Another Blue Jays Franchise Returns! Blue Jays 2013...Part Deux

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With Opening Day upon us, the Toronto Blue Jays look to show the baseball world that they were not wrong in projecting this team as a playoff/World Series contender.

New to the team are Starters Josh Johnson, RA Dickey and Mark Buerhle, Reliever Esmil Rogers, Catcher Josh Thole, Infielders Maicer Izturis, Emilio Bonicfacio, Mark DeRosa, Jose Reyes and Andy Laroche as well as Outfielders Melky Cabrera and Casper Wells.

Questions surround this new Blue Jays team such as can Brandon Morrow finally take the next step towards becoming an ace, is Jose Bautista over his wrist injury and can Casey Janssen be successful for an entire season as the Closer. Can Sergio (Surgery) Santos get out of the first month healthy, and how many games will Brett Lawrie play?

A lot of optimism surrounds the Blue Jays and the City of Toronto as Opening Day begins a 3 game series against the Cleveland Indians, another young team that re-tooled heavily during the offseason. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford nearly pushed over 3 cameramen just trying to get into the Stadium for tonight's game!

Sit back and enjoy.............it should be a fun season!

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BLUE JAYS LOSE REYES, SIGN THOME

Toronto Blue Jays lose Reyes to injury in opener, add veteran Jim Thome

• The Toronto Blue Jays placed SS Jose Reyes on the 15 Day DL today, following a hamstring injury in the Season Opener, they have called up Tyler Greene to replace Reyes on the 25 man roster

• The Blue Jays also announced the signing of veteran 1B Jim Thome to a 7 Day Minor League Deal. Thome will report to AAA Buffalo where he will be given 7 Days to get in shape and then will either have his contract picked up by the Blue Jays or can be released to seek a contract elsewhere[/LIST

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Toronto Blue Jays Lose 2 of 3 to Tribe, Look Forward to John Farrell's Return to Toronto on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays won on Thursday night to avoid a sweep in their Opening Series against the Cleveland Indians. Pitcher Mark Buerhle pitched into the 7th as the Blue Jays beat the Indians 8-4. Friday night will see the Blue Jays face former manager John Farrell and his Boston Red Sox in the opener of a 3 game series. Following the game Thursday evening the Blue Jays sent P Brad Lincoln to the Chicago White Sox as the player to be named in the deal that brought Tyler Greene, Casper Wells and Zach Stewart to the Jays. The Jays also suffered injuries to 3 players on the AAA Buffalo Bisons on Thursday in their Home Opener. C Sean Ochinko and 2B Jim Negrych were hit by pitches and left the game and SS Ryan Goins left the game with tight hamstrings. All 3 are listed day to day. The Bisons won the game 8-2 behind starter David Bush

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Justin Masterson's Jamaican????

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Re: Another Blue Jays Franchise Returns! Blue Jays 2013...Part Deux

Red Sox vs Jays - John Farrell's return to Toronto