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.

Jays Resod in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Work continues at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday November 15, 2011.  The stadium has gotten a totally new drainage system replacing the one in place since 1982 and is expected to be ready for the team’s spring opener March 3, 2012 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Spring Training Right Around the Corner

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Work continues on Thursday November 3, 2011 at the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in preparation for their March 3, 2012 opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  The workman are putting in a new drainage system replacing the one installed in 1982. (Photo by Eddie Michels)

New Drains at the “Grant”

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Florida Auto Exchange Stadium aka. Grant Field, the only spring training site the Toronto Blue Jays have ever known, is getting a complete rehabilitation of its playing surface.  The playing surface with a totally new drainage system is scheduled to be completed prior to spring training 2012.  The original stadium was built in 1934 as […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) ROAD TRIP (New London, Wisconsin)

Since we last communicated with the printed word much too long ago it’s imperative that I again take the pen in hand for a story or two.      That being said fans last week I was in New London, Wisconsin for a less than pleasant family duty but as always one wants to find information […]

Shoffit Working on the Hill

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto minor league right-hander Sean Shoffit took another successful step towards his transformation from outfielder to pitcher on Friday October 21 with his second bullpen session.      The 26-year old made the switch mid-way through the 2010 season but injured his right knee prior to the 2011 season that put his plans on […]

Phils’ Blanton Hurls Five

CLEARWATER, Fla.—Phillies right-hander Joe Blanton (right elbow) pitched five solid innings against the Blue Jays  Instructional League squad Saturday morning at Bright House Networks Field.      “It’s good,” said Blanton of his elbow, “I threw four innings in one game down here and five innings in another, throwing all my pitches so I am feeling […]

Robbie Alomar chats with Dickie Thon

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar takes time during instructional league workouts on Thursday October 13, 2011 to talk baseball with prospect Dickie Thon.  Thon’s father, also called Dickie was Alomar’s mentor when he first came to the majors in 1988 with San Diego. (Photo by Eddie Michels) 

Fungo’s from the “Iron Pony”

GEORGE BELL GIVES WAY TO ALOMAR SR.

Jays Legends Instruct Prospects

Robbie Alomar and George Bell at the Mattick Training Center Monday.

Pirates Cole Brings Heat

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–Pitching in just his second Instructional League game RHP Garrett Cole threw his fastball a consistent 95-100 MPH over four innings Monday against the Blue Jays squad.      Cole, who was the first overall pick in this year’s June draft out of UCLA signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for an $8-million contract just prior […]