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Toronto Blue Jays: Thanks to them, baseball is now my favorite sport.

Published April 6, 2013 | By cjblythe

My interest in NHL hockey has waned considerably over the past several months. There’s just something about watching a bunch of spoiled, multi-million dollar players and owners fighting over the almighty dollar that causes resentment to build. Perhaps it’s because we’re struggling financially due to my being on disability, or… Continue reading →

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2013 Toronto Blue Jays: great expectations.

Published April 2, 2013 | By cjblythe

Ever since the big trades this past off-season, there’s been an inordinate amount of buzz about the prospects of the 2013 Toronto Blue Jays.

Can they do it again? Can they repeat the World Series wins of the 1992 and 1993 seasons with this new, highly touted roster of players?… Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Entertainment, Family, Kids, Mom Stuff, Photography, Photography, Sports, Sports, Teenagers, Television, Travel | Tagged baseball, blue jays, british columbia, canada, contenders, games, photo, photography, photos, Toronto, World Series | Leave a comment

Homophobic Slurs Written in Yunel Escobar’s Eye Black?

Published September 18, 2012 | By cjblythe

I am disgusted.

I will not show images or print the content of the slurs that were written on Yunel Escobar’s eye black because the content and intent are extremely disappointing.

I will say, however, that our sports heroes make the buckets of money they do to entertain. They also… Continue reading →

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The Blue Jays Have a Long Way to Go to Be Healthy

Published August 4, 2012 | By cjblythe

Colby Rasmus’ groin strain is just the latest in a long line of Blue Jay injuries this season. When will it end?

This season is sorely testing my loyalty as a Blue Jays fan.

I know it’s not the Jays’ fault. Their key players keep dropping like flies with one… Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Entertainment, Sports, Sports, Television | Tagged back tightness, blue jays, broken hand, disabled list, DL, elbow, finger, forearm, groin, injlammation, injuries, left oblique, lower back, rib cage, strains, torn ligament, UCL, wrist | Leave a comment

Standards of Sports Officiating

Published May 31, 2012 | By cjblythe

Yesterday, it was announced that the NHL will be conducting talks to review the standards and practices of the referees. This action is in response to very vocal feedback from players, management and fans regarding the poor or non-existent calls. The ‘lack’ of officiating has resulted in much more violence… Continue reading →

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Brett Lawrie is a Phenom!

Published September 5, 2011 | By cjblythe

photo credit: K . Chan

During the ‘a-a-a-w, no hockey?’ summer season of baseball, my attention shifts from the Vancouver Canucks to the Toronto Blue Jays.

I have always loved to watch the Jays, in person and on television. This team has amazing players but my favorites include Jose Bautista,… Continue reading →

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I Miss the Blue Jays More Than Ever Today!

Published August 10, 2011 | By cjblythe

photo credit: K . Chan

My whole family are Blue Jays fans through and through…

…and the sweetest thing I’ve seen in a lo-o-o-ong time was Brett Lawrie’s GRAND SLAM this afternoon, in what is only his fifth game of the season as well as only the fifth in the… Continue reading →

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