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Game 63 - Buchholz (RHP) - DOUBLE POINTS DAY! Jose "f***IN" Reyes (6pts) - Spanky99, Labadee Josh Donaldson (2pts) -baseballsss Jose Bautista (2pts) - Deadpool Edwin Encarnacion (2pts) - Dylan Russell Martin (4pts) - Jonn, BBBB, King Portobello Special (8pts) - jays4life19, GD, S33n, Inklink, L54 Justin Smoak (4pts) - FrozenRopes, Condor13 Kevin Pillar (12pts) -frenchsoup,lettheballfly, JG34 Ryan Goins (14pts) - vdub Bench (16pts) -

Righthander Jose Espada, graduated from high school Jose Collazo Colon Juncos, was the first Puerto Rican selected yesterday in the amateur draft in the majors, when the Toronto Blue Jays claimed him in the fifth round, 152 overall shift. In total, eight Puerto Ricans were claimed on the second day of the draw, between rounds 5 to 10. Today concludes the 2015 draft rounds 11 through 40. Espada selection was somewhat surprising because it was expected that the first 'pick' playground was right Alexis Diaz and the southpaw Moran Jovani. Nor was expected that no player outside patio in those first five rounds. "I was very surprised because I had al- UNPACKING below and Alexis Moran" admitted Espada, natural Coamo. 6'0 "tall and 170 pounds, Espada has a fastball that reaches 88 miles. He said he hoped it was who chose Toronto because since before the draft and the organization was talking to his coaches and his counselor. This has become a practice as the teams want to know the layout of the sign as a professional baseball player. "They had spoken to Roberto Santana, which is what has developed me. Toronto he kept in touch with him until the day he talked with him and Melvin Roman, "he said about who will be his agent. With Santana, he played for the FTB Sword team in the Big League. "I'm from Coamo, but I live in Las Piedras. I moved here about eight months ago, school, workouts and games. " "I am extremely happy, thankful for all people who helped me. Expect it to be that organization (Toronto) which esco- Giera me, it is my favorite team by Roberto Alomar, "he added referring to the former second baseman Hall of Famer who won two World Series with the Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993, when Espada was born. Meanwhile, center fielder Nestor Muriel, 6'2 ", was the second choice, in turn 169 in the sixth round by the Houston Astros. On the same lap, first baseman Edwin Rios, 21 and 6'3 "tall, was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers on turn 192. Rios is a college player with Florida International University (FIU), parents Puerto Ricans. Meanwhile, in the seventh round they were chosen lefty pitcher Moran, turn 200, for the Minnesota Twins, and shortstop Cancel Gabriel (219), of Kansas City. In the eighth round San Diego Padres outfielder picked Aldemar Burgos, in turn 237. Muriel, Burgos Moran and graduated from the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy. The last two Puerto Rican teams arrived yesterday in the tenth round. In turn 293 Chicago Cubs shortstop chose to San Lorenzo, Vimael Machin, who had already gone to the 2011 draft and was selected in round 29, but declined to sign with the Padres to go to Virginia Commonwealth University. Meanwhile, the right-hander Kelvin Rivas, was claimed in turn 296 by the Miami Marlins, Oklahoma Baptist University.

Nice job, TL! ^ Or orgfiller

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You forget so soon GD

Game 62 - Kelly (RHP) - Jose Reyes (3pts) - Josh Donaldson (1pt) - Jonn, LetTheBallFly Jose Bautista (1pt) - jays4life19,baseballsss, labadee, Edwin Encarnacion (1pt) - Deadpool, Dylan Russell Martin (2pts) - GD Portobello Special (4pts) - Candy Maldonado, frenchsoup, King Kevin Pillar (6pts) - Atothe Justin Smoak (3pts) - o2 Ryan Goins (7pts) - Bench (8pts)

Jays might have signed someone named Gunnar Eastman. Seems like it's from a friend. http://i.imgur.com/8XfpjiR.png Another lottery ticket guy I guess

lol @ this article. Recommend not reading, but TLDR - it says Maese has decided to sign with the Jays http://www.27outsbaseball.com/milb/justin-maese-drafted-by-the-blue-jays/ The MLB Draft, round after round of dreams coming true for young men. Hard work paying off and for some, the choice of College or the beginning of a career. In El Paso, Texas, baseball is, and has been king. The long standing tradition of boys becoming men on the diamond, has been paramount for a city with a stream of players current and past who have not only been drafted, but played in the Major Leagues. The dream came true for one young man from this desert city, joining a list of El Paso players such as Socorro High School’s Omar Quintanilla and Eudor Garcia, and former Hanks High School standout Alan Zinter, former first round pick of the Mets in 1989. On Tuesday Justin Maese, an outstanding pitcher from Ysleta High School in El Paso, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays with their 3rd round pick 91st overall. Maese is an amazing talent, possessing a Fastball that has been clocked as high as 96 mph! Maese throws his heater constantly between 89-93, he also throws an above average slider, that bends off the table late. Standing 6’3″ 180 lbs., Maese has a great understanding of the strike zone, fanning 237 over the last two years, and leading Ysleta High to the Playoffs as a Junior and a Senior. The Blue Jays weren’t the only team interested in Maese, the stand out had signed a letter of intent to Texas Tech, but had decided to begin playing rookie ball in West Virginia for the Bluefield Blue Jays of the Appalachian League. The 3rd round pick of the Blue Jays has the tools and desire to continue developing stating “I just have to keep working hard and focusing on my mechanics.”, which shows his will to keep learning. His future is very bright, and I foresee him in AA New Hampshire soon where they could use the pitching help, as the Fisher Cats have the 3rd highest team ERA of 4.32. After a brief stint in New Hampshire, Maese will be called up to the AAA Buffalo Bison, where the pitching staff is currently holding an International League top two team ERA or 2.95. The type of instruction that the Toronto Blue Jays will have available will prove more than valuable for a great young pitcher. The sky is the limit with Justin Maese, and the Toronto Blue Jays have gotten a solid pitcher for years to come. Dreams come true and I hope you continue to excel Justin, El Paso has your back!

