Posts in Minor leagues
Alexis on the road: Harris hones repertoire with Fisher Cats

2015 first-round pick Jon Harris has struggled somewhat to start his first season in double-A with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, but the 23-year-old righty is working on incorporating his sinker and two-seam fastball more through his outings. Harris believes that when he finds an increased level of comfortability in mixing both of these pitches, the results will follow.  Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently caught up with Harris in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Alexis on the road: Tellez's notebooks a key to his success

Prized Toronto Blue Jays prospect Rowdy Tellez keeps extensive notes about the pitchers and teams he faces. He also maintains a separate notebook in which he writes down wisdom shared with him by greats like Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos Delgado, Roberto Alomar, Fred McGriff, Sean Casey and Tim Raines. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki shares how these notebooks have helped the young slugger.

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Alexis on the road: Reid-Foley brings bulldog approach to Fisher Cats

Now in his fourth season in the Toronto Blue Jays system, 21-year-old pitching prospect Sean Reid-Foley is showing improvement with the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats after a rough start to the campaign. His bulldog approach, growing confidence and advice from his brother have helped him get to where he is in his professional career. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently caught up with the young righty in New Hampshire.

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Alexis on the road: Father's advice helped Smith make majors

Twenty-four-year-old outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. has enjoyed two stints with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. He credits advice from his dad, who played parts of eight major league seasons, and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Tim Raines for helping him get to the big leagues. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki spoke with Smith Jr. earlier this season.

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Jay Blue: Diaz, Fisk, Jansen, Parmley

The Toronto Blue Jays' minor league clubs played a series of close games on Friday night, finishing with an even record at 2-2 with the Buffalo Bisons and Lansing Lugnuts winning while Dunedin was shutout and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats lost in the 10th inning. Jay Blue provides the rundown.

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