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Congrats to Jays BBWAA Award Winners

Congrats to Jays BBWAA Award Winners

2013 BLUE JAYS BBWAA AWARD WINNERS             The Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America held their annual vote for 2013 awards. First baseman/DH Edwin Ecarnacion was the unanimous choice for the Neil MacCarl Award as Player of the Year, his 2nd consecutive season earning the honor. Right handed pitcher Casey Jassen also was named a back-to-back winner being […]

Lights, Camera, Action Starts in St. Petersburg

Lights, Camera, Action Starts in St. Petersburg

INDYCAR SERIES CONFIRMS 2014 TELEVISION SCHEDULE: shared between ABC and NBCSN

BLUE JAYS SIGN NAVARRO

BLUE JAYS SIGN NAVARRO

  The Blue Jays have agreed to terms with catcher Dioner Navarro on a two-year contract worth US $8 million, consisting of US $3 million in 2014 and US $5 million in 2015. As part of the contract Dioner will make a donation to the Jays Care Foundation.   Navarro batted .300 with 13 home runs […]

2014 BLUE JAYS PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE

2014 BLUE JAYS PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE

  The TORONTO BLUE JAYS 2014 Promotions Schedule features an increase in promotional and giveaway games appealing to fans of all ages.  The schedule will focus on new quality giveaway items and on established special theme days, events and programs.   Honda Opening Weekend begins Friday April 4 when the Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees at […]

Kanye, Chris Brown and Steve Nash

Kanye, Chris Brown and Steve Nash

Only Ott could work these three in a segment: Kanye, Chris Brown and Steve Nash… You’ll LOVE this one…

Firehawk Celebrate, It’s Firestone!

Firehawk Celebrate, It’s Firestone!

Firestone secures title sponsorship of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Official Tire of the IndyCar Series enters multi-year agreement

Dario takes off the Wheels

Dario takes off the Wheels

Dario Franchitti Retires By: Chuck Green Four time Izod Indy Car series champion and three time Indy 500 winner, Dario Franchitti announced last week that he will retire from racing effective immediately. Dario was involved in a last lap accident at the Grand Prix of Houston, resulting in head, and spinal injuries and a fracture […]

Rule Applied Correctly – “Ball is Clearly Uncatchable by Involved Players.”

Rule Applied Correctly – “Ball is Clearly Uncatchable by Involved Players.”

  As crazy as the play was last night in Charlotte that ended the Monday Night Football game, the correct rule was applied.   The NFL pass interference rule clearly states the ball has to be catchable.    Now in most cases, yes the ball that is uncatchable is an overthrow.    If other cases […]

Who’s in the Seat? The Hot Seat!

Who’s in the Seat?  The Hot Seat!

Coaching Hot Seat Report It’s about that time for owners to start the Coaching Carousel in the NFL and even a few NBA teams even though the season is just getting underway. The thing that amazes me is that there are a few coaches in both leagues that no matter what they are able to […]

Sources

Sources

  I have so many “Sources” around the NBA it’s hard to keep them all in line, many of mine, like Chris Broussard’s, are all in my head and just figments of my extensive imagination.  Here are what my “Sources” have been telling me about some serious* trade talks.   Knicks and Suns: My “Sources” […]