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.

First Jays Workout Less than 50 Days

DUNEDIN, FLA.–New “Field Turf” is being installed on the Toronto Blue Jays half field at their Mattick Complex.  The new turf and rehabbing of the five natural grass fields at the complex are expected to be ready for the teams first workout February 22nd.

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS-2014

  It appears that another year has come and gone according to my calendar so it’s time again for my year end offering. This past year of 2014 had a few interesting items of interest for you the fan some I witnessed personally some I just read about or heard of so here goes.  My […]

Two Looks of Norris

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Sporting his winter growth of beard Toronto Blue Jays LHP Daniel Norris throws on flat ground from about 50-60 feet on Friday December 19, 2014.  Under the watchful eyes of the Blue Jays training and rehab staff at the team’s Mattick Complex Norris said afterwards, “I feel great.”  According to a Blue Jays […]

Carter – Clemens: Stories from Blue Jay Lore

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–For the first time in over 30-years according to team officials field one at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex is getting a new infield.  The complex built around 1980 originally had just three full fields running west to east which saw fields two and three replaced by four full field in […]

Big Brothers and Big Sisters get Iced Benefit

OLDSMAR, FLA.–The referee drops the bisket, aka puck to start the second period Saturday morning between the Gerihaluks in Red and the squad in white from Merrill Lynch.  The match at the Tampa Bay Skating Academy is benefiting the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and ran through Sunday with the championships taking place Sunday afternoon. […]

MSBL update: Smith on the Hill

DUNEDIN, FLA.–The uniforms may say Reds but they are the San Antonio Bombers as Mike Smith pitches them to a complete game 8-3 victory over the Rhode Island Salty Dogs in the MSBL over 45 championship on Saturday November 15th.  Smith a former pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles scattered nine hits and added a two run […]

Ryan Hendricks – MBSL

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Most players at this years Men’s Senior Baseball League games here in Florida didn’t play in the pros but some were around the game with their parents.  Shown here hitting a single is Ryan Hendricks son of Elrod Hendricks.  The younger Hendriks is presently a major in the US Air Force JAG stationed near […]

Mike Smith – MSBL in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–At age 51 former major league pitcher Mike Smith still has the desire to play the game.   Much like he did in the picture that shows him popping out to short on Thursday at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex.  Playing at the Jays complex isn’t Smith’s only connection to the one team […]

MSBL Championship in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Ball players come from all walks of life to play in this the second week of the Men’s Senior Baseball League Championship being played in the Dunedin-Clearwater area.  One is Jim Egolf and he doesn’t play golf from Lurgan, Pa. who is playing for the Susquehanna Valley Braves.  A trucking company dispatcher from 9 […]

Former MLB Players in Men’s Senior League

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Some former pro ball players still enjoy playing a bit of baseball in their later years but one wants to get back in the game as a coach in Australia.  While chatting with former Houston Astro Anthony Walker on Thursday November 7th prior to his Men’s Senior Baseball League game at the Englebert Complex he […]