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Lansing Lugnuts’ Versatile Pitcher Blake McFarland

January 14, 2013

Lansing Lugnuts’ Versatile Pitcher Blake McFarland

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Versatility in a pitcher can be a great asset for any team. In 2012, the Lansing Lugnuts’ were blessed to have that and more in right-handed pitcher, Blake McFarland. McFarland was signed by the Blue Jays in 2011 as an undrafted free agent out of San Jose...

Finding Success Abroad – Part II: Balbino Fuenmayor

August 10, 2012

Finding Success Abroad – Part II: Balbino Fuenmayor

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In Part I for our series, “Finding Success Abroad,” we took a closer look at the emerging pitcher, Javier Avendano, the Venezuelan righty who accredits a lot of his growth as a professional to his time spent playing winter ball at home. As we turn our...

A Quick Chat with Newly-Traded, LHP, David Rollins

July 20, 2012

A Quick Chat with Newly-Traded, LHP, David Rollins

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“I was still sleeping and didn’t even hear my phone ring,” said left-handed-pitcher, David Rollins as he explained the experience of finding out he was traded to the Houston Astros by the Blue Jays in a 10-player deal. “When I realized that my phone had rang, I...

RHP, Justin D’Alessandro, chases his dream after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays

June 30, 2012

RHP, Justin D’Alessandro, chases his dream after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays

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Justin D’Alessandro waited patiently to hear his name announced during this year’s MLB Draft but it never happened. But before he he had a chance to blink after the last name was called, the Toronto Blue Jays were on the phone, asking the 22-year old...

Lansing Lugnuts’ Pitcher, Aaron Sanchez

June 10, 2012

Lansing Lugnuts’ Pitcher, Aaron Sanchez

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Congratulations are due to the Lansing Lugnuts who have been recently entitled  the Midwest League Eastern Division Champions for the first half of the 2012 season! The Lugnuts early success has a lot to do with a great pitching rotation. One of these stellar...