Dirk Hayhurst's Blog
Words and thoughts still trying to make it to the big leagues...RA Dickey VS Chaos Theory
Believe me, no one is more tired of hearing RA Dickey say he's still trying to figure out his knuckleball than me. The whole, “it's a process”, “it’s a journey”, “the knuckleball is a capricious animal", shtick—I’m over it. At some point this has to stop being a...
The Primal Brett Lawrie
What's with all the fuss in Jays land over Brett Lawrie acting like a petulant child? It's almost as if folks are surprised or something. We are talking about the same Brett Lawrie that threw a helmet at an umpire, right? The same Lawrie that was a former star...
No Time To Think Twice, Sean Nolin.
When I heard the Jays were calling up Sean Nolin yesterday, I got pretty upset. "What is it with this organization and fast tracking young, inexperienced arms?" I railed against it on Baseball Central. I railed against it on Blue Jays Central. Today, however, I'm done...
Dustin McGowan And The Ghost Of Chris Carpenter
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...
Melky’s MRI VS Jim Negrych’s Future.
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...
Summer Camp Registration
Summer camp online registration is now available on the GG camp page! Follow the link to find all the details including official dates and times for all the GG music camps being offered at LLA, Language Learning Associates Fairlawn facility. Camp size is limited so...
How To Kill An All-Star
How To Kill an All-Star. Last year I said Ricky Romero should not have been in the big leagues to finish the year. He should have been sent down to recover from whatever mental issues were ailing him. The process should have started then, in 2012, when time was on his...
Dirty, Rotten, Cheaters…
If Clay Buchholz was caught applying a foreign substance to his hands tonight, he could (and should) be ejected on the spot — according to the rules of baseball under 8.02. But it’s highly unlikely he’ll be caught. “Because he’s not doing anything wrong!” screams his...
Give Your Regards to Broadway Giveaway!
It's giveaway day here at the Groovy Garfoose and I can wait to share these fabulous prizes with three awesome supporters who donated $25 or more to the Give Your Regards to Broadway fundraiser: runners-up (2): each will receive an autographed Dirk Hayhurst (the...
Let Gibbons Keep His Head
Why is it so hard to just accept the fact that the Jays are playing bad baseball? Why does it have to be Gibby's fault? Is it impossible that ultra hyped players can't play up to par? Does the manager, a guy all the players like, really have some super power to...
Hit The Panic Button
It's time to hit the panic button. I know what you're going to say. I'm a downer. It's early. It's a small sample size. It's only April. This team has the ability to get hot at any time. Maybe. Then again, maybe not. Consider that the Jays are, as of writing this, 8.5...
A GG Special Announcement!
Groovy Garfoose is thrilled to announce that we are expanding! GG is teaming up with LLA, Language Learning Associates to offer music therapy camps for children and teens this Summer 2013. LLA offers a variety of therapies for children through adults including...