April 2 has been a memorable date in Toronto Blue Jays' history. Kevin Glew provides a rundown of some transactions and debuts on this date.
April 2 in Toronto Blue Jays’ history: Caudill, Clemens, Thomas, Stairs, Pillar
Gibbons recalls Thomas’ 500th HR and Big Hurt’s unceremonious departure from Jays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz5lrqahCRw *Watch Stu Stone’s full interview with John Gibbons for the former Toronto Blue Jays manager’s weekly “Talking Points” feature, sponsored by Bodog Canada, by clicking on the video above. May 31, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Frank Thomas belted his 500th major league home run off Minnesota Twins right-hander Carlos Silva in... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Mike Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Fergie Jenkins
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · With a no-hitter, a 16-strikeout performance and the first two complete games of his major league career on his resume in the past 30 days, James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) should be a lock for American League Pitcher of the Month honours. In five starts... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know?. . . John Axford, Pedro Martinez, Robin Yount, Eric Cyr
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Port Dover, Ont., native John Axford has signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays that includes an invite to big league spring training. The 6-foot-5 reliever struggled in 2017 after beginning the campaign on the disabled list with a right shoulder... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Tim Raines, Larry Walker, J.P. Arencibia, Rusty Staub
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: Everyone from Hall of Famers Dave Winfield and Frank Thomas to former Montreal Expos teammates Warren Cromartie, Vladimir Guerrero, Cliff Floyd and Tim Burke to current Blue Jays like Kevin Pillar offered their congratulations to Tim Raines via Twitter after he was elected to the... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Clayton Kershaw, Edwin Encarnacion, Willie Mays
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: I hope Toronto Blue Jays fans savored their opportunity to watch Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Clayton Kershaw make his first career start at Rogers Centre yesterday, even if he wasn’t at his most dominant. When all is said and done, Kershaw will be considered the... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Chris Colabello, Bill Singer, Paul Quantrill
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: I won’t pretend that I really know Chris Colabello, but I do know this, in 29 years of going to spring training in Dunedin and attending Toronto Blue Jays games, I’ve never met a kinder, more generous player. I’ve told this story before, but in... Continue Reading →
Cooperstowners in Canada: Frank Thomas
The consensus among Blue Jays fans is that Frank Thomas's tenure in Toronto was a disaster. The Big Hurt was 38 years old when he inked a two-year, $18.12-million deal with the Blue Jays on November 18, 2006. It's a contract that many Jays supporters rank as one of the worst in franchise history. But... Continue Reading →
Jason Dickson reflects on Cooperstown class of 2014
After the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2014 on January 8, former big leaguer Jason Dickson tweeted out congratulations to his "favourite player of all-time." The Miramichi, N.B., native and current vice-president of Baseball Canada never had the opportunity to compete against Greg Maddux, but he greatly admired the soon-to-be Cooperstowner... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … John McDonald, Pat Gillick, Frank Thomas
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: I’m not writing this to bash Derek Jeter, but those of us who follow the Toronto Blue Jays know that John McDonald is the best fielding shortstop in the American League. If reports that the Padres will listen to offers for first... Continue Reading →