My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Edouard Julien, Michael Soroka and Fergie Jenkins.
But What Do I Know? . . . Edouard Julien, Michael Soroka, Noah Skirrow, Rheal Cormier, Fergie Jenkins
But What Do I Know? . . . Rheal Cormier, Jackie Robinson, Matt Stairs, Fergie Jenkins
Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) with the San Diego Padres. Photo: MLB on Fox By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Some Canadian baseball news and notes from the past week: -Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rheal Cormier (Cap Pele, N.B.) who passed away last March at the age of 53... Continue Reading →
Remembering the former Montreal Expos that died in 2021
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Jim "Mudcat" Grant died on June 11. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Four former Montreal Expos pitchers, two first basemen, an ex-manager and a beloved coach died in 2021. As the end of the year approaches, let’s take a moment to remember them. Ron Johnson, first baseman, January 26, age... Continue Reading →
Remembering the four Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees that passed away in 2021
Rheal Cormier at his 2012 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in St. Marys, Ont. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Four Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees passed away in 2021. As the end of the year approaches, please take a moment to remember them. I've written... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Jacob Robson, Joey Votto, Rowan Wick, Rheal Cormier
Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.) made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Photo: MLB.com By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: –Outfielder Jacob Robson's parents enjoyed an eight-minute helicopter ride from Windsor to Detroit to take in their son's first major league start at... Continue Reading →
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rheal Cormier passes away at 53
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Longtime big league pitcher and Cap-Pele, N.B., native Rheal Cormier, who was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012, has passed away at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rheal Cormier,” said Scott... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Rheal Cormier, Larry Walker, Vin Scully
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – This is an exciting week to be a Canadian baseball fan. The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will announce its Jack Graney Award winner on Tuesday and its Tip O'Neill Award recipient on Thursday. The Graney... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Phillippe Aumont, Matt Stairs, Jesse Crain, Duane Ward
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: - Just a reminder that the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, Ont., opened its doors for the season yesterday. It's well worth a visit. For more information about its hours and its COVID-19 safety precautions, please... Continue Reading →
Find the Canadian Connection – 1990 Topps Walt Weiss
This is the fifth in my “Find the Canadian Connection” feature. For this feature, I close my eyes and reach into a random box of baseball cards in my basement and pull out a single card. I then try to establish a Canadian connection for the player featured on the card. The card I pulled... Continue Reading →
Find the Canadian Connection – 1991 Ultra Update Bill Pecota
This is the third in my “Find the Canadian Connection” feature. For this feature, I close my eyes and reach into a random box of baseball cards in my basement and pull out a single card. I then try to establish a Canadian connection for the player featured on the card. The card I... Continue Reading →