Toronto Blue Jays Wiretap

Ricciardi Knows His Job Is In Jeopardy

Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi has one year left on his contract.

Toronto was just 72-84 heading into Monday night's action and the team's attendance has been terrible as of late.

The club hasn't made the postseason since they won the World Series in 1993.

"I have a year left on my contract," Ricciardi told the Boston Herald, "and until that changes, I'm going to keep working. It's as simple as that. At the end of the year, we'll have to find out what direction ownership wants to go with payroll and see if we want to add or take away. I think we'll know more at the end of the year."

Via Boston Herald


Gaston: It Doesn't Make Sense To Bring Halladay Back

Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston doesn't think pitcher Roy Halladay will be with the team in 2010.

"If we don't add anybody this winter, or go get somebody that can help, I doubt we keep him," Gaston told the Toronto Sun. "That's my opinion. I don't know that. Would it make any sense to keep him? Probably not."

The Jays fielded offers for Halladay prior to this July's trade deadline, but were unable to find a suitable package. The right-hander will be a free agent following the 2010 season.

Via Toronto Sun


Gillick Isn't Interested In Return To Toronto

Pat Gillick is not interested in returning to the Blue Jays, but won't rule out working with another club.

Gillick, 72, helped oversee World Series titles in Toronto and Philadelphia before stepping down as the Phillies general manager this year to work as an advisor.

His name had been linked in rumors involving the Jays.

"I think it's just natural that that rumor goes around, because of my connection [with the Blue Jays] and because I'm not fully employed," said Gillick. "There's no truth to it at all. I don't have any interest at this point."

Via ESPN


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