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.

Happ a Bison

J.A. Happ second rehab start tonight in Buffalo

Eddie Michels-Florida Update

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Below, Right-hander Shawn Hill threw what he called a “Short side session,” on Monday April 7, 2014 at the Blue Jays minor league complex.  A sixth round pick by the Expos in 2000 the Mississaguh, Ontario native is one of a few players who have played for both Canadian major league teams. Blue Jays […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) “85 Years of Baseball, Pro and Am”

    DUNEDIN, FLA.–For the past 85 summers starting in 1930 the corner of Douglas Ave. and Beltrees has been the home for baseball in Dunedin, Florida. On the land given by Dunedin Mayor Albert Grant and named after him in 1938 the park has grown to give its personality to the area. In 1976 […]

In a Van Down by the Stadium

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays LHP J. A. Happ (left) and RHP Dustin McGowan (right) arrive by van for the closed workout at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on Sunday March 30, 2014.  McGowan was scheduled to stretch out his pitch count to approximately 90-pitches during the game between Class-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo.  McGowan is scheduled […]

Next Action for Redmond may be Regular Season

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays long reliever Todd Redmond went 5 1/3 innings yesterday in his final tune up prior to the season starting against a squad of Yankee minor leaguers at the Mattox Complex.      “Everything is good and getting ready for the season, getting it rolling,” said Redmond, “I’m not going to Montreal so […]

Rays get Dickey

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto’s opening day starter against Tampa Bay on Monday, R. A. Dickey threw his last side session on Friday morning saying afterwards he’s ready.      “That’s it, that’s my last side before opening day,” said Dickey, “I’m ready, I have been ready for a week and a half or so now so I am ready to […]

Gibbons names Blue Jays Rotation

Manager John Gibbons names the Jays rotation to start the season… SEE EDDIE MICHELS PHOTOS

Janssen says All Systems Go

Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen (right shoulder) liked what he did in his one inning of work on Friday that saw him allow one hit and strike out two.      “It was good to get out there and work a little bit,” said Jansses of his facing Phillies Double-A hitters, “I threw all my pitches […]

Springtime for Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Above,Blue Jays manager John Gibbons met with the media on the First Day of Spring today and was ask about RHP Dustin McGowan.  “We really want to stretch him out a couple of innings in the pen,” said Gibbons making the off injured hurler a long reliever.  McGowan has spent the better part of […]

JOEY BATS goes Yard Twice

Dunedin, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista connects on the first pitch he sees in the bottom of the third from the Philadelphia Phillies Roberto Hernandez for a two run homer off the scoreboard in left center.  The homer ignited a four run inning propelling the Jays to an 11-6 Grapefruit League […]