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Halladay reportedly would OK trade to Yankees (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:16:42 PST

Roy Halladay has told the Toronto Blue Jays he would accept a trade to the New York Yankees, according to an...

Trio of former Blue Jays among 15 first-timers on Hall of Fame ballot (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:08:00 PST

Pat Hentgen listened to the names of the 15 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, and could hardly believe his name was included on the list.

Jays sign SS Gonzalez to 1-year deal (AP)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:29:50 PST

The Toronto Blue Jays signed shortstop Alex Gonzalez to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million on Thursday, which includes a club option for 2011. The move came a day after backup shortstop John McDonald agreed to a $3-million, two-year deal that effectively marked the end of free agent Marco Scutaro's time with the club.

Blue Jays Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:49:19 PST

The drums have started to beat in the trade rumors surrounding Roy Halladay.

They haven't reached the loudness that accompanied the Blue Jays and Halladay last July in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline, but it's early.

With the winter meetings on the horizon beginning Dec. 7 in Indianapolis, the racket surrounding Halladay and the Blue Jays soon will become ear-splitting.

While new general manager Alex Anthopoulos is determined not to go public with any information regarding Halladay—"I won't comment on any trade discussions, rumors or speculation," he said recently—reports of the Blue Jays talking with other clubs regarding the former Cy Young winner have surfaced.

In Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Angels are said to be interested,...

Blue Jays agree to two-year deal with veteran shortstop John McDonald (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:55:00 PST

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing back shortstop John McDonald, signing him Wednesday to a two-year deal worth $3 million.

McDonald stays with Blue Jays for $3M, 2-yr deal (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:42:49 PST

Shortstop John McDonald has decided to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $3 million, two-year contract. The 35-year-old hit .258 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 151 at-bats last season for Toronto. He made 35 starts, including 19 at shortstop, nine at third, five at second and two in left.

Boston Red Sox coming after Roy Halladay hard (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:59:00 PST

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels are supposedly talking to the folks with the Toronto Blue Jays about...

Toronto Blue Jays ditching Lyle Overbay, interested in Yorvit Torrealba? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:46:57 PST

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay is soon to be goner, according to the Toronto Globe and Mail.

Angels of Anaheim trying to get Halladay from Blue Jays again (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:33:28 PST

Everybody wants Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay on their roster but the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim appears...

Beeston's innocuous comment causes upheaval, but Halladay situation unchanged (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:43:00 PST

TORONTO - Overlooked in the latest round of hand-wringing over the future of Roy Halladay is the fact that nothing has changed between the Toronto Blue Jays and their ace.

Report: Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay "not inclined" to re-sign with team (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:30:00 PST

NEW YORK - Roy Halladay is reportedly not interested in re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays once his current contract expires at the end of next season.

Jason Bay getting lots of free-agency attention (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:45 PST

Midnight last night was the moment that the 171 free agents currently on the market can start negotiating with...

Yankees claim to not be dealing Nick Swisher (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:28:11 PST

New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher had a tough postseason at the plate but still got to celebrate at...

Baseball shifts into shopping mode (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:00 PST

Free agents can negotiate with every team beginning Friday, and prices for the handful of top names could be high.

Yankees going after Toronto's Roy Halladay (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:45 PST

If you're the World Series champ, might as well try to get better, right? The New York Yankees have...

Halladay trade could include contract-extension window from Jays (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:32:47 PST

One of the things that kept a Roy Halladay trade from happening when J.P. Ricciardi was still the general manager...

Jays' GM willing to give teams time to talk contract with Halladay before making trade (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:16:41 PST

In an apparent departure from his predecessor, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos will give...

Jays' Vernon Wells has wrist surgery (AP)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:58 PST

Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has had surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for spring training. The team said Friday that doctors repaired cartilage in his wrist, which he broke diving to make a catch against the Indians in 2008. Wells struggled through one of his worst seasons as a pro in 2009, batting just .260 with 15 home runs and 66 RBIs.

Hill and Lind win Silver Slugger Awards, offer hope for future of Blue Jays (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:10:00 PST

TORONTO - Aaron Hill and Adam Lind are a big part of the future envisioned by new Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos, and the Silver Slugger Awards they won Thursday underscore part of the reason why.

Baseball general managers wrap up three days of meetings with no trades (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:00 PST

CHICAGO - General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.

GMs head out to work on offseason trades (AP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:09:51 PST

General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport. No trades were announced during the three-day session. "It's the same thing every year at this time of year," White Sox general manager Ken Williams said.

Figgins on Phillies' front burner (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:41:51 PST

The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies have a big hole at the hot corner right now since the team...

Phillies still pursuing Roy Halladay (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:01:01 PST

The Philadelphia Phillies tried to trade for Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays right up until the trading...

Milton Bradley part of three-way trade talks with Mets, Jays (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:16:05 PST

Add this to the Milton Bradley rumor pile as baseball's general managers meet this week: The Chicago Cubs...

Roy Halladay back on trading block (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:24:33 PST

Former Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi really, really tried to unload Roy Halladay before the...

Lyle Overbay moving to Arizona? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:17:10 PST

The rumor going around is that the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays are working on a deal that would...

Snyder-for-Overbay trade talks stall (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:16:00 PST

A potential deal between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays has been put on hold, according to a...