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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
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
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
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
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 […]
Jays Pitchers McGowan & Ray Continue Rehab
DUNEDIN, Fl–RHP Dustin McGowan (left), who has not pitched in the majors since 2008 continues his steady progress towards pitching in an actual game. On Tuesday McGowan pitched a shutout inning during a simulated game at the Blue Jays minor league complex with no problems. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays right-hander Robert Ray […]
Local NFL Player Visits Wellington Schools
For Immediate Release: courtesy of Tyler McLellan Foundation Wellington, FL – Tampa Bay Buccaneer and Glades Central Raider James Lee, came home for the kids. James Lee was in town this past Friday May 6th, making stops at Panther Run Elementary and Palm Beach Central High School. Lee, who grew up in Belle Glade, […]
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