by Dirk Hayhurst | Mar 1, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Had another nice chat with Chad Mottola today. This time we talked about at what point, exactly, players learn to use batting practice to work on going opposite field or situational hitting, and stop trying to yank everything. Motor said it’s different for every... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 27, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, Coaching/Parenting, MLB
I had the opportunity to chat with Chad Mottola whilst standing behind the batting cage, watching the Jays hitters try and knock the hell out of some batting practice balls. I say knock the hell out of them because it was remarkable how few of them actually tried to... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 26, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Last night I completely lost my voice. Still hasn’t come back this morning. I wont be able to do color for the game or the television hit afterwards… mother @#$%!. I’ll be back at the hotel sucking down tea and honey and trying to get my full... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 25, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Some quick shots of the Blue Birds and some ESPN folks as they get ready to take on the Red Sox. by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 24, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Day two as the radio color man. Just like back when I was a player, home games are much more enjoyable. You just jump in your car and head home when it’s over instead of getting locked into Tampa traffic. In the booth I felt like I got stronger as I went on....