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Héctor Gómez @hgomez27 Jose Fortuna, personal trainer of Vladdy Jr.: "Thanks to God for giving me the opportunity of working with Vladdy Jr. In just one month we achieved the goal we set for ourselves to. With all of Vladdy Jr.'s hard work and dedication he was able to drop from 261 to 239 pounds".

Scott Mitchell @ScottyMitchTSN Julian Merryweather retooled his throwing program this winter and says he feels stronger and healthier than he’s ever felt. Velo has been in the 96-98 band, and he thinks his curveball took a step forward this winter, trying to throw it for strikes early in counts. #BlueJays

Shi Davidi @ShiDavidi Cool story from Blue Jays third base and infield coach Luis Rivera on the type of teammate Matt Chapman is. On his first day with the team, "he already told me, 'if you feel like I need to help any of the kids that are here I'm here for them,'" relayed Rivera. "That's great."

Keegan Matheson @KeeganMatheson Danny Jansen pulled a hard double just inside the line into the left-field corner. Jansen plans to lean into his pull power more as an identity at the plate instead of trying to shoot the ball to all fields. #BlueJays

Jon Heyman @JonHeyman Superstar SS Trevor Story choosing one of 4 teams soon. Giants, Red Sox and 2 others remain in mix. Prioritizing winning. Apparently considering a short-term positional move, if necessary.

Joe Trezza @JoeTrezz Buck Showalter said today one reason Ryan Flaherty made the Orioles as a Rule 5 pick in 2012 was because he brought two monkeys to a camp talent show that spring. The monkeys threw batting practice, and the Orioles were later fined by the health department, Showalter said.

https://www.rogerssportsandmedia.com/whats-happening/covering-canadas-bases-sportsnet-unveils-2022-blue-jays-broadcast-details/ 2022 Blue Jays on Sportsnet – Spring Training Broadcast Schedule *Audio coverage of select games to stream live on sportsnet.ca and on the SN app Saturday, March 19 – Toronto @ Philadelphia, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario & Pacific, SN NOW) Sunday, March 20 – Pittsburgh @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet Radio Network, sportsnet.ca & SN app) Monday, March 21 – Toronto @ Detroit, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE & SN NOW | Sportsnet.ca & SN app) Tuesday, March 22 – New York Yankees @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet.ca & SN app) Wednesday, March 23 – Blue Jays @ Philadelphia, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet.ca & SN app) Thursday, March 24 – Atlanta @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | sportsnet.ca & SN app) Friday, March 25 – Detroit @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | sportsnet.ca & SN app) Saturday, March 26 – Toronto @ New York Yankees, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet Radio Network, sportsnet.ca & SN app) Sunday, March 27 – Philadelphia @ Blue Jays, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet Radio Network, sportsnet.ca & SN app) Monday, March 28 – Toronto @ Atlanta, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW| Sportsnet.ca & SN app) Wednesday, March 30 – Toronto @ New York Yankees, 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT (SN NOW | sportsnet.ca & SN app) Thursday, March 31 – Detroit @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | sportsnet.ca & SN app) Friday, April 1 – Toronto @ Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | sportsnet.ca & SN app) Saturday, April 2 – Philadelphia @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet Radio Network) Sunday, April 3 – New York Yankees @ Toronto, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW | Sportsnet Radio Network) Monday, April 4 – Blue Jays @ Detroit, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet & SN NOW)

Rob Longley @longleysunsport Am hearing as many as 16 of the 18 #Bluejays spring training games will be televised on Sportsnet.

Keegan Matheson @KeeganMatheson New #BlueJays 3B Matt Chapman feels "a lot like I did in 2018 and 2019." He's built his strength back up after hip surgery prior to '21, which he feels will get his bat back to where it was. Rob Longley @longleysunsport Hkw pumped is Matt Chapman to be in town? The new #Bluejays third baseman arrived at the complex at 5:55 am. “I’m a member of the breakfast club now.” Mike Wilner @Wilnerness Newest #Bluejays Matt Chapman meets the media. “The infield, as for the best in baseball, I’ll leave that to you guys but I think we deserve to be in the conversation.” He’s very excited to be here. “I couldn’t sleep. Felt like my first day of school.”

Mike Wilner @Wilnerness Don’t expect to see a lot of George Springer during #Bluejays Grapefruit season. He said that while spring training is important, his goal is to be ready to go April 8th. He’s going to take as many live at-bats as possible here at the complex. Seems he’ll only play occasionally.

Scott Mitchell @ScottyMitchTSN Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on potential contract extension: “All I know is how to hit fastballs and curveballs. The rest I’ll leave to my agent.” #BlueJays Shi Davidi @ShiDavidi Vladimir Guerrero Jr., on the possibilities for the Blue Jays in 2022: “Last year was the trailer. Now you guys are going to see the movie.”

Jon Morosi @jonmorosi The #Dodgers and Freddie Freeman are making progress on a multiyear deal, source says. @MLBNetwork @MLB

Jamie Campbell @SNETCampbell Friends: I thought it was important to let you know I’m being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Still, I intend to be there opening day, sitting beside @SiddallJoe hosting #BlueJays Central. Hope you’ll join us then.

paul hoynes @hoynsie Lots of Jose Ramirez trade rumors floating about. I hear Ramirez is staying in Cleveland.

Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlyncmcgrath #BlueJays GM Ross Atkins on Chapman trade: "I think one of the highlights of my day was just seeing some of the looks on the faces in our clubhouse, just how excited our team is to be adding someone of that calibre, with his reputation. Obviously a very good fit for us."

Mike Wilner @Wilnerness Ross Atkins just spoke, obviously thrilled with #Bluejays acquisition of two-time platinum glove winner Matt Chapman. Says no other moves are imminent, team very happy with what it has in-house, but if there’s a lefty hitter who is better than a righty they have, he’s interested.