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Happy Birthday Casey Janssen and Marcus Semien

Casey Janssen turns 44 today. Casey was a favourite of mine and a favourite of the site. Before I got here, we had an interview with him back in 2008. Casey was a 4th-round draft pick in the 2003 draft, out of the University of California, during J.P.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / September 17, 2024

Happy Birthday Casey Janssen

And Marcus Semien Casey Janssen turns 43 today. Casey was a favourite of mine and a favourite of the site. Before I got here, we had an interview with him back in 2008.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / April 27, 2024
Starter Turned Reliever Made His Debut with the Blue Jays 18 Years Ago Today

Starter Turned Reliever Made His Debut with the Blue Jays 18 Years Ago Today

It was 20 years ago when the Toronto Blue Jays selected Casey Janssen out of UCLA in the fourth round of the 2004 MLB Draft. When an injury to A.J. Burnett created an opening in the Blue Jays rotation, Janssen got the promotion an made his MLB debut 18 years ago today.

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