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.

Davis Continues Rehab over the Weekend, Homers

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) went 1-3 with a solo homer as the DH for Class-A Dunedin against Clearwater Saturday night at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.        “No there is not,” said Davis of any running stress of a home run trot, “It’s nice just to get out there and play […]

Run Rajai Run

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) showed no problems while running the bases during batting practice with Class-A Dunedin.  Davis hasn’t as yet been scheduled for a rehab appearance. (Eddie Michels Photo) 

Rajai Rehabs, Davis takes BP

Today, Jays OF Rajai Davis takes his second session of rehab batting practice. (Photo by Eddie Michels) DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis (torn left hamstring) took his second consecutive BP session on Wednesday August 31, 2011 with no problems.  The 30-year old, who was hitting .238 with one homer, 29-RBI and 34 stolen bases […]

VILLANUEVA TOSSES FIRST REHAB GAME

DUNEDIN, Fla.—Toronto Blue Jays RHP Carlos Villanueva (sore right forearm) allowed an unearned run on one hit in his first rehab start for Class-A Dunedin against Daytona.      Villanueva needed just 15-pitches, 12 for strikes in his one inning and allowed one hit with the runner scoring on a double error by the infield.      […]

Villanueva Prepares for Rehab Start

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Blue Jays RHP Carlos Villanueva (sore right forearm) threw his second bullpen on Thursday August 25, 2011 in preparation for his first rehab start for Class-A Dunedin on Sunday August 28, 2011.  “It was a good time today,” said Villanueva after throwing 35-pitches, “It’s the most fun I have had in a while.”  Villanueva, on […]

Villanueva throws Bullpen Session

DUNEDIN, Fla.–RHP Carlos Villanueva (sore right forearm) shown here on Saturday August 20 2011 pitching on flat ground threw his first side session at the Blue Jays minor league complex Monday August 22, 2011.  According to Villanueva via a text message he threw 30-pitches off the mound and expects to throw another side on Thursday August […]

Eddie Michels follows Carlos Villanueva’s Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Right-hander Carlos Villanueva (strained right forearm) continues rehabbing Saturday with no problems at the Blue Jays minor league complex in Dunedin.  Villanueva said he will be taking Sunday off from throwing and throw a bullpen session on Monday.  Villanueva (strained right forearm) continues to make rapid progress in hopes of returning to the team in […]

No Sneeze, Tallet Throws Perfect Inning

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–LHP Brian Tallet threw a perfect inning getting three ground ball outs pitching a rehab assignment for Class-A Dunedin against Clearwater.      Tallet, whom the Blue Jays acquired from the Cardinals on July 27 in a three way trade has been on the 15-day DL suffering from damage to his chest cartilage caused […]

Villanueva rehab Update

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto reliever Carlos Villanueva continues his rehab at the team’s minor league complex.  Villanueva, who has been on the 15-Day DL since August 11 is 6-3 with a 4.24 ERA this season and as of yet has a time table set for his return. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)

Brian Tallet rehab Update

DUNEDIN, Fla.–LHP Brian Tallet (chest cartilage problems) threw his second 25-pitch, one inning simulated game Monday against hitters from the Blue Jays rookie level Gulf Coast League team.  If Tallet has no problems he could throw another simulated inning as soon as Thursday. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)