Blue Jays birthdays spotlight a who’s who of the franchise’s past and its lingering impact on fantasy lore. Colby Rasmus turns 39 and Melky Cabrera clocks 41, joined by a smaller chorus of Jays alumni. The profile sketches Rasmus’ ascent, the 2011 deadline-day moves, and the fragile arc that followed, while Cabrera’s Toronto chapter sits amid a career bookended by injuries and a string of memorable teams. It’s a reminder that the pipeline of talent comes with detours—and fantasy value often rides those turns.

Short notes on Mike Huff, Drew Storen, Brendon Little and Ricky Romero close the loop, highlighting how first-round promise, trades, and era-defining managers shaped careers. For fantasy players, the piece underscores the enduring lesson: pedigree and moments matter, but health, fit, and era define long-term upside. Celebrations become case studies in aging trajectories, opportunity costs, and the quiet ways past rosters echo into current metrics.