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McGowan’s Strong Rehab Outting

McGowan’s Strong Rehab Outting

  DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan’s (shoulder) fourth rehab with Class-A Dunedin was by far his best going 2 2/3 innings of shutout ball.  McGowan only allowed one ball out of the infield, allowed one hit, one walk and struck out three on 42-pitches.  “I wished I could have finished that last inning but […]

Lawrie will return to Las Vegas on Tuesday

Lawrie will return to Las Vegas on Tuesday

  DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left wrist) took himself out of his rehab game for Class-A Dunedin when he was hit by a pitch during his first at bat.      “I wanted to get out of here in one piece,” said Lawrie of his past two games, “It seems every time I go up […]

Rehab Game for Lawrie

Rehab Game for Lawrie

DUNEDIN, Fl.– Third baseman Brett Lawrie went 1-3 with an RBI in his first rehab game with Class-A Dunedin since breaking a bone in his left hand on May 31 when he was hit by a pitch while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas.  “It feels good to be out there,” said Lawrie who played six […]

Ohlendorf Rehab

Ohlendorf Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Out since April 9 with a sore right shoulder Pirates RHP Ross Ohlendorf threw four shutout innings in his first rehab start for Class-a Bradenton.      Facing Dunedin, Ohlendorf threw four shutout innings allowing two hits and striking out three while hitting a batter on 41 pitches, 33-strikes.      “I felt like I was […]

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

Lawrie may make Rehab Start

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Sporting a padded batting glove on his injured left hand 3B Brett Lawrie took BP Wednesday afternoon with Class-A Dunedin.  Lawrie, who broke a small bone on the back of his left hand when hit by a pitch on May 31 while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas, could make a rehab start as early as […]

Clearwater Threshers — Country Night at Bright House Field

Country Night Concert Announced!                                                                                                                                      courtesy of the Clearwater Threshers  The Clearwater Threshers have announced that Country Night on August 5, 2011 will feature a post-game concert by recording artists Chase Rice and Florida Georgia Line. Both acts will be performing after the Threshers play a 6:30 p.m. contest against Tampa Yankees at Bright House Field. […]

Blue Jays send Rivera West

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtsey of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, July 12, 2011 BLUE JAYS TRADE RIVERA TO DODGERS The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have traded OF JUAN RIVERA to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. RIVERA, 33, appeared in 70 games for the […]

Langford gives Lawrie Update with Joke

Langford gives Lawrie Update with Joke

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Facing a rehab trainer on Monday infielder Brett Lawrie (left hand) took real live BP on Tuesday at the Blue Jays minor league complex.  Lawrie faced Rick Langford on field two Tuesday morning with no problems.  “He hit me hard just like they all did,” said Langford of Lawrie’s prowess in the cage and his […]

MLB Standings All-Star Break 2011

AMERICAN LEAGUE                   AL EAST W L PCT. GB Boston 55 35 0.611 – NY Yankees 53 35 0.602 1 Tampa Bay 49 41 0.544 6 Toronto 45 47 0.489 11 Baltimore 36 52 0.409 18           AL CENTRAL  W  L  PCT.  GB […]

Lawrie Makes Progress

Lawrie Makes Progress

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left hand) continues to make progress towards a possible major league debut this season.  Acquired by the Blue Jays from the Brewers last December 10 for RHP Shaun Marcum  Lawrie was hit by a pitch May 31.  It was at a time when the Blue Jays were in need of a hot corner guardian.  […]