Toronto Blue Jays Wiretap

CC Gets 21st Win, Yanks Clinch Playoff Spot

The Yankees clinched their 15th postseason berth in the last 16 years and CC Sabathia got his 21st win of the season, beating the Blue Jays 6-1 on Tuesday night, according to an Associated Press report.

Via AP


Rob Thompson Hasn't Heard From Jays

Rob Thompson, third base coach of the Yankees, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Toronto's managing vacancy.

But he has yet to hear from the Blue Jays.

Via Ken Rosenthal/Fox Sports (via Twitter)


Jays Interview Melvin, Wedge

The Blue Jays interviewed Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge for their impending manager vacancy this week.

The Jays will interview bench coach Nick Leyva, who managed two-plus seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, going 148-189 (.439).

?1ve had preliminary talks,? Leyva said before Friday?s game against the Baltimore Orioles. ?I?ve talked to a few former general managers. I?m well prepared. I don?t want them to surprise me with a question I?m not familiar with.?

FOX sports reports that Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is on the Jays list of managers to interview. Sandberg, 51, was named the 2010 manager of the year in the Triple-A

Via Toronto Sun


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