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Justin Jackson Completes Successful First Season Transitioning to Pitching

January 16, 2014

Justin Jackson Completes Successful First Season Transitioning to Pitching

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One of the major stories in the Blue Jays organization heading into the 2013 season was the transformation of shortstop Justin Jackson into a right-handed relief pitcher. The former 1st round pick (45th overall) of the 2007 MLB draft spent six seasons as an...

Remaining ‘Lansing Three’ Pitcher Aaron Sanchez Discusses 2012 Success and Hopes for 2013

December 19, 2012

Remaining ‘Lansing Three’ Pitcher Aaron Sanchez Discusses 2012 Success and Hopes for 2013

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While his 2012 season with the Lansing Lugnuts ended early in September, right-handed pitcher, Aaron Sanchez, states that while he is excited to get some time to relax during the off-season, his focus on baseball will not cease. “The off-season is a time where I...

Interview with Toronto Blue Jays 2012 draftee, Grant Heyman

June 9, 2012

Interview with Toronto Blue Jays 2012 draftee, Grant Heyman

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When Grant Heyman was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round (355th overall) in this year’s MLB Draft, fans were immediately told that Heyman was a 6’4” 200lb left-handed outfielder from Pittsford Sutherland High School. Wanting more information...

140 Characters with… Justin Nicolino

November 3, 2011

140 Characters with… Justin Nicolino

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With baseball officially in the off-season, thoughts now turn towards the prospects, and specifically, where they will rank on their teams’ “Top 30” list.   Justin Nicolino made a strong case in 2011 to be at the top of the deep starting...

140 Characters with… @DeckMcGuire

September 4, 2011

140 Characters with… @DeckMcGuire

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Deck McGuire, the Toronto Blue Jays 1st round pick in 2010, is no stranger to doing interviews, (including one here on JaysProspects.com). While travelling with the Fisher Cats, McGuire agreed one of our infamous, “140 characters with…”. The first part of...