by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 15, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
In 2008, I made the triple-A all-star team. I say made, but I was really asked to fill in for another guy who actually did make the team but was called up to the big leagues and therefore couldn’t attend. I didn’t want to go. I was given the usual shtick: it was a... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 18, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
Pardon me for not bubbling over with glee at what seems to be Dustin McGowan’s imminent big league return. I know I probably should be, especially if I’m the Blue Jays. Dustin McGowan has made nearly $3 million over the last four years, logging only 21 innings during... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 15, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
They say part of being a professional player means you don’t wish ill on your fellow teammates. I think that’s a load of BS. This game is as much about luck and opportunity as it is good play. Hell, I’d even venture to say it’s more luck and opportunity than good... by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 1, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
For fans of the second book, Out Of My League, Here is an interesting story. Early on in my career, right after I got drafted, I remember sitting on the bus in ear shot of a drunken Dallas Preston. It was an off day, but we also had to travel on it so the coach let us... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 29, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
Shame on you, Marcus Stroman. Shame on you. Am I the only one that is tired of hearing about players testing positive, only to go on and use an excuse that they have no business using? “I’m sorry,” they say, their eyes moving steadily across the... 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...