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Janssen says All Systems Go
Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen (right shoulder) liked what he did in his one inning of work on Friday that saw him allow one hit and strike out two. “It was good to get out there and work a little bit,” said Jansses of his facing Phillies Double-A hitters, “I threw all my pitches […]
Springtime for Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Above,Blue Jays manager John Gibbons met with the media on the First Day of Spring today and was ask about RHP Dustin McGowan. “We really want to stretch him out a couple of innings in the pen,” said Gibbons making the off injured hurler a long reliever. McGowan has spent the better part of […]
JOEY BATS goes Yard Twice
Dunedin, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista connects on the first pitch he sees in the bottom of the third from the Philadelphia Phillies Roberto Hernandez for a two run homer off the scoreboard in left center. The homer ignited a four run inning propelling the Jays to an 11-6 Grapefruit League […]
Eddie Michels Photo Update
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen (right shoulder) faced live hitters for the first time in over three weeks on Tuesday. “All in all it was good to get on the mound, get a little bit of adrenalin going and most importantly it’s good to feel good,” said Janssen after his 25-pitch outing. […]
Delgado Pays the Jays a Visit
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Former Toronto Blue Jays great Carlos Delgado chats with shortstop Jose Reyes after batting practice on Sunday. Delgado is in camp for a few days and on Monday will be at the team’s minor league camp. As Delgado was walking onto the field Sunday fans seeking an autograph’s were calling him Mr. (Fred) McGriff. […]
Jays Downed by Stros
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Manager John Gibbons held his pregame scrum on Thursday saying of spring training, “The last couple of weeks will really tell, we’ll go down to the wire.” As to LHP Ricky Romero, Gibbons was ask if the Ricky of 2-3 years ago was coming back. “It would be huge, he looked different the […]
Rays-Jays-Vet Great Spring Day in Dunedin
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays/Toronto Blue Jays game was World War Two Veteran David Johnston. The 97-year old native of Brooklyn threw a strike to get the Rays 5-4 win off to a good start. Johnston served in the European Theater of Operations including the Battle of […]
Canada vs Jays Pre-game Photos
St. Petersburg, Fla.– Above Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista poses with members of the Gordon St. College softball team at Al. Lang Field today. The college is in Barnesville, Ga. The Jays were at Al Lang today to take on the Canada National Jr. team. The Jays won 12-2.
Babe’s Daughter in Town to Celebrate St. Petersburg Milestone
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.–Mrs. Julia Ruth Stevens, “Babe Ruth’s” adopted daughter, attended the Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguers against Team Canada game at historic Al Lang Field today. Mrs. Stevens is in town to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Spring Training Baseball in St. Petersburg on Monday March 10, 2014. Monday’s game will feature a team of Orioles […]
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