The first episode of Definitely Not JaysTalk is now available!
A new season has begun. Jared MacDonald of TheGoodPoint.com and JaysJournal.com shares his thoughts on the team.
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Showing posts with label skydome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skydome. Show all posts
Monday, April 09, 2012
Monday, April 02, 2012
Definitely Not JaysTalk – New Baseball Podcast Debuts April 5
The Blue Jays begin a new season on April 5 and I’m starting a new podcast.
DNJT is a seasonal, biweekly podcast. Episodes will be posted on Thursdays during the MLB season. Make sure to “Like” DNJT’s Facebook page as well – www.facebook.com/definitelynotjaystalk.
PS: Definitely Not JaysTalk is not a slight on Mike Wilner or the Blue Jays’ post-game radio program.
ER
Definitely Not JaysTalk is an audio-podcast about the Toronto Blue Jays and baseball in Canada. The program will feature members of the Jays’ social network community and those involved with baseball in our country.
DNJT will premier on April 5. To hear the first episode (and future episodes), head to www.dnjt.wordpress.com. DNJT is a seasonal, biweekly podcast. Episodes will be posted on Thursdays during the MLB season. Make sure to “Like” DNJT’s Facebook page as well – www.facebook.com/definitelynotjaystalk.
PS: Definitely Not JaysTalk is not a slight on Mike Wilner or the Blue Jays’ post-game radio program.
ER
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Re. Sportsnet Radio Fan 590
It's no longer The Fan 590. It's now Sportsnet Radio Fan 590.
Seriously?! Really?! Are you kidding me?!
Whatever happened to the idea of Keep it simple, Stupid? Fan 590 was simple and easy to remember. It - forgive the cliche - rolled off the tongue. This new "brand" is a mouthful and completely takes away The Fan's local identity.
To be fair, Rogers isn't the first media conglomerate that's using a uniformed/cookie-cutter approach with all its stations. But putting it under the Sportsnet banner takes away the station's character.
Sure, the programs on Fan Toronto are different than Fan Calgary. But now there's nothing that establishes it as a Toronto sports station. It's just the radio-arm of Sportsnet.
I will still listen to the station, but I'm very disappointed. I will grin and bear it; the same way I grin and bare going to the Skydome and seeing the giant "Rogers Centre" sign.
- ER
Seriously?! Really?! Are you kidding me?!
Whatever happened to the idea of Keep it simple, Stupid? Fan 590 was simple and easy to remember. It - forgive the cliche - rolled off the tongue. This new "brand" is a mouthful and completely takes away The Fan's local identity.
To be fair, Rogers isn't the first media conglomerate that's using a uniformed/cookie-cutter approach with all its stations. But putting it under the Sportsnet banner takes away the station's character.
Sure, the programs on Fan Toronto are different than Fan Calgary. But now there's nothing that establishes it as a Toronto sports station. It's just the radio-arm of Sportsnet.
I will still listen to the station, but I'm very disappointed. I will grin and bear it; the same way I grin and bare going to the Skydome and seeing the giant "Rogers Centre" sign.
- ER
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Blue Jays vs. TFC
Mark down this date: July 27, 2010
The Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-2. About 16,000 people were at the Skydome.
Toronto FC beat CD Motagua 1-0. About 18,000 people were at BMO Field.
To quote Bob Dylan, "The times, they are a changin'."
- ER
The Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-2. About 16,000 people were at the Skydome.
Toronto FC beat CD Motagua 1-0. About 18,000 people were at BMO Field.
To quote Bob Dylan, "The times, they are a changin'."
- ER
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Re. Blue Jays vs. Phillies
From BlueJays.com:
Major League Baseball announced today that the venue of the scheduled June 25-27 three-game Philadelphia Phillies-Toronto Blue Jays series has been relocated from Toronto's Rogers Centre to Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park because of the scheduled events of the G20 Summit in Toronto. The rescheduled games will still be considered home games of the Blue Jays, who will bat last, and the Designated Hitter will be used.
Major League Baseball announced the decision following consultations with the Blue Jays, the Phillies, the G20 Summit Management, the Integrated Security Unit and the City of Toronto.
Said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig: "After considering all of the options with the parties, Major League Baseball has determined that the best course of action is to play the series in Philadelphia. Major League Baseball appreciates the cooperation of the Blue Jays, the Phillies and all of the parties who have helped resolve this challenging situation."
Rogers Sports Entertainment President and CEO Paul Beeston said: "This was an extremely difficult decision and one which we did not take lightly. By moving our games to Philadelphia, we are acting in the best interests of our fans, our employees, the players and the game of baseball. We did not want to move the games but in looking at the realities of this situation, we felt that relocation was the most prudent course of action."
The Friday, June 25 game will be scheduled for 7:05 p.m. (ET) and the Sunday, June 27 game will be scheduled for 1:35 p.m. (ET). The time of the Saturday, June 26 game is not yet finalized.
Smart move by MLB. Public safety is more important than turnstyle clicks.
- ER
Major League Baseball announced today that the venue of the scheduled June 25-27 three-game Philadelphia Phillies-Toronto Blue Jays series has been relocated from Toronto's Rogers Centre to Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park because of the scheduled events of the G20 Summit in Toronto. The rescheduled games will still be considered home games of the Blue Jays, who will bat last, and the Designated Hitter will be used.
Major League Baseball announced the decision following consultations with the Blue Jays, the Phillies, the G20 Summit Management, the Integrated Security Unit and the City of Toronto.
