Sounds like it's a Rogers/MLBAM promo video. Interesting points - Thames in LF and Luis Perez in the pen .

Dirk Hayhurst is deeper than the average guy. He thinks a lot. Maybe he thinks too much to be a successful major league pitcher.

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, who agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, has had an interesting offseason.

The Royals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Alex Gordon on Thursday, thus taking care of all of their unsigned arbitration-eligible players.

According to CBSSports' Dan Knobler on Twitter via MLB Trade Rumors , the Minnesota Twins claimed outfielder Darin Mastroianni from the Jays earlier today.

Despite the angst and disappointment that has emanated about the lack of signings or trades this off-season, Alex Anthopoulos is sticking to his long-term blueprint for success.

Keith Law has posted his top 10 prospects for each major league team , here is his Jay top 10: 1. Travis d'Arnaud, C 2. Drew Hutchison , RHP 3. Jake Marisnick, CF 4. Anthony Gose , CF 5. Aaron Sanchez, RHP 6. Justin Nicolino, RHP 7. Noah Syndergaard, RHP 8. A.J. Jimenez , C 9. Adonis Cardona, RHP 10.

Right shoulder surgery will sideline Rich Harden for the 2012 season as the free-agent pitcher tries to clear up a long-standing issue.

Facing the possibility of being evicted as Rogers Centre tenants should the Blue Jays install a grass field sometime following the 2012 season, the Toronto Argonauts say they are prepared to look for a new home.

He might not have always had the best record on the staff. He certainly didn't have the highest velocity among the starters.