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BLUE JAYS SIGN PODSEDNIK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Wednesday, February 16, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed OF SCOTT PODSEDNIK to a minor league contract with an invitation to attend Major League spring training. PODSEDNIK, 34, spent last season with the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a combined […]

Anthopoulos on the Bautista Arbitration

Anthopoulos on the Bautista Arbitration

DUNEDIN, Fla (RSE).–Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos handled questions Wednesday morning at the team’s Englebert Complex concerning the question of the day, Jose Bautista’s arbitration hearing.      Delayed from this past Monday till this coming Friday for more time to avoid an arbitrators ruling Anthopoulos spoke frankly that he could not comment on the […]

Flyers Win 4-3 in Shootout Against the Lightning

By: Dave Jarvis (RSE Hockey Correspondent) Tampa, Fl. – (RSE) Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman referred to the games this week with Philadelphia and Detroit as measuring sticks to see where his hockey club is in the pecking order of the NHL.  Well, after the first game on Tuesday evening at The St. […]

NFL LEGACY COSTS A HUGE CONCERN IN CBA NEGOTIATIONS

St. Petersburg, Fla. – (RSE) As the National Football League (NFL) and its player’s union (the NFLPA) enter into discussions for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), there are bound to be issues that will become contentious. One of those issues is certain to be healthcare benefits for retired players. I would like to offer […]

RAYS FAN FEST THIS SATURDAY – Includes New Activities and Increased Player Interaction

ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The 2010 Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS is slated for this Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tropicana Field.  The event is also sponsored by Sweetbay Supermarket, TradeWinds Island Resorts, Chevrolet and TV32.   Admission and parking are free for the event, and a $40 charitable […]

BLUE JAYS OPEN 35TH SPRING TRAINING

DUNEDIN, Fla.—(RSE) The Toronto Blue Jays opened their 35th spring training Monday with their first official workout for pitchers and catchers at the Englebert Complex in Dunedin.      As a new way of doing things the team bused the 3.7-miles from their clubhouse at the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium AKA Grant Field to the Englebert […]

JP Goes to Work

JP Goes to Work

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher JP Arenibica works behind the plate at the team’s Englebert Complex.  An offensive catcher (2010 MVP PCL),  manager John Farrell is looking for JP to balance his game, behind the plate with that in the batters box. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)

BLUE JAYS + BAUTISTA = ARBITRATION POSTPONED

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays spokesperson Jay Stenhouse issued the following statement this evening concerning the arbitration hearing that was supposed to have taken place today between the team and 3B/RF Jose Bautista. Baustia had requested $10.5-million while the team countered with $7.6-million for one-year. In response to various media reports Toronto Blue Jays Sr. […]

Litsch Ready to Go

Litsch Ready to Go

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Toronto Blue Jays RHP Jesse Litsch throws at Florida Auto Exchange Park Sunday February 13, 2011 the day prior to the team’s first official day on Monday February 14, 2011.  Litsch, who has had arm and hip surgery over the past couple of years, appears ready to battle for the fifth spot in […]

Eric Chavez Signs with the Yankees

Eric Chavez Signs with the Yankees

TAMPA, Fl. (RSE)–Six time Gold Glove infielder Eric Chavez speaks with reporters at the New York Yankees minor league in Tampa on Friday February 11, 2011.  Signed as a free agent by the Yankees last Friday said, “The workouts have been going good.”  All six of Chavez Gold Gloves have been at third base.  Chavez might also get some time at […]