Rod Barajas News

The Blue Jays would love nothing more than to have a shortstop in place who fits within the organization's long-term blueprint.

Marco Scutaro's days with the Toronto Blue Jays are all but officially over and catcher Rod Barajas is pretty much set to follow the shortstop out the door.

In need of help behind the plate, the Blue Jays have inquired about free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba multiple times and are expected to make a formal contract offer, according to an industry source.

According to Adam Rubin, in a report for the Daily News , the Mets off-season shopping list is as follows: Catcher to replace Brian Schneider .

The Mets have talked a good game about spending money and retooling this offseason.

Although there isn't a multitude of impact players available in this offseason's free-agent class, there might not be a better year to grab an established bat/arm at a bargain price.

I am hesitant to enter into the speculation over the Roy Halladay sweepstakes. However, despite the fact that the trade deadline came and went last season without "Doc" Halladay leaving Toronto, it still remains likely that Halladay is dealt.

One player who played a limited role with the Mets in 2009 and one who could play a primary role in the team's 2010 are among the 31 big league players who filed for free agency Monday.

Can a catcher who dominated the American League's defensive statistics but produced little offense win the Gold Glove Award? Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird will find out at 4 p.m. Tuesday when Rawlings announces its coveted fielding awards on ESPN.

The free-agent market for catchers in 2009-10 is chock full of high-profile experience, durability and veteran savvy behind the plate.

With last season's starting catcher Rod Barajas ready to become a free agent, the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be looking at adding a catcher via trade.

Veteran first baseman Kevin Millar filed for free agency on Thursday, becoming the first of four eligible Blue Jays to take a step toward the open market.

Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston looks from the dugout prior to the start of their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland, October 2, 2009.

Seattle Mariners designated hitter/outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. underwent a procedure on his left knee on Monday, the club announced.

Whither goest free agents Marco Scutaro and Rod Barajas? Well, nowhere yet. Not until 15 days after the final pitch of the World Series.

ON A CHILLY NIGHT IN FENWAY PARK when Red Sox bats went cold in a lopsided loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, Melissa Richards found something to warm her visit to the ballyard.

Rod Barajas went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, two runs batted in, and three runs scored, as the Toronto Blue Jays scored eight runs over the final four innings to crush the Seattle Mariners, 11-4, in the opener of a three-game series at Safeco Field.

Alex Anthopoulos becomes only the fifth Canadian to be appointed GM of a major league team: 1. George Selkirk , hometown Huntsville, Ont.: Washington Senators, 1962-68. 2. Murray Cook , hometown Sackville, N.B.: New York Yankees, 1984; Montreal Expos, 1985-87; Cincinnati Reds, 1988-89. 3. Doug Melvin , hometown Chatham, Ont.: Texas Rangers, ...

Last updated on Sunday, Oct. 04, 2009 10:26PM EDT T he Toronto Blue Jays face some interesting times after their controversial final weekend to the 2009 season ended on another sour note with an extra-inning defeat Sunday.

The issues before new Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos would be daunting for a veteran big-league executive, let alone a 32-year-old with less than a decade in the game.