How is it that Tom Henke is not on the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence? It's a snub that really bothers me. Here's my Tom Henke appreciation post.
The Tom Henke appreciation post
August 29, 2004 – Tom Cheek honoured on Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence
Twenty years ago today, Tom Cheek had his name added to the Toronto Blue Jays' Level of Excellence in an emotional pre-game ceremony at SkyDome.
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Michael Soroka, Abraham Toro, Bob Elliott
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Fergie Jenkins, Michael Soroka, Bob Elliott and Abraham Toro.
Humble Henke should be on Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence
Tom Henke is the best relief pitcher in Toronto Blue Jays history. He should be on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence at Rogers Centre.
But What Do I Know? . . . John McDonald, Tom Henke, Alex Rodriguez
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: • On a New York Mets broadcast in 1988, Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner said, “On this Father’s Day, we’d like to wish all you fathers out here a Happy Birthday.” So to paraphrase Kiner, Happy Birthday and Happy Father’s Day to my wonderful dad,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Scott Diamond, Tip O’Neill, Scott Richmond
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): Provided that the soreness in his left knee subsides, Reds first baseman Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) will be the only Canadian at the All-Star Game in Kansas City next Tuesday. Twins southpaw Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) was... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Derek Jeter, Dustin McGowan, Dick Williams
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): With his homer off of Rays lefty David Price at Yankees Stadium yesterday, Derek Jeter joined the 3,000-hit club in style. For the record, 285 of his hits have been recorded against the Blue Jays (third most... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Matt Stairs, Rich Harden, Joe Girardi
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): Being Bud Selig’s second-hand man from 1997 to 2002, Paul Beeston should still have some clout in the commissioner’s office. If I’m Beeston, I’m doing everything I can to ensure that the Jays have a home game... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Carlos Delgado, Larry Walker, David Purcey
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: It’s disappointing to me that the Toronto Blue Jays haven’t issued a statement about Carlos Delgado’s retirement. He was not only the greatest player in franchise history, but one of the club’s best community ambassadors. I hope the Jays are hard at work... Continue Reading →