MLB In Brief: A Bright Future For The Blue Jays | Nelson Cruz's View

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A promising future for the Blue Jays

See who sits atop the team’s top prospect list.

DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton are progressing

They are among the Yankees players who continue to train together during the offseason in Florida.

I’m told DJ LeMahieu looks great and is telling everyone he feels great as he works out in Tampa; ditto w/ Giancarlo Stanton as he does his offseason work. More notes included in our #Yankees roster projection: https://t.co/7PX16DW77i

— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) January 25, 2023

Cesar Hernandez agrees with the Tigers

This is a minor league contract.

Ken Giles looks to the future with optimism

He is preparing to return to the field within two weeks to demonstrate his know-how to recruiters.

Former Rolaids finalist and World Series closer Ken Giles will be throwing 2 weeks from today — Feb. 8—at ASU in Tempe, Ariz. for interested teams. Giles is said to be “100% healthy,” 2 yrs removed from TJ surgery

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 25, 2023

Possible signatures… but unlikely

Andrew Chafin and Zack Britton’s chances of making it to the Mets are dwindling.

Best view for Nelson Cruz

He admits seeing the ball better since his eye surgery.

Nelson Cruz says he can see the baseball better since his eye surgery.

— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) January 24, 2023

Terry Francona’s scooter found

He will now be able to sleep better at night.

After Terry Francona’s scooter was stolen in Cleveland, police recovered it and returned it to him today.

This photo (via the Guardians) is priceless: pic.twitter.com/cOFvNgEafo

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) January 25, 2023

Jeurys Familia in Arizona

We’re talking about a contract for minors.

The Arizona #Dbackstrying to strengthen their bullpen, have signed veteran reliever and closer Jeurys Familia to a minor-league contract with an invite to their major-league spring training camp.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 25, 2023

January 26, 2023