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Lind Plays First for Dunedin

Lind Plays First for Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (lower back injury) played first base for the first time during his rehab assignment with Class-A Dunedin.       “Everything’s okay but I don’t know where I am going yet”, said Lind who played just four innings in the field.

PORTLAND ‘THUNDERS’ PAST TAMPA BAY STORM, 61-42

PORTLAND ‘THUNDERS’ PAST TAMPA BAY STORM, 61-42

  recap courtesy of the Tampa Bay Storm TAMPA BAY, FL – Backup quarterback Danny Southwick passed for eight touchdowns, five of those to wide receiver Eric Rogers, as the expansion Portland Thunder defeated Tampa Bay, 61-42, Saturday in an Arena Football League game on the Amalie Motor Oil Field at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. […]

Ott Still Working: Tweaking the NFL Draft

Ott Still Working: Tweaking the NFL Draft

Round 1 Rams(From Redskins): Greg Robinson: OT, Auburn Raiders: Jake Matthews: OT, Texas A&M Falcons: Khalil Mack: OLB, Buffalo Bucs: Mike Evans: WR, Texas A&M Vikings: Johnny Manziel: QB, Texas A&M Bills: Eric Ebron: TE, North Carolina Lions: Justin Gilbert: CB, Oklahoma State Giants: Taylor Lewan: OT, Michigan Rams: Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix: FS, Alabama Bears: C.J. […]

Lind Rehab: Second day of BP

Lind Rehab: Second day of BP

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (lower back injury) took batting practice for the second consecutive day today reporting no problems.      “Second day of BP today, feels good, pain free today,” said Lind, “It’s a step in the right direction.”      Lind has been on the 15-Day DL since April 16, 2014 and was hitting .324 with […]

Jays have Guest Instructors

Jays have Guest Instructors

Second-half Aftershock Leads to Storm’s Third Straight Loss

Second-half Aftershock Leads to Storm’s Third Straight Loss

   By Missy Zielinski, Tampa Bay Storm      TAMPA, FLA. – Michael Lindsey’s record-setting night was spoiled by the Spokane Shock, as they defeated the Tampa Bay Storm 53-41 Saturday in front of a crowd of 9,448 at Amalie Motor Oil Field at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.   Lindsey entered the game just 34 yards shy […]

POMPEY IS GOLD

POMPEY IS GOLD

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Dunedin Blue Jays center fielder Dalton Pompey got one of only nine 2013 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Thursday April 24, 2014.      Pompey of Mississauga Ontario is shown above receiving the award from Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Connor (left) with Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Field Coordinator Doug Davis (right) looking on.      […]

Appleton’s Jansen Crushes one off Hill

Appleton’s Jansen Crushes one off Hill

DUNEDIN, FLA. –Appleton resident Dan Jansen kept his eye on the ball Saturday April 19, 2014 when he hit a solo homer.  Jansen was leading off the fourth inning of an inter squad game at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex taking it deep to left center field off former major leaguer Shawn Hill. Hill […]

Back Pitching Inch by Inch

Back Pitching Inch by Inch

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Phillies prospect and Edmonton, Alb. resident Steven Inch tossed a shutout inning on Saturday April 19, 2014 during an instructional league game.  Inch who has suffered with elbow problems this spring is expected to be back within a week pitching in minor league games according to a team source. (Eddie Michels /Photo)

Playoffs!?!? It’s time!!! It’s NBA PLAYOFF TIME!!!

Playoffs!?!? It’s time!!! It’s NBA PLAYOFF TIME!!!

It’s time!!! It’s NBA PLAYOFF TIME!!!  Let me expose my thoughts and if you are a gambling man you may want to take note (Keep in mind if you win I get 10% and RSE gets 10%).  Who will win it all? Who will get Finals MVP? Who will lead their team to the Promised […]