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JAYS: FIRST FULL DAY

JAYS: FIRST FULL DAY

Alex Anthopoulos meets the Media, Farrell addresses the position players, Brett Cecil, Omar Vizquel, Brett Lawrie and Yunel Escobar…

Rasmus Glad He is a Blue Jay Not a Cardinal

Rasmus Glad He is a Blue Jay Not a Cardinal

DUNEDIN, Fla.—Center fielder Colby Rasmus is glad he is a Blue Jay after the way he was treated by manager Tony LaRussa as a Cardinal. “I never felt good in St. Louis,” said Rasmus, “I was always so much younger than everybody else and I never really felt like I was, I don’t know, I […]

Ramus Returns talks with Lind and Snider

Ramus Returns talks with Lind and Snider

Outfielder Colby Rasmus (L) took the field for the first time this spring saying to 1B Adam Lind (C) and OF Travis Snider (R) “I don’t even know what I am supposed to be doing right now.”  Rasmus did take BP and threw in the outfield. (Photo by Eddie Michels)

Vizquel Says 2012 Could Be Last Season

Vizquel Says 2012 Could Be Last Season

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Shortstop Omar Vizquel said Thursday after workouts that, “This could be my last season.” “I don’t think that the money was an issue for me to come play this year,” said Vizquel, “When you play this long that is the least worry you got.  Obviously it’s important because you understand the economy and the […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO)

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO)

OMAR VIZQUEL

Catchers and Pitchers Oh My!

Catchers and Pitchers Oh My!

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays catcher JP. Arencibia (R) takes the team’s catching prospect Travis d’Arnund litterally under his wing on Thursday February 23, 2012 prior to pitchers and catchers workouts. Below Francisco Cordero takes a break.  Cordero spent the last four seasons with the Reds is a nice edition to the Jays pen.  He appeared in 68 games […]

Larry Walker and Canadian Ball Hall partner for 2nd year of trophy line

Larry Walker and Canadian Ball Hall partner for 2nd year of trophy line

London’s Nothers Signs & Recognitions to market unique award Canada-wide

McGowan Healthy, John Farrell: “Spring training is for the pitchers”

McGowan Healthy, John Farrell: “Spring training is for the pitchers”

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan (left) is off to an injury free spring training for the first time in four years Wednesday February 22, 2012.  McGowan spent all or parts of four seasons on the DL with two arm and one knee surgery. Manager John Farrell met with the media as he starts […]

BLUE JAYS SIGN VANDENHURK

courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed RHP RICK VANDENHURK to a non-guaranteed split major league contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP ALAN FARINA has been placed on the 60-day disabled list. VANDENHURK, 26, appeared in four games, including two starts for the Baltimore Orioles last season, posting an 8.00 […]

Jays of Summer 3: back in Dunedin

Jays of Summer 3: back in Dunedin

Dunedin, Fla. – Another sequel in Eddie Michels’ pictorial arrival of the Toronto Blue Jays getting ready for spring training 2012…