Toronto Blue Jays Wiretap

Blue Jays Wouldn't Part With Aaron Sanchez At Deadline

The Blue Jays received calls about Aaron Sanchez, the 34th pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, but they refused to deal him at last month's deadline.

Toronto scouting director Andrew Tinnish saw Sanchez pitch four times before they selected him.

"There was not one particular moment that stood out," Tinnish said. "He had such a good delivery. He sat at 92 and even when he hit 95, he was effortless. There wasn't that one moment, but there was consistency. When I got a chance to meet him, he was a kid focused on getting to the big leagues. 

"I've seen him sit on 95 and not even break a sweat. Every time I see him, his curve ball gets better."

Sanchez has made great strides over the last two years, which is why the Blue Jays are holding onto him.

"No wonder they didn't trade Sanchez. We heard they had all kinds of offers for him at the deadline. They did the right thing holding on to him," a veteran evaluator said.

Via Toronto Sun

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Blue Jays First-Rounder Suspended 50 Games

Marcus Stroman, Toronto's first-round pick in this past June's First-Year Player Draft, has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating the game's drug prevention and treatment program.

Playing for Class-A Vancouver, Stroman tested positive for methylheaneamine.

"Despite taking precautions to avoid violating the minor league testing program, I unknowingly ingested a banned stimulant that was in an over-the-counter supplement," Stroman said in a statement.

"Nonetheless, I accept full responsibility and I want to apologize to the Toronto Blue Jays organization, my family, my teammates, and the Blue Jays fans everywhere. I look forward to putting this behind me and rejoining my teammates."

After drafting him with the 22nd overall pick, Toronto signed him to a $1.8-million bonus.

Via Ken Fidlin/Toronto Sun

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Jose Bautista Opts For Surgery In Hopes Of Healthy 2013

Jose Bautista has decided to have season-ending surgery to stabilize a tendon in his left wrist.

The recovery period is three to four months, meaning he'll be ready when the Blue Jays assemble for spring training.

"There's just too much instability in that tendon and it got to the point where risking injuring the tendon was not worth it," Bautista said. "That's why we're opting to do it now."

Bautista originally suffered the injury an at-bat against the Yankees on July 16. The surgery will be performed next week in Cleveland.

Via Associated Press

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Jays Trade Jesse Chavez To Athletics

The Athletics have acquired Jesse Chavez from the Blue Jays.

Oakland sent cash to Toronto for the right-hander.

Via Associated Press

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Blue Jays Call Up Torrealba, Save Rangers $100K

The Blue Jays did the Rangers a favor on Tuesday when they added Yorvit Torrealba to their Major League roster.

When Texas released Torrealba on Aug. 8, they were on the hook for a little more than $1 million in guaranteed salary. Toronto will pay Torrealba the prorated minimum salary for the remainder of the season: $116,044.

The Rangers will subtract that payment from their financial obligation to the veteran catcher.

Via Dallas Morning News

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