Hendriks Down Under in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons took time on Saturday February 22, 2014 to speak about newly acquired hurler Liam Kendriks.  “We are going to throw him out there to get some innings,” said Gibbons, “We really want to see what we have.  We have a lot of depth here so he will just […]

TNT Power House gets some Time with the Jays

DUNEDIN, FLA.– On Saturday, former Toronto Blue Jays farm hand Tracy Thorpe AKA “Tree” brought one of his TNT Power House traveling baseball teams to Dunedin to see what it’s like at the major league level.  The program according to Thorpe is based in his hometown of Melbourne, Fl. and has 65 kids ages ranging from […]

Joey Bats and Company Spring into Action

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista is positive about the 2014 season despite missing the final six weeks of the 2013 season due to a bone bruise to his hip.  “I was disappointed I didn’t get to finish the season,” said Bautista, “I hope it doesn’t happen again.”  Looking towards 2014 Bautista said, “If everybody does […]

Anthopoulos and Gibbons Give Insight to the Spring

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–Above, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons speaks to the media after today’s workout.  “We’ve got some pretty good arms in our bullpen,” said Gibbons, “Everything went okay and I am glad that’s over with.  Tomorrow is the first full squad and they (pitchers) will be facing live hitters.”  Gibbons also mentioned an […]

Hutchinson and Ohka Work to get Back

DUNEDIN, FLA.– Below, Lakeland, Florida native Drew Hutchison is looking to regain his form prior to injuries that sidelined his career after going 5-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 11-games all starts in 2012.  Hutchison was Toronto’s 15th round pick in the 2009 amateur draft.

Is it a Bird? A Plane? … No it’s Reyes-man!

Spring is in the Air, Eddie’s update from Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons met the press after the teams first workout for pitchers and catchers Monday. “This is the last time I will speak of last year,” said Gibbons, “We really didn’t play well last year… we didn’t play well anyplace.”  Looking ahead to 2014 Gibbons said of Brandon Morrow, “It’s […]

New Jay – Navarro

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Catcher Dioner Navarro takes his first swings as a Toronto Blue Jay today at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  Signed as a free agent on December 2, 2013, Navarro was an All Star with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008.

R.A. Dickey, “I Feel Great”

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Blue Jays hurler R.A. Dickey throws on flat ground this morning at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  “I feel great and have been working out hard,” said Dickey of his off season after having back and neck problems during the 2013 season.  “Hopefully I can get back to that,” said Dickey when ask about the […]

Four Jays Look to Bounce Back in 2014 and One Looks to Climb

SPRING TRAINING REPORT DUNEDIN Dunedin, Fla. — Josh Thole, Brandon Morrow, Sergio Santos and Luis Perez are all looking to bounce back in 2014.   While Tampa native Kenny Wilson would more than likely keep fast tracking.