by Dirk Hayhurst | Oct 1, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
I know that Ricky Romero is looking forward to the off season. After the year he’s had, he could really use it. I salute him for soldiering on despite what I’m sure felt like his entire baseball world crumbling down, into a crushing load, which in turn... by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 22, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Someone wrote me recently to tell me that Yunel Escobar was trash and needed to go back to Cuba. Zaun got a little personal on Connected and went after Escobar’s upbringing. Bob McCowan trounced YE as well, making comments on a race and culture he may not have... by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 22, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Caught up with an old teammate yesterday. It was good for a lot of reasons. Nostalgia, memories, tales. But mainly because since joining the broadcasting team, I’ve been afraid of my old teammates. When I think about why I am, it’s completely illogical.... by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 19, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays
I don’t think you should be that offended by Yunel Escobar. Frankly, because I don’t think the intent was to offend. If that sounds trivial to you, don’t bother reading the rest of this. When I think about it, can’t help but think about what... by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 18, 2012 | baseball, Blue Jays
YUNEL ESCOBAR SUSPENDED THREE GAMES The TORONTO BLUE JAYS today met with YUNEL ESCOBAR, Major League Baseball and the Major League Players Association and it has been agreed upon that Yunel Escobar will be suspended for three games beginning tonight. The suspension... by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 18, 2012 | Blue Jays, MLB
Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid… But, sadly, understandable. At least for me. I’ve spent time in locker rooms and I know that the kind of stuff that happens in there is not rated PG. It’s a crude environment where, “what’s up asshat”...