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Of course you do. The Blue Jays claimed right-handed pitcher Ben Rowen off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and assigned him to Buffalo….

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But this year, something feels as if it has turned. Taking exception to the call, Donaldson was seen arguing with Wolf and was later on joined by manager John Gibbons. Regardless of his personality, he is there because the Blue Jays are confident that he will help the team do what they want to do, win ballgames.

The San Diego Padres were certainly the most perplexing team during this year’s deadline.

Troy Tulowitzki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday’s win over the Twins. Is the plan to just outscore opponents into submission? And those in attendance probably forked over more than a few dollars to be there.

I thought Reyes was untradeable. The turf is new this season and is spongier than those used at the facility in previous years. Toronto’s goal is no longer to just make the playoffs.

Tom: The Price trade was another huge surprise. The Jays were using Felix Doubront as our fifth starter and that wasn’t going well. If the Twins hope to start winning again and stay in contention, they’ll need their first baseman to be somewhat passable with the bat.

In the grand scheme of things, it was only one start. And he moves everyone else down a spot.

I don’t think it was lost on the fans how important this game was, either.

The trade has the fanbase buzzing.

Brewers 4, Padres 1 – Jimmy Nelson scattered three hits over 6⅔ innings, Khris Davis drove in two runs, and host Milwaukee snapped a six-game losing streak. “I do think we have some at-bats where guys are trying to make up for whatever they’re at and hit a home run”. The team needed more depth in the pen. Right-hander Aaron Sanchez took over the eighth for the Blue Jays.

In fact, the Jays were so eager to provide Revere an everyday spot in left field that they sacrificed Danny Valencia through the waiver process (his was quickly claimed by the Oakland Athletics) – the same Valencia who’s batting. We’re confident in our work that we put in and our routines, and we’re confident in ourselves. You’ll be amaze that you ever lose a game. “It’s just an exciting time right now“. On the other hand, Phil Hughes ranks with the 3rd-lowest ground ball rate among qualified pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Marco Estrada was flawless early-on. “And from what we were told, it’s the umpire’s discretion what intent was”. The two made key impacts in their first game with their respective club.

Estrada has been a surprise. Toronto has pulled itself back into the thick of the playoff hunt and any time off for arguably their best relief power arm could prove costly. Sanchez will be active until his case is settled with the league.

Justin Verlander (1-4) struggled, allowing five runs on 10 hits in seven innings. When this was pointed out by several people on Twitter, the person running the account suggested we look at the following day. It hasn’t happened. He’s been much better at home (2.47 ERA) than on the road (9.00). “Not being able to execute that first pitch to [Toronto catcher Dioner] Navarro with a guy on third and two outs – that really was a turning point, I felt”, Hughes said. Calling the Blue Jays star a “baby” and taunting him by saying he “cried like a baby” when he got hit, the Royals player pointed out that Donaldson’s reactions indicated his practice of “pimping” everything he does to gain sympathy from the crowd.