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BJ Upton chats with RSE
B.J. Upton has been a lightning rod for discussion among Rays’ fans since he burst on the scene as a 19-year-old in 2004. People see his long, loping strides and assume he isn’t hustling. He’s been benched several times by Manager Joe Maddon, and few can forget his dust-up in the dugout with Evan Longoria […]
BLUE JAYS ACQUIRE FRANCISCO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, January 25, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have acquired RHP FRANK FRANCISCO and cash considerations, in exchange for C MIKE NAPOLI. FRANCISCO, 31, posted a 6-4 record with two saves and a 3.76 ERA in 56 relief appearances for Texas […]
Closure for the closer — Henke, Simpson and Wood to be enshrined in the Canadian Ball Hall
courtesy of: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum P.O. Box 1838, 140 Queen St. E. St. Marys, ON, Canada, N4X 1C2 St. Marys, ON – Toronto Blue Jays legendary closer Tom Henke leads the 2011 class of inductees who will be enshrined on Saturday, June 18th in St. Marys, Ontario. “The Terminator” will be […]
RAYS SIGN FIVE TO MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACTS
ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The Tampa Bay Rays have signed five players to minor league contracts, each with an invitation to major league spring training: right-handed pitcher Jonah Bayliss, outfielder Chris Carter, right-handed pitcher Dirk Hayhurst and infielders Daniel Mayora and Ray Olmedo. Bayliss, 30, spent the 2010 season at Round Rock (AA) in the Houston Astros […]
Dirk Hayhurst signs with Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent pitcher Dirk Hayhurst to a minor league deal. Hayhurst, the author of the stellar book, and NY Times bestseller, “The Bullpen Gospels” appears he will begin assignment at the triple A level. Hayhurst spent last year with the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin doing rehab from shoulder surgery […]
LIGHTNING ASSIGN G MIKE SMITH TO NORFOLK FOR CONDITIONING
courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA BAY The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned goaltender Mike Smith to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Smith, 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, has played in 17 games with the Lightning this season, posting […]
Fergie Jenkins and Canadian Ball Hall partner in new exclusive trophy line
For immediate release January 20, 2011 courtesy of The Baseball Hoall of Fame London’s Nothers Signs & Recognitions to market unique award Canada wideFor immediate release Fergie Jenkins and Canadian Ball Hall partner in new exclusive trophy line London’s Nothers Signs & Recognitions to market unique award Canada wide St. Marys – The Canadian Baseball […]
RAYS FAN FEST SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 19
Immediate Release = courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays January 20, 2011 Includes New Activities and Increased Player Interaction ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The 2011 Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS is slated for February 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tropicana Field. The event is also sponsored by Sweetbay Supermarket, TradeWinds Island […]
RAYS AGREE TO ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SONNANSTINE
courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year contract with pitcher Andy Sonnanstine, avoiding arbitration. Sonnanstine, 27, will earn $912,500. In 2010, the righthander spent the majority of the season in the Rays bullpen and made 37 relief appearances and four starts. He went 3-1 with […]
BLUE JAYS AGREE TO TERMS WITH SS YUNEL ESCOBAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, January 18, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have agreed to terms with SS YUNEL ESCOBAR on a US $2.9 million contract for the 2011 season. ESCOBAR, 28, appeared in 60 games for Toronto after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves on July 13, […]
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