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No Voo Doo – Storm Cruise 63-32

No Voo Doo – Storm Cruise 63-32

The Tampa Bay Storm beat the New Orleans Voo Doo 63-32 behind the arm (and legs) of QB Adrian McPherson

Redmond Works

Redmond Works

  CLEARWATER, FLA–RHP Todd Redmond is working his was back as a starter pitching in an extended spring game against the Phillies today.  Selected off waivers by Toronto from Baltimore on March 22, 2013 Redmond has appeared in one game a start for Cincinnati in 2012 where he ha posted an 0-1 record with a […]

Dustin is Mc-Back

Dustin is Mc-Back

Dustin McGowan to the mound in Clearwater

JAYS FIRST SACKER IS HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH

JAYS FIRST SACKER IS HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH

    Edwin Encarnacion has been named the HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for April by the Toronto Chapet of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America.  Honda, the official vehicle of the Blue Jays, will make a donation to the charity of Edwin’s choosing. This marks his third earned consecutive award dating back to last season and fourth since the beginning of 2012. […]

Walter back with Phils

Walter back with Phils

CLEARWATER, FA.–Right-hander Kevin Walter is making his way back with the Phillies organization after surgery that saw him miss all of the 2011 minor league season.  Posting a 1-0 record with a 4.85 era over parts of two seasons with the Gulf Coast league Phillies Walter appeared to have regained his stuff during an extended spring […]

A Sidearm-er, Lost Art

A Sidearm-er, Lost Art

Sidearm-er Clay Rapada to rejoining Yanks

LEFTY LAFFEY ELECTS FREE AGENCY

Lefty Laffey (left handed pitcher Aaron Laffey has elected free agency instead of accepting assignment to Buffalo of the International League (AAA). Aaron Laffey made one start for Toronto and was 0-0, allowing two earned runs in 2 2/3 innings pitched on April 26 at New York.  The 6-0, 200 lb. left-handed pitcher was claimed […]

Storm Stop Shock 70-62

Storm Stop Shock 70-62

The Tampa Bay Storm ended the Spokane Shock’s undefeated run last night

Eddie on the Beat: Extended Spring

Eddie on the Beat: Extended Spring

Eddie Michels keeps an eye Jays-Phils extended spring game

Aaron Laffey on the Hill

The Blue Jays have reported that Lefty Laffey (Aaron Laffey) will start tonight in the Bronx against the Bombers. Right-hander Josh Johnson will miss the start as a precaution after experiencing right triceps tightness.  Johnson is 0-1 on the season starting four games with a 6.86 ERA. This will be Laffey’s first Jays appearance.  Laffey was claimed on […]