5 Biggest Toronto Blue Jays Rumors Heading Into July

5 Biggest Toronto Blue Jays Rumors Heading Into July

By David Miller

July 5, 2015

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5 Biggest Toronto Blue Jays Rumors Heading Into July

Toronto Blue Jays — Things are pretty good right now for the Toronto Blue Jays as they are well within reach of the division lead and just over the .500 mark in wins for the season. That is the good news but they are far from resting on their current play to win it all. Here are five of the biggest rumors concerning the Blue Jays at the first of July.

Things are pretty good right now for the Toronto Blue Jays as they are well within reach of the division lead and just over the .500 mark in wins for the season. That is the good news but they are far from resting on their current play to win it all. Here are five of the biggest rumors concerning the Blue Jays at the first of July.

5. R.A. Dickey Likely Done in Toronto After 2015 Season

R.A. Dickey

5. R.A. Dickey Likely Done in Toronto After 2015 Season

R.A. Dickey — The 40-year-old knuckleballer is not enjoying the best season of his career at this point, and rumors suggest the Blue Jays will use the buyout option on the remainder of his contract if Dickey doesn't simply retire (which is also a possibility).

The 40-year-old knuckleballer is not enjoying the best season of his career at this point, and rumors suggest the Blue Jays will use the buyout option on the remainder of his contract if Dickey doesn't simply retire (which is also a possibility).

4. Interested in Closer Jason Grilli

Jason Grilli

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4. Interested in Closer Jason Grilli

Jason Grilli — The old and new closer for the Atlanta Braves is someone who might be on the market and the Blue Jays have been linked to talks for the veteran hurler. With the way he has pitched this season, this would clearly be a good move for them.

The old and new closer for the Atlanta Braves is someone who might be on the market and the Blue Jays have been linked to talks for the veteran hurler. With the way he has pitched this season, this would clearly be a good move for them.

3. Looking for Big Trades

Toronto Blue Jays

3. Looking for Big Trades

Toronto Blue Jays — The front office isn't being shy about what they are trying to do in Toronto. Being in the battle for the division at the midway point is a big deal and they are willing to try and make a huge splash on the trade market to remain in contention.

The front office isn't being shy about what they are trying to do in Toronto. Being in the battle for the division at the midway point is a big deal and they are willing to try and make a huge splash on the trade market to remain in contention.

2. Possibly Having Trouble Luring Players to Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays

2. Possibly Having Trouble Luring Players to Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays — Though most players have only spoken well of their time playing for the Blue Jays, it seems that some players are unwilling to go to the Blue Jays for whatever reason. Pitching trade target Cole Hamels reportedly is one example of a player who is unwilling to travel north of the border.

Though most players have only spoken well of their time playing for the Blue Jays, it seems that some players are unwilling to go to the Blue Jays for whatever reason. Pitching trade target Cole Hamels reportedly is one example of a player who is unwilling to travel north of the border.

1. Expected to be Active in Pitching Market

Toronto Blue Jays

1. Expected to be Active in Pitching Market

Toronto Blue Jays — Of the big moves that the Jays want to make should include some big names on the pitching market if they can get the job done and complete the deal. At this point it is not a question of the Blue Jays being able and willing to make a deal, but rather a waiting game for the right deal with the right team.

Of the big moves that the Jays want to make should include some big names on the pitching market if they can get the job done and complete the deal. At this point it is not a question of the Blue Jays being able and willing to make a deal, but rather a waiting game for the right deal with the right team.

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