by Dirk Hayhurst | May 24, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
When I heard the Jays were calling up Sean Nolin yesterday, I got pretty upset. “What is it with this organization and fast tracking young, inexperienced arms?” I railed against it on Baseball Central. I railed against it on Blue Jays Central. Today,... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 18, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
Pardon me for not bubbling over with glee at what seems to be Dustin McGowan’s imminent big league return. I know I probably should be, especially if I’m the Blue Jays. Dustin McGowan has made nearly $3 million over the last four years, logging only 21 innings during... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 15, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
They say part of being a professional player means you don’t wish ill on your fellow teammates. I think that’s a load of BS. This game is as much about luck and opportunity as it is good play. Hell, I’d even venture to say it’s more luck and opportunity than good... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 8, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
How To Kill an All-Star. Last year I said Ricky Romero should not have been in the big leagues to finish the year. He should have been sent down to recover from whatever mental issues were ailing him. The process should have started then, in 2012, when time was on his... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 6, 2013 | Blue Jays, Coaching/Parenting, MLB
If Clay Buchholz was caught applying a foreign substance to his hands tonight, he could (and should) be ejected on the spot — according to the rules of baseball under 8.02. But it’s highly unlikely he’ll be caught. “Because he’s not doing anything wrong!” screams his... by Dirk Hayhurst | Apr 29, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Why is it so hard to just accept the fact that the Jays are playing bad baseball? Why does it have to be Gibby’s fault? Is it impossible that ultra hyped players can’t play up to par? Does the manager, a guy all the players like, really have some super...