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.

Baseball a World Away

AUSTRALIANS ALDRIDGE AND SAYERS LOOKING TO GO HOME ALONG WITH NEW ZEALAND’S DEVONSHIRE

Delabar gets Rehab Start in Tampa

TAMPA, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Steve Delabar made his first rehab start today since being placed on the 15-day DL August 4, 2013 for right shoulder inflammation. Throwing six of his eleven pitches for strikes with a consistent 93-94 MPH fastball Delabar threw a perfect inning against the rookie level Yankees of the GCL. “It […]

Therrien Pitches in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FLA.–Montreal native Jesen Therrien (above and below) stretched out his sixth start of the season to a span of 16-days but still dropped a Phillies 4-2 GCL decision to the Tigers today in Lakeland.  The game originally started on August 1 but was suspended in Clearwater after three innings by rain.  The game resumed Friday […]

Sr. takes a Break

TAMPA, FLA. — Above, Toronto Blue Jays minor league instructor Sandy Alomar Sr. , “Iron Pony” –  takes a break prior to Thursday August 15, 2013 game against the GCL Yankees.  Alomar Sr. is the proud father of former major leaguer Sandy Alomar Jr. and Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar.

Time to Visit with Contractor

Ryan Howard has some time to see that his Bellaire Beach mansion is coming along to his specs…

Phuture Philly Stars Feature Crawford

Carl Crawford’s cousin is in the Phillies organization

Eddie Down Under

Eddie Michels uncovers the Nathan Hass of Australia

You Can’t take Dunedin’s Heart

The Jays may leave Dunedin, but it’s Heart can never be taken

GCL Ratcliffe with Paul Quantrill

TAMPA, FLA.–(Above) Toronto Blue Jays minor league pitching coach Paul Quantrill (left) has a chat with team pitching prospect and fellow Canadian Sean Ratcliffe prior to yesterday’s GCL game against the Yankees.  Drafted in the 18th round of the 2013 MLB June Draft by Toronto  out of Pickering HS in Ajax, Ont. Ratcliffe is 1-1 with a […]

New Zeland’s Devonshire

TAMPA, FLA.–Auckland, New Zeland native Daniel Devonshire scoops one up during infield drills on Monday July 29, 2013 prior to the GCL Blue Jays game against the Yankees.  The Jays 37th round pick in the 2012 June First Year Player Draft out of Colby (Kan.) Community College,  Devonshire is hitting just .080 with three RBI […]