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.

BLUE JAYS OPEN 35TH SPRING TRAINING

DUNEDIN, Fla.—(RSE) The Toronto Blue Jays opened their 35th spring training Monday with their first official workout for pitchers and catchers at the Englebert Complex in Dunedin.      As a new way of doing things the team bused the 3.7-miles from their clubhouse at the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium AKA Grant Field to the Englebert […]

JP Goes to Work

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher JP Arenibica works behind the plate at the team’s Englebert Complex.  An offensive catcher (2010 MVP PCL),  manager John Farrell is looking for JP to balance his game, behind the plate with that in the batters box. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)

BLUE JAYS + BAUTISTA = ARBITRATION POSTPONED

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays spokesperson Jay Stenhouse issued the following statement this evening concerning the arbitration hearing that was supposed to have taken place today between the team and 3B/RF Jose Bautista. Baustia had requested $10.5-million while the team countered with $7.6-million for one-year. In response to various media reports Toronto Blue Jays Sr. […]

Litsch Ready to Go

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays RHP Jesse Litsch throws at Florida Auto Exchange Park Sunday February 13, 2011 the day prior to the team’s first official day on Monday February 14, 2011.  Litsch, who has had arm and hip surgery over the past couple of years, appears ready to battle for the fifth spot in […]

Jays Skipper Farrell Speaks with the Media

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays rookie manager John Farrell talks with members of the media at the team’s spring training stadium on Saturday February 12, 2011.  Farrell, the former Boston Red Sox pitching coach, will have the team dressing at the stadium then bus to the team’s minor league complex for workouts prior to the start […]

Jays Gear up for Spring Training

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSE)–A sure sign that spring is on its way is when the major league team’s equipment truck arrives from the north.  The Toronto Blue Jays are no exception as the Campbell Moving Van arrived Super Bowl Sunday and began off loading on Monday.  The Blue Jays open their 35th spring training, all in […]

BLUE JAYS SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — courtesy of he Toronto Blue Jays  TORONTO, ONTARIO  Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet Radio Fan 590 will be the place to catch your Blue Jays spring action, as twelve of the team’s games will be broadcast on radio or television. Rogers Sportsnet will televise four games commencing with the Sunday March […]

Monsieur Baseball Ron Piché loses battle with cancer

courtesy of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Montreal – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 1988 inductee Ron Piché earlier this afternoon.  The Quebec baseball legend lost a lengthy battle with complications from cancer.  Following his outstanding career the hard throwing right-hander became a scouting director with the Montreal Expos and […]

BLUE JAYS SIGN JASON FRASOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Friday, January 28, 2011  The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed RHP JASON FRASOR to a $3.5 million (US) contract for the 2011 season with a club option for the 2012 season at $3.75 million (US). FRASOR, 33, posted a 3-4 record with four saves […]

BLUE JAYS SIGN FRANCISCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Saturday, January 29, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed RHP FRANK FRANCISCO to a one year contract worth US $4,000,000. FRANCISCO, 31, posted a 6-4 record with two saves and a 3.76 ERA in 56 relief appearances for Texas last season. The Santa […]