by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 28, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
It’s strange to walk through the Jays clubhouse as a member of the media. I feel like I’m walking over a grave, or, at the very least, trespassing. Maybe I am, or maybe it’s just my perception. It’s hard to say. Funny thing perception. For a... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 18, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Jays fans should hope that Brett Lawrie is not out for very long. His departure from the lineup means the loss of a 3.2 WAR and his steady .265 batting average against active Red Sox pitching, including hitting .400 against Felix Doubront. A shame because the Jays... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 12, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Seems the term “rebuilding” has become a dirty word around the greater Toronto area. Well, if you’re one of the area’s residents that this phrase induces anger (or nausea) in, then you’ll be delighted to know the Jays are not, in fact,... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 10, 2012 | baseball
Reggie Jackson Is a bit of a drama queen. I mean, you have to understand that Jackson is a super star and that he’s going to say things that are controversial, knowing full well that they are controversial. It’s what super stars do. He likes a little drama... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jun 11, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Oh Lawd! Valverde done spit into his mitt. Surely it’s a sign of the apocalypse! Quick, send the owners to shelter. Light the Selig Signal. Make the game adopt gloves and balls that change colors when a foreign substance is absorbed. And for God’s sake,... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jun 8, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
Telling die hard fans not to believe the hype—especially when the hype is about their own team—is like telling religious zealots their faith is completely made up. You’re going to get backlash no matter how sound or practical your reasoning is, simply because...