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Some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about Bo Naylor, Jordan Romano, James Paxton and Michael Soroka.
Canadian baseball notes: Naylor, Romano, Soroka, Paxton, McGriff
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Edouard Julien, James Paxton, Michael Soroka
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My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Edouard Julien and James Paxton.
Ducey to be in Cooperstown this weekend for McGriff, Rolen
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Canadian Rob Ducey is headed to Cooperstown this weekend to celebrate the induction of two friends and ex-teammates.
Graney star of prominent National Baseball Hall of Fame photo that features who’s who of Cooperstowners
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In a historic photo displayed at the National Baseball Hall of Fame that features Ty Cobb and Cy Young, Canadian Jack Graney is the star.
Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th hit in Montreal, ball later auctioned for $142,762
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Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th major league hit at Montreal's Olympic Stadium on August 6, 1999. The ball was later auctioned for $142,762.
Cooperstowners in Canada: Greg Maddux
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Like Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux wore the No. 31 for the Chicago Cubs, but that wasn't the legendary right-hander's only Canadian connection.
Hall of Famer McGriff to toss out first pitch at Blue Jays’ home opener
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Former Blue Jays first baseman Fred McGriff will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Toronto Blue Jays' home opener.
McGriff, Rolen won’t be pictured in Blue Jays caps on National Baseball Hall of Fame plaques
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Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen will not be featured in Toronto Blue Jays caps on their Hall of Fame plaques.
Rolen worked hard for Cooperstown honour, helped shape Votto’s career
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Without Scott Rolen, Canadian slugger Joey Votto likely wouldn’t be a six-time All-Star, and that's just one of the new Hall of Famer's Canadian connections.
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Gary Carter, Jeff Francis, Joey Votto
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Kevin Glew's weekly Canadian baseball news column "But What Do I Know?" discusses Fergie Jenkins, Gary Carter, Reno Bertoia and Joey Votto.