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Doc Halladay's Demands

When it comes to off-field distractions, Roy Halladay would prefer not to deal with the drama. ESPN’s Buster Olney spoke with one of Halladay's reps and said that if Roy Halladay is ...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 14 hours ago 23 reads 1 comments
Has Marco Scutaro Started Calling the Shots?

Type A free agency must be an incredible power that changes a man because it sounds like the temptation of playing for big money with a perennial playoff contender might be going to Marco Scutaro's head...

Written by Ian Hunter about 1 day ago 128 reads 6 comments
Two Tickets to the Gonz Show: Toronto Blue Jays Sign Alex Gonzalez

Toronto, line up to get your tickets to the Gonz show . The signing of former Red Sox and Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez has capped off what has been an unusually active past few days for the Jays in the free agent market...

Written by Ian Hunter about 5 days ago 149 reads 0 comments
Scratch That: John McDonald Is NOT the Blue Jays' Starting Shortstop

Are you as confused as I am? Just hours ago the Blue Jays officially re-signed John McDonald to a two-year, $3 million deal that pretty much answered the question of who would be the starting shortstop in 2010...

Written by Ian Hunter about 6 days ago 121 reads 0 comments
Your starting shortstop for 2010: John McDonald

So much for Plan A , Plan B , or even Plan C …it appears as though the Blue Jays will be resorting to Plan D for shortstop next year. Thanks to a reported one year deal worth approximately $1...

Written by Ian Hunter about 6 days ago 123 reads 1 comments
Breaking Down Roy Halladay's Break-Up with the Toronto Blue Jays

So much for staying together for the kids. Now I know what it must feel like for those poor children on Jon & Kate Plus 8 watching their parents go through a bitter custody battle, because ...

Written by Ian Hunter about 8 days ago 272 reads 0 comments
Toronto Blue Jays: The Ticket Increase Fiasco

Image courtesy of Flickr user JeremyCai It appears as though the Blue Jays aren’t winning over very many fans these days...

Written by Ian Hunter about 12 days ago 78 reads 0 comments
Another Roy Halladay Cy Young Calibre Season

I hate to say it...but for the fourth year in a row, Roy Halladay crafted another Cy Young calibre season and had nothing to show for it. The Baseball Writers Association of America did the right thing by giving the Cy Young to Zack Greinke...

Written by Ian Hunter about 14 days ago 68 reads 2 comments
Time for Roy Halladay Suitors To Line Up

It's a bitter pill to swallow, but I'm come to grips with the fact that Roy Halladay is likely not going to be a Blue Jay for much longer...

Written by Ian Hunter about 15 days ago 408 reads 6 comments
Toronto Blue Jays' Silver Sluggers

Of all the sights that Blue Jays fans were subjected to over 162 games this year, the one above is one that I never got sick of seeing...

Written by Ian Hunter about 19 days ago 50 reads 0 comments
The Value of the Hometown Discount

It's a term that's been thrown around quite often during this week's MLB hot stove —"hometown discount." For those unfamiliar with the term, a hometown discount is when a player takes a ...

Written by Ian Hunter about 19 days ago 104 reads 2 comments
The Best Moustaches in Baseball, Part Two

Many heroic male figures throughout history have used their facial hair to persuade, inspire, and seduce legions of followers and admirers...

Written by Ian Hunter about 21 days ago 61 reads 0 comments
The Blue Jays' Man Behind the Curtain Goes to Work

Occasionally it's best not to know what's going on behind the scenes. During last season, the disarray and inner workings of the Blue Jays organization were revealed for all to see. Unfortunately...

Written by Ian Hunter about 22 days ago 194 reads 12 comments
The Alex Anthopoulos State of the Franchise Conference Call

I woke up this morning wondering if Alex Anthopoulos had forgotten all about his promise to address the "state of the franchise" this week and give fans an update on which direction the Toronto Blue Jays would be taking...

Written by Ian Hunter about 24 days ago 81 reads 0 comments
The Yankees as World Champions: Bad for Baseball?

