Found January 26, 2009 on Oriole Post: Yardbarker Blogger Network
A fan favorite who defined the word 'scrappy' has found a new a home. This afternoon, Brandon Fahey -- who won the hearts and minds of some -- has gone north of the border and has become a Toronto Blue Jay. From the AP: TORONTO - Infielder Brandon Fahey and outfielder Jason Lane agreed Monday to ...
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