This is the January 2, 2013 news archive. View today's Blue Jays news and rumors.

Toronto Blue Jays News and Rumors

Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

On Wednesday, the Indians claimed Russ Canzler off waivers from the Blue Jays, who plucked the first baseman off the wire when the Tribe removed him from its roster on Dec. 18.

Adam Berry, MLB.com

Tim Raines, in his sixth year on the Hall of Fame ballot, will join the Blue Jays as a Minor League baserunning and outfield coach this season. An official announcement from Toronto is expected later this week.

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

The busiest half of baseball's Hot Stove season is over, with fruitful free agent and trade markets defining November and December. The Mets took part in the action to an extent, signing David Wright to a $138 million contract extension and trading R.A.…