.
‘Hungry’ Blue Jays drawing early attention at GM Meetings
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Armed with the cachet of an inspired World Series run that captivated both fans and the wider industry’s interest, the Toronto Blue Jays jumped into the off-season with what some agents called a motivated posture across various player markets.
What recent past tells us about Blue Jays' next moves
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays begin pivotal winter with everything on the table
Ben Nicholson-Smith
This early in the off-season and after the World Series, there’s virtually no way team decision makers could have everything mapped out. But behind the scenes, the Blue Jays need a precise plan of attack.
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