Articles By: Eddie Michels
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.
Dickey to Start Spring Fling
DUNEDIN, FLA.–R. A. Dickey will get the spring home opening start for the Toronto Blue Jays tomorrow Thursday February 27, 2014. Brandon Morrow will follow him to the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Gibby on Challenges – Collisions
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Manager John Gibbons met the press as he always does after workouts stating “I don’t know if you mess with the game to much you have problems.” This was in reference to the challenges during a game’s first six innings and plays at the plate. “Right now they are trying to stop the […]
Aussie goes Live
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Right-hander Liam Hendriks faced live hitters for the first time Sunday as a Toronto Blue Jay. “I faces Lawrie, Bautista and Encarnacion my first time out,” said the Perth, Australia native, “They get three good ones off me, all inside fastballs.” Toronto is Hendriks’ fourth team since the end of the 2013 season, Twins, […]
Joey Bats is the Man!
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista takes time out from his busy workout schedule on Sunday to sign for the fans at the team’s minor league complex. We talked on the show yesterday about teams charging for stars’ autographs, I do not see any wallets out here. Joey Bats deserves a good team and […]
Hendriks Down Under in Dunedin
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons took time on Saturday February 22, 2014 to speak about newly acquired hurler Liam Kendriks. “We are going to throw him out there to get some innings,” said Gibbons, “We really want to see what we have. We have a lot of depth here so he will just […]
TNT Power House gets some Time with the Jays
DUNEDIN, FLA.– On Saturday, former Toronto Blue Jays farm hand Tracy Thorpe AKA “Tree” brought one of his TNT Power House traveling baseball teams to Dunedin to see what it’s like at the major league level. The program according to Thorpe is based in his hometown of Melbourne, Fl. and has 65 kids ages ranging from […]
Joey Bats and Company Spring into Action
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista is positive about the 2014 season despite missing the final six weeks of the 2013 season due to a bone bruise to his hip. “I was disappointed I didn’t get to finish the season,” said Bautista, “I hope it doesn’t happen again.” Looking towards 2014 Bautista said, “If everybody does […]
Anthopoulos and Gibbons Give Insight to the Spring
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Above, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons speaks to the media after today’s workout. “We’ve got some pretty good arms in our bullpen,” said Gibbons, “Everything went okay and I am glad that’s over with. Tomorrow is the first full squad and they (pitchers) will be facing live hitters.” Gibbons also mentioned an […]
Hutchinson and Ohka Work to get Back
DUNEDIN, FLA.– Below, Lakeland, Florida native Drew Hutchison is looking to regain his form prior to injuries that sidelined his career after going 5-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 11-games all starts in 2012. Hutchison was Toronto’s 15th round pick in the 2009 amateur draft.
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