#casey janssen

Blue Jays extend PDC with Lugnuts

As one of the last PDC extensions, if not THE last, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Lansing Lugnuts (A Full Season, Midwest League) has extended their cooperation for another two years through the 2018 season. 

Next to their 21-year anniversary, the Lugnuts celebrated the 12th anniversary of the player development contract with the Blue Jays, which started in 2005.

The usual pleasantries were…

Casey Janssen says thanks to his adoring Blue Jays fans. Classy move, Mr. Janssen!

Nats sign veteran Casey Janssen to bolster bullpen

The Washington Nationals have signed veteran reliever Casey Janssen to a one-year deal worth $5 million, including a mutual option for 2016.

Source: #Nationals sign free-agent reliever Casey Janssen, one year with mutual option, $5M guaranteed including option buyout.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 28, 2015

Janssen, 33, has eight-years of big league experience, all with the Toronto Blue…

Trying to trade for Papelbon is a curious move for Brewers

Yahoo’s Jeff Passan reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are in serious talks with the Philadelphia Phillies about a trade for closer Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon can block trades to 17 teams but it is unknown if Milwaukee is one of them and Papelbon could always go ahead and approve the trade if they were.

Sources: Milwaukee in serious discussions with Phillies to acquire Jonathan Papelbon. Unclear…