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.

“The Voice of the Blue Jays” goes in Hall

(EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO) CLEARWATER, FLA.–Tom Cheek’s final resting place at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Gardens in Clearwater.  The “Voice of the Blue Jays” will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday when his widow Shirley accepts for him the 2013 Ford Frick Award in Cooperstown. Perhaps Blue Jays all-time franchise moment was Joe […]

Norris Settles – Throws Two Shutout Innings

LAKELAND, FLA.–Back on July 11, 2013 Tigers prospect Daryl Norris made his pro debut, one he probably wished he could forget.  That day the first pitch Norris threw as a pro was in relief with a runner on base and two away.  That first offering was deposited over the left field fence by the opposing hitter […]

Jenkins Rehab

DUNEDIN, FLA.–RHP Chad Jenkins (back/lat) looks none the worse for wear as he jogs near the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex.  Jenkins was Toronto’s first round pick in 2009 and started the season with the team going 1-0 with a 3.60 era.  He was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on June 1 where he started five games […]

GCL Action in Lakeland Features Moseby and Tom Collins’ two Homers

LAKELAND, FLA.–First baseman Lydell Moseby, son of former Blue Jays great Lloyd Moseby singles to left today during the GCL Blue Jays 15-5 win over the Tigers.  In six games Moseby is hitting .357 with one double and three RBI.   His father, Lloyd, played 12 season in MLB.  The first 10 with the Blue […]

A-Rod plays Meet the Press

TAMPA, FLA.–Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez (left hip) spoke with the media after his seventh rehab game Wednesday July 10, 2013.      “I was happy with all three at bats,” said Rodriguez, “Again I found my work before the game was good and I found my work after the game was really good.  I did […]

A Rod – Tearing it Up! ???

TAMPA, FLA.– (Below) Yankee shortstop Alex Rodriguez (left hip) grounds out short to first against Blue Jays righty Sergio Santos (right elbow) also on a rehab assignment today.  Rodriguez went 1-3 during his 6th rehab appearance this season.  Rodriguez is batting a whopping .133 during rehab.        

Luis makes Pro Debut

TAMPA, FLA.–NY Yankee prospect Omar Diago Luis made his pro debut on Wednesday July 3, 2013 for the rookie level GCL Yankees.  A native of Sancti Spiritis, Cuba Luis went an inning and a third allowing an unearned run on one hit while walking three and striking out four.  Luis highlight has to be that […]

Blue Jay from Down Under

TAMPA, FLA.–Sydney native Paul Elliott enjoys the sun prior to Wednesday July 3, 2013 Gulf Coast League game between the Blue Jays and Yankees.  Elliott, a hitting coach for the Blue Jays was ask what how long it had been since he had seen the winter season “Down Under.”  According to Elliott, “About 20-years”.  Nice […]

DJ Rehabbing over the Holiday Week

TAMPA, FLA. — Yankees captain Derek Jeter was busy this holiday week in Tampa as he continues his rehab on Wednesday.  Working hard to get back in the line-up from an ankle injury,  Jeter spent a good amount of time on the base paths with no apparent issues. Above,  New York Yankee prospect Omar Diago […]

First Rehab Start for Santos

TAMPA, FLA.–Despite rain falling Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Sergio Santos (right elbow) needed just 10-pitches to get through his first rehab start for the GCL Blue Jays against the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Wednesday July 3, 2013.      Santos started the season on the 15-day DL but was put on the 60-day DL […]