With Etobicoke, Ont., native Joey Votto on the cusp of signing a reported 10-year, $225-million extension with the Cincinnati Reds, here’s a look back at the largest previous contracts signed by Canadians. A second chart is also included that reveals the Canadians that have made the most over the course of their big league careers,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Prince Fielder, Jeff Mathis, Pedro Martinez
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): Wouldn’t it be boring if Prince Fielder re-signed with the Brewers and Albert Pujols re-signed with the Cardinals? This is looking more and more like a possibility. A couple of things about Fielder: he was not... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … John Farrell, Rich Harden, Adam Loewen
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): Appearing on Jeff Blair’s FAN 590 radio show this morning, Blue Jays manager John Farrell revealed that the team has had discussions about converting uber prospect Nestor Molina into a closer. It also sounds like Brian Jeroloman... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Joey Votto, Gary Carter, Bob Forsch
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): They’re definitely not the Montreal Expos anymore. The deep-pocketed Washington Nationals have been linked to almost every big name free agent this season. The team reportedly has interest in Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Roy Oswalt and Mark... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Colby Rasmus, Rich Harden, Matt Stairs
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): If I’m Paul Beeston, who represents a powerful voice on the Major League Baseball competition committee, I’m pushing for divisional realignment. If the Jays were in the American League Central, they’d be two games out of first... 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, Brett Cecil, Jason Bay
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: It’s baffling to me as to why the Blue Jays have done so much to associate themselves with Roberto Alomar (given his legal woes) this season, but so little to reconnect with Carlos Delgado. It seems to me that Delgado, a Roberto Clemente... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … David Cooper, Rajai Davis, Peter Gammons
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: Lost in the excitement over uber prospects Anthony Gose and Kyle Drabek this spring has been the solid play of 24-year-old, first baseman David Cooper. The 2008 first-rounder’s three hits – including his first homer – against Pittsburgh on Wednesday give him 11... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Orlando Hudson, Jesse Crain, New York Yankees
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: For years I’ve been hearing that former Blue Jay Orlando Hudson is a great teammate. If that’s the case, why does he switch teams so often? And why can’t he land a lucrative, long-term deal? A good sign for the Toronto Blue... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Joey Votto, Russell Martin, Zack Greinke
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: Congratulations to Joey Votto on being named the recipient of the Lou Marsh Award, as Canada’s top athlete. I’m still sour that Larry Walker didn’t win this trophy in 1997, when he put together one of the best seasons in big league history.... Continue Reading →