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Jays’ Morrow out for Six Weeks

Jays’ Morrow out for Six Weeks

  Brandon Morrow has been diagnosed with an entrapped radial nerve in his right forearm. The diagnosis made by Dr. James Andrews yesterday is expected to keep the 6-3, 196 pound right-hander out for approximately six weeks. Morrow will begin a throwing program once soreness subsides.   Morrow has made 10 starts for the Blue Jays […]

Tomlinson to Fight on Cotto Card

Tomlinson to Fight on Cotto Card

RICKY TOMLINSON WILL FIGHT ON THE MIGUEL COTTO CARD

The Future of the Sport?

The Future of the Sport?

Racing in one form or another has been around a very long time. Some researchers will tell you racing dates back to the days of early man when two Neanderthal men scratched numbers on the side of their rocks, and proceeded to roll them down a hill with the sole intent of finding out who […]

“The Voice of the Blue Jays” goes in Hall

“The Voice of the Blue Jays” goes in Hall

(EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO) CLEARWATER, FLA.–Tom Cheek’s final resting place at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Gardens in Clearwater.  The “Voice of the Blue Jays” will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday when his widow Shirley accepts for him the 2013 Ford Frick Award in Cooperstown. Perhaps Blue Jays all-time franchise moment was Joe […]

Players Just Don’t Understand

Players Just Don’t Understand

Before I get started let me just preface this article by saying it’s easy to critique someone of another class when you don’t have to walk a mile in their shoes. Today is Monday July 22, 2013 and I’m upset. I shouldn’t be upset. I am in a nice hotel in New Orleans to watch […]

Norris Settles – Throws Two Shutout Innings

Norris Settles – Throws Two Shutout Innings

LAKELAND, FLA.–Back on July 11, 2013 Tigers prospect Daryl Norris made his pro debut, one he probably wished he could forget.  That day the first pitch Norris threw as a pro was in relief with a runner on base and two away.  That first offering was deposited over the left field fence by the opposing hitter […]

OUTBACK BOWL EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH BIG TEN CONFERENCE THROUGH 2020 BOWL

OUTBACK BOWL EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH BIG TEN CONFERENCE THROUGH 2020 BOWL

   courtesy of the Outback Bowl TAMPA, FLA. — Outback Bowl officials have announced an agreement to extend the contract with the Big Ten Conference six additional years through the 2019 college football season. The agreement extends a 20-year relationship with the conference to play in Tampa on New Year’s Day at Raymond James Stadium.   […]

Jenkins Rehab

Jenkins Rehab

DUNEDIN, FLA.–RHP Chad Jenkins (back/lat) looks none the worse for wear as he jogs near the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex.  Jenkins was Toronto’s first round pick in 2009 and started the season with the team going 1-0 with a 3.60 era.  He was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on June 1 where he started five games […]

Bright House Field this Week

Bright House Field this Week

Bright House Field this Week Here’s a closer look at the upcoming Bright House Field events: Sunday – Special 6:00 pm Game with Fireworks Join us for a special Sunday start time of 6:00 pm and stick around post-game for a fantastic Fireworks Extravaganza.  Gates open at 4:30 pm.   Monday Feeding Frenzy  All you […]

Kanaan Returns to Indy

Kanaan Returns to Indy

Tony Kanaan, the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Champion, will return to the fabled speedway on July 26Th when he will take the wheel of the Ganassi Racing, Dinan/ BMW Daytona Prototype for the Rolex Grand Am Series, Brickyard Grand Prix. The Number 02 Dinan prepared BMW will make its first appearance since competing at the 24 […]