Said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig: "After considering all of the options with the parties, Major League Baseball has determined that the best course of action is to play the series in Philadelphia. Major League Baseball appreciates the cooperation of the Blue Jays, the Phillies and all of the parties who have helped resolve this challenging situation."
Rogers Sports Entertainment President and CEO Paul Beeston said: "This was an extremely difficult decision and one which we did not take lightly. By moving our games to Philadelphia, we are acting in the best interests of our fans, our employees, the players and the game of baseball. We did not want to move the games but in looking at the realities of this situation, we felt that relocation was the most prudent course of action."
The Friday, June 25 game will be scheduled for 7:05 p.m. (ET) and the Sunday, June 27 game will be scheduled for 1:35 p.m. (ET). The time of the Saturday, June 26 game is not yet finalized.
Smart move by MLB. Public safety is more important than turnstyle clicks.
- ER
Monday, April 12, 2010
Re. Blue Jays Home Opener
I'll see you at the Home Opener. And to those who are planning to show up to Skydome wasted and/or planning to start crap and/or planning to throw things on the field: STAY AT HOME, POSERS!
- ER
PS: I don't want to talk about the Raptors.
PPS: Playoff predictions coming soon.
- ER
PS: I don't want to talk about the Raptors.
PPS: Playoff predictions coming soon.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Blue Jays 2010 Regular Season Schedule
Courtesy of the Toronto Star.
Looks like they'll start in Texas (April 5) and end in Minnesota (Oct. 3). The home opener will be on April 12 against the White Sox. The Giants, Cardinals and Phillies are the NL teams visiting the Skydome next year.
- ER
Looks like they'll start in Texas (April 5) and end in Minnesota (Oct. 3). The home opener will be on April 12 against the White Sox. The Giants, Cardinals and Phillies are the NL teams visiting the Skydome next year.
- ER
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Re. Skydome @ 20
My latest article from TheGoodPoint.com: In honour of its 20th anniversary, here are my top 20 Skydome/Rogers Centre moments.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
- ER
Friday, March 06, 2009
Re. The World Baseball Classic
Due to work commitments, I will not be attending any of the games. But, I will of course be following the tournament. I already caught a bit of the South Korea/Chinese Taipei match today.
Canada is in Pool C along with the U.S., Venezuela and Italy. Analytically speaking, it's unlikely that Canada will finish at the top of their pool. However, it's possible for Canada to finish second. Remember, the top two teams in each pool advance to the next round. I know for certain that the U.S. will be in first and Italy will be in fourth. So Canada will have to battle Venezuela for the second spot. It won't be easy - Venezuela has a very good roster. Of course, once the first pitch is thrown, all bets are off and anything can happen. Canada has a decent roster, but their pitching looks very suspect.
Meanwhile, just for fun, here are all the Blue Jays taking part in the WBC:
Canada - Scott Richmond
Dominican Republic - Jose Bautista
Mexico - Rod Barajas
Puerto Rico - Alex Rios
Venezuela - Marco Scutaro
-ER
Canada is in Pool C along with the U.S., Venezuela and Italy. Analytically speaking, it's unlikely that Canada will finish at the top of their pool. However, it's possible for Canada to finish second. Remember, the top two teams in each pool advance to the next round. I know for certain that the U.S. will be in first and Italy will be in fourth. So Canada will have to battle Venezuela for the second spot. It won't be easy - Venezuela has a very good roster. Of course, once the first pitch is thrown, all bets are off and anything can happen. Canada has a decent roster, but their pitching looks very suspect.
Meanwhile, just for fun, here are all the Blue Jays taking part in the WBC:
Canada - Scott Richmond
Dominican Republic - Jose Bautista
Mexico - Rod Barajas
Puerto Rico - Alex Rios
Venezuela - Marco Scutaro
-ER
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
THAT DOES IT!!!!
To describe myself as a long suffering Blue Jays fan is a gross understatement. I love the sport. I love the team. However, the product on the field right now is making me want to rip my hair out. Part of the blame goes to the players and coaches. But most of my finger pointing goes straight to the front office management.
THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING! They've made too many mistakes - Frank Thomas, AJ Burnett, letting Reed Johnson go, etc. And that's just this year! Let's not forget Corey Koskie, Tomo Ohka, making Josh Towers a starter, etc.
There needs to be accountability. There needs to be a change. Nothing against JP Richardi or Paul Godfrey, but their time has come.
To express my dissatisfaction with the Jays' front office, I have decided that effective immediately, I am withdrawing the term "Rogers Centre" from my vocabulary. This term represents how the Jays have been swallowed up by a giant conglomerate and lost their identity as a Major League Baseball franchise. From this point forward, I will call Toronto's stadium by its real name - Skydome.
Do you hear me, Ted?
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
The Hek
THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING! They've made too many mistakes - Frank Thomas, AJ Burnett, letting Reed Johnson go, etc. And that's just this year! Let's not forget Corey Koskie, Tomo Ohka, making Josh Towers a starter, etc.
There needs to be accountability. There needs to be a change. Nothing against JP Richardi or Paul Godfrey, but their time has come.
To express my dissatisfaction with the Jays' front office, I have decided that effective immediately, I am withdrawing the term "Rogers Centre" from my vocabulary. This term represents how the Jays have been swallowed up by a giant conglomerate and lost their identity as a Major League Baseball franchise. From this point forward, I will call Toronto's stadium by its real name - Skydome.
Do you hear me, Ted?
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
The Hek
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