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Blue Jays of Summer 2: back in Dunedin
Eddie Michels on the scene as the Jays continue to roll in… manager Farrell addresses the media and spends time with son, young Jays run… 16 games back last year, can the Jays improve on that??… Rick Sassone says, “Doubtful” (above) They run to get into shape these young four horseman of the Toronto Blue […]
Suncoast Brotherhood Ride for Kids
DUNEDIN, Fla.–With over two thousand Harley-Davidson motorcycles on parade it can only mean one thing and that is the Suncoast Brotherhood is helping children at Christmas. Riding in their 31st Toy Run on Sunday December 18, 2011 the club traveled from the KMart store on US Route 19 to American Legion Post 275 in Dunedin. “It all […]
Spring Training Right Around the Corner
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Work continues on Thursday November 3, 2011 at the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in preparation for their March 3, 2012 opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The workman are putting in a new drainage system replacing the one installed in 1982. (Photo by Eddie Michels)
New Drains at the “Grant”
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Florida Auto Exchange Stadium aka. Grant Field, the only spring training site the Toronto Blue Jays have ever known, is getting a complete rehabilitation of its playing surface. The playing surface with a totally new drainage system is scheduled to be completed prior to spring training 2012. The original stadium was built in 1934 as […]
THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) ROAD TRIP (New London, Wisconsin)
Since we last communicated with the printed word much too long ago it’s imperative that I again take the pen in hand for a story or two. That being said fans last week I was in New London, Wisconsin for a less than pleasant family duty but as always one wants to find information […]
Shoffit Working on the Hill
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto minor league right-hander Sean Shoffit took another successful step towards his transformation from outfielder to pitcher on Friday October 21 with his second bullpen session. The 26-year old made the switch mid-way through the 2010 season but injured his right knee prior to the 2011 season that put his plans on […]
Robbie Alomar chats with Dickie Thon
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar takes time during instructional league workouts on Thursday October 13, 2011 to talk baseball with prospect Dickie Thon. Thon’s father, also called Dickie was Alomar’s mentor when he first came to the majors in 1988 with San Diego. (Photo by Eddie Michels)
Pirates Cole Brings Heat
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Pitching in just his second Instructional League game RHP Garrett Cole threw his fastball a consistent 95-100 MPH over four innings Monday against the Blue Jays squad. Cole, who was the first overall pick in this year’s June draft out of UCLA signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for an $8-million contract just prior […]
Adeiny Hechavarria works out in Dunedin
DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Adeiny Hechavarria takes grounders Monday September 26, 2011 at the team’s Bobby Mattick Complex prior to leaving for the Arizona Fall League on Wednesday. The Blue Jays signed Hechavarria, a Cuban refugee, to a four-year, $10-million contract in April 2010. After splitting 2010 between Class-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire Hechavarria spent 2011 […]
Hot Dog! Tim Robson works out for Jays
[media-credit attachment_id=9597 id=10 align=”alignleft” width=”300″][/media-credit]DUNEDIN, Fla.–Players always try and impress their coaches when they can so RHP Tim Robson was doing his best on Thursday September 15, 2011 at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league camp. Robson, the Jays fourth round pick from Canada in this years June draft does the sporting leap during pitchers […]
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