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Podsednik hopes to latch on with Toronto

Scott Podsednik never envisioned he would have a tough time finding a job in the Major Leagues when the 2010 season ended. The veteran outfielder posted a .297 average, notched 35 steals and scored 63 runs split between stints with the Royals and Dodgers. That performance led him to decline his side of a mutual [...]

Blue Jays ready to write new chapter

A new chapter in Blue Jays history began on Monday, when pitchers and catchers held their first official workout at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla. Toronto’s Spring Training camp takes on a drastically different look this season, as general manager Alex Anthopoulos made six trades and signed three free agents to Major [...]

Hill ready for leadership role this season

As the longest-tenured player on an inexperienced roster, Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill knows he will have to take more of a leadership role this season. The 28-year-old will be asked to help fill the void left by center fielder Vernon Wells following his Jan. 21 trade to the Angels. It’s a role that [...]