Articles By: Eddie Michels

Eddie Michels is a regular contributor of Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Eddie began a radio career in Fulton NY where he covered the Syracuse Chiefs baseball team (Toronto Blue Jays - AAA). Eddie is a regular guest on the Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Eddie is an official scorekeeper and freelance MLB writer who covers the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sandy Alomar Sr. and Dickie Thon, Magnuson goes Two

Sandy Alomar Sr. and Dickie Thon, Magnuson goes Two

CLEARWATER, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Trystan Magnuson (sore right shoulder) tosses two shutout innings against the Phillies extended spring squad at the Carpenter Complex on Saturday April 28, 2012. The nephew of NHL’er Keith Magnuson, Magnuson allowed two hits and struck out  one on 21-pitches with a 93-94 MPH fastball during his third extended spring appearance.  […]

Pettitte throws extended Spring in Clearwater

Pettitte throws extended Spring in Clearwater

CLEARWATER, Fla. –Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte threw 5 2/3 innings in an extended spring game against the Phillies on Monday April 30, 2012.  Pettitte, who is making a comeback after 16-months off, allowed six runs, five earned on 10-hits while striking out eight on 96-pitches, 69-strikes.  His fast ball was clocked at 86-88 MPH and his […]

BLACK CAT-THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS

BLACK CAT-THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS

Well on April 24, 1946 at Mac Arthur Stadium in Syracuse, N.Y. Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson took the field for the Montreal Royals against the home town Chiefs. It was the first time the Royals had faced the Chiefs that season but it was not without incident.  You see fans this was the infamous […]

Andy Pettitte goes Three

Andy Pettitte goes Three

Andy Pettitte works in Clearwater and Eddie Michels is there…

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) April 2012

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) April 2012

Eddie Michels wraps up another spring in Dunedin…

Jays 13, Tigers 8 in Dunedin Finale

Jays 13, Tigers 8 in Dunedin Finale

Jays only use two pitchers in final Dunedin spring game; Alvarez 4 innings and Drabek 5 inning…

Jays lose at Joker, Canadians fare Well

Jays lose at Joker, Canadians fare Well

Marcus Knecht and Michael Crouse go 3 for 4 with a homer, 2 BB, an RBI and stolen base…should start season in A-Dunedin. Omar Viquel homers…

Bucs beat Jays 3-1, Romero Announced Opening Day Starter

Bucs beat Jays 3-1, Romero Announced Opening Day Starter

DUNEDIN, Fla.—The Toronto Blue Jays lost for just the second time in two weeks, this time 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Toronto carried a 1-0 lead into the top of the eight when Drew Carpenter surrendered Nate McLouth’s second home of the spring, a two run shot to give Pittsburgh the lead.  McLouth was 2 […]

Opening Day Starters, Romero beats Halladay

Opening Day Starters, Romero beats Halladay

Ricky Romero finished the spring with a 0.00 ERA…

Jays Streak ends but 22 wins is Spring Record

Jays Streak ends but 22 wins is Spring Record

Jays improved their spring record to 22-4-1 prior to Friday’s loss, with 22-wins is the most in franchise history…