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Romero’s Quest for Opening Day
DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Left-hander Ricky Romero faced live hitters on Monday with good results in his quest to be the Toronto Blue Jays opening day starter. [media-credit attachment_id=4746 name=” ” align=”alignleft” width=”130″][/media-credit]Romero, the team’s first round pick in 2005, faced the top of the Blue Jays order. “Got to work in some things […]
RAYS SINGLE GAME TICKETS GO ON SALE
RAYS SINGLE GAME TICKETS GO ON SALE; PROMOTION SCHEDULE RELEASED DARIUS RUCKER FIRST ANNOUNCED 2011 SUMMER CONCERT ON MAY 14 ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The American League East Champion Tampa Bay Rays today announced the promotion schedule and the date tickets will go on sale for the 2011 regular season. The Rays begin the regular season at […]
Snider in Leftfield with Rib Cage Strain
BLUE JAY REPORT By Eddie Michels DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) If Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Travis Snider looks a bit uncomfortable in the staged photo Sunday he is. It seems a golf outting 4-5 days ago caused him to strain his upper left rib cage muscles. “I did while golfing,” said Snider who has been […]
No Time Line on RHP McGowan
[media-credit attachment_id=4724 id=10 align=”alignleft” width=”132″][/media-credit]DUNEDIN, Fla.—(RSE) Right-hander Dustin McGowan is still not on a time line to return to the Toronto Blue Jays after two arm and one knee surgery. McGowan took the bullpen mound for the third time this spring on Friday saying afterwards, “It’s still a long way to go but I […]
Johnny Mac-Catcher: MacDonald is Jays Third Catcher
[media-credit attachment_id=4712 id=10 align=”alignleft” width=”190″][/media-credit]DUNEDIN, Fla. – (RSE) Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder John MacDonald shows his versatility Saturday February 19, 2011 catching a mound session by RHP Deck McGuire. The victim of the inside pitch, handled easily by MacDonald is 3B Brett Lawie. “He’s our third catcher,” said catcher Jose Molina jokingly, “He’s our emergency catcher.” After […]
LIGHTNING ACQUIRE D ERIC BREWER FROM ST. LOUIS —- D Brock Beukeboom, 3rd-Round Pick in 2011 Sent to Blues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired defenseman Eric Brewer from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Brock Beukeboom and a third-round pick at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today. “We are pleased to […]
LIGHTNING REASSIGN D MIKE VERNACE TO NORFOLK
Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA FL The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned defenseman Mike Vernace to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Vernace, 6-foot, 216 pounds, was most recently recalled on February 15 and played in two games. During that time he recorded his first […]
BLUE JAYS SIGN BAUTISTA TO LONG TERM DEAL
DUNEDIN, Fla. (RSE) –Toronto Blue Jays VP and GM Alex Anthopoulos (left) announced the signing Thursday February 17, 2011 of 3B/OF Jose Bautista to a five year $64-million contract. Bautista (center) who led the major in home runs in 2010 with 54 said, “I don’t think it’s all about the money, this team is close to contending. […]
Pitt Bounces South Florida, 67-55
By: Larry D. Lieberman (RSE-USF Correspondent) Pittsburgh, Pa. – (RSE) Playing for the third straight time without junior guard Ashton Gibbs, who is their lone 3-point threat and leading scorer, the Pittsburgh Panthers (24-2, 12-1 Big East) knew that dominating the paint was plan A for victory procurement. And, fortunately for them, they came into […]
Bolts Do Not Measure Up; Wings Win 6-2
By: Dave Jarvis (RSE Hockey) Tampa, Fl. — (RSE) The Tampa Bay Lightning organization is modeling themselves after the Detroit Red Wings both on and off the ice. So, as Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman stated in reference to Thursday night’s game between the two teams, “This was going to be a measuring stick for […]
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