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Blue Jays Reliever Proposes To Girlfriend While Skydiving (Photo)
Alex Cobb probably thought he had the best proposal in the major leagues, but Blue Jays reliever Casey Janssen is giving Cobb’s bid a run for its money.
Janssen managed to surprise his girlfriend Lauren Spear while she hurtled toward the ground in the midst of a skydiving excursion. After setting up a massive “will you marry me” sign in their landing zone, all Janssen had...
Casey Janssen proposed to girlfriend Lauren Spear after skydiving
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb received a ton of publicity earlier this month when he proposed to his girlfriend with the help of a dolphin. As it turns out, he was not the only MLB pitcher who executed a flawless proposal this offseason. Last month, Toronto Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen proposed to his […]
Via Larry Brown Sports
19 days ago
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Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
2014 Toronto Blue Jays – Pitching Staff Preview Casey Janssen leads a dominant cast of relievers that will provide plenty of support for fantasy teams in leagues with ‘pitcher’ slots. Clearly, you can’t go wrong with the Blue Jays’ pen. We know that they can bring it, but we don’t know if their starters can [...]
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26 days ago
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Blue Jays exercise $4 million Janssen option
The Toronto Blue Jays have exercised Casey Janssen’s $4 million option for the 2014 season, sportsnet.ca has learned.
Janssen, 32, was one of the most effective closers in baseball during the 2013 season, making the decision an easy one for the team. The $4 million option is part of the US$5.9 million, two-year deal Janssen just completed, leaving him eligible for free agency...
Via Pro Sports Daily
October 31, 2013
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Casey Janssen: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
Earlier this morning on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, one of the current broadcasters (and former Major Leaguer) Dirk Hayhurst pleaded his case about one of the more successful Blue Jays bullpen hurlers: Casey Janssen.
It’s no secret, especially to those who follow the Jays, that Hayhurst has always spoken his mind and does not have any problem with stirring the pot over players who...
Via Baseball Hot Corner
July 10, 2013
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Casey Janssen: “I’m a Strike Thrower”
Sort relievers backwards by velocity, and only four closers are in the bottom 30. Sergio Romo and Huston Street live on their sliders, Koji Uehara has his splitter, and then there’s Casey Janssen, humming along with his cutter and a 90 mph fastball. I asked him how he does it, and he graciously answered without resorting to fisticuffs.
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Blue Jays reliever Janssen has shoulder surgery
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Casey Janssen has had surgery on his throwing shoulder and is expected to be ready for spring training.
The team said Tuesday that Janssen had the procedure Friday in Los Angeles to repair lingering joint soreness. The 31-year-old had the small portion of the end of his clavicle shaved down to relieve the discomfort.
Janssen was thrust into...
Via AP on Fox
November 27, 2012
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Q&A: Casey Janssen on Saves & the Save Rule
Casey Janssen doesn’t have a problem with the save rule, nor does he have much trouble earning saves. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander racked up 22 of them after being the handed the closer’s role in May. The 31-year-old former set-up man appeared in 62 games overall, logging a 2.54 ERA and 0.864 WHIP while walking just 1.6 batters per nine innings. He talked about his successful...
P Janssen gets two-year deal from Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Casey Janssen avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a two-year, $5.9 million deal on Monday.
An arbitration hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday.
The 30-year-old will earn $2 million this upcoming season and $2.9 million next year. There is also a $4 million team option for 2014.
Janssen posted a 6-0 record with a 2.26 ERA and a pair...
Via Pro Sports Daily
February 13, 2012
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Janssen and Blue Jays avoid arbitration
Right-hander Casey Janssen and the Toronto Blue Jays have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing on a $5.9 million, two-year contract.
Janssen gets $2 million this year and $2.9 million in 2013. Monday's agreement includes a $4 million team option for 2014.
A hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Janssen was 6-0 with a 2.26 ERA and two saves in 55 relief...
Via Fox Sports
February 13, 2012
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