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Bautista Receives Honour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Sunday, May 1, 2011 JOSE BAUTISTA NAMED HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH         TORONTO BLUE JAYS OF JOSE BAUTISTA was unanimously voted as the Honda PLAYER OF THE MONTH for April by the TORONTO CHAPTER of the BBWAA. Honda, the official […]

HEADS UP!

HEADS UP!

DUNEDIN, Fl.(RSEN)–This photo is proof positive that fans should always keep their attention focused on the field of play during a baseball game.  This broken bat, courtesy of Phillies minor leaguer Brian Bocock (right wrist), was imbedded in the back stop fence at the Blue Jays minor league complex on Friday during an extended spring […]

BLUE JAYS MAKE ROSTER MOVES

BLUE JAYS MAKE ROSTER MOVES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Thursday, April 28, 2010 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have outrighted infielder CHRIS WOODWARD to Las Vegas (AAA) and optioned outfielder TRAVIS SNIDER to Las Vegas. SNIDER, 23, has appeared in 25 games for Toronto this season and is batting .184 with one home run […]

Hill hopes to back for Tampa Bay Series

Hill hopes to back for Tampa Bay Series

DUNEDIN, Fl.– (RSEN) Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill (right hamstrin tightness) took ground balls and BP at the team’s minor league complex for the first time on Thursday.  On the 15-day DL since April 24, back dated to the 20th Hill expects his stay to be a short one.  “Hopefully I am out of here in a […]

Cito Culver, NY Yankees #1 pick shows Hustle

Cito Culver, NY Yankees #1 pick shows Hustle

DUNEDIN, FL.–The New York Yankees first pick in last June’s draft Cito Culver looks like he popped one up Thursday during an extended spring game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin.  Unfortunately there was a strong wind from the south that blew the shallow fly to right field over to the right field foul line where it […]

Votto to be awarded Tip O’Neill Award Saturday night in Cinci

Ceremony slated prior to Reds game on Joey Votto MVP Bobblehead Night Cincinnati – While the first 30,000 fans at Great American Ball Park will receive a Joey Votto Bobblehead, the Canadian slugger will be awarded his 2010 Tip O’Neill Award in a brief pre-game ceremony prior to Saturday night’s game at Great American Ball […]

McGowan’s Comeback

McGowan’s Comeback

DUNEDIN, Fl.– (RSEN) RHP Dustin McGowan continues his steady metered comeback from two arm and one knee surgery throwing a 30-pitch live BP session Tuesday at the Blue Jays minor league complex.  “There is nothing definite on his return,” said rehab pitching coordinator Rick Langford, “Just a lot of BP and short sides.”  McGowan is […]

TORONTO BLUE JAYS TO HONOUR 2010 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, April 19, 2010    $1,069,544 was invested in 19 community partner organizations and programs keeping kids healthy and fit; keeping kids in school; and providing safe places to play, learn and grow.               The TORONTO BLUE JAYS will host representatives from the 19 organizations that received funding through […]

BLUE JAYS ACTIVATE FRANK FRANCISCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtey of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, April 19, 2011  The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have activated RHP FRANK FRANCISCO from the 15-day disabled list and optioned RHP JESSE LITSCH to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).         FRANCISCO, 31, had been placed on the 15-day disabled list back […]

Morrow and Francisco get to Work in Lakeland

Morrow and Francisco get to Work in Lakeland

  LAKELAND, Fl. [RSEN] The Toronto Blue Jays might be getting their closer back from rehab as soon as Tuesday’s game against the Yankees in Toronto.      RHP Frank Francisco threw another scoreless inning on Sunday for Class-A Dunedin against Lakeland,allowing one hit and striking out two.      “I’m feeling good and am 100-percent,” said […]