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.

Lawrie Makes Progress

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left hand) continues to make progress towards a possible major league debut this season.  Acquired by the Blue Jays from the Brewers last December 10 for RHP Shaun Marcum  Lawrie was hit by a pitch May 31.  It was at a time when the Blue Jays were in need of a hot corner guardian.  […]

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays prospect Brett Lawrie (left hand) hits soft toss BP for the second day in a row Saturday with no problems at Toronto’s minor league complex.  Lawrie, who was hit on the left hand by a pitch while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas May 31 was hitting .354 with 15 homers and 49 RBI.  […]

Eddie Michels: Rehab Update — Casey Jassen & Dustin McGowan

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) — Toronto right handed pitchers Casey Jassen and Dustin McGowan continue thier rehab program. Janssen (sore right forearm) threw his last bullpen session in Dunedin on Monday prior to leaving on Tuesday to start a rehab assignment with Double-A New Hampshire.  Having last pitched on June 14, Janssen is 2-0 with a 2.93 era and […]

McGowan Makes First Start in Almost Three Years

The Other Side of Sports (Too) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Originally scheduled to go two innings/35-pitches for Class-A Dunedin Saturday Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan lasted just 2/3 of an inning in his first rehab start.      “The important thing is that I felt good, that’s really all I care about right now,” said McGowan allowed three […]

Tigers Guillen Rehabs

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Detroit Tigers second baseman Carlos Guillen (left knee) swings and misses at a wild pitch third strike Wednesday night then beats out the throw to first playing in his third rehab game for Class-A Lakeland.  Before the game Guillen said he would play one more game with Lakeland on Thursday then join Triple-A Toledo, expecting to rejoin […]

Blue Jays Casey Jassen

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays right-hander Casey Janssen (right forearm) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday as  RHP Dustin McGowan (left) and third baseman Brett Lawrie (right) looked on. Janssen is expected to throw another session on Friday.  McGowan (right arm) threw just prior to Janssen in the bullpen and was wearing a sleave covering his elbow. (Photo by EDDIE […]

Rick Langford Comments on Jassen’s Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Casey Janssen (sore right forearm) threw 30-plus pitches on flat ground Thursday at the team’s Mattox Training Complex in Dunedin.  “He looked good with no problems from 90-feet,” said Rick Langford  team’s rehab pitching coordinator, “Today was his first day throwing.”  On the 15-day DL back dated to June 15 Janssen has a […]

Rutckyj Drops First Start

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Windsor, Ontario native Evan Rutckyj dropped his first start for the Gulf Coast League Yankees despite now giving up an earned run Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays squad 3-2.  Rutckyj went 4 2/3 innings allowing two runs, both unearned on four hits while walking two and striking out five.  “I was throwing all my […]

Don’t Keep Your Eyes “Closed” – Look for Wes Etheridge

DUNEDIN, Fl.–RHP Wes Etheridge is 24 for 24 in save opportunities this season with a 1.03 ERA for Class-A Dunedin recording his latest Tuesday afternoon against Brevard County.      Eltheridge,originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers left baseball after the 2008 season for religious reasons but returned in 2009 to play for Maui of the Independent […]

Blue Jays Future Stars Shine Bright

DUNEDIN,Fl. (RSEN) (left)–The Dunedin Blue Jays will have six representatives at Saturday’s 50th Florida State League game played at nearby Bright House Field in Clearwater.  From left to right Dunedin is sending catcher A. J.Jimenez, RHP Wes Eltheridge, OF Brad Glenn, RHP Deck McGuire, OF/SS Justin Jackson and RHP Nestor Molina.  The home run contest starts […]