Mark DeRosa on the Late George Sauer
This past weekend the New York Times ran an obituary for a 69-year-old former football player named George Sauer. Mr. Sauer was an accomplished wide receiver who made four Pro Bowls. In 1967, he led the American Football League in catches. In 1969, he played a prominent role as Joe Namath led the New York Jets to an improbable win in Super Bowl III.
He also hated his sport. Sauer...
Blue Jays-Rays Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays have been among baseball's biggest disappointments, but they're hoping their most complete performance thus far can provide some momentum going forward.
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays - one of the majors' best teams at home - are likely looking forward to returning to Tropicana Field for 10 straight games, beginning with the opener of a four-game...
Blue Jays 10, Mariners 2
Mark DeRosa hit a three-run homer, Melky Cabrera added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 10-2 on Sunday.
Brandon Morrow pitched three-hit ball over eight innings for his first win of the year. He struck out eight, matching a season high.
Cabrera was 3 for 4 with two RBIs while DeRosa went 3 for 5 with three RBIs...
Mark DeRosa called players-only meeting to address Blue Jays struggles
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the season looking like a legitimate threat to win the AL East, but they are off to a horrendous start. Coming off a four-game series in which they were swept by the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays are 9-17 and already 9.5 games behind the division-leading Boston Red Sox. They lost every game to New York by two runs or less, but winning close games is...
Too early for Nationals to hit the panic button.
The Washington Nationals fell below .500 for the first time this season on Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. While the Nationals may have righted the ship with Thursday’s 8-1 pounding of the Reds, the 3-game sweep at the hands of the Cardinals left fans and media wondering if it was time to panic, and furthered the second-guessing of the offseason moves made...
Too Early For Nationals to Hit Panic Button
The Washington Nationals fell below .500 for the first time this season on Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. While the Nationals may have righted the ship with Thursday’s 8-1 pounding of the Reds, the 3-game sweep at the hands of the Cardinals left fans and media wondering if it was time to panic, and furthered the second-guessing of the offseason moves made...
Toronto Blue Jays Manager Pushes All The Right Buttons In Victory
Article Written By Kevin Dunbar- Special To Baseball Hot Corner
The first 8 days of the Toronto Blue Jays 2013 regular season has provided fans with a roller-coaster ride of emotions. That ride continued on day 9 as the Blue Jays defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on a day where the opening pitch was delayed more than two hours due to rain. With the temperature at a brisk 5 degrees...
Prospect Stock Watch – 04/10/13
The first week of the minor league season is behind us and we’ve already had some interesting performances – both good and bad. This week’s Prospect Stock Watch reviews two minor league performances, as well as one MLB debut.
Sam Dyson, RHP, Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins front office added four prospects during last off-season’s mega-trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. Three...
Blue Jays 13, Phillies 4
J.P. Arencibia homered twice, Josh Johnson struck out eight in 5 1-3 shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-4 on Monday
Arencibia hit a three-run shot and Jose Reyes had a two-run triple during an eight-run second off Phillies starter John Lannan. Mark DeRosa, Rajai Davis and Melky Cabrera each had RBI singles.
Arencibia, who had three hits...
Blue Jays Have Opportunity for First Playoff Berth Since 1993
Key offseason additions- Mark DeRosa, Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, R.A. Dickey, Melky Cabrera, Maicer Izturis, Emilio Bonifacio Key offseason losses- Henderson Alvarez, Yunel Escobar, Adeiny Hechavarria, Travis d’Arnaud It’s hard to find a team in the majors who had a more exciting and active offseason than the Blue Jays did. While they did … Continue reading »
DeRosa has warning for Teixeira
Mark DeRosa is waiting for a call back from Mark Teixeira, his friend and former teammate with the Texas Rangers.
DeRosa, now with the Toronto Blue Jays, says a wrist injury "wrecked" his career - and he wants to issue a warning to Teixeira, the New York Yankees' first baseman.
"Don't come back until it's right or you'll never be right again,"...
MLB Team Previews: Toronto Blue Jays
Key Additions
SIGNED/RESIGNED: Maicer Izturis (INF), Melky Cabrera (OF), Henry Blonco (C), Colby Rasmus (OF), Mark DeRosa (INF),
TRADED FOR: R.A. Dickey (RHP), Josh Thole (C), Jose Reyes (SS), Josh Jonson (SP), Mark Buehrle (SP), Emilio Bonifacio (OF)
Key Losses
Kelly Johnson (2B), John Buck (C)
Projected Divisional Standing
First...
Marlins claim Sam Dyson off waivers
MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Sam Dyson off waivers from Toronto on Wednesday, clearing that roster spot by designating outfielder Kevin Mattison for assignment.
