Shi Davidi
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Boasting an extensive national and global journalism career, Shi Davidi joined Sportsnet in 2011 as a MLB Insider and columnist for sportsnet.ca. As one of Sportsnet’s leading baseball insiders, Davidi brings fans the latest news from the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse and from around the major leagues.
Outfield prospect Alan Roden leaving an impression at Blue Jays camp
Shi Davidi
Last season, as Alan Roden crushed pitchers at advanced-A Vancouver and double-A New Hampshire, the Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect employed a pretty unique batting stance — body upright, hands up by his head, bat horizontal to the ground.
Inside John Gibbons' return to the New York Mets dugout
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Blue Jays' Manoah calls velo bump a 'good check point’ after rough outing
Shi Davidi
At this point in spring training, the numbers that matter are in the underlying measures that mark progress or regression. This is why Alek Manoah is satisfied with his outing, despite a pitching line that might say differently.
Blue Jays' Swanson to take time away from team after family emergency
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Erik Swanson’s four-year-old son, Toby, is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend and the Toronto Blue Jays reliever will be away from the team to be with his family, an emotional manager John Schneider said Tuesday.
Kikuchi makes changeup a focal point as he seeks to ‘be even better’ for Blue Jays
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Fringe Blue Jays Francis, White and Clement begin pitches for roster spots
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Familiar with life on the fringes of an MLB roster, Toronto Blue Jays in-betweeners Bowden Francis, Mitch White and Ernie Clement began their pitches to remain with the big league squad in their first outing of the spring.
Mayza serves as Blue Jays bat boy, 'punishment' for last-place in fantasy football
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When Tim Mayza won the Toronto Blue Jays’ fantasy football league two years ago there was no "punishment" for last place but this year the rules were flipped on him. Shi Davidi explains.
Blue Jays begin offensive reset under Mattingly with 13 runs in spring-opening loss
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Blue Jays walk thin line of prepping for Grapefruit games, while avoiding injury
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Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann experienced hamstring discomfort and will be unavailable for Saturday's spring opener.