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.
THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) 5-16-13
Well fans a few odds and ends this issue, the first being the Phillies signing RHP Carlos Zambrano. Zambrano has had instances in the past where he ruffled feathers of not only front office types but his teammates as well while with the Cubs and Marlins. But that is not where we will focus this […]
Pineda getting Close
CLEARWATER, FLA.–Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda (shoulder) showed marked improvement when he threw three-plus shutout innings during an extended spring game yesterday in Clearwater. With a fastball topping out at 92 MPH Pineda needed just 40-pitches as he allowed one hit and struck out four while walking none. The 24 year-old from Yaguate, Dominican Republic, was acquired […]
John Stilson
Clearwater, Fla. — John Stilson, picked in the third round of the 2011 draft by Toronto, tossed a shutout inning during an extended spring game against the Phillies on Saturday May 11, 2013. Stilson split his first year as a pro in 2012 between Class-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire posting a 5-4 record […]
THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS
When one interviews a major league ball player working his way back from an injury one might think the main subject would be baseball. Well wrong fans as my discussion with New York Yankee outfielder Curtis Granderson was about anything but. Prior to Tuesday May 6, 2013 extended spring game in Clearwater I ask him […]
Grandy gets Going
Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson is joined by Cesar Cabral and Michael Pineda in an extended spring game today in Clearwater
Redmond Works
CLEARWATER, FLA–RHP Todd Redmond is working his was back as a starter pitching in an extended spring game against the Phillies today. Selected off waivers by Toronto from Baltimore on March 22, 2013 Redmond has appeared in one game a start for Cincinnati in 2012 where he ha posted an 0-1 record with a […]
Walter back with Phils
CLEARWATER, FA.–Right-hander Kevin Walter is making his way back with the Phillies organization after surgery that saw him miss all of the 2011 minor league season. Posting a 1-0 record with a 4.85 era over parts of two seasons with the Gulf Coast league Phillies Walter appeared to have regained his stuff during an extended spring […]
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