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.

Hutchinson Bullpen Session

      Drew Hutchinson throws his first bullpen session on the spring on Tuesday February 3, 2015 at the Mattick Complex. (EDDIE MICHELS/PHOTO)  Drew Hutchinson throws in the bullpen under the watchful eye of Toronto Blue Jays bullpen coach Dane Johnson. (EDDIE MICHELS/PHOTO)

Fundraiser for Kids Almost Ruined But Not the Fault of those Insuring a Kids Merry Christmas

    DUNEDIN, Fla.—Back on December 21, 2014 a group of motorcycle enthusiasts took to the streets of Dunedin for a run to assist less fortunate children in foster care.  They were hoping to brighten their holiday season. Yes, those riders who numbered over 25-hundred on two wheels, did succeed in their holiday quest except […]

Norris and Hutchinson in Dunedin

Eddie Michels Report: Anderson, Hoffman, Osuna

Norris will Vie for Starter

DANIEL NORRIS WORKS OUT IN DUNEDIN

Hoffman and Pentecost Throw, Kawasaki and Estrada Sign

    BLUE JAYS SIGN KAWASAKI The Blue Jays have signed Iinfielder Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League spring training. ESTRADA AGREES TO TERMS The Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a one year $3.9 million dollar contract with right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada and avoided arbitration. MARCO ESTRADA – http://tinyurl.com/n3fg2xb

Osuna and Pentecost in Dunedin

  RHP Roberto Osuna goes through running drill at the Mattick Complex today. (EDDIE MICHELS/PHOTO) Today, Max Pentecost (right shoulder), the Jays first round pick, eleventh overall take BP at the Mattick Complex.                     (EDDIE MICHELS/PHOTO)

Sweatshirt for Hoffman

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Sporting a fastball at 89-90 MPH according to Toronto Blue Jays coaches Jeff Hoffman threw his second BP session since “Tommy John Surgery” last May.  Hoffman, Toronto’s first pick, ninth overall in the June 2014 Amateur Draft, threw 15-pitches off the mound on Friday January 9, 2015 despite temperatures in the low 50’s.  […]

Jays Spring Training Tickets on Sale

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Despite a 52* temperature 19-die-hard fans showed up for the first day single game spring training tickets went on sale at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  A single ticket window opened five minutes prior to the announced 9 AM opening with some fans purchasing tickets for the Blue Jays spring opponents (Rays, Red Sox, Tigers […]

1st Rounder Hoffman make Progress

DUNEDIN, FLA.–The Toronto Blue Jays first round pick in last years June draft RHP Jeff Hoffman continues to improve and make progress after last May’s “Tommy John Surgery.”  The ninth pick overall threw about 25-30 pitches on flat ground Wednesday.  Hoffman threw a 15-pitch bullpen session for the first time on Monday January 5, 2015 and is scheduled […]