Is it a Bird? A Plane? … No it’s Reyes-man!

Spring is in the Air, Eddie’s update from Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons met the press after the teams first workout for pitchers and catchers Monday. “This is the last time I will speak of last year,” said Gibbons, “We really didn’t play well last year… we didn’t play well anyplace.”  Looking ahead to 2014 Gibbons said of Brandon Morrow, “It’s […]

Suarez Starts Season Strong at Smyrna

Last night was night number 3 of this year’s edition of The World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing brought NASCAR’s K & N series to New Smyrna Speedway.  This would mark the first NASCAR points paying race to visit this high banked half mile in the speedway’s almost 50 year history. Cameron Haley, a west […]

Nothing can Stop Nasse on Night One

The 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing kicked off Friday night at New Smyrna Speedway and Rocket Sports & Entertainment friend Stephen Nasse could not be stopped as he started 6th, took the lead on lap 8 and led the rest of the 35 lap sprint race.  New Smyrna runs races 8 of 9 […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS TOO – JIM FREGOSI

    Of all days, Valentine’s Day a nice guy and friend to many passed away, Jimmy Fregosi died of a stroke.     Jim, whose nickname was “Froggie” which is another story in itself, passed away in Miami after being airlifted from the cruise ship where he was attending a cruise for fans and Major League Baseball Alumni. […]

Dear Ray Farmer,

Dear Ray Farmer,   Congratulations on your promotion within the Browns organization, but let’s not get overly excited, we’ve seen so many in the front office come and go like the winds off of Lake Erie. As a lifelong fan of the Browns I feel the need to say a few very important things, First […]

Jays, Lawrie look to get a Step on Spring

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie of Langley, BC goes through early workouts at the team’s half field adjacent to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  Toronto’s position players aren’t scheduled to report until February 20 with the team’s first full squad workout scheduled for February 21. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Howard House Update

  BELLEAIR BEACH, FLA. –More workmen’s cars are appearing on the front side of Ryan Howard’s new home.  On one side of the second story are six air conditioning units of at least 10-ton capacity making Duke Energy, the local power supplier, happy.  It’s understood that there are more units on the north side of the […]

Sing us a Song, Mr. Piano Man

Tampa, Fla.–The “Piano Man” made Florida his home January 7th through the 22nd with two shows in Sunrise, one in Tampa and finishing up with one in Jacksonville.  I was lucky enough to be at one of these four sold out nights on January 17th.  Friday’s Tampa date was at the Tampa Bay Times Forum […]

Jeter and Yankees Getting Jump on Spring

TAMPA, FLA.–Above, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter takes his second day of batting practice at the team’s  minor league complex today.  Jeter took eight swings in six trips in the cage.