Shushkewich: Martin savors Canadian ball hall honour
“Sitting in a golf cart fielding questions from numerous journalists via a conference call, newly elected Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Russell Martin was in good spirits as he reflected on his career.
He answered questions about all aspects of his playing career, from competing in youth baseball in Montreal to catching Greg Maddux in his early days with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The four-time major league All-Star even discussed his post-career coaching aspirations.
“I have loved my experiences with the coaching at the recent World Baseball Classic and with the Blue Jays, although I haven’t coached too much since my playing days,” reflected Martin from his cart. “I have three little girls at home that need their dad but once they get older, I definitely can see myself getting into coaching more.”
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Martin, Key, Stephenson, Heisler, Godfrey, Birnie to be inducted into Canadian ball hall
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s class of 2024 will consist of six new inductees.
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Brigden, Peters invited to Rays' MLB camp
Canadians Trevor Brigden (North York, Ont.) and Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) have been invited to the Tampa Bay Rays major league camp this spring.
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Elliott: Our Peter Berryman joins KC Royals
Peter Berryman, who has run CBN’s weekly Canadians in College master list and our weekly Canadians in College stats update for years, has been hired by the Kansas City Royals.
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Elliott: Remembering the late Ron Law
Bob Elliott remembers ex-big league right-hander Ron Law (Hamilton, Ont.) who it was only recently discovered died back in 1994.
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Glew - BWDIK: Hicks, Julien, Morneau, Walker, Wells, Wick
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Rowan Wick, Justin Morneau, Edouard Julien, Liam Hicks, Larry Walker and Vernon Wells.
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Shushkewich: From WBC to (both) Twin Cities, Julien barrelled up
After an outstanding performance batting leadoff for Canada at the World Baseball Classic, followed by a standout rookie big league campaign with the Minnesota Twins, Edouard Julien (Quebec, Que.) received a Special Recognition Award from Baseball Canada at their annual Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday night. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich caught up with Julien on Saturday.
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Shushkewich: Three potential teams for free agent James Paxton
Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich offers three teams that free agent left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) would be a good fit with.
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BWDIK: Clemente, McDougall, O'Neill, Paxton, Reitsma, Simmons
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Andrelton Simmons, Roberto Clemente, Chris Reitsma and Don McDougall.
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Cards made O'Neill trade to add pitching depth, address concerns on playing time in OF
The Cardinals traded outfielder Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) to the Boston Red Sox on Friday to acquire “pitching depth” and “to address concerns on potential playing time in the outfield,” according to Cards president of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak.
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Glew - BWDIK: Carter, Johnson, Key, Naylor, O'Neill, Pop
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Josh Naylor, Fergie Jenkins and Gary Carter.
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Red Sox acquire O'Neill
The Boston Red Sox have acquired outfielder Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) from the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson and minor league right-handed pitcher Victor Santos.
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Josh Naylor wins Canadian ball hall's Tip O'Neill Award
Ontario Blue Jays and Junior National Team alum Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2023 Tip O’Neill Award, as top Canadian player.
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Shushkewich: Should the Blue Jays pursue O'Neill?
Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at whether the Toronto Blue Jays should look to acquire St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) this offseason.
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Glew: Thomson receives contract extension from Phillies
After managing the Philadelphia Phillies to the National League Championship Series in back-to-back seasons, Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) has signed a one-year contract extension with the club through the 2025 campaign.
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Buck Martinez wins Canadian ball hall's Graney Award
Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2023 Jack Graney Award.
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Glew - BWDIK: Graney, Harris, McKay, Robson, Rutckyj, Saunders
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Michael Saunders, the Jack Graney Award, Dave McKay, Jacob Robson, Evan Rutckyj and Billy Harris.
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Leblanc signs with Angels
Infielder Charles Leblanc (Laval, Que.) has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal includes an invite to major league spring training.
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BWDIK: Doucet, Gibbons, Griffin, Grouleau, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Jacques Doucet, Joey Votto, Alfredo Griffin and John Gibbons.
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Brash, Julien, Naylor, Romano top candidates for Canadian ball hall's Tip O’Neill Award
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame will announce their Tip O'Neill Award winner, for the top Canadian player in 2023, on December 7. Here’s a rundown of the top candidates.
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