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Phils’ Blanton Hurls Five
CLEARWATER, Fla.—Phillies right-hander Joe Blanton (right elbow) pitched five solid innings against the Blue Jays Instructional League squad Saturday morning at Bright House Networks Field. “It’s good,” said Blanton of his elbow, “I threw four innings in one game down here and five innings in another, throwing all my pitches so I am feeling […]
Robbie Alomar chats with Dickie Thon
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar takes time during instructional league workouts on Thursday October 13, 2011 to talk baseball with prospect Dickie Thon. Thon’s father, also called Dickie was Alomar’s mentor when he first came to the majors in 1988 with San Diego. (Photo by Eddie Michels)
Jays Legends Instruct Prospects
Robbie Alomar and George Bell at the Mattick Training Center Monday.
Pirates Cole Brings Heat
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Pitching in just his second Instructional League game RHP Garrett Cole threw his fastball a consistent 95-100 MPH over four innings Monday against the Blue Jays squad. Cole, who was the first overall pick in this year’s June draft out of UCLA signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for an $8-million contract just prior […]
16 Year Old Roberto Osuna: First Pro Game
CLEARWATER, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays 16-year old RHP Roberto Osuna pitched in his first professional game Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies Instructional League squad. Osuna went his scheduled two innings allowing three runs on three hits, one home run, while walking one and striking out two with a consistent 91 MPH fastball. “No I wasn’t,” said […]
Clearwater Threshers News
Hops for Hospice Beer Festival The Hops for Hospice Beer Festival returns to beautiful Bright House Field on Saturday, October 8. This popular beer festival benefits the Suncoast Hospice Foundation and features over 100 craft beers. The event runs from 4:00 -8:00 pm and every attendee will receive a commemorative beer mug. Enjoy […]
Carlson wants to be Ready for Spring
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto LHP Jesse Carlson continues throwing on flat ground from about 80-feet with no problems at the team’s Mattick Complex. Carlson plans on visiting family after instructional camp ends then return to Dunedin for further workouts. After a holiday break the 30-year old plans on working out to be ready for spring training. Carlson […]
Adeiny Hechavarria works out in Dunedin
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Adeiny Hechavarria takes grounders Monday September 26, 2011 at the team’s Bobby Mattick Complex prior to leaving for the Arizona Fall League on Wednesday. The Blue Jays signed Hechavarria, a Cuban refugee, to a four-year, $10-million contract in April 2010. After splitting 2010 between Class-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire Hechavarria spent 2011 […]
Wild, Wild, Wild Cards, Rays, Sox, Braves
With one Series Left, 159 Games Booked Both Wild Cards up for Grabs…With just three games remaining the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves are clinging to their playoff ropes… Will both survive? Or will one or both collapse? The next 52 hours will tell all… (barring rain outs, LOL) don’t you love baseball?
Bay Flight lands at Mattick Complex
DUNEDIN, Fla.–The Blue Jays Mattick Complex showed its all purpose usefulness Thursday September 22 when a Bay Flight EC 135 MEDEVAC helicopter used field five for a pickup. Shown here taking off the chopper was carrying an unnamed victims who attempted to cross County Route 1 on foot approximately 1/2 mile from the complex and was […]
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