Blue Jays Confidential: Spring training preview edition
Shi Davidi discusses the Toronto Blue Jays spending at least the first month of the MLB season in Dunedin. | February 18, 2021, 10:19 AM
February 18, 2021, 10:19 AM
As the 2021 season unfolds, Blue Jays Confidential will ask a panel of Sportsnet Blue Jays insiders to weigh in on issues big and small with the team, and around Major League Baseball.
1. Who’s one Blue Jays player or prospect you consider a breakout candidate this spring?
Julian Merryweather flashed it over eight appearances last year, but coming out of the bullpen with that repertoire he should be nearly untouchable. With some experience under his belt, I can see him emerging as a lights-out relief option the way Jordan Romano did last spring.
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PHILADELPHIA MLB’s annual Rule 5 Draft was Thursday, with the Phillies selecting Yankees shortstop Kyle Holder 11th overall. The organization has made its share of Rule 5 picks over the years.
Philadelphia selected Hall of Fame right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1910 (though the rules behind the Rule 5 Draft back then were different than today s incarnation).
He worked out pretty well, huh?
Other Rule 5 picks included Pinky Whitney (1927), Clay Dalrymple ( 59) and Jack Baldschun (1960). It is an interesting list of players. Here is a look at the Phillies’ Rule 5 Draft picks since 70 (in reverse order):
The Phillies immediately traded Machin to the A’s for cash considerations.