Welcome! I agree with KingKat, No one here will be mean or rude to someone that's shown an open mind or want to learn about the game. Theres a hockey thread here, if you want to discuss that: http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/6-NHL-Thread?p=615768#post615768 During each Blue Jays game there will be a thread to discuss the game. You can ask questions or post about what's happening freely in there.

Jays sign UFA Griffin Glaude

Go to the bottom corner of the website, and hit the drop down menu where you can choose the color of the website, and pick "Mobile"

Q&A with Brian Parker http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/130027466/qa-blue-jays-scouting-director-talks-draft

If you like deceptive lefties who throw in the mid 80s

I could see Norris or Hoffman.

Found why Ryan Johnson went undrafted, Ace. Figured as much. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/two-way-prospect-baker-tells-teams-intends-uphold-college-commitment/ Oak Ridge (Texas) High righthander/first baseman Luken Baker sent an email to all major league teams this week, telling them he intends to uphold his commitment to play at Texas Christian. Baker ranks No. 58 on the Top 200 Draft Prospects list and is considered one of the top two-way talents in the class. Baker’s letter, obtained by Baseball America, thanks scouts for taking the time to evaluate him. But he wrote that after consultation with his family, he believes it is in his best interest to go to TCU, where he will be able to continue to play two positions, as well as continue his education. Baker has some of the most power in the draft, both on the mound and at the plate. He rose to prominence last summer when he won the MLB Junior Select Home Run Derby during all-star weekend at Target Field. He followed up that performance by winning the home run derby at the Under Armour All-American Classic, a performance that included him hitting several balls out of Wrigley Field. On the mound, he can throw his fastball up to 95 mph and mixes in a breaking ball that flashes above-average potential. Unlike fellow Texas prep star Kyler Murray, Baker did not completely withdraw from the draft. He is still eligible to be selected, like righthander JB Bukauskas was last year after sending a similar letter. Bukauskas was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 20th round, but opted to attend North Carolina. Murray, a two-sport star at Allen (Texas) High, took the steps necessary to be declared ineligible for the draft earlier this spring and will instead play football and baseball at Texas A&M. If Baker does attend TCU, he would not be draft-eligible again until 2018. Jim Callis of MLB.com was the first to report Baker’s decision. Another TCU signee, outfielder Ryan Johnson of College Station (Texas), also has informed scouts of his desire to go to school in his own letter, sent by his father. Johnson began the year No. 41 on BA’s High School Top 100 but has had a poor spring and was not in BA’s Top 200. He struggled during the National High School Invitational in March.

Todd Brommelkamp ‏@ToddBrommelkamp 2h2 hours ago Just spoke with Iowa Baseball coach Rick Heller. He's optimistic Blue Jays 13th Rd pick Daniel Perry will make it to campus. #Hawkeyes

http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2015/06/11/14-414534-2015-06-10/web_cut/mlbtv_155643083_1200K.mp4

So Ryan Johnson went from being a potential first round pick last summer to not being drafted at all

Nothing But NESCAC ‏@CACSportsBlog 2h2 hours ago A surprising 3rd @NESCAC 'player' selected. Rob Lucido out of @AmherstBaseball who didn't even play this year. Nonetheless, congrats Rob!! lol

Geno Encina is signing with the Jays http://blog.mysanantonio.com/hssports/2015/06/mlbdraftnotebook/ Geno Encina has been playing baseball in San Antonio for years. The right-handed junior pitcher played for Brandeis before he signed to play baseball at UIW. After three years with the Cardinals, he has a chance to continue his career in another city. Encina was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday. The Canadian club took Encina with the 542nd overall pick. In a release issued by the school on Wednesday, Encina said he plans on signing with the Blue Jays. The Brandeis alumnus is the eighth UIW player to be drafted in school history. “I was definitely eager to see my name on the board,” said Encina in the the release. “Toronto called around the 15th round and said they were going to draft me soon. It is a great feeling to get drafted.” Last season, Encina tallied a team-low 2.57 ERA with the Cardinals in 73 2/3 innings. He also led the team with 59 strikeouts and allowed 13 walks.

Jimmy Graben ‏@ADSportsEditor 7m7 minutes ago YC's Chandler Eden will take this week to make decision. Will either sign with Blue Jays or head to Texas Tech. Called it a "win win." Michael LaBarre ‏@Michael_LaB 7h7 hours ago Chandler Eden taken in the 17th round. Texas Tech signee. Not sure if he comes to Tech or goes pro

Conor Panas Interview (starts around the 2 minute mark) http://www.wkbw.com/sports/college/griffs-panas-drafted-by-blue-jays-stewart-heading-to-indians-in-mlb-draft Says he thought he was going to be a Yankee. Sounds like he's set on signing, the only question is for how much.

40 rounds

Ryan Feltner is undecided http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/-7954014967304778092/walsh-jesuit-right-handed-pitcher-ryan-feltner-drafted-by-toronto-blue-jays-must-decide-between-pros-and-ohio-state/