Drabek looking forward to future with Jays

Kyle Drabek has been talking to his dad a lot these days. And why not? Drabek has a former Cy Young Award winner as a resource and the youngster has faced many new challenges since the Blue Jays acquired him from the Phillies over the winter.

Cecil has work cut out for him this spring

Under the circumstances, Brett Cecil knows he does not have much room for error this spring. He is one of many young pitchers vying for a spot in the Blue Jays’ rotation.

McGowan sharp in simulated game

Dustin McGowan — sidelined since July 2008 with a right shoulder injury — logged two innings at the Bobby Mattick Training Center, throwing to a quartet of Minor League hitters while members of the Blue Jays’ brass monitored the performance.

Fien finds himself baseball’s traveling man

In the span of barely more than a week, pitcher Casey Fien has been a member of the Tigers, the Red Sox and the Blue Jays.

Zinicola learning the ropes with Blue Jays

As a Rule 5 Draft pick, Zech Zinicola is trying to earn a job in the Jays’ bullpen, but the young righty is also trying to learn the ropes from veteran teammates.

Yanks’ Cervelli OK after getting beaned

Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli was hit in the helmet by a fastball while batting against Blue Jays right-hander Zech Zinicola in the third inning on Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Marcum doesn’t skip a beat in return to hill

Shaun Marcum is healthy again after missing all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow, and he took his first step in competing for the top spot in the Blue Jays’ rotation on Saturday.

Blue Jays back Marcum with hitting display

The Blue Jays racked up 18 hits on Saturday en route to a 9-1 victory over the Yankees, while Shaun Marcum had a successful return to the mound, not allowing a hit in two innings.

Moyer returns after three surgeries

Jamie Moyer allowed three hits and struck out three in three scoreless innings Friday morning in a “B” game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Bright House Field.

Young Blue Jays growing together

Pitcher Kyle Drabek, first baseman Brett Wallace and catcher Travis d’Arnaud — all of whom were acquired in the blockbuster Roy Halladay deal — began their journey with the Blue Jays on Thursday.

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