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.

Oliver and Hurdle talk Hitting, Gose Hustles

BRADENTON, FLA. – Toronto Blue Jays LHP Darren Oliver talks hitting with his former manager now Pirates manager Clint Hurdle Sunday March 4, 2012 at McKechnie Field in Bradenton. “He can hit,” said Hurdle of Oliver, “I touched him up with the wood in 2010 in case he got into and inter league game.” Oliver […]

SPRING TRAINING OPENS FOR THE 36TH TIME IN DUNEDIN

DUNEDIN, Fla.—The Toronto Blue Jays took their 36th spring home opener 7-1 over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. Getting the win in relief was Kyle Drabek for his one shutout inning while the Pirates starter James McDonald took the loss for two innings of work. The big bats for the Jays were Brett Lawrie who went […]

Eddie Michels’ spring notes March 2nd

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell met the press after the team’s six inning intra-squad game on Friday won by the Grays over the Blues 2-1. “It’s good to begin the next phase,” said Farrell with the team’s spring opener on Saturday against the Pirates.  “Our concerns are to stay healthy and get results.” […]

BP PHOTOS: LIND, RASMUS, ARENCIBIA (Eddie Michels)

Eddie Michels gets spring shots of Adam Lind, Colby Rasmus and JP Arencibia in the cage…

Gose has a Cannon

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Possessing one of the best arms in baseball outfielder Anthony Gose lets loose all the way to the plate on the fly Thursday during workouts at the Toronto Blue Jays Englebert Complex. Arriving from the Phillies by way of the Astros in 2010 Gose had a 97 MPH fastball in high school as a pitcher but […]

ESPN-Jays-Redsox?

DUNEDIN,Fla.–(left) When four former members of the Boston Red Sox got together Thursday at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league camp it took ESPN’s Tim Kirkjian’s entire repertoire to maintain order. Kirkjian (back to camera) has from left to right former Red Sox catcher Kevin Cash now Jays advance scout, former Triple-A Pawtucket manager Torey Lovullo, […]

Jays Report on extra day of 2012, Leap to March for Jays

As we leap into March, Brett Cecil and Blue Jays ready to go…

McGowan 5 Day Rotation, Drew Hutchinson on the Hill

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Dustin McGowan, (left) who spent over three years on the DL appears to be on his healthy way back if Tuesday is any indication. Two arm/shoulder operations and a knee surgery has side lined the righty but threw with ease and velocity in his first spring appearance. “He (McGowan) will throw again in three days […]

Jose Bautista not canned

DUNEDIN, Fla.–2010 and 2011 major league home run champion Jose Bautista was not canned by the Toronto Blue Jays during workouts on Monday he was just taking a break. (Photo by Eddie Michels)

Manager on the Hill

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell throws off the mound without the benefit of a baseball during the team’s running drills on Monday. “I’m starting easy then slowing down from their,” said Farrell of his conditioning regiment this spring. (Photo by Eddie Michels) Jays Notes: RHP Carlos Villanueva threw 15 pitches on flat ground […]