Kyle Drabek has been talking to his dad a lot these days. And why not?

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Drabek looking forward to future with Jays

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.

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Cecil has work cut out for him this spring

Jose Bautista homered and had two hits, and Kyle Drabek made an impressive spring debut, but the Blue Jays fell to the Phillis, 4-2, on Wednesday.

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Bautista continues hot spring for Jays

First baseman Brian Dopirak’s journey from highly touted high schooler to washed-up Minor Leaguer to big league hopeful has given him a new perspective.

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Second chance was all Dopirak needed

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.

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McGowan sharp in simulated game

Ricky Romero seemingly come out of nowhere to win a job with Toronto. Now, Romero is in the mix for the Opening Day start, and his confidence is as high as it has ever been. For that, Romero is quick to credit former Jays pitching coach Brad Arnsberg.

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Romero brimming with self-confidence

Catching prospect J.P. Arencibia went 1-for-3 with his third spring homer, and starter Ricky Romero tosses three scoreless innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Astros, 4-1, on Monday in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Arencibia stays hot in win over Astros

After spending the majority of his career in the bullpen, Brian Tallet showed last season that he could handle the load as a starter. Now, he wants a permanent place in the rotation.

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Tallet savoring shot at rotation spot

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.

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Zinicola learning the ropes with Blue Jays

The Blue Jays batted around and scored six runs in the first inning, highlighted by Jose Bautista’s leadoff homer and a Randy Ruiz grand slam, on their way to an 8-5 win over the Tigers on Sunday.

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Blue Jays unleash heavy lumber early