Long-time baseball trainer and 2005 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Harold “Doc” Younker passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. Younker served as a trainer in amateur and professional baseball for more than 50 years. “Doc was a kind, dedicated man who selflessly looked after players in Canada and the United States... Continue Reading →
Tag: Vancouver Capilanos
But What Do I Know? … Dustin McGowan, Scott Thorman, Ryan Dempster
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (My apologies for the wonky spacing. I can't figure out how to adjust this): Nobody loves Dustin McGowan’s comeback story more than me, but the Blue Jays’ decision to sign him to an extension is baffling. Perhaps the memory of J.P. Ricciardi low-balling Chris... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Gary Carter, Tim Wakefield, Aaron Laffey
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): I’m hoping that the Toronto Blue Jays are planning some sort of tribute for Gary Carter for their home opener or for when the Mets (May 18 to 20) or Nationals (June 11 to 13) come to... Continue Reading →