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.

JOBA the JAY

Joba Chamberlain threw his second bullpen session at the Mattick Complex today since signing with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.  It’s not known yet when Chamberlain will appear in a game.

Joba and Vlady Jr.

  Former Yankees and Tigers hurler Joba Chamberlain is getting a look see by the Toronto Blue Jays at their Mattick minor league complex.  “He looks good,” said Toronto’s minor league pitching coordinator Rick Langford, “He’s straight down the middle and is locating all his pitches.”  As to how long he will be at the […]

Tortugas ride Romano’s 1 hit, 6 K Performance

  RHP Sal Romano tossed seven innings of one hit shutout ball as the Daytona Tortugas completed a three game sweep over the Dunedin Blue Jays with a 7-1 win on Tuesday.  Romano struck out six as he improved his record to 6-4. RHP Sean Reid-Foley went just 4 2/3 innings on Tuesday as the Dunedin […]

Three Run 5th surges Tortugas to Win

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Daytona (50-44) 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 7 2 Dunedin (43-52) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 2   Daytona Tortugas Player Pos AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO […]

Toronto’s $3.9 Million Kid

Dunedin, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. takes batting practice for the first time on Monday at the Blue Jays Mattick Complex.  Son of former major leaguer Vladimir Sr. and nephew of former major leaguer Wilton Guerrero. Guerrrero Jr. , at 16-years old signed a $3.9 million contract.

Robson Rehab

Tom Robson (right elbow surgery) made his third rehab appearance for the GCL Blue Jays on Wednesday.  He allowed two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out one over 1 2/3 innings.  Just over a year ago Robson had Tommy John surgery after starting the season at Class-A Lansing of the Midwest League. 

Santos has Solid Outing

        Blue Jays RHP Luis Santos threw seven shutout innings in route to a 3-0 whitewash of the Hammerheads in FSL action on Monday.  Santos allowed just three hits while walking one and striking out three.  Alonzo  Gonzalez finished the win with two shutout innings.           1 2 […]

Sanchez to New Hampshire or Buffalo

Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez (right lat) throws probably his last bullpen session in Florida before making his next rehab start on a five-day rotation.  Sanchez is slated to pitch in a game on Thursday either at Double-A New Hampshire or Triple-A Buffalo who are both at home.    

Sunday Stroll for Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman, Toronto’s first pick in the June 2014 draft improved his pro record to 3-3 with 6 2/3 innings of one run, seven hit ball for Class-A Dunedin Sunday night.  Facing Jupiter Hoffman walked none and struck out six to lower his era to 3.21.  Hoffman, out of East Carolina University, had “Tommy John […]

Sanchez goes 2 2/3

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Aaron Sanchez (right lat) threw 2 2/3 innings in his second rehab start on Saturday.      Sanchez allowed one run on three hits while walking two and striking out two on 47-pitches.  His fastball topped out at 97 MPH.      “For the most part mechanic wise comfort wise I […]