TORONTO — Entering the Rogers Centre last night, I was greeted by a young man at security similar to every other day I have come to the ballpark. Except today the conversation went in a different direction. Him: “It will never be the same.” Me: “You talking about John Gibbons?” Him: “Yes, it will be […]
Author: Sean Addis
The Gurriel Brothers Realize Their Dream
TORONTO — A moment that has been imagined since early February 2016 was finally realized last night at the Rogers Centre. What started with two brothers, who were both top players from the most famous baseball family in Cuba, defecting to the United States, to yesterday living their life long dream of both playing on the […]
Jonathan Davis is Appreciating Every Moment
This past January, Toronto fans were treated to the very successful inaugural Blue Jays WinterFest. As one attendee making his first trip to Toronto and the Rogers Centre put it: “It was awesome, just getting out there and playing ping-pong with people you don’t know, and people you get to meet. It was just awesome.” Jonathan Davis, […]
School’s in Session: Blue Jays Rookies Begin Their Journeys
The first day of a new school year brings the return of sophomores and seniors as well as the arrival of the freshmen. Excitement and hope fill the halls. For some, it signifies a fresh start. For others, it’s a new beginning. Today, as you walk through the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse, it has become almost […]
The Blue Jays Veterans Catchers are Setting the Tone for Danny Jansen
Throughout the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have slowly introduced the next generation of players to their fans. Injuries at the major league level and good performances in the minors have led to various promotions; Teoscar Hernández, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Dwight Smith Jr. and Ryan Borucki saw time with the club before August, but one player […]
Sean Reid-Foley Says Previous Lessons Have Led to this Moment
BUFFALO – It was June 27th, 2018, when Sean Reid-Foley’s friend, left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki, got the opportunity every young ball player works so hard to get – the call to the big club. Reid-Foley was elated for the Jays’ lefty because of the challenging journey Borucki had travelled. In his own words, he “has the utmost […]
Sam Gaviglio is Enjoying Life in Toronto
The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays have had a connection going all the way back to 1977, when both became part of the American League at the same time. Over the last few years, that connection has grown. Blue Jay fans from Western Canada have made Safeco Field their home away from the Rogers Centre much […]
For Dwight Smith Jr. it’s All in the Preparation
Video Produced and Edited by Sean Addis As the trade deadline approaches, anyone who follows the Toronto Blue Jays expects that a few familiar veterans will be gone by the end of the month. A season that started with the hope of meaningful baseball has shifted focus to the future. Fans are looking forward to […]
The Real Blue Jays All Stars
On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the 89th Annual Midsummer Classic in Washington, DC. Players from around the league were chosen and recognized based on their performance on the field and star power. Toronto will be sending one representative on Tuesday July 17th, left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ. As the first half comes to […]
Randal Grichuk Represents A Changing of the Guard in Right Field
Directed and Edited by Sean Addis On May 22nd, many Toronto Blue Jay fans declared the recent New York Mets two game series as a must attend-series, though it had nothing to do with the teams playing that night. Tuesday marked the return of a legend. Bautista back in Toronto. #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/GKcWealroB — Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) July […]