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Mike McCoy: the Ultimate Frequent Flyer

August 15, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Las Vegas 51's, Mike McCoy, minor leagues

When it comes to the Blue Jays most frequent flyer, I think Joanna from Hum and Chuck said it best when she tweeted this about Mike McCoy:

“I bet he has a bag always packed, like a woman 9 months pregnant.”

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Welcome to the Show, Eric Thames

May 17, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Brett Lawrie, Eric Thames, Las Vegas 51's, Travis Snider
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After spending the first six weeks of the season with the Las Vegas 51’s, Eric Thames will make his long-awaited (and by long I mean six weeks of waiting) debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Scott Richmond Gets the Call to Las Vegas

August 31, 2010January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Brad Mills, Las Vegas 51's, Scott Richmond, September callups

Looks like this was a bit of a belated birthday present as Scott Richmond’s birthday was yesterday, but looks like he’s been called up from New Hampshire to Triple A Las Vegas.

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Where does Scott Richmond fit in?

June 23, 2010January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Dunedin Blue Jays, Las Vegas 51's, minor leagues, Scott Richmond

In 2008, a relatively unknown 27 year old journeyman by the name of Scott Richmond clawed his way through the Toronto Blue Jays farm system to make his major league debut on July 30th, 2008.

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Randy Ruiz is freed permanently (in bobblehead form)

April 22, 2010January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Bobblehead, Las Vegas 51's, Randy Ruiz

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After spending years in the minor leagues, I am proud to announce that Randy Ruiz has finally been freed permanently … in bobblehead form.

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Will Randy Ruiz ever be free?

February 8, 2010January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Adam Lind, Alex Anthopoulos, Cito Gaston, designated hitter, Las Vegas 51's, Randy Ruiz
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He has all the tools to be a deadly Designated Hitter, yet I can’t help but think that Randy Ruiz is going to spend the better part of the 2010 season in Las Vegas instead of in Toronto where he rightfully belongs.

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David Purcey, Walk this way

September 14, 2009January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter David Purcey, Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander, Las Vegas 51's

David Purcey’s return to the Blue Jays is bittersweet in many ways.

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Time for Millar to Cowboy Down?

July 20, 2009January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter cowboy up, Kevin Millar, Las Vegas 51's

When the Blue Jays were winning, everyone was a fan of Kevin Millar; the lovable, scruffy, jokester of the clubhouse.

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