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Blue Jays Future Stars Shine Bright

Blue Jays Future Stars Shine Bright

DUNEDIN,Fl. (RSEN) (left)–The Dunedin Blue Jays will have six representatives at Saturday’s 50th Florida State League game played at nearby Bright House Field in Clearwater.  From left to right Dunedin is sending catcher A. J.Jimenez, RHP Wes Eltheridge, OF Brad Glenn, RHP Deck McGuire, OF/SS Justin Jackson and RHP Nestor Molina.  The home run contest starts […]

St. Marys set to Host Wide Range of Guests for Induction Weekend

courtesy of the Canadian Baseball HOF From Tom Henke, Tony Fernandez, and Fergie Jenkins to a bus load of Henke supporters from his hometown St. Marys – Move over Tony Fernandez, Fergie Jenkins, and you too Paul Beeston, Pat Gillick and Miss Canada! Blue Jays’ legend and soon-to-be Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tom […]

BLUE JAYS OPTION DRABEK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, June 14, 2011    The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have optioned RHP KYLE DRABEK to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), and have selected the contract of RHP ZACH STEWART from New Hampshire of the Eastern League (AA).         STEWART, 24, has […]

Jesse Litsch: Rehab Report

Jesse Litsch: Rehab Report

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)– Toronto Blue Jays RHP and Pinellas Park native Jesse Litsch (impinged right shoulder) works his rehab assignment in Dunedin. Litsch tossed two shutout innings during his first  simulated game last week at the Blue Jays Mattox Training Center.  Litsch allowed one hit and struck out three on 31-pitches, 21-strikes.  “”I’m staying here for a little […]

BLUE JAYS SELECT RHP TYLER BEEDE

 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected the following players during the first day of the 2011 First Year Player Draft.     The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected RHP TYLER BEEDE from Lawrence Academy, Massachusetts with the 21st overall selection in the 2011 First Year Player Draft.  BEEDE, from Auburn, Massachusetts, is an 18 year old […]

Lind Returns over the Weekend in Baltimore, and was Noticed

Lind Returns over the Weekend in Baltimore, and was Noticed

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) –Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (lower back) played five innings at first in his third and last rehab game for Class-A Dunedin Friday night.  On the 15-day DL back dated till May 8 Lind reported no problems. “No problems,” said Lind on Friday, “Today was my toughest day, playing defense […]

Lind Rehab Progressing

Lind Rehab Progressing

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (lower back) hit five of his 20-swings out of the park during his first BP session Tuesday in Dunedin.      Hitting .313 with seven homers and 27 RBI this season Lind reported no back problems.      “No it feels good today,” said Lind who had spent […]

Jays look to get the Hot Hitting Lind Back in Line-up

Jays look to get the Hot Hitting Lind Back in Line-up

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (lower back) took ground balls and hit in the cage at the teams minor league complex Monday.  Lind, who last played on May 7, was hitting .313 with seven homers and 27 RBI said that Tuesday he was going to start taking live BP. DUNEDIN, Fl–Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam […]

Rehab Update: Jays Pitchers Continue Progressing

Rehab Update: Jays Pitchers Continue Progressing

DUNEDIN, Fl.–(RSEN) Blue Jays RHP Robert Ray (elbow) threw two innings during his first simulated game Thursday.  “I had no problems,” said Ray, “Now 45-50 pitch’s on Tuesday.”  According to Ray he last appeared in a game during the last week of spring training this year. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2008 but the […]

Dustin McGowan & Jason Nix Rehab Updates

Dustin McGowan & Jason Nix Rehab Updates

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan continues his comeback from a second arm surgery throwing a “Short Side” in the bullpen at the Englebert faculty  Having not pitched in the majors since 2008 McGowan has almost five years of major league service. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays utility infielder Jason Nix (shin) flies out […]