Today the Yankees enjoyed a lavish ticker-tape parade down Broadway Avenue celebrating their 27th World Series Championship...

Written by Ian Hunter about 25 days ago 330 reads 14 comments
$200 Million Buys the Yankees a World Series Championship

Very quickly, congratulations to the New York Yankees on becoming World Series champs. There was nothing overly dramatic about Game Six or the series in general; however, good for the Yankees for coming out on top...

Written by Ian Hunter about 27 days ago 60 reads 0 comments
World Series Observations

After having the pleasure of watching five relatively exciting World Series games, there are a few things that have stood out in my mind as noteworthy...

Written by Ian Hunter about 27 days ago 69 reads 0 comments
The Alex Anthopoulos Game Plan: What Will Blue Jays Do with Roy Halladay?

Alex Anthopoulos has a plan for the Toronto Blue Jays. The problem is that he can't reveal the full details just quite yet. He's been in the midst of attempting to rebuild this team, solidifying the coaching staff last week...

Written by Ian Hunter about 28 days ago 276 reads 0 comments
Cito's Staying Put

For those who were hoping there might be some new blood in the Blue Jays manager's office next year, you're going to have to hold your breath for yet another season...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 59 reads 6 comments
Have a Happy Halloween and Enjoy My Blue Jay-Inspired Jack-O-Lantern!

In between scarfing down bags of Halloween Kisses and trick-or-treating at a very questionable age, I'd just like to wish you all a Happy Halloween! This Blue Jays inspired Jack-O-Lantern (or ...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 38 reads 0 comments
A.J. Burnett's Inner Monologue Before Game Two of the World Series

The following transcript may or may not have happened in A.J. Burnett's mind already tonight. I guess only he will ever know. Hey you got this. Listen, I know last time was a little rough...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 26 reads 0 comments
Bring on the Fall Classic

After what has seemed like an eternity since the end of the ALCS, the World Series is finally ready to get underway later tonight...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 44 reads 2 comments
When in doubt, hire yourself as President

It took almost an entire year of recruiting, but finally there is a President and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays. With the official announcement that Paul Beeston (pictured above) will in fact ...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 41 reads 0 comments
A Year in Retrospect with Scott Richmond

By now, you've probably already heard the story of how Scott Richmond overcame all odds and made his way into the major leagues by winning a spot in the starting rotation spot with the Toronto Blue Jays...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 102 reads 0 comments
Where Were You 16 Years Ago, When Joe Carter Made History?

Today is a very special day—it's an occasion so momentous that it should almost be declared a national holiday in Canada...

Written by Ian Hunter about about 1 month ago 59 reads 9 comments

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Ian Hunter Article Archive

Doc Halladay's Demands

Has Marco Scutaro Started Calling the Shots?

Two Tickets to the Gonz Show: Toronto Blue Jays Sign Alex Gonzalez

Scratch That: John McDonald Is NOT the Blue Jays' Starting Shortstop

Your starting shortstop for 2010: John McDonald

Breaking Down Roy Halladay's Break-Up with the Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays: The Ticket Increase Fiasco

Another Roy Halladay Cy Young Calibre Season

Time for Roy Halladay Suitors To Line Up

Toronto Blue Jays' Silver Sluggers

The Value of the Hometown Discount

The Best Moustaches in Baseball, Part Two

The Blue Jays' Man Behind the Curtain Goes to Work

The Alex Anthopoulos State of the Franchise Conference Call

The Yankees as World Champions: Bad for Baseball?

$200 Million Buys the Yankees a World Series Championship

World Series Observations

The Alex Anthopoulos Game Plan: What Will Blue Jays Do with Roy Halladay?

Cito's Staying Put

Have a Happy Halloween and Enjoy My Blue Jay-Inspired Jack-O-Lantern!

A.J. Burnett's Inner Monologue Before Game Two of the World Series

Bring on the Fall Classic

When in doubt, hire yourself as President

A Year in Retrospect with Scott Richmond

Where Were You 16 Years Ago, When Joe Carter Made History?

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