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Snitker – “Going in the direction.”
The Braves Brian Snitker shed the “Interim” tag on Tuesday as he took in an Instructional League game at Champions Stadium against Canadian National Junior team. “I’m feeling good right now, excited,” said Snitker. As to the action on the field Snitker said, “Watching these kids right now shows the organization is going in the right […]
Bo Knows… Schultz in I-League
Toronto hurler Bo Schultz threw one-plus inning of no hit ball on Monday during an Instructional League match up against the Phillies. Schultz got two ground ball outs, one fly out and one hitter reached on a throwing error as the right-hander threw just 12-pitches.
The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have replaced LHP FRANCISCO LIRIANO on the ALDS roster with RHP DANNY BARNES.
BLUE JAYS DIVISION SERIES ROSTER SUBSTITUTION APPROVED Major League Baseball announced today that it has approved a roster substitution for the Toronto Blue Jays due to a concussion sustained by left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano. Liriano will be replaced on the Division Series roster by right-handed pitcher Danny Barnes. MLB Postseason rules provide that a Club […]
Instructional Broken Bat
Even in an Instructional League game a batters at bat can be expensive just ask Yankee prospect Rashad Crawford. The photo shows Crawford fouling off a pitch and breaking his bat in the process a approximate $100.00 at bat. After replacing the broken bat with a new one on Thursday Crawford got himself a […]
Jays Trade Dragmire
The Blue Jays have traded Brady Dragmire to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Dragmire was drafted in the 17th round of the 2011 First Year Player Draft. The 6’1” right-handed pitcher appeared in 45 games this season for New Hampshire (AA), posting a 4-6 record with a 4.38 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. The Sacramento, CA native appeared in […]
Mitch McKnows
Facing the Phillies Instructional Squad Blue Jays prospect Mitch McKown sported a 76-78 MPH curve a 82 MPH change up and a 91-92 MPH fastball.
AROD Teaches
Former Yankee great Alex Rodriguez spends time by the batting cage at the New York Yankees minor leaguecomplex on Friday. “A-Rod” is scheduled to also spend time on Saturday working with the prospects in the Yankees Instructional Camp.
25 MORE YEARS IN DUNEDIN
DUNEDIN, FLA. —The Toronto Blue Jays made their first presentation on Monday that could keep the team in Dunedin, Florida year round for the next 25-years. This with a price tag in the neighborhood of $81 million provided by the state, county, city and the Blue Jays. The meeting continues a process that started with […]
It’s in the Cards: Champions!
The Cardinals took the GCL Crown on Wednesday with a 4-2 win over the Phillies at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater. Cards starter Juan Alvarez went 5 1/3 innings allowing two runs, one earned on six hits while striking out five. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 […]
It’s so Fanti, Rubber Match at Noon Wednesday
GCL Phillies closer Jose Nin (left) struggled a bit but didn’t allow a run as the Gulf Coast League Phillies beat the Cardinals 3-2 in game two of the best of three finals. Nin allowed two hits and a walk but benefited by a game ending double play. The two teams meet for the final […]