By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Rest in peace to Canada’s hockey dad, Walter Gretzky. He passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling Parkinson’s disease and a number of other health issues. The senior Gretzky was also a big baseballContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Walter Gretzky, Rowan Wick, Jordan Romano, Joe Carter”
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But What Do I Know? . . . Rowan Wick, Joe Carter, Jeff Heath, Kevin Reimer
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – I was very sad to learn of the sudden passing of passionate Canadian baseball supporter, collector and author Marty Healy on Friday at the age of 42. I only met Marty a few times, but he was alwaysContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Rowan Wick, Joe Carter, Jeff Heath, Kevin Reimer”
But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, Cal Quantrill, Nick Pivetta, Joe Carter
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) recorded his first MLB save on Friday in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. With that, Romano became the third Canadian to earn a save for theContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, Cal Quantrill, Nick Pivetta, Joe Carter”
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Jordan Romano, Rob Thomson, Michael Young
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Calgary native Mike Soroka was named the Atlanta Braves Opening Day starter on Tuesday. The Canadian right-hander, who posted a 13-4 record and a 2.68 ERA in 29 starts in his rookie season in 2019, will get theContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Jordan Romano, Rob Thomson, Michael Young”
Carter’s World Series-winning HR still Canada’s favourite baseball moment, according to Canadian ball hall survey
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Joe Carter’s World Series-winning home run remains the No. 1 moment among Canadian baseball fans, according to a Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame survey. Carter’s three-run blast off Philadelphia Phillies closer Mitch Williams in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the 1993 Fall Classic wasContinue reading “Carter’s World Series-winning HR still Canada’s favourite baseball moment, according to Canadian ball hall survey”
Ex-Blue Jays: Whatever happened to . . . Scott Brow
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada As Scott Brow peered in at Kansas City Royals legend and three-time batting champion George Brett in the first inning of his major league debut, he remembered his game plan. The studious Toronto Blue Jays right-hander, who had already recorded two quick outs, had been asked by a mediaContinue reading “Ex-Blue Jays: Whatever happened to . . . Scott Brow”
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Rob Thomson, Tim Raines, Nick Pivetta
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · With the scoreless inning he pitched for the National League in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, Calgary native Mike Soroka became the sixth Canadian hurler to appear in MLB’s Midsummer Classic. According to TSN Stats Centre on Twitter, he joins a list thatContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Rob Thomson, Tim Raines, Nick Pivetta”
But What Do I Know? . . . Scott Richmond, Michael Saunders, Brett Lawrie, Jackie Robinson
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · For me, the best news out of Toronto Blue Jays spring training has been that Vancouver native Scott Richmond is working as an analyst on the club’s radio broadcasts. The former Blue Jays pitcher is one of the nicest guys in his sport andContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Scott Richmond, Michael Saunders, Brett Lawrie, Jackie Robinson”
But What Do I Know? . . . Jenkins, Paxton, Gwynn, Votto, Therrien, Carter
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · When I talked to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame director of operations Scott Crawford about his trip to Cooperstown for the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies last weekend, he mentioned that from his seats for the inductee parade he could watch eachContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Jenkins, Paxton, Gwynn, Votto, Therrien, Carter”
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto, John Axford, James Paxton
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Canadian baseball legend Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) finished his 19-year big league career with 284 wins pitching for non-playoff teams (Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox). I’ve often wondered how many more wins he could’ve accumulated if he had pitched for betterContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto, John Axford, James Paxton”
