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Happ a Bison

Happ a Bison

J.A. Happ second rehab start tonight in Buffalo

Eddie Michels-Florida Update

Eddie Michels-Florida Update

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Below, Right-hander Shawn Hill threw what he called a “Short side session,” on Monday April 7, 2014 at the Blue Jays minor league complex.  A sixth round pick by the Expos in 2000 the Mississaguh, Ontario native is one of a few players who have played for both Canadian major league teams. Blue Jays […]

TANAKA – MCGOWAN Open the Rogers

TANAKA – MCGOWAN Open the Rogers

MASASHIRO TANAKA 0-0 vs. DUSTIN MCGOWAN 0-0   The Blue Jays will open the home portion of their 38th season with a sold out Rogers Centre for HONDA Home Opener on Friday, April 4th against the New York Yankees at 7:07pm.   Gates will open at 5:00pm and Blue Jays fans are strongly advised to arrive early and be part of […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) “85 Years of Baseball, Pro and Am”

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) “85 Years of Baseball, Pro and Am”

    DUNEDIN, FLA.–For the past 85 summers starting in 1930 the corner of Douglas Ave. and Beltrees has been the home for baseball in Dunedin, Florida. On the land given by Dunedin Mayor Albert Grant and named after him in 1938 the park has grown to give its personality to the area. In 1976 […]

Reyes goes to DL

Reyes goes to DL

Jose Reyes placed 15-day disabled list with left hamstring tightness after he left the game yesterday against the Tampa Bay rays at Tropicana Field.  Reyes spent time last year on the shelf playing only 93 games. Jonathan Diaz was called up from Buffalo.  Diaz appeared in five games for Boston last season, making his Major League […]

In a Van Down by the Stadium

In a Van Down by the Stadium

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays LHP J. A. Happ (left) and RHP Dustin McGowan (right) arrive by van for the closed workout at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on Sunday March 30, 2014.  McGowan was scheduled to stretch out his pitch count to approximately 90-pitches during the game between Class-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo.  McGowan is scheduled […]

Next Action for Redmond may be Regular Season

Next Action for Redmond may be Regular Season

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays long reliever Todd Redmond went 5 1/3 innings yesterday in his final tune up prior to the season starting against a squad of Yankee minor leaguers at the Mattox Complex.      “Everything is good and getting ready for the season, getting it rolling,” said Redmond, “I’m not going to Montreal so […]

Rays get Dickey

Rays get Dickey

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto’s opening day starter against Tampa Bay on Monday, R. A. Dickey threw his last side session on Friday morning saying afterwards he’s ready.      “That’s it, that’s my last side before opening day,” said Dickey, “I’m ready, I have been ready for a week and a half or so now so I am ready to […]

Taking One for the Team: Ker-Plunk!

Taking One for the Team: Ker-Plunk!

See EDDIE MICHELS’ sequential photos of the Edwin Encaracion HBP…

Gibbons names Blue Jays Rotation

Gibbons names Blue Jays Rotation

Manager John Gibbons names the Jays rotation to start the season… SEE EDDIE MICHELS PHOTOS