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.

On the Jays Farm

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays GCL manager Kenny Graham (above) makes his first trip to home plate to deliver the line up card as a professional baseball manager.  The rookie manager Graham is the new manager of the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays that play their home games at the Mattick Complex.  Unfortunately Graham […]

Howard House: Is this thing done Yet?

BELLEAIRE BEACH, FLA.–Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard’s new home on the beach seems to be making slow but sure progress toward completion.  Shown here today from Gulfview Blvd.  the $25-million home appears to have all but the landscaping to be done on the inland side.   

GLC opens with the Brass in Attendance

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. looks on as the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League Phillies take on the Blue Jays squad on Friday June 20, 2014.      The Phillies were well represented as also in attendance were former team managers Charlie Manual, Dallas Green and Lee Elia.  Also in attendance was minor league catching […]

1-2-3 for Romano, Wells Starts Friday

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays 10th pick in the 2014 June Draft and highest Canadian pick by the team Jordan Romano tossed a 1-2-3 inning in his first pro game.      Facing the Yankees Rookie Level GCL squad as the closer Romano struck out one and induced two fly outs on 16-pitches with a fastball that topped out […]

Dunedin Wins First Half Title

DUNEDIN, FLA.– (Above) Toronto native Marcus Knecht got off to a good start with a two run double in the first as the Dunedin Blue Jays clinched the Florida State League Northern Division first half crown with a 5-1 victory over the Daytona Cubs. Knecht also added a solo homer in the fifth was preceded by a […]

Hobson has Good Night for Dunedin

Dunedin, Fla.–K. C. Hobson, son of former major leaguer Butch Hobson homers in the first inning Tuesday night for Dunedin against Daytona to spot the Blue Jays to a 1-0 lead.      Hobson added a double and another homer in the fourth for five RBI and a 9-1 Dunedin lead through just four innings.

Rasmus Rehab

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Blue Jays outfielder Colby Rasmus (right hamstring tightness) appeared to have no problems going through workouts on today at the team’s minor league complex.      Rasmus took batting practice in the cage, threw long toss and did running drills.      Placed on the 15-day DL May 15, retroactive to May13 there is no schedule set for […]

PITCHERS: Superstitions Set Quickly

Dunedin, Fla.–Ramirez may be a new converted outfielder to pitcher but he has picked up the habit of jumping the foul line.  His second outing against the Pirates extended spring squad saw him allow an unearned run.  He did it in on one hit while walking one and striking out none.  He threw 14-pitches, all fastball’s […]

Hutchins a Pirate?

DUNEDIN, FLA.–RHP Nick Hutchins made his final extended spring training start on Tuesday vs the Toronto Blue Jays squad.      Hutchins went two shutout innings allowing just one hit while walking none and striking out a like amount.  He threw 23-pitches with his fastball topping out at 88 MPH.      Since Hutchins has yet to […]

Memorial Honor for Tom Cheek

Clearwater, Fla. — Tuesday June 3 was the 10th anniversary of  Tom’s last Jays broadcast in 2004-The flag placed yearly by yours truly as Tom was a veteran-Flag provided by American Legion Post 7 in Clearwater.