Category Archives: Source

Henderson Alvarez Gets the Call, Will Start Wednesday

Title: Henderson Alvarez Gets the Call, Will Start Wednesday
Date: August 10, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: The Blue Jays’ called up rising pitching prospect Henderson Alvarez, so I took a look at the 21-year old and where our expectations should be set.
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The Jays Steal Signs?…C’mon Son

Title: The Jays Steal Signs?…C’mon Son
Date: August 10, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: When news broke that the Blue Jays’ were notorious sign stealers with no talent who only won by cheating (source: ESPN), I briefly reacted and linked to some more elaborate reaction pieces from around the internet.
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The Post-Lockout Raptors Roster

Title: The Post-Lockout Raptors Roster
Date: August 8, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article looked at what the Raptors’ roster and cap situation might look like if the current lockout caused a cancellation of the 2011-12 season.
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Brett Lawrie’s Debut Weekend, Play-by-Play

Title: Brett Lawrie’s Debut Weekend, Play-by-Play
Date: August 7, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Mega-prospect Brett Lawrie finally made his much-anticipated Blue Jays’ debut, and what a weekend it was! This was the somewhat tongue-in-cheek recounting of the events.
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Blue Jays Acquire Colby Rasmus in Whirlwind Deal

Title: Blue Jays Acquire Colby Rasmus in Whirlwind Deal
Date: July 27, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: All it took to get me going again was a blockbuster trade! With the Blue Jays shipping out multiple spare parts to acquire young, talented, but maligned center-fielder Colby Rasmus, I broke the deal it down piece by piece.
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Team RR Collaboration: Who Should the Raptors Pursue in Free-Agency?

Title: Team RR Collaboration: Who Should the Raptors Pursue in Free-Agency?
Date: June 30, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: Arsenalist from Raptors Republic took the opinions of multiple RR writers regarding the Raptors’ free agency plans. My segment is shown here, but click the link for the full piece.
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Brief E-Mail Exchange on the NBA Finals

Title: Brief E-Mail Exchange on the NBA Finals
Date: June 21, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: My friend Trev and I exchanged emails on the NBA Finals. This was pretty informal and not originally meant as an article, but it had been a while since I posted anything, so it got the nod.
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Early Takes on the #5 Pick

Title: Early Takes on the #5 Pick
Date: May 25, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: Arsenalist from Raptors Republic took the opinions of multiple RR writers regarding the #5 pick in the draft. My segment is shown here, but click the link for the full piece.
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Bucks Down Tired Raptors, Just One More Game to Go

Title: Bucks Down Tired Raptors, Just One More Game to Go / Bucks 93, Raptors 86, Apr 11 Post-Game
Date: April 12, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors post-game broke down the Raptors’ 93-86 loss to the Bucks. The Raptors finished the year 1-12 in games I covered.
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I Watched The Half They Played

Title: I Watched The Half They Played / Knicks 131, Raptors 118, Apr 5 Post-Game
Date: April 6, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors post-game broke down the Raptors’ 131-118 loss to the New York Knicks.
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