When Jim Abbott was drafted in the 36th round by the Toronto Blue Jays 41 years ago today, the then 17-year-old left-hander called it “the thrill of a lifetime.”
Forty-one years ago today, Jim Abbott was drafted by the Blue Jays
Happy Birthday to Rick Cerone! Here are five things you might not know about him . . .
Rick Cerone was a catcher for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos. He turns 72 today. Here are five other things you might not know about him.
Remember when the Blue Jays signed Dave Righetti?
Do you remember when the Toronto Blue Jays signed left-hander Dave Righetti? I don't either. But it was 32 years ago today.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Ruben Sierra 29 years ago today
You've probably forgotten this, but the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Ruben Sierra to a minor league contract 29 years ago today.
Happy 65th Birthday Jimmy Key! . . . Nine things you might not know about him
Today is Jimmy Key's 65th birthday. Here are nine things you might not know about the crafty former Blue Jays left-hander.
Former Montreal Expos catcher Tom Nieto dies at 65
Former Montreal Expos catcher Tom Nieto died on March 27 at the age of 65 in Zephyrhills, Fla.
When the Montreal Expos pursued Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter
In December 1974, the Montreal Expos pursued right-hander Catfish Hunter. They came up short, but it wasn't due to lack of effort.
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Wayne Granger dies at 81
Former Montreal Expos reliever Wayne Granger died on February 25 at the age of 81.
Paxton makes history at Rogers Centre again with Baseball Canada honour
It seemed fitting for James Paxton to be inducted onto Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence at an awards banquet held at the Rogers Centre on Saturday night.
Caissie traded to Marlins, Taillon to pitch for Canada in WBC
In Canadian baseball news, Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) has been traded to the Miami Marlins, while Jameson Taillon has confirmed he will pitch for Canada at the World Baseball Classic.