Articles By: Eddie Michels
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.
Down in Dunedin
The Dunedin Blue Jays took their first loss of the season at the hands of the Clearwater Threshers 9-5 on Saturday night. Ryan Borucki (0-1) didn’t make it out of the fifth inning allowing eight runs on nine hits while walking two and striking out one over 4 1/3 innings. The two teams wrap up their […]
Romano Feeling Great
RHP Jordan Romano pitched a shutout inning during a Blue Jays extended spring inter squad game on Saturday. A 10th round pick of the Jays in 2014 Romano had “Tommy John Surgery” March 30, 2015. “I’m feeling great,” said Romano afterwards, “Now I will pitch again on Tuesday.” The Jays extended spring squad starts games […]
Schultz goes Live
Blue Jays RHP Bo Schultz (hip operation) faced live hitters for the second time this spring on Friday. Schultz threw 26-pitches with no apparent problems.
D-Jays go Greene
Blue Jays prospect Conner Greene threw five innings as the Dunedin Blue Jays opened their Florida State League season with a 6-2 win over the Clearwater Threshers. Greene allowed two runs on six hits while walking one and striking out two. The Jays make the five mile road trip to Clearwater on Friday with Tom […]
Case back soon
Good news for RHP Andrew Case (below) as he should be able to return to action in mid-May. According to Case on Thursday morning before throwing a bullpen session he stated, “I’ll be back in mid May with (Lower Class-A) Lancing.” Originally Case was suspended for 50-game because he couldn’t be reached for an off season […]
Romano Slated for Game Action 2-3 Weeks
Canadian Jordan Romano faced live hitters for just the third time since surgery last season. Romano is expected to see game action in 2-3 weeks according to team sources.
Sanchez #5 goes Five Shutout Innings
Aaron Sanchez, the Toronto Blue Jays fifth starter, went five shutout innings against a Yankees minor league squad on Thursday. Sanchez allowed two hits and the last batter he faced got the second hit but Sanchez immediately picked him off first. EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO
Father and Son Spring Training
He has a life some can only dream of but he has to work for it. He is 13-year old Caden Shapiro, son of the new Toronto Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro. “It’s a special father son time,” said the senior Shapiro, “Caden says that Halloween and Christmas are okay but his favorite time […]
Closer Osuna
RHP Roberto Osuna was named the Toronto Blue Jays closer Wednesday morning during a short press conference at 7:30 AM by manager John Gibbons. “I’m happy,” said Osuna (pictured), “It’s not so much what I did last year but my confidence.” During the 2015 season Osuna was 1-6 with a 2.58 ERA in 39-games with 20-saves. […]
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