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BLUE JAYS SIGN PODSEDNIK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Wednesday, February 16, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed OF SCOTT PODSEDNIK to a minor league contract with an invitation to attend Major League spring training. PODSEDNIK, 34, spent last season with the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a combined […]
Anthopoulos on the Bautista Arbitration
DUNEDIN, Fla (RSE).–Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos handled questions Wednesday morning at the team’s Englebert Complex concerning the question of the day, Jose Bautista’s arbitration hearing. Delayed from this past Monday till this coming Friday for more time to avoid an arbitrators ruling Anthopoulos spoke frankly that he could not comment on the […]
RAYS FAN FEST THIS SATURDAY – Includes New Activities and Increased Player Interaction
ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The 2010 Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS is slated for this Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tropicana Field. The event is also sponsored by Sweetbay Supermarket, TradeWinds Island Resorts, Chevrolet and TV32. Admission and parking are free for the event, and a $40 charitable […]
BLUE JAYS OPEN 35TH SPRING TRAINING
DUNEDIN, Fla.—(RSE) The Toronto Blue Jays opened their 35th spring training Monday with their first official workout for pitchers and catchers at the Englebert Complex in Dunedin. As a new way of doing things the team bused the 3.7-miles from their clubhouse at the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium AKA Grant Field to the Englebert […]
JP Goes to Work
DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher JP Arenibica works behind the plate at the team’s Englebert Complex. An offensive catcher (2010 MVP PCL), manager John Farrell is looking for JP to balance his game, behind the plate with that in the batters box. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)
BLUE JAYS + BAUTISTA = ARBITRATION POSTPONED
DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays spokesperson Jay Stenhouse issued the following statement this evening concerning the arbitration hearing that was supposed to have taken place today between the team and 3B/RF Jose Bautista. Baustia had requested $10.5-million while the team countered with $7.6-million for one-year. In response to various media reports Toronto Blue Jays Sr. […]
Litsch Ready to Go
DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays RHP Jesse Litsch throws at Florida Auto Exchange Park Sunday February 13, 2011 the day prior to the team’s first official day on Monday February 14, 2011. Litsch, who has had arm and hip surgery over the past couple of years, appears ready to battle for the fifth spot in […]
Eric Chavez Signs with the Yankees
TAMPA, Fl. (RSE)–Six time Gold Glove infielder Eric Chavez speaks with reporters at the New York Yankees minor league in Tampa on Friday February 11, 2011. Signed as a free agent by the Yankees last Friday said, “The workouts have been going good.” All six of Chavez Gold Gloves have been at third base. Chavez might also get some time at […]
Jays Skipper Farrell Speaks with the Media
DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays rookie manager John Farrell talks with members of the media at the team’s spring training stadium on Saturday February 12, 2011. Farrell, the former Boston Red Sox pitching coach, will have the team dressing at the stadium then bus to the team’s minor league complex for workouts prior to the start […]
Jays Gear up for Spring Training
DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSE)–A sure sign that spring is on its way is when the major league team’s equipment truck arrives from the north. The Toronto Blue Jays are no exception as the Campbell Moving Van arrived Super Bowl Sunday and began off loading on Monday. The Blue Jays open their 35th spring training, all in […]
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