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.

George Bell and Ernie Whitt

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Two former Blue Jays greats, George Bell (left) and Ernie Whitt (right) chat before Saturday’s game between the Phillies and Blue Jays extended spring squads.  Bell is in camp as a guest instructor for the Jays while Whitt is the Phillies minor league catching instructor. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)

Chase Utley getting back in form for Phils

DUNEDIN, Fl.(RSEN) –Phillies second baseman Chase Utley homers to right center during an extended spring game against the Blue Jays Saturday morning.  “I tried to fool him with a change up on 2-2,” said Blue Jays LHP John Anderson of the Utley homer, “Then threw a 3-2 fastball away and he hit it.”  Showing no signs […]

Dustin McGowan and Aaron Hill see Action in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan (two arm and one knee surgery) pitched one plus inning in a simulated game Wednesday, his first game action in over two years.  “Every time I go out I am gradually getting more and more on it,” said McGowan, “The good thing is the arm feels great.”  […]

Nix – Hill get Work In

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) –Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder Jason Nix (left shin) throws long toss at the teams minor league complex on Monday.  Nix has been on the 15-day DL since April 23. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)     DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill go through conditioning drills on Monday at the team’s […]

HEADS UP!

DUNEDIN, Fl.(RSEN)–This photo is proof positive that fans should always keep their attention focused on the field of play during a baseball game.  This broken bat, courtesy of Phillies minor leaguer Brian Bocock (right wrist), was imbedded in the back stop fence at the Blue Jays minor league complex on Friday during an extended spring […]

Hill hopes to back for Tampa Bay Series

DUNEDIN, Fl.– (RSEN) Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill (right hamstrin tightness) took ground balls and BP at the team’s minor league complex for the first time on Thursday.  On the 15-day DL since April 24, back dated to the 20th Hill expects his stay to be a short one.  “Hopefully I am out of here in a […]

Cito Culver, NY Yankees #1 pick shows Hustle

DUNEDIN, FL.–The New York Yankees first pick in last June’s draft Cito Culver looks like he popped one up Thursday during an extended spring game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin.  Unfortunately there was a strong wind from the south that blew the shallow fly to right field over to the right field foul line where it […]

Phillies Brown to Rehab in Clearwater

DUNEDIN, Fl. [RSEN]–Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown (right hand) could start a rehab assignment with Class-A Clearwater as soon as Monday.      “It’s either Monday or Tuesday,” said Brown, “Everything is going pretty good.  Coming into today I am just trying to get some at bats, trying to see some pitches and I am doing that […]

Morrow and Francisco get to Work in Lakeland

  LAKELAND, Fl. [RSEN] The Toronto Blue Jays might be getting their closer back from rehab as soon as Tuesday’s game against the Yankees in Toronto.      RHP Frank Francisco threw another scoreless inning on Sunday for Class-A Dunedin against Lakeland,allowing one hit and striking out two.      “I’m feeling good and am 100-percent,” said […]

Where’s Mark Prior?? In Tampa??

DUNEDIN, Fl.(RSEN)–Former Cub’s number one pick Mark Prior got roughed up a bit by Dunedin Friday night allowing two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out one while pitching one inning for the Tampa Yankees.  Prior last pitched in the majors in 2006, signed a minor league contract last December with the Yankees.  “I […]