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My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Dave McKay, Fergie Jenkins and Justin Morneau.
But What Do I Know? . . . Dave McKay, Fergie Jenkins, Justin Morneau, Terry Puhl
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But What Do I Know? . . . Dave McKay, Edouard Julien, Stu Scheurwater, Al Widmar
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My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discussess Dave McKay, Rob Thomson and Edouard Julien.
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Dave McKay, Edouard Julien, Rowan Wick
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My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Dave McKay and Edouard Julien.
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry passes away at 84
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December 1, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Hall of Fame right-hander Gaylord Perry passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 84. He reportedly died at his home in Gaffney, S.C., of natural causes. Perry and Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) forged a fast friendship when they pitched together on two... Continue Reading →
March 11, 1977 – Toronto Blue Jays play their first spring training game
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Many longtime Canadian baseball fans can recall the Toronto Blue Jays defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in snowy conditions at Exhibition Stadium on April 7, 1977 in their first regular season game, but how did the team fare in its first spring training contest? Well, that contest took... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Jordan Romano, Fergie Jenkins
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Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) is the only player born in Canada still active in the MLB posteason. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -It's Thanksgiving weekend and I wanted to thank you for your support of my blog. I hope you and your family have... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Andrew Albers, Joey Votto, Cal Quantrill, Pat Gillick
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Pat Gillick turns 84 today. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: –How is this for a welcome back to the big leagues? After being called up by the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) was summoned from the bullpen in the... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Nick Pivetta, Mike Soroka, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Rob Ducey
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -Just how good has right-hander Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) been for the Boston Red Sox this season? Well, the 6-foot-5 right-hander is tied for the lead among American League pitchers in wins (5) and his 5-0 record also makes... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Rheal Cormier, Bo Naylor, Dave McKay
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – In case you haven't heard, Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) has tested positive for COVID-19 and has left the Cincinnati Reds training camp. The Reds shared the news on Wednesday. The Canadian slugger had gone 4-for-9 in four Grapefruit... Continue Reading →
Ex-Blue Jays News: Drury, Hinske, McGuire, Nay
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly roundup of former Toronto Blue Jays news and notes: Player Signings (Some of these transactions date back to December.) -RHP Chase De Jong (Blue Jays' 2012 second-round pick) signs a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. -INF/OF Brandon Drury signs a minor league deal with the... Continue Reading →