Archive for June, 2007
Thomas hits 500th career HR
Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run Thursday, routinely putting his head down as he rounded the bases while joining one of baseball’s most elite clubs.
The Toronto slugger became the 21st major leaguer to reach the career mark, a milestone that has usually meant an eventual spot in the Hall of Fame.
Thomas hit a three-run [...]
Posted: June 28th, 2007.
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Thomas hits 500th career home run
Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run Thursday, routinely putting his head down as he rounded the bases while joining one of baseball’s most elite clubs.
The Toronto slugger became the 21st major leaguer to reach the career mark, a milestone that has always meant an eventual spot in the Hall of Fame.
Thomas hit a three-run [...]
Posted: June 28th, 2007.
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Stuffing the Ballots - Triple-A Voting
The International League announced its All-Star team on Wednesday. Call it one of the perks of the job, but I had a say. I was called in to duty last week and asked to submit my picks for this year’s Triple-A All-Star game in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Posted: June 28th, 2007.
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Blue Jays activate Burnett; demote Taubenheim
The Toronto Blue Jays activated A.J. Burnett from the 15-day disabled list after Wednesday’s game and returned Ty Taubenheim to Triple-A Syracuse.
Burnett, who is scheduled to start Thursday, came out of a game against the San Francisco Giants on June 12 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a sore shoulder. In 14 starts, [...]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Jays activate Burnett; demote Taubenheim
The Toronto Blue Jays activated A.J. Burnett from the 15-day disabled list after Wednesday’s game and returned Ty Taubenheim to Triple-A Syracuse.
Burnett, who is scheduled to start Thursday, came out of a game against the San Francisco Giants on June 12 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a sore shoulder. In 14 starts, [...]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Blue Jays 5, Twins 4
A pair of small adjustments paid big dividends for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and Toronto overcame four errors to beat the Twins 5-4 Wednesday night, the Blue Jays’ fifth win in six games.
After Boof Bonser (5-4) walked Frank Thomas in the sixth inning, Zaun homered over the right-field baggie for [...]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Zaun powers Jays past Twins
Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame four errors to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 Wednesday night.
The Blue Jays won for the fifth time in six games despite tying a season high for errors.
Toronto designated hitter Frank Thomas went 1-for-2 with two walks and stayed at 499 career home runs.
After [...]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Seesaw: Forty somethings on showcase
Richie Sexson has been on a roll recently, and Mike Harmon says you need to ride him while he’s hot.
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Seesaw: Forty somethings shine
Richie Sexson has been on a roll recently, and Mike Harmon says you need to ride him while he’s hot.
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Serro Not Worried about Backwards Move
Ted Serro was recently demoted to Lansing, but the right-hander is not worried about the move backwards, and the feeling is he will not stay in Lansing for long. Serro and his pitching coach discuss the move and his future.
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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