Spring Training is underway with TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips in Dunedin to cover the Toronto Blue Jays. Check in for regular updates from Phillips, as well as analysis from TSN's Scott MacArthur, as the Blue Jays prepare for the 2017 season.
 

Feb 18

 

FEB 17
 

I'm here to play, I'm here to have a healthy season, have fun, enjoy my teammates and try to win games.
- Jose Bautista

FEB 16
 

(Troy Tulowitzki) has already established himself as a leader.
- Steve Phillips
 


Mentorship a big part of Tulowitzki's role

Embedded ImageWhen the Blue Jays acquired Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies just before the 2015 MLB Trade Deadline, they were getting more than just a player with the highest career fielding percentage at shortstop in baseball history.

 

(Jose Bautista) is motivated to have a big year, but he always is.
- John Gibbons

 

We've got one thing in mind and that's finish the job of what we've got at these last few years.
- Troy Tulowitzki

 

The dream wasn't to be a Major League catcher, the dream was to be a Major League shortstop.
- Russell Martin

 

I just want to compete and get back to me and how I used to pitch.
- Mat Latos


FEB 15

There is no reason to believe (Aaron Sanchez) can’t do it again this season. The Blue Jays have a legitimate ace at the front of the rotation.
- Steve Phillips

 

Sanchez bulks up for strong 2017 campaign

Embedded ImageBlue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez says he was "a little tired" after throwing a combined 203.2 innings between the regular season and playoffs last year, but adds that he is more than ready to tackle the 2017 campaign.

 

I enjoy this process, I enjoy working out and I enjoy doing my job. I’m excited to see how things shake out.
- Aaron Sanchez

 

I want that hood ornament and no better time than getting one with the Toronto Blue Jays. I think our chances are good that we’re going to be in that fight again come post-season time.
- Jason Grilli

 

I love it; I love the style of the team, a lot of swag, a lot of hard work, a lot of wins and a big target on our chest. That’s everything I love.
- J.P. Howell

 

FEB 14
 

The Toronto Blue Jays are built around the depth of their starting pitching. On any given day they have a potential ace on the mound and they all know it.
- Steve Phillips


Familiar faces check into Blue Jays' camp

Embedded ImageSpring training is officially underway as Blue Jays pitchers and catchers – and even some position players – reported to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin on Tuesday for physicals.

 

 

 

Spring Training used to be a time when players showed up to get in shape, that’s no longer the case. They come in shape right now, prepared to get the job done.
Steve Phillips

 

We’re always optimistic, because we’ve got a good ball club. Baseball is a business, some guys come, some guys go.
- John Gibbons

 

FEB 13
 

Left field the spot to watch as Blue Jays begin spring training

Embedded ImageThe Toronto Blue Jays are going into spring training with a good idea of who’s going to get the most reps - for seven of the eight non-pitching positions, that is. TSN's Scott MacArthur says look over to left field, where there's a deep hole.