About the author ⁄ Simon Druker

Simon has been working in sports media in one capacity or another since 2004. As a print reporter, he's covered everything from Major Junior hockey to international women's basketball and everything in between while working in Canadian markets from Ontario to B.C. A die-hard baseball and hockey fan, his passion extends to any sport, team or individual. Simon is of the firm belief that any live sporting event is worth watching and while he doesn't really consider it a sport, he does really enjoy fishing.

Canadian Baseball Is Helping The Toronto Blue Jays

Some people believe, this offseason, Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos sold the farm.

But between the Jays new relationship with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and the short season class-A Vancouver Canadