“Last August when scouts began evaluating Canadians for the 2024 draft, two names were atop the list:
Brendan Lawson and Dante Nori.
And they still are.
Both Lawson (Toronto, Ont.), a former Ontario Blue Jay, and Nori (Toronto, Ont.) earned spots on the annual Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason All-American teams.”
Read MoreWhy not take a look at the previous Toronto Blue Jays signing bonuses on Spring Breakout weekend?
Like any list for organizations, there are hits, there are misses and as always — there are memories.
Read MoreElliott: In this corner, the challenger ... Joey Votto
Read MoreElliott: Geoff Scott saved my life
Read MoreBob Elliott shares his memories of former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams who passed away on January 26 at the age of 80.
Read MoreElliott, Subscriber Series IV: Steve McAllister
Read MoreThanks largely to the eye-opening spin rate on his curveball, Sudbury Voyageurs alum Scott Rienguette (Sudbury, Ont.). is off to Kansas State.
Read MoreBob Elliott remembers ex-big league right-hander Ron Law (Hamilton, Ont.) who it was only recently discovered died back in 1994.
Read MoreFairfield Stags, where Arundel & Anderson used to roam, dedicate Alumni diamond
Read MoreElliott, Subscriber Series III: Monica McGarry
Read MoreElliott. Subscriber Series Part II: Noah Anderson
Read MorePeace River, Alta., native Robin Lund, who is an assistant pitching coach with the Detroit Tigers, is one of the many talented speakers booked this weekend for Baseball Ontario’s 38th annual Best Ever coaching clinic.
Read MoreElliott, Subscriber Series Part I, Joanne Brunner
Read MoreFormer Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Reggie Smith and ex-umpire Dale Scott will highlight the group of speakers at the Prostock B.C. Coaches Convention that will take place from February 2 to February 4.
Read MoreHall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro passed away three years ago today at the age of 81. To honour Niekro, we have resurrected this article written by Bob Elliott in August 1987 when the Blue Jays acquired the veteran right-hander.
Read MoreBob Elliott remembers former Montreal Expos pitcher and Montreal native Derek Aucoin on the third anniversary of his death.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares his memories of covering humble and generous Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons who was always good for “lots of laughs.”
Read MoreElliott: Former players came to praise Gary Wilson
Read MoreBob Elliott shares a list of the award winners from Baseball Ontario’s annual Evening of Excellence that was held on Saturday.
Read MoreBob Elliott pays tribute to longtime Toronto Blue Jays scout Dave Yoakum who passed away on May 10 at the age of 76.
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