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Niemann moved to DL makes room for Beliveau

Niemann moved to DL makes room for Beliveau

RAYS ACQUIRE LEFT-HANDED PITCHER JEFF BELIVEAU FROM RANGERS, WHILE NIEMANN HEADS TO THE DL

JAYS CARE CELEBRATES $1.9-MILLION INVESTMENT IN CANADA’S YOUTH

JAYS CARE CELEBRATES $1.9-MILLION INVESTMENT IN CANADA’S YOUTH

Jays Care Grants Night at Rogers Centre honours 2012 community partners

Young Continues Rehab

Young Continues Rehab

  CLEARWATER, FLA.–Phillies outfielder Delmon Young (off season right ankle surgery) continues his rehab with the team’s extended spring squad. Today Young played right field and batted his normal turn at the plate (third).  In the past this spring Young would hit third every inning for the first five or six innings then hit the showers.  The […]

Who’s on Second? Lawrie?

Who’s on Second? Lawrie?

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Even though known to Toronto fans as an able third baseman Langley, BC native Brett Lawrie (above) was originally a second sacker as shown in this picture taken March 15, 2012.  Lawrie would occasionally workout at second during spring training since he was traded to Toronto.  When he was with the Brewers Lawrie said he did […]

Delmon Young Leaves

Delmon Young Leaves

Clearwater, Fla.–At approximately 9:30 AM this morning outfielder Delmon Young left the Phillies Carpenter Complex.  When ask where he was going in street clothes Young respond to this reporter, “I’m going to the beach.”  As he continued to walk out of the complex it was very apparent that he was favoring his right ankle.

Extended Spring for Lawrie

Extended Spring for Lawrie

CLEARWATER, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie (above) get an infield single. He went 1-5 with a strike out and walk in an extended spring game against the Phillies squad today.  Lawrie has been on the DL with a left oblique strain.      Lawrie, who was injured during preparation with Team Canada for the WBC said […]

CASPER THE FRIENDLY OUTFIELDER – BLUE JAYS CLAIM WELLS

The Jays have claimed outfielder Casper Wells on waivers from the Seattle Mariners.  On  March 31st Wells was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners.  In 2012, the 6-2, 210 lb. right-handed hitting outfielder batted .228 with 12 doubles, three triples and 10 home runs while driving in 36 runs in 93 games for the Mariners […]

Extended Spring – Yankees & Phillies

Extended Spring – Yankees & Phillies

Eddie Michels catches up with Delmon Young, Chien-Ming Wang and Carlos Ruiz-extending spring training

BLUE JAYS CLAIM GOMEZ

BLUE JAYS CLAIM GOMEZ

 (courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays) The Jays have claimed Mauro Gomez on waivers from the Boston Red Sox and have optioned him to Buffalo of the International League (AAA).          Gomez made his Major League debut last season with Boston, posting a .275 average with two home runs and 17 RBI in 37 games. […]

Blue Jays Claim E-Gon

Blue Jays Claim E-Gon

How bad must things be in Toronto? Claiming a waived player from the Astros? Edgar Gonzalez was designated for assignment on Friday April 5th after not appearing for the Astros this season.  In 2012 the 6-2, 210 lb. right handed pitcher was 3-1 in six starts for the Astros with a 5.04 ERA.  The native […]