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.

16 Year Old Roberto Osuna: First Pro Game

CLEARWATER, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays 16-year old RHP Roberto Osuna pitched in his first professional game Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies Instructional League squad.      Osuna went his scheduled two innings allowing three runs on three hits, one home run, while walking one and striking out two with a consistent 91 MPH fastball.      “No I wasn’t,” said […]

Carlson wants to be Ready for Spring

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto LHP Jesse Carlson continues throwing on flat ground from about 80-feet with no problems at the team’s Mattick Complex.  Carlson plans on visiting family after instructional camp ends then return to Dunedin for further workouts.  After a holiday break the 30-year old plans on working out to be ready for spring training.  Carlson […]

Adeiny Hechavarria works out in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Adeiny Hechavarria takes grounders Monday September 26, 2011 at the team’s Bobby Mattick Complex prior to leaving for the Arizona Fall League on Wednesday.  The Blue Jays signed Hechavarria, a Cuban refugee, to a four-year, $10-million contract in April 2010.  After splitting 2010 between Class-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire Hechavarria spent 2011 […]

Bay Flight lands at Mattick Complex

DUNEDIN, Fla.–The Blue Jays Mattick Complex showed its  all purpose usefulness Thursday September 22 when a Bay Flight EC 135 MEDEVAC helicopter used field five for a pickup.  Shown here taking off the chopper was carrying an unnamed victims who attempted to cross  County Route 1 on foot approximately 1/2 mile from the complex and was […]

Jesse Carlson continues Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays LHP Jesse Carlson continues to throw with no problems now from 70-75 feet at the Mattox Complex in Dunedin.  Carlson, who had his left rotor cuff operated on May 26, 2011 still expects to be ready by spring training 2012. (Photo by Eddie Michels)

Hot Dog! Tim Robson works out for Jays

[media-credit attachment_id=9597 id=10 align=”alignleft” width=”300″][/media-credit]DUNEDIN, Fla.–Players always try and impress their coaches when they can so RHP Tim Robson was doing his best on Thursday September 15, 2011 at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league camp.  Robson, the Jays fourth round pick from Canada in this years June draft does the sporting leap during pitchers […]

Jesse Carlson Rehab Update

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto LHP Jesse Carlson (rotor cuff) continues throwing on level ground with no problems Wednesday September 14, 2011 at the team’s minor league complex.  After having surgery on May 26, 2011 to repair his torn left rotor cuff Carlson resumed throwing September 1, going every other day working up to 60-feet.  “There has been no […]

Jays Instructional Camp Opens

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Blue Jays opened their Instructional League camp on Tuesday at the team’s minor league camp in Dunedin.  Aimed at evaluating recent signs and bettering advancing prospects the players will get more individualized training during the six-plus weeks.  On September 26 games will be played against other area major league camps ending October 21. (Photo by […]

Adam Loewen Returns with a Switch

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Former Baltimore Orioles first round pick Adam Loewen of Surry, BC appears to be making the switch from lefthanded pitcher to outfielder with his call up Tuesday by the Toronto Blue Jays.  Picked in 2002 by the Orioles, Loewen last pitched in a major league game on July 6, 2008 vs Texas when his already […]

Davis Returns to Jays Minor League Complex

DUNEDIN, Fla.(RSEN)—Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) won’t be appearing on a rehab assignment during the first round of the Class-A Dunedin playoff games. After playing his scheduled four innings Sunday in center field Davis still appeared to be favoring his left leg so he will work out now at the team’s […]