Dyson made two appearances for the Blue Jays last July, giving up four hits and allowing three runs while recording only two outs. The Blue Jays designated him last week to make room to sign Mark DeRosa...
Ian Desmond says Mark DeRosa lost his Natitude card for signing with Blue Jays
Mark DeRosa has played 14 seasons in the major leagues and worn the uniform of seven different MLB teams. On Tuesday, the outfielder signed a $775,000 contract to play with his eighth team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Apparently this upset Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond.
By signing with Toronto, Desmond says DeRosa gave up his “Natitude card.”
OFFICIAL: Mark DeRosa just...
Blue Jays sign DeRosa
The Toronto Blue Jays signed infielder Mark DeRosa to a one-year, $750,000 contract, the team announced Tuesday. The deal includes a 2014 team option at the same rate. DeRosa, who turns 38 in February, has played a number of positions. He appeared in 48 games for the Washington Nationals in 2012, batting .188 in 101 plate appearances and playing every infield position and both...
DeRosa, Jays agree to one-year deal
Mark DeRosa has agreed to a $775,000, one-year contract with Toronto, giving the Blue Jays more infield and outfield depth as they try for their first playoff berth since 1993.
DeRosa gets a $750,000 salary this year under Tuesday's deal, and the Blue Jays have a $750,000 option for 2014 with a $25,000 buyout.
The 37-year-old hit .188 with five doubles and six RBIs in 48 games...
DeRosa gets $775,000, 1-year deal from Blue Jays
Mark DeRosa has agreed to a $775,000, one-year contract with Toronto, giving the Blue Jays more infield and outfield depth as they try for their first playoff berth since 1993.
DeRosa gets a $750,000 salary this year under Tuesday's deal, and the Blue Jays have a $750,000 option for 2014 with a $25,000 buyout.
The 37-year-old hit .188 with five doubles and six RBIs in 48 games...
The dream Team USA World Baseball Classic roster
I won't try to sell you on the validity of the World Baseball Classic. The tournament itself comes at a time which most major leaguers are more concerned with losing weight and getting warmed up and less about serious competition. This is likely the cause of the last U.S. team being inhabited by the likes of Jeremy Guthrie and Mark DeRosa. Still, there is some upside....
2012 Player-By-Player Wrap Up: Mark DeRosa
Throughout the offseason, The Nats Blog will look back at every player’s 2012 season to summarize and analyze his performance, and we’ll look ahead to his possible role in 2013. We’ll go from #1 Steve Lombardozzi all the way to #63 Henry Rodriguez with about two posts per week until Spring Training. Enjoy.
On the field Mark DeRosa wasn’t the Nationals biggest superstar...
2012 Player-By-Player Wrap Up: César Izturis
Throughout the offseason, The Nats Blog will look back at every player’s 2012 season to summarize and analyze his performance, and we’ll look ahead to his possible role in 2013. We’ll go from #1 Steve Lombardozzi all the way to #63 Henry Rodriguez with about two posts per week until Spring Training. Enjoy.
I was going to skip over the likes of César Izturis in these wrap...
Mark DeRosa inspired Nats with “The Man in the Arena” speech
Facing elimination in yesterday’s Game 4 of the ALDS, the Washington Nationals needed a spark. And while Jayson Werth’s walk-off home run is the most historic moment in the teams history since moving from Montreal to DC, there was a moment in history that was used as motivation prior to the start of the game. [...]
Nats look to Teddy for inspiration
The quote came from Teddy Roosevelt. Of course it did. Teddy Roosevelt is practically the official president of the Washington Nationals.
Every home game during the fourth inning, the Nats stage the presidents' race, a madcap sprint between a costumed George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy had lost 525 straight races before finally winning...
Michael Morse hits game tying home run, earns bubble gum shower
Usually Michael Morse is the one throwing handfuls of bubble gum on his teammates after big home runs. On Friday night, Mark DeRosa returned the favor after Morse returned to the dugout following his game-tying opposite field home run.
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Nationals activate DeRosa, recall Lannan from AAA
The Washington Nationals has reinstated OF Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list and recalled left-handed pitcher John Lannan, catcher Sandy Leon and outfielder Eury Perez from Triple-A Syracuse.
Lannan, Washington's opening day starter in 2009-10, is 2-0 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts this season with the Nationals. The 27-year-old left-hander is expected to join the rotation...
Nationals activate DeRosa, call up three from minors
The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher John Lannan, catcher Sandy Leon and outfielder Eury Perez from Class AAA Syracuse, and activated infielder Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list, the club announced Saturday. Lannan is 2-0 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts this season with the Nationals and went 9-11 with a 4.30 ERA in 24 Class AAA starts. Leon is 7-for-28 in...
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