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Jays look to get the Hot Hitting Lind Back in Line-up

Jays look to get the Hot Hitting Lind Back in Line-up

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (lower back) took ground balls and hit in the cage at the teams minor league complex Monday.  Lind, who last played on May 7, was hitting .313 with seven homers and 27 RBI said that Tuesday he was going to start taking live BP. DUNEDIN, Fl–Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam […]

Bolts come Back from Down Three to Even Series Against Boston

Bolts come Back from Down Three to Even Series Against Boston

Tampa, Fl. (RSEN) The Tampa Bay Lightning went into the national televised game yesterday with the entire hockey world believing that their successful run was coming to a close; this was especially true  after Boston took back home ice advantage by winning the last two games to take a  2-1 series lead.  Well that adversity got a […]

Comeback was Special, Series Tied at 2, Home Game 6 Guaranteed

Comeback was Special, Series Tied at 2, Home Game 6 Guaranteed

with Wendy Eckhardt Tampa, Fl. (RSEN) SERIES TURNING POINT? As Lightning GM Steve Yzerman walked toward the Lightning dressing room after game four Saturday afternoon I couldn’t help but notice the look on his face.  It was a look of serious determination. This win could be a huge turning point in this Eastern Conference Final […]

Storm Sock it to Shock 51-42

Tampa Bay Storm 51, Spokane Shock 42 Friday, May 20, 2011 Veterans Memorial Arena – 9,320 Spokane, WA.   courtesy of the Tampa Bay Storm Spokane, WA – Cliff Dukes and the Tampa Bay Storm defense combined for four sacks of Shock quarterback Casey Hansen en route to defeating the Spokane Shock in a fiery […]

Rehab Update: Jays Pitchers Continue Progressing

Rehab Update: Jays Pitchers Continue Progressing

DUNEDIN, Fl.–(RSEN) Blue Jays RHP Robert Ray (elbow) threw two innings during his first simulated game Thursday.  “I had no problems,” said Ray, “Now 45-50 pitch’s on Tuesday.”  According to Ray he last appeared in a game during the last week of spring training this year. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2008 but the […]

Yzerman Himself is the Model for Lightning to Mold Themselves

Tampa, Fl. (RSEN) — When Steve Yzerman took over the job as General Manager he cautioned everyone who would listen that this was going to a long process in building the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.  Even the most ardent Lightning supporters would not have predicted the team would be playing in the Eastern Conference Finals […]

Dustin McGowan & Jason Nix Rehab Updates

Dustin McGowan & Jason Nix Rehab Updates

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan continues his comeback from a second arm surgery throwing a “Short Side” in the bullpen at the Englebert faculty  Having not pitched in the majors since 2008 McGowan has almost five years of major league service. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays utility infielder Jason Nix (shin) flies out […]

George Bell Remembers Mel Queen

George Bell Remembers Mel Queen

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Former American League MVP George Bell spoke Friday morning about the passing of Toronto Blue Jays special assistant Mel Queen.      Bell, who is a guest instructor during extended spring in the Jays camp, was just asked about his thoughts and he let his thoughts flow.      “I feel sorry that Mel passed […]

BLUE JAYS MOURN THE PASSING OF MEL QUEEN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011  The TORONTO BLUE JAYS are saddened to announce the passing of Player Development Senior Advisor MEL QUEEN (1942-2011).             “Our organization would not be what it is today without the contributions of Mel Queen.  In Toronto he was both the […]

Olsen Throws Four Shutout Innings

Olsen Throws Four Shutout Innings

  DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Scott Olsen threw four shutout innings in an extended spring game on Tuesday against a Toronto Blue Jays squad.      Delayed by a hamstring injury during spring training Olsen allowed two hits while walking one and striking out five on 47-pitches.      “I feel like I am not too […]