Who knows how close the Blue Jays were to winning the Yu Darvish sweepstakes last December. What we do know is that three starts into his Major League career, the Japanese sensation has more than lived up to his considerable hype...

Storified by Mike Cormack · Sun, Apr 29 2012 22:38:28

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Davidi on Jays: Darvish story remains untold - sportsnet.ca

TORONTO - Alex Anthopoulos operates under what is essentially a contradiction when it comes to the public demands on his private dealings...

Most amazing Darvish fact I have heard from teammates: he throws about 85-88 mph ... Lefthanded. Spins breaking balls lefty, too.

— Buster Olney · Sat, Apr 28 2012 16:46:55

Mike Napoli says he has eight different pitch signs for Darvish--given to him by Darvish.

— Buster Olney · Sat, Apr 28 2012 16:50:30

Grange on MLB: Darvish just warming up - sportsnet.ca

Perhaps Brendan Ryan owes the rest of baseball an apology. The Seattle Mariners shortstop was like the hero in a Hollywood thriller with ...

Yu Darvish threw a pitch that tickled my ticklish parts. I wrote a few words about it over at BP (free): http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16647

— Jason Parks · Wed, Apr 25 2012 08:35:39

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | 'Yu On' Rangers TV spot: First-base view - Video

Mike Napoli and Yu Darvish playing off Yu's name and an old skit to have fun with a young fan

ESPN is picking up Monday's Blue Jays game with the visiting Rangers. Reason why? Yu Darvish expected to start for Texas.

— Shi Davidi · Wed, Apr 25 2012 14:08:14

As Canada mourns the passing one of its first baseball heroes, we look back at the life and times of Gary (The Kid) Carter as the tributes continue to pour in from across the continent...

Storified by Mike Cormack · Fri, Feb 17 2012 06:55:46

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Cancer claims former Expos great Gary Carter - sportsnet.ca

NEW YORK -- Gary Carter was nicknamed "Kid" for good reason. His smile, bubbly personality and eagerness to excel on a ballfield made him...

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The most successful starting pitcher in Montreal Expos' history joins Brady & Lang in the Morning to reflect on the career and life of th...

My batterymate,my friend,Iam so blessed to have played with & can call Gary my friend he meant a lot to me on & off the field with the way

— Dwight Gooden · Thu, Feb 16 2012 15:39:35

he battled his fight to the end gives me alot of strength & faith to battle mine, we will always be connected at the hip RIP my brother.....

— Dwight Gooden · Thu, Feb 16 2012 15:39:45

Soon those 80s Expos will have Carter, Dawson and Raines in The Hall. And when Pedro Martinez enters, we will celebrates Les Expos

— Peter Gammons · Thu, Feb 16 2012 15:04:53

RIP Gary Carter.. One of the best to ever play the position! What stands out the most is how they say he was a better person! #WhatItsAbout

— jp arencibia · Thu, Feb 16 2012 17:21:55

#Bisons manager Wally Backman announces he will change to #8 this season in honor of Gary Carter.

— Buffalo Bisons · Thu, Feb 16 2012 16:23:33

Video Highlights & Clips | Breaking news: Keith Hernandez on Gary Carter's death - Video

Comprehensive video coverage of the New York Mets, New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Giants, New York Islanders,...

Darryl Strawberry on New York radio station WFAN earlier this eve: “I wish I could have lived my life like Gary Carter. He was a true man.”

— Mike Cormack · Thu, Feb 16 2012 16:48:24

Full audio of Strawberry's heartfelt, revealing and articulate tribute to Gary Carter on New York's WFAN: http://tinyurl.com/6myk5gm

— Mike Cormack · Thu, Feb 16 2012 17:03:45

How Great Was Gary Carter?

By Rob Neyer - National Baseball Editor It took Gary Carter six years to get into the Hall of Fame. Was he a borderline candidate, or did...

My thought and prayers go out to the family and friends of Gary Carter. Baseball lost a great player and person.

— Evan Longoria · Thu, Feb 16 2012 17:58:09

Rest in peace Gary Carter. Gary played for me and was a Hall of Famer on and off the field. I respected and loved him.

