by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 13, 2015 | General
Sonny Gray’s back wasn’t up for a day game against the Jays today. It was having spasms, and subsequently got Gray scratched from the contest. Of course, as soon as that happened, the internet caught fire with speculation over whether Sonny Gray’s back was actually... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 12, 2015 | Blue Jays, MLB
Marcus Stroman is a beast. Well, okay, maybe he’s not a beast, beast. Not like Hallday was a beast or Donaldson is a beast. He’s a young beast. A mini-beast. The man who would be beast… Okay, okay, he’s got a lot of beast potential. I like Stroman. Hell, everyone one... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 12, 2015 | baseball, Coaching/Parenting, Spirituality
During a radio interview with TSN today, the question of religion in the locker room was brought up. The impetus: something to do with Roberto Osuna having strength in Christ, which is why he’s either successful, or doing his best, or focusing… or something. Whatever... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 11, 2015 | baseball, Blue Jays, Rays
What do players play for? A great question, and, depending on when you ask a player during his career, it can be answered in many different ways…. I remember my first and only Spring training with the Rays. I got a big league camp invite, which meant I got... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 10, 2015 | baseball, Blue Jays, Coaching/Parenting, MLB
Ever wonder what the difference, psychologically speaking, is between a team that is winning and a team that is losing? Simply put, it’s belief. It used to be that I didn’t like that answer. Belief, meh, it feels like you’re saying if we join hands and chant...