Gallagher: Eddie Lopat and Dave Parker’s "murse"
“It was 1973 and Montreal Expos manager Gene Mauch had dispatched distinguished MLB player, coach, manager and roving pitching coach Eddie Lopat to Newport News, Virginia to check up on a pitching prospect by the name of Craig Caskey.
It would turn out to be Caskey's third shutout in a row at triple-A, a game played against the Pittsburgh Pirates’ affiliate, the Charleston Charlies, led by Dave Parker.
"Before the game, Eddie tried to show me how to throw a screwball, without success,'' Caskey told me a few years ago for my book Never Forgotten. "We were about done when Dave Parker strolled up, wearing a huge beret and sporting a big-letter murse or man's purse slung over his shoulder, resting on his hip like a saddle bag. “
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Romano to sign with Phillies
Former Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) is in agreement on a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, pending a physical.
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Glew: Newly elected Hall of Famer Parker played for the Blue Jays
Newly elected Hall of Famer Dave Parker played his final 13 major league games with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1991.
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BWDIK: Bell, Doucet, Jenkins, McKay, O'Neill, Romano
This week’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Dave McKay, Jacques Doucet, Jordan Romano, George Bell and Fergie Jenkins.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins Canadian ball hall's Tip O'Neill Award
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, Que.) has won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2024 Tip O’Neill Award.
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Dave Perkins wins Canadian ball hall's Jack Graney Award
Longtime Toronto Star baseball writer and columnist Dave Perkins has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2024 Jack Graney Award.
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Munro: Stairs has most MLB grand slams by Canadian
How many Canadians have hit grand slams in the big leagues? Our statistician Neil Munro did the research and has the answer.
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ICYMI - Canadian Zuk reflects on legendary scouting career
Legendary Canadian scout Murray Zuk (Souris, Man.) turns 85 today. Happy Birthday to him! As a tribute, we decided to re-run this feature article about him that J.P. Antonacci wrote back in 2020.
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BWDIK: Brash, Cheek, Mears, Raymond, Vitale, Votto, Walker
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Larry Walker, Matt Brash, Carson Vitale, Chris Mears, Tom Cheek, Joey Votto and Claude Raymond.
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Mark Whicker: Dodgers signing free agent Blake Snell an audacious move
Canadian Baseball Network writer Mark Whicker explains why the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to a five-year deal was an audacious move.
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Shushkewich: Hamilton will bring bats, balls, arrows in 2025 after signing Rodney
Former big-league closer Fernando Rodney, owner of 227 saves, will bring his arm — and arrows — to the IBL’s Hamilton Cardinals next season.
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Osterer promoted by Guardians
Stephen Osterer (Ottawa, Ont.) has been promoted to the position of vice-president of player development/farm director by the Cleveland Guardians.
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BWDIK: Burgess, Melvin, Pop, Quantrill, Romano, Smith
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Zach Pop, Cal Quantrill, Cade Smith, Doug Melvin, Tim Johnson and Tom Burgess.
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Rockies non-tender Quantrill
The Colorado Rockies have non-tendered right-hander Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.).
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Blue Jays non-tender Romano, keep Pop
The Toronto Blue Jays have non-tendered closer Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.). They did, however, tender a contract to right-hander Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.).
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Glew: Canadian baseball notes - Caissie, Cerantola, Clarke, Pivetta, Smith, Thomson
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some mid-week notes about Nick Pivetta, Cade Smith, Owen Caissie and Rob Thomson.
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Royals add Cerantola to 40-man roster
Great Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) has been added to the Kansas City Royals’ 40-man roster.
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Caissie added to Chicago Cubs' 40-man roster
Fieldhouse Pirates and Junior National Team alum Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) has been added to the Chicago Cubs’ 40-man roster.
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Smith, Guerrero, Naylor, O’Neill headline candidates for ball hall's Tip O’Neill Award
With so many Canadians enjoying outstanding seasons in 2024, it will be a close competition for this year's Tip O’Neill Award.
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BWDIK: Bell, Jenkins, Martin, Pivetta, Smith, Soroka, Wilson
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Cade Smith, Nick Pivetta, Michael Soroka, Matt Brash, Russell Martin and George Bell.
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