Posts Tagged ‘las vegas 51s’

Frank Viola Jr. Back in the Big Apple?

Former major leaguer, CY Young Award Winner, World Series MVP, Toronto Blue Jay and in this photo a father, Frank Viola Jr. (right) gives his son Frank III (left) a bit of fatherly advice last month in Dunedin.      Frank III, who is attempting to revive his professional career as a knuckle ball pitcher, gets a word […]

Blue Jays make moves on Thursday Afternoon

Blue Jays make moves on Thursday Afternoon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011 JAYS ADD LAWRIE & PEREZ TO ROSTER             Following today’s game the TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected the contract of 3B BRETT LAWRIE from Las Vegas (AAA), recalled LHP LUIS PEREZ from Las Vegas, placed RHP CARLOS VILLANUEVA on the […]

BLUE JAYS OPTION JESSE LITSCH TO LAS VEGAS

BLUE JAYS OPTION JESSE LITSCH TO LAS VEGAS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Monday, July 18, 2011  The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have returned RHP JESSE LITSCH from his medical rehabilitation assignment, reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list and then optioned him to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).  LITSCH, 26, was placed on the […]

Lawrie will return to Las Vegas on Tuesday

Lawrie will return to Las Vegas on Tuesday

  DUNEDIN, Fl.–Third baseman Brett Lawrie (left wrist) took himself out of his rehab game for Class-A Dunedin when he was hit by a pitch during his first at bat.      “I wanted to get out of here in one piece,” said Lawrie of his past two games, “It seems every time I go up […]

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

Blue Jays Lawrie Rehabs

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays prospect Brett Lawrie (left hand) hits soft toss BP for the second day in a row Saturday with no problems at Toronto’s minor league complex.  Lawrie, who was hit on the left hand by a pitch while playing for Triple-A Las Vegas May 31 was hitting .354 with 15 homers and 49 RBI.  […]

BLUE JAYS OPTION DRABEK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, June 14, 2011    The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have optioned RHP KYLE DRABEK to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), and have selected the contract of RHP ZACH STEWART from New Hampshire of the Eastern League (AA).         STEWART, 24, has […]

BLUE JAYS TRADE FOR FARQUHAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COURTESY OF THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS TORONTO, ONTARIO Monday, April 18, 2011   The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have acquired RHP DANIEL FARQUHAR from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for LHP DAVID PURCEY.           FARQUHAR, 24, has made four relief appearances this season for the Sacramento River Cats of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) […]

BLUE JAYS RECALL LUIS PEREZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Friday, April 15, 2011         The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have recalled LHP LUIS PEREZ from the Las Vegas 51s of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).         PEREZ, 26, made one start with Las Vegas this season, picking up the victory (5.0IP, 4H, 4ER, 3BB, […]

Blue Jays EXTEND AGREEMENT WITH Las Vegas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO TUESDAY, September 21, 2010 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed a two-year player development contract with the LAS VEGAS 51s of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), that continues a relationship that began in 2009. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with such a strong […]