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Yankees A-Rod’s First Rehab Game
DUNEDIN, Fla.—New York Yankees third baseman went 2-3 with a double and homer for Class-A Tampa against Dunedin at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Rodriguez had surgery to his right knee on July 14. “The last several weeks in New York I wasn’t able to drive the ball,” said Rodriguez, “I had a tear […]
BLUE JAYS SIGN FOUR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Friday, August 12, 2011 35th overall selection Anderson and BC native Robson Agree to Terms The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed four more players selected in the 2011 June First year Player Draft. Those include 35th overall pick, OF JACOB ANDERSON, 4th round […]
CLEARWATER THRESHERS NEWS
Greetings! Check out what’s going on with the Clearwater Threshers at Bright House Field with our weekly newsletter. 2012 Threshers Schedule Released! The Clearwater Threshers are excited to announce that the 2012 season has been finalized and released. The upcoming season will be similar to the 2011 schedule. Opening day will be on April 5th […]
Mark Prior Sighting
DUNEDIN, Fla.–New York Yankees right-hander Mark Prior (back) threw one shutout innings for the Gulf Coast League Yankees on Tuesday. Facing the Blue Jays squad Prior allowed one hit while walking one and striking out two and threw two wild pitches on 20-pitches, 13-strikes. “I felt pretty good, my breaking ball had a […]
Carlson goes for a Jog
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto lefty Jesse Carlson who had left shoulder surgery May 25 is anxious to start throwing again. “My shoulder feels okay but I haven’t started throwing yet,” said Carlson before jogging at the team’s minor league complex, “Hopefully it will be soon.” Carlson has been on the 60-day DL since March but is expected […]
BLUE JAYS PROMOTE RHP HENDERSON ALVAREZ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011 ALVAREZ TO MAKE MLB DEBUT ON AUGUST 10 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher HENDERSON ALVAREZ from New Hampshire of the Eastern League (AA) and have outrighted left-handed pitcher WILFREDO LEDEZMA to Las […]
Casey at the Bat; Kotchman’s one pitch Walk – Off
St. Petersburg, Fla.–Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon pounded the second pitch of the game to the left center “Grab Some Buds” sign. Two hitters later Gordon raced across the dish giving the AL Central last place Royals a 1-0 lead. It looked like a bad start for Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson, but he […]
Tallett throws live BP
DUNEDIN, Fla.–LHP Brian Tallet (chest cartilage) whom the Blue Jays reacquired from the Cardinals on July 27 pitches live BP on Monday at the team’s Englebert Complex in Dunedin. Tallet, who pitched for Toronto from 2006-2010 was 0-1 with a 8.31 era in 18-games with the Cardinals this year. “He looked okay throwing 25-pitches,” said Jay pitching […]









