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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Important early work here for the Raptors ahead of a pretty tough cap/apron crunch in future years. Shead locked in well below the mid-level is a smart bet on his continued growth.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Really think TNA could have come up with a better name for Gacy & Lumis

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kawhi Leonard opens by saying he wants to move forward from the investigation, and talk about the Raptors. Happy to be back, and be able to focus on basketball and being a Raptor again

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here's the full Raptors camp roster & staff

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

That is a about $11M below Kawhi Leonard's maximum over the two years.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Pete Alonso may have just conscious uncoupled the Blue Jays from their playoff hopes

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you ever get mad at Blue Jays challenges, at least it’s not Francisco Alvarez

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here's the entire coaching staff for 2026-27:

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Weird one, as the Blue Jays have the lowest average exit velocity & hard-hit rate on infield hits allowed. Basically, the Jays pitchers are occasionally done-in by allowing weak contact.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Email: "All 30 Clubs To Open Spring Training Play on Friday, February 19"

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Delgado’s at bat notebook, Beeston’s office supplies, Doc. Some really cool stuff in here.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The Blue Jays unveil their new Hall of Excellence in section 104

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Evil Empire album kid grew up to cover the Evil Empire of baseball

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The best band in the world (if you don’t ask their solution for Jays 2027 centerfielder)

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thank you, @michael-s-p@bsky.social

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Since Gimenez entered the majors in 2020, minimum 1 plate appearance, here are the most "clutch" hitters in baseball. (Clutch is a measure of how much better you perform, compared to your average performance, in big spots.)

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Book on Vlad barely a pamphlet right now

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Raptors preseason schedule, with training camp in Quebec City

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Derby walk-off is awesome but thinking of some precedent for hot Philly crowds

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

And here is the Clippers statement, via @thesteinline.bsky.social Obviously some more uncertainty to all of this now, especially as far as any Kawhi punishment.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Raptors are awaiting the conclusion of the league’s investigation before completing the Kawhi Leonard deal. Not a huge rush, in practical terms, since their roster/cap situation is so limited anyway. And Kawhi obviously in Toronto and being worked back in. Team statement:

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Kyle Lowry has officially signed a one-day contract with the Raptors & subsequently announced his retirement. There will be 3 Lowry-themed nights at Raptors games this year plus his jersey retirement at date TBD. Weekend of activities in Sept celebrating Lowry, & more details:

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Bummer for the show but will be cool to see Garrett’s next chapter play out. He had considered still playing, coaching, front office, and law in the past. Obviously has a ton to teach, now as a coach instead of teammate.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I think when it's 3/4 we call it a typo, not a misspelling haha

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The picks being further out increase the risk here notably, but also keeps the Raptors better able to keep the roster stocked during the Kawhi window.