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Interview with Jake Eliopoulos: Finding out more about the Blue Jays’ draftee

August 25, 2011

Interview with Jake Eliopoulos: Finding out more about the Blue Jays’ draftee

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Jake Eliopoulos was drafted by the Blue Jays for the second time in his career in 2011 in the 43rd round (1309th overall). The left-handed pitcher has now been drafted three times over the past three years, twice to the Blue Jays in 2009 and 2011 then the L.A....

Interview with Kenny Wilson: Behind the Scenes of his Rehab

August 24, 2011

Interview with Kenny Wilson: Behind the Scenes of his Rehab

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Kenny Wilson was a Blue Jays second round pick back in the 2008 draft (63rd overall) out of Sickles High School. He was a University of Florida recruit but opted to sign with the Blue Jays for a reported $644k signing bonus on June 10, 2008. The Sickles High...

Interview with Starting Pitcher, Casey Lawrence

August 9, 2011

Interview with Starting Pitcher, Casey Lawrence

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Casey Lawrence was an undrafted free agent signing of the Blue Jays out of a NCAA Division III school, Albright College in Pennsylvania. He went undrafted in 2009 and 2010 then Jays scout Bobby Gandolfo signed him a week after the draft as a free agent, according...

Interview with Matt Dean: Toronto Blue Jays’ 13th Round Pick

July 28, 2011

Interview with Matt Dean: Toronto Blue Jays’ 13th Round Pick

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Third baseman, Matt Dean, was selected in the 13th round pick (409th overall) in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft out of The Colony High School (TX). His baseball career in high school was impressive as he racked up many awards, including, All District Newcomer of the...

Interview with Justin Jackson: Progressing from the 2007 MLB Draft

July 21, 2011

Interview with Justin Jackson: Progressing from the 2007 MLB Draft

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Justin Jackson, the 45th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft, was drafted as a shortstop out of TC Roberson High School. He signed with the Blue Jays on July 7, 2007 for a $675 000 bonus, according to Baseball Cube. When he was draft he was known for his strong...