My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Matt Brash, Tyler O'Neill and Tom Cheek.
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Matt Brash, Tyler O’Neill, Tom Cheek
Paxton signs with Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed James Paxton to a one-year, $11-million contract, according to Ronald Blum of The Associated Press.
Canadian baseball notes: Cal Quantrill, Cade Smith, Edouard Julien, Owen Caissie, Adam Macko, Jordan Procyshen
Kevin Glew offers some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about Cal Quantrill, Edouard Julien, Adam Macko and Jordan Procyshen.
But What Do I Know? . . . Ellis Valentine, Adam Hall, James Paxton, Oscar Judd
My Valentine's Day card for you. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Happy Valentine's Day to you! Former Montreal Expos outfielder Ellis Valentine is the most talented player with the last name “Valentine” to suit up in the big leagues. This five-tool talent, who... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Larry Walker, Oscar Judd, Troy Glaus
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Jon Morosi, of Fox Sports and the MLB Network, reported on Tuesday that free agent left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) recently threw at a showcase in front of scouts from "as many as 20" major league teams. Morosi... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Mike Soroka, John Olerud, Lloyd Moseby
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – MLB agent Scott Boras told reporters on Tuesday that free agent left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) is almost completely healthy after an injury-shortened 2020 season. "He's far into bullpen [sessions] and is throwing bullpens for select teams," Boras... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Ellen Harrigan, Freddie Freeman, James Paxton, Jackie Robinson
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Congratulations to Kim Ng, who was named the general manager of the Miami Marlins on Friday. With this assignment, she becomes the first female general manager in major league history. Ng has spent 21 years working in the... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Jamie Romak, Tyler O’Neill, Jason Bay, James Paxton
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: - If you're looking for the Canadian who had the best full season in the professional ranks this year, look no further than London, Ont., native Jamie Romak. While his major league counterparts were playing an abbreviated 60-game schedule,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Russell Martin, Dalton Pompey, Phillippe Aumont
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · We’ll find out tomorrow at 6 p.m. E.T. if right-hander Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) will become the second Canadian to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. Back in 2004, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Jason Bay... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Jim Adduci, Vladimir Guerrero, Lloyd Moseby, George Selkirk
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · It was 41 years ago today that the Toronto Blue Jays began assembling their first team via the 1976 Major League Baseball Expansion Draft. With their first pick, the Blue Jays selected Bob Bailor from the Baltimore Orioles. Bailor proceeded to bat .310 in... Continue Reading →