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Ohlendorf Rehab

Ohlendorf Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Out since April 9 with a sore right shoulder Pirates RHP Ross Ohlendorf threw four shutout innings in his first rehab start for Class-a Bradenton.      Facing Dunedin, Ohlendorf threw four shutout innings allowing two hits and striking out three while hitting a batter on 41 pitches, 33-strikes.      “I felt like I was […]

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Sporting a padded batting glove on his injured left hand 3B Brett Lawrie took BP Wednesday afternoon with Class-A Dunedin.  Lawrie, who broke a small bone on the back of his left hand when hit by a pitch on May 31 while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas, could make a rehab start as early as […]

Clearwater Threshers — Country Night at Bright House Field

Country Night Concert Announced!                                                                                                                                      courtesy of the Clearwater Threshers  The Clearwater Threshers have announced that Country Night on August 5, 2011 will feature a post-game concert by recording artists Chase Rice and Florida Georgia Line. Both acts will be performing after the Threshers play a 6:30 p.m. contest against Tampa Yankees at Bright House Field. […]

Blue Jays send Rivera West

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtsey of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, July 12, 2011 BLUE JAYS TRADE RIVERA TO DODGERS The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have traded OF JUAN RIVERA to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. RIVERA, 33, appeared in 70 games for the […]

Langford gives Lawrie Update with Joke

Langford gives Lawrie Update with Joke

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Facing a rehab trainer on Monday infielder Brett Lawrie (left hand) took real live BP on Tuesday at the Blue Jays minor league complex.  Lawrie faced Rick Langford on field two Tuesday morning with no problems.  “He hit me hard just like they all did,” said Langford of Lawrie’s prowess in the cage and his […]

MLB Standings All-Star Break 2011

AMERICAN LEAGUE                   AL EAST W L PCT. GB Boston 55 35 0.611 – NY Yankees 53 35 0.602 1 Tampa Bay 49 41 0.544 6 Toronto 45 47 0.489 11 Baltimore 36 52 0.409 18           AL CENTRAL  W  L  PCT.  GB […]

Lawrie Makes Progress

Lawrie Makes Progress

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left hand) continues to make progress towards a possible major league debut this season.  Acquired by the Blue Jays from the Brewers last December 10 for RHP Shaun Marcum  Lawrie was hit by a pitch May 31.  It was at a time when the Blue Jays were in need of a hot corner guardian.  […]

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays prospect Brett Lawrie (left hand) hits soft toss BP for the second day in a row Saturday with no problems at Toronto’s minor league complex.  Lawrie, who was hit on the left hand by a pitch while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas May 31 was hitting .354 with 15 homers and 49 RBI.  […]

MLB Standings July 9th, 2011

AMERICAN LEAGUE                   AL EAST W L PCT. GB Boston 53 35 0.602 – NY Yankees 51 35 0.593 1 Tampa Bay 49 39 0.557 4 Toronto 43 47 0.478 11 Baltimore 36 50 0.419 16           AL CENTRAL  W  L  PCT.  GB […]

RSEN to Broadcast Dunedin Blue Jays – Tampa Yankees Game on Purple Heart Day August 7, 2011

DUNEDIN CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS FUND                               “DUNEDIN’S BEST KEPT SECRET”                                               FORMER MAYOR ROBERT HACKWORTH                                 MAILING ADDRESS-C/O EDWARD AND JAMES WHITE VFW POST 10304                                                  724 TUSKAWILLA AVE.  CLEARWATER, FL. 33756                                               PHONE-727-443-7473   E-MAIL-graveyardpost@gmail.com CHAIRMAN-EDDIE MICHELS                                                                                          CO-CHAIRMAN E-MAIL-KRZEDDIE@AOL.COM                                                                                        TOM GILBERT            PURPLE HEART BASEBALL GAME  DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS VS TAMPA YANKEES                  AUGUST […]