— Tommy Lasorda · Thu, Feb 16 2012 14:08:04

The Chicago White Sox and their combustible skipper Ozzie Guillen are in town Thursday to begin a four-game set against your Toronto Blue Jays. Love him or hate him, there's no denying the outspoken Venezuelan has become one of the game's biggest characters...

Storified by Mike Cormack · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:35:10

Ozzie: If we don't get production from dunn and rios, it's going to be hard for us to win.

— MikeCormack · Wed, Oct 26 2011 23:36:02

King Ozzie on his throne: http://yfrog.com/h7nb2bdj · MikeCormack

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— OzzieGuillen · Wed, Oct 26 2011 23:36:02

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AL beat: Ozzie Guillen can only smile as White Sox struggle - USATODAY.com

Finding good news hasn't been easy for Ozzie Guillen. Not having to watch his Chicago White Sox for two games last week might have been as good as it gets these days. The White Sox are neck-and-neck with the Minnesota Twins, just as they've been often in recent years, but now it's for the worst record in the majors, not the American League Central lead.

Ozzie Guillen knows what Joakim Noah’s going through - Chicago Sun-Times

By Daryl Van Schouwen dvanschouwen@suntimes.com May 24, 2011 09:13AM Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen talks to his players after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ARLINGTON, Texas - White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been there.

Now this is way to enjoy off day in wine country http://twitpic.com/4wrvt7 · OzzieGuillen

Quote of the Day: Ozzie Guillen on Mike Scioscia | HardballTalk

Mike Scioscia surpassed 1,000 career victories this week and Ozzie Guillen was asked to describe the differences between him and the Angels manager: He weighs 200 pounds more than me. He's bald, I'm not. He reads the scouting report, I not. He has his own way.

This one going to cost me a lot money this is patetic

— OzzieGuillen · Wed, Oct 26 2011 23:36:02

Ozzie Guillen suspended 2 games for post-ejection tweet - MLB - SI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen won't fight his two-game suspension from Major League Baseball for posting messages on his Twitter account after being ejected from a game earlier this week. "They told me why they're going to do it and they talked to me about taking responsibility," Guillen said prior to Friday's games with the Orioles.

Keep it here April 19-20 for complete coverage of the Blue Jays-Yankees series at Rogers Centre, with news, videos, pics, tweets and more...

Storified by Mike Cormack · Thu, Oct 27 2011 02:13:50

New blog post is up: "Yankees Held Hitless With RISP" Includes #JaysTalk audio: http://bit.ly/hJIp1e Enjoy! #bluejays #jays

— Wilnerness590 · Wed, Apr 20 2011 20:25:17

Yankees’ Colon Throws Back Clock and Pushes Past Blue Jays

Bartolo Colon’s ascension from faded star to viable major leaguer has reached its apex thus far, as Colon pitched six and two-thirds stellar innings in the Yankees’ victory over the Blue Jays.

Post-game, no update on Hill's MRI. Cecil thoroughly disgusted. Farrell concerned about Cecil's velocity. Perez optioned, Morrow activated.

— LottOnBaseball · Wed, Apr 20 2011 19:47:17

@shidavidi's game story on the work-in-progress Jays coming up short against the methodical Yankees http://tinyurl.com/4y7y7ly

— MikeCormack · Wed, Apr 20 2011 19:50:14

Move over, Yankees

Auburn tree poisoning suspect attacked after leaving court Harvey Updyke Jr. , the Alabama fan accused of poisoning landmark trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner, was assaulted at a gas station in Opelika, Ala.

...with flip flopping like that, Joyce could have saved everyone a lot of hassle in last year's Galarraga game.

— iananywhere · Wed, Apr 20 2011 19:51:45

ARod said ump Jim Joyce initially called him safe on third inning steal attempt, then changed mind and called him out....con't.

— iananywhere · Wed, Apr 20 2011 19:51:00

Yankees promote Mark Prior to Triple-A … and put him on DL | HardballTalk

Mark Prior reported to Single-A after signing a minor-league contract with the Yankees, but after allowing two runs in three innings there they promoted him to Triple-A. And now--you may want to sit down for this--he's on the disabled list.

