Friday, July 29, 2011

Passionate Playgoer (Part one)

Episode 57 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition is part one of a two-part series featuring Lynn Slotkin, theatre critic and publisher of the widely-read Slotkin Letter.

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NEXT EPISODE: Aug. 12, 2011

ER

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Re. Colby Rasmus et al.

I cannot remember a trade made by the Blue Jays that involved a number of players. My head is still spinning. After much digestion, this is what I have to say:

- Not happy about seeing Zep go. He was the kind of pitcher that could easily transition from bullpen to rotation and back. Had a few rough patches this season, but was stable.

- Not happy about seeing Zach Stewart go. Young arm that had potential. I know the Blue Jays have some depth when it comes to pitching, but I was hoping they would hang on to Stewart a little longer.

- Patterson and Dotel were meant to be used as trade bait. They were short term solutions.

- Mark Teahen is also a short term solution. The only way he remains with Toronto is if they trade Encarnacion.

- I'm indifferent with Frasor. He did his job (most of the time).

- Colby Ramus certainly has potential. Could be this year's Yunel Escobar. I guess he'll rotate between DH and OF. There's some overflow in that area right now.

- Don't know a lot about PJ Walters. Trevor Miller seems to be the type of pitcher that comes in to face one batter before being removed. Brian Tallet is back. If you can get a few decent innings out of him, then it's worth it. But he's hurt, so I'm not holding my breath. 

ER  

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Raptors' 2011-12 Schedule

If the season actually happens...

Things get underway Nov.2 vs. the Sixers. It concludes Apr.18 in Washington.

Take a look!

- ER

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Re. Interleague Play

Does interleague play still have the same allure? It has existed for 14 years and doesn't appear to be going anywhere. In fact - as you'll find out in this new article - interleague play is the guest that won't leave.

- ER

Friday, July 15, 2011

CanCulture

Episode 56 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest episode features CanCulture, a new online magazine that celebrates Canadian art and culture.

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NEXT EPISODE: July 29, 2011

- ER

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

If I had $60 Million

Zamboni Ramblings is back! Yes, it still rambles during the summer.

The targets: Brad Richards, Team 990, the Canucks, the Chicago Wolves and the Flyers. There's also some Hockey Haiku.

Take a look!

- ER

Friday, July 01, 2011

Mister Baxter

Happy Canada Day!

Episode 55 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features Mister Baxter - an urban drama being performed at this year's Toronto Fringe Festival.

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NEXT EPISODE: July 15, 2011

- ER