by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 23, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
My first day back on the job. Did a little Radio and a little television, and a lot of baking in the sun in a black suit. Important thing to take away from Morrow’s outing: It wasn’t that bad. Actually, it was great. He made it to the big leagues as a... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 22, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Watched Dickey throw today. What can I say, he throws a mean knuckleball. It kinda pisses me off, actually. Every time I watch him I think to myself, “Dirk, you could still be throwing right now. You could learn that pitch and try for a comeback. You could sit... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 21, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Talked with Gibby while he was hitting Fungo’s (practice grounders named after the thin handle bat used to hit them) to Reyes. “You know how they have pitchers hit those to fielders during batting practice in Triple A? ” I asked. “Yep.”... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 19, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Fascinating day in Jays land. Watched the team knock the rust off. Caught up with some old teammates, friends, and coaches. Took a few pics on the side and made some notes… Mark Buehrle is painterly with his curve ball. Made a lot of hitters look silly on it,... by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 19, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
In two years with the Toronto Blue Jays I didn’t get to jump on a stage in front of fans and lights and cameras and get a highlight real taken. But on my first day as a broadcaster I’m on stage acting cool (more like trying and failing) and slapping Shi...