Posts Tagged ‘robbie alomar’

The Ageless Biback Plays at them All

Blue Jays Fantasy Camper Steve Biback kept his string intact for the 2015 camp having been to them all.  Biback, who doesn’t list his age came to Dunedin for the first camps held from 1993 through 1998 then again when they resumed again this year.  He is the only camper to make them all.  During […]

It’s Blue Jays Camper Time

Former Blue Jays manager and hitting coach Cito Gaston listens as former infielder Pat Tabler explains the finer points on hitting to a group of fantasy campers.  Between 70-80 die hard Blue Jays fans are in Dunedin, Fl. at the team’s Mattick Complex for the first Fantasy Camp since 1998 that runs through Thursday.       […]

Happenings on a Spring Day Off

  A rare day off from spring training games, which was Monday,  does not mean there is no activity and the guys all go hang out at the beach.  So Rocket Sports & Entertainment’s Eddie Michels doesn’t go the beach either. Here are some of the happenings from Monday and Tuesday morning as the Blue […]

Santana, Bautista, Saunders, Alomar & Team Canada

Dunedin, Fla.– Former two time CY Young winner LHP Johan Santana (shoulder) takes a break after his daily workout at the Blue Jays Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  “I’ve been throwing for 5 or 6 days on flat ground at 60′”, said Santana, “It’s a day at a time then go from there.”  After spring training ends Santana […]

Next Action for Redmond may be Regular Season

Next Action for Redmond may be Regular Season

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays long reliever Todd Redmond went 5 1/3 innings yesterday in his final tune up prior to the season starting against a squad of Yankee minor leaguers at the Mattox Complex.      “Everything is good and getting ready for the season, getting it rolling,” said Redmond, “I’m not going to Montreal so […]

Canada vs Jays Pre-game Photos

Canada vs Jays Pre-game Photos

St. Petersburg, Fla.– Above Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista poses with members of the Gordon St. College softball team at Al. Lang Field today.  The college is in Barnesville, Ga.  The Jays were at Al Lang today to take on the Canada National Jr. team.  The Jays won 12-2.

Laffey hurls shut out Ball

Laffey hurls shut out Ball

DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto lefty Aaron Laffey (left) tossed four shutout innings at the team’s minor league complex Thursday pitching for Triple-A Las Vegas against Indianapolis.  Laffey allowed two hits while walking one and striking out three on 52-pitches. RHP Carlos Villanueva throws long toss Thursday one day after pitching two shutout innings against the Yankees.  “My arm […]

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) — July 2011

  It has been a while since I have graced you eyes fans with my latest ramblings, something you might have enjoyed so if that’s the case open wide and don’t blink.      A few weeks back a fan at a Rangers game fell to his death trying to catch a baseball thrown his way […]

Robbie Alomar Takes a First Hand Look

Robbie Alomar Takes a First Hand Look

DUNEDIN, Fl.(RSE) — Former Blue Jays great Robbie Alomar discusses team prospects with Mel Didier (L) and Mel Queen (R) at the team’s Englebert Complex in Dunedin.  The 42-year old Alomar, who still looked like he could play second base, said he was at the instructional camp to get a first hand look at the team’s […]