Toronto Blue Jays Wiretap

Jays Discussing Adding Bay Or Ibanez?

The Blue Jays, who are on the absolute fringes of the playoff race, are talking about adding an outfielder, possibly Seattle's Raul Ibanez or Pittsburgh's Jason Bay.

Jason Stark is now reporting that the Mariners have decided to keep Ibanez.

Via SI.com


Blue Jays' Zaun Asks For Trade

Gregg Zaun is unhappy about his reduced role with the Blue Jays, and has asked the team to try trading him before Thursday?s deadline, as reported by the Associated Press.

Zaun has lost playing time to Rod Barajas since Cito Gaston took over as manager last month. He approached GM J.P. Ricciardi about the possibility of a trade as his starts became less frequent.

Via AP


Ricciardi: Burnett Not Going Anywhere

Asked whether the Blue Jays would deal A.J. Burnett before Thursday's trade deadline, general manager J.P. Ricciardi was emphatic.

"He's not going anywhere," Ricciardi said before Burnett pitched Monday against Tampa Bay.

Burnett is in the third year of a five-year, $55 million contract. He can opt out of the deal after this season.

Via ESPN


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