Posts Tagged ‘Toronto Blue Jays’

McGowan Makes First Start in Almost Three Years

The Other Side of Sports (Too) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Originally scheduled to go two innings/35-pitches for Class-A Dunedin Saturday Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan lasted just 2/3 of an inning in his first rehab start.      “The important thing is that I felt good, that’s really all I care about right now,” said McGowan allowed three […]

ADAM LIND NAMED HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH

courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO BLUE JAYS 1B ADAM LIND was voted as the HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for June by the TORONTO CHAPTER of the BBWAA, capturing all but one first place vote.  Honda, the official vehicle of the Blue Jays, will make a donation to the charity of Adam Lind’s […]

Blue Jays Casey Jassen

Blue Jays Casey Jassen

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays right-hander Casey Janssen (right forearm) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday as  RHP Dustin McGowan (left) and third baseman Brett Lawrie (right) looked on. Janssen is expected to throw another session on Friday.  McGowan (right arm) threw just prior to Janssen in the bullpen and was wearing a sleave covering his elbow. (Photo by EDDIE […]

BLUE JAYS RECALL CECIL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, June 28, 2011     The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have recalled LHP BRETT CECIL from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and have optioned RHP ZACH STEWART to New Hampshire of the Eastern League (AA).         CECIL, 24, returns to Toronto after […]

BLUE JAYS ROSTER MOVE: THAMES RECALLED FROM LAS VEGAS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Thursday, June 23, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have optioned infielder MIKE McCOY to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and have recalled OF ERIC THAMES from Las Vegas.   THAMES, 24, appeared in 13 games for Toronto earlier this season and hit […]

CELEBRATE CANADA DAY WITH YOUR TORONTO BLUE JAYS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays Toronto, Ontario Thursday, June 23, 2011  Festivities, tradition and honour mark this last series of 2011 Interleague play on Friday, July 1 at 1:07 p.m. as your Toronto Blue Jays host the Philadelphia Phillies for the first game of a three game weekend series. Join the […]

Blue Jays Future Stars Shine Bright

Blue Jays Future Stars Shine Bright

DUNEDIN,Fl. (RSEN) (left)–The Dunedin Blue Jays will have six representatives at Saturday’s 50th Florida State League game played at nearby Bright House Field in Clearwater.  From left to right Dunedin is sending catcher A. J.Jimenez, RHP Wes Eltheridge, OF Brad Glenn, RHP Deck McGuire, OF/SS Justin Jackson and RHP Nestor Molina.  The home run contest starts […]

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 SELECT RHP TYLER BEEDE

 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected the following players during the first day of the 2011 First Year Player Draft.     The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have selected RHP TYLER BEEDE from Lawrence Academy, Massachusetts with the 21st overall selection in the 2011 First Year Player Draft.  BEEDE, from Auburn, Massachusetts, is an 18 year old […]

Lind Returns over the Weekend in Baltimore, and was Noticed

Lind Returns over the Weekend in Baltimore, and was Noticed

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) –Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (lower back) played five innings at first in his third and last rehab game for Class-A Dunedin Friday night.  On the 15-day DL back dated till May 8 Lind reported no problems. “No problems,” said Lind on Friday, “Today was my toughest day, playing defense […]