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.

Is it a Bird? A Plane? … No it’s Reyes-man!

Spring is in the Air, Eddie’s update from Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons met the press after the teams first workout for pitchers and catchers Monday. “This is the last time I will speak of last year,” said Gibbons, “We really didn’t play well last year… we didn’t play well anyplace.”  Looking ahead to 2014 Gibbons said of Brandon Morrow, “It’s […]

New Jay – Navarro

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Catcher Dioner Navarro takes his first swings as a Toronto Blue Jay today at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  Signed as a free agent on December 2, 2013, Navarro was an All Star with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008.

R.A. Dickey, “I Feel Great”

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Blue Jays hurler R.A. Dickey throws on flat ground this morning at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  “I feel great and have been working out hard,” said Dickey of his off season after having back and neck problems during the 2013 season.  “Hopefully I can get back to that,” said Dickey when ask about the […]

Four Jays Look to Bounce Back in 2014 and One Looks to Climb

SPRING TRAINING REPORT DUNEDIN Dunedin, Fla. — Josh Thole, Brandon Morrow, Sergio Santos and Luis Perez are all looking to bounce back in 2014.   While Tampa native Kenny Wilson would more than likely keep fast tracking.

Jays’ Happ and Goins get Going

DUNEDIN, FLA.–(above) Lefty J.A. Happ throws long toss at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium today.  Happ went 5-7 for the Jays in 2013 with a 4.56 ERA over 18-games, all starts.  Jays pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report on the 16th with their first workout on the 17th. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)  

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS TOO – JIM FREGOSI

    Of all days, Valentine’s Day a nice guy and friend to many passed away, Jimmy Fregosi died of a stroke.     Jim, whose nickname was “Froggie” which is another story in itself, passed away in Miami after being airlifted from the cruise ship where he was attending a cruise for fans and Major League Baseball Alumni. […]

Jays, Lawrie look to get a Step on Spring

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie of Langley, BC goes through early workouts at the team’s half field adjacent to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  Toronto’s position players aren’t scheduled to report until February 20 with the team’s first full squad workout scheduled for February 21. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Howard House Update

  BELLEAIR BEACH, FLA. –More workmen’s cars are appearing on the front side of Ryan Howard’s new home.  On one side of the second story are six air conditioning units of at least 10-ton capacity making Duke Energy, the local power supplier, happy.  It’s understood that there are more units on the north side of the […]

Jeter and Yankees Getting Jump on Spring

TAMPA, FLA.–Above, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter takes his second day of batting practice at the team’s  minor league complex today.  Jeter took eight swings in six trips in the cage.