Blue Jays After Doc

That's tough, isn't it?

Seeing the best pitcher - arguably the best player - in franchise history wearing another team's colours? And not just any other team, but your one-time rival?

It's not easy.

Jays fans could be forgiven for thinking that the A.D. (After Doc) era isn't going to amount to anything - our undisputed best player sold off for a few youngsters who might turn into something down the road.

But you know what? There's still reasons for hope.

Adam Lind and Aaron Hill are two of the premiere offensive players in baseball. There are a ton of young prospects - legitimate prospects, not Eddie Zosky types - who we can watch with enjoyment as they blossom into the stars they will become. The Jays' pitching staff might not have anybody on the level of Halladay anymore, but there is an unbelievable amount of depth - no more sending out a 6.75 ERA because he's the best of a poor choice, there's always going to be somebody better in the minors.

In fact, the A.D. era could be a lot of fun.

That's where we come in. Blue Jays A.D. is here to guide you through 2010 and beyond - the ups and downs (spoiler: there will be plenty of downs), the minor victories and the inevitable heartbreaks.

If, like me, you've been following the Jays only half-heartedly for a few years, we'll bring you up to speed on which players you need to know, and which you can safely ignore because you'll never hear of them again past June.

And as well as analysis of 2010, we'll dig into the past to remind you times that were much better for the Jays - and times that were much worse.

We've got a great roster of writers lined up, each with their own unique take on the Blue Jays and baseball in general. Stats geeks, casual fans, and everybody in-between will find something to read.

The A.D. era is going to be one heck of a ride. Let's enjoy it.