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.

McGowan’s Rehab Assignment Stopped

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan (right shoulder) throws long toss after his last rehab start for Class-A Dunedin on Monday.  In six appearances McGowan posted an 0-2 record with a 3.55 ERA, walking six and striking out 13.  McGowan whose rehab assignment was stopped will now pitch in a simulated game on Saturday against Toronto’s […]

McGowan’s Goal: Three Innings Monday

Dustin McGowan preps for his rehab start Monday vs. the Jupiter Hammerheads (photo by Eddie Michels) DUNEDIN, Fla.–Dustin McGowan continues his methodical road back from two arm and one knee surgery throwing a bullpen session on Friday in preparation for his sixth rehab start for Class-A Dunedin on Monday. “I hope to go three innings”, […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) — July 2011

  It has been a while since I have graced you eyes fans with my latest ramblings, something you might have enjoyed so if that’s the case open wide and don’t blink.      A few weeks back a fan at a Rangers game fell to his death trying to catch a baseball thrown his way […]

McGowan wants to cut Down on Pitch Count

    DUNEDIN, Fla.–Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan (shoulder-knee) continues his journey back to the majors with 2 1/3 shutout innings in a rehab start for Class-A Dunedin.      Sporting a 96 MPH fastball McGowan allowed two hits while walking two and striking out four on 44-pitches, 25-strikes.      “I was erratic, all over the […]

McGowan’s Strong Rehab Outting

  DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan’s (shoulder) fourth rehab with Class-A Dunedin was by far his best going 2 2/3 innings of shutout ball.  McGowan only allowed one ball out of the infield, allowed one hit, one walk and struck out three on 42-pitches.  “I wished I could have finished that last inning but […]

Lawrie will return to Las Vegas on Tuesday

  DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left wrist) took himself out of his rehab game for Class-A Dunedin when he was hit by a pitch during his first at bat.      “I wanted to get out of here in one piece,” said Lawrie of his past two games, “It seems every time I go up […]

Rehab Game for Lawrie

DUNEDIN, Fl.– Third baseman Brett Lawrie went 1-3 with an RBI in his first rehab game with Class-A Dunedin since breaking a bone in his left hand on May 31 when he was hit by a pitch while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas.  “It feels good to be out there,” said Lawrie who played six […]

Ohlendorf Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Out since April 9 with a sore right shoulder Pirates RHP Ross Ohlendorf threw four shutout innings in his first rehab start for Class-a Bradenton.      Facing Dunedin, Ohlendorf threw four shutout innings allowing two hits and striking out three while hitting a batter on 41 pitches, 33-strikes.      “I felt like I was […]

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Sporting a padded batting glove on his injured left hand 3B Brett Lawrie took BP Wednesday afternoon with Class-A Dunedin.  Lawrie, who broke a small bone on the back of his left hand when hit by a pitch on May 31 while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas, could make a rehab start as early as […]

Langford gives Lawrie Update with Joke

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Facing a rehab trainer on Monday infielder Brett Lawrie (left hand) took real live BP on Tuesday at the Blue Jays minor league complex.  Lawrie faced Rick Langford on field two Tuesday morning with no problems.  “He hit me hard just like they all did,” said Langford of Lawrie’s prowess in the cage and his […]