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Dustin McGowan and Aaron Hill see Action in Dunedin

Dustin McGowan and Aaron Hill see Action in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan (two arm and one knee surgery) pitched one plus inning in a simulated game Wednesday, his first game action in over two years.  “Every time I go out I am gradually getting more and more on it,” said McGowan, “The good thing is the arm feels great.”  […]

Nix – Hill get Work In

Nix – Hill get Work In

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) –Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder Jason Nix (left shin) throws long toss at the teams minor league complex on Monday.  Nix has been on the 15-day DL since April 23. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)     DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill go through conditioning drills on Monday at the team’s […]

Hill hopes to back for Tampa Bay Series

Hill hopes to back for Tampa Bay Series

DUNEDIN, Fl.– (RSEN) Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill (right hamstrin tightness) took ground balls and BP at the team’s minor league complex for the first time on Thursday.  On the 15-day DL since April 24, back dated to the 20th Hill expects his stay to be a short one.  “Hopefully I am out of here in a […]

Cecil hit by Braves in Sixth, Down Jays 5-3

Cecil hit by Braves in Sixth, Down Jays 5-3

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Lefty Brett Cecil tossed five solid innings before the wheels came off in the sixth as the Atlanta Braves topped the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Thursday afternoon.      Cecil cruised through the first five allowing just two hits while striking out five but in the sixth, things were different.      Cecil, the Jays […]

Toronto’s Opening Day Rotation and Closer Announced

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–The son of 1982 NL CY Young winner Doug Drabek RHP Kyle Drabek, will make the trip north with the Toronto Blue Jays as their number two starter.      It wasn’t exactly the way he had wanted it because of an injury to RHP Brandon Morrow (flexor muscle right forearm)      “I feel […]

Litsch Pitches 5+ Shutout Innings vs. Minnesota

Litsch Pitches 5+ Shutout Innings vs. Minnesota

DUNEDIN, FL. (RSEN) –Pinellas Park native and right-hander Jesse Litsch twirled 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in Grapefruit League play.      Litsch, who got the win, only allowed three hits and struck out seven, at one point four in a row.      “I was throwing […]

Toronto 2B Aaron Hill Injury Update

Toronto 2B Aaron Hill Injury Update

DUNEDIN, Fl.  (RSEN) –Blue Jays 2b Aaron Hill legs out a double in a minor league spring game Saturday at the team’s minor league complex.  “I’m still guarding it, I wish I wasn’t,” said Hill of his quad injury, “We will just keep doing this for a couple of days.  It is kind of a […]

Hill & Davis get some Work

Hill & Davis get some Work

  DUNEDIN , Fl. (RSEN)–Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill shows no signs of problems with his right thigh as he runs out a single Wednesday at the team’s minor league complex.      “I got some good at bats was the main thing,” said Hill of his first spring game, “They didn’t want me getting to […]

Bautista: It’s all About the Fans

Bautista: It’s all About the Fans

DUNEDIN, Fla.–(RSE) Even when you win the major league home run title you still take time to sign for the fans who pay your salary.  Especially if a player has just signed a $64-million, five year contract.      Those fans at Grant Field in Dunedin who gathered to watch a six inning intra-squad game on […]

Romero’s Quest for Opening Day

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 […]