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 2: Yankees’ Colon Throws Back Clock and Pushes Past Blue Jays http://bit.ly/fqbU7K

— nytimessports · Wed, Apr 20 2011 19:50:25

EE to DH, Nix to play 3B, Rivera to come off bench for now: http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2011/04/20/notebook_encarnacion/

— ShiDavidi · Wed, Apr 20 2011 18:10:46

In @npsport, my story on the disappearing Juan Rivera: http://bit.ly/f5uYyZ

— LottOnBaseball · Wed, Apr 20 2011 18:53:49

Colon victory over Jays smells sweet: It took nearly two years, but Bartolo Colon is back in the win column. Th... http://nydn.us/dNpJBr

— yankeenews · Wed, Apr 20 2011 19:40:20

Frank Francisco is going to make his #Bluejays debut in the 9th inning.

— Wilnerness590 · Wed, Apr 20 2011 18:33:26

Anyone else tweeting from In the Action seats at #jays yankees game?

— Am_Canadian · Wed, Apr 20 2011 18:34:32

RT @bluejaysfeedr: Photo - TORONTO, ON - APRIL 20: J.P. Arencibia #9 of the Toronto Blue Jays (R) celebrates his home run in th http://ffd.me/eaVjUG #bluejays

— farian13 · Wed, Apr 20 2011 17:40:46

#Jays Game 2night With @thisisveezy247 .. Holla If You See Me

— IamAmirJohnson · Wed, Apr 20 2011 13:13:05

The Blue Jays and Yankees have a fascinating history together. They've battled for division titles ('85), pulled off blockbuster trades (Clemens for Wells) and signed A.J. Burnett to lucrative, long-term deals. With A.J. & Co. in town Tuesday to take on the Jays at Rogers Centre, it seems like the perfect time to take a look back...

Storified by Mike Cormack · Thu, Oct 27 2011 02:14:33

Farrell pre-game scrum. http://t.co/6S6ZXkW

— MikeCormack · Tue, Apr 19 2011 13:23:41

Farrell: everything points to Morrow starting Saturday.

— MikeCormack · Tue, Apr 19 2011 13:23:03

Farrell: It would be helpful for entire bullpen to have defined roles eventually, including closer.

— MikeCormack · Tue, Apr 19 2011 13:25:45

Farrell: Francisco available late in games and to close. Could be he or Rauch closing given the matchup.

— MikeCormack · Tue, Apr 19 2011 13:24:48

Barry Davis and Aaron Hill catch up following the Jays road trip... http://t.co/DvKdJMM

— MikeCormack · Tue, Apr 19 2011 12:55:26

@RachelMcKee I'll be there hosting our live chat with Shi Davidi and Mike Wilner http://tinyurl.com/3kdy3k6 Enjoy the game!

— MikeCormack · Tue, Apr 19 2011 10:19:50

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The Sea Gull Follies - 08.15.83 - SI Vault

(A Farce in One Act Featuring the Yankee Repertory Players) Time: Thursday evening, Aug. 4, 1983. Scene: Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, home of the Blue Jay and the herring gull (larus argentatus). Waiting for their accustomed postgame feast of half-eaten hot dogs, gulls from nearby Lake Ontario (line from the official Blue Jay song, "Is it a fly ball or is it a sea gull...?") perch in the stands, frequently descending onto the field. Completing his between-innings warmup tosses, Yankee Outf...

A first-class organization built by a man called Wolley - 10.07.85 - SI Vault

Do you know us? We play at the site of the Canadian National Exhibition, which is what we have become. Our team is hounded by more TV stations than any other, and our logo is second only to the Maple Leaf in national recognition. But we're still greeted with quizzical looks south of the border. It's O.K. with us, though. Now that October's here—and in Octobers to come—you're going to see a lot more of us than you have ever seen of Alan Thicke. The Toronto Blue Jays, owners of baseball's best...

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Leiter's 'Great Future' Will Be as a Jay - New York Times

During the winter before last season, the Yankees refused to trade Al Leiter. He was, they said, one of four young players who were untouchable. If Elliot Ness had been so untouchable, Robert Stack