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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...

Justin Jackson Talks About Converting to Pitching

January 22, 2013

Justin Jackson Talks About Converting to Pitching

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Justin Jackson was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 45th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft out of Roberson High School. At the time, the young prospect played shortstop and was known for his bat, his speed, his defense and his plus arm. Now, after six...

Finding success abroad –  Part I: Javier Avendano

August 5, 2012

Finding success abroad – Part I: Javier Avendano

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As the sporting world is current fixated on the 2012 Olympic Games in London, we can easily turn inwards to see the impact of sports globalization on the Blue Jays organization. This two-part story will feature a pair of Venezuelan stars that are leading the...

Vancouver Canadians’ Marcus Stroman –  Blue Jays’ newest first-round draft pick settling in nicely in Vancouver”

July 24, 2012

Vancouver Canadians’ Marcus Stroman – Blue Jays’ newest first-round draft pick settling in nicely in Vancouver”

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Vancouver Canadians Player Profile: Marcus Stroman  Quick Facts: Position: Right Handed Pitcher Number: #21 Drafted: Toronto Blue Jays 2012 – 1st Round Selection (22nd Overall) Hometown: Medford, NY College: Duke University Previously Pitched for: Team USA...

Getting to know Lansing Lugnuts’ RHP Bryan Longpre

July 9, 2012

Getting to know Lansing Lugnuts’ RHP Bryan Longpre

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Every June, many outstanding high school and college baseball players get selected in the MLB Draft, but what people do not realize is that many talented individuals may not hear their name getting called in a round, and will thus get signed in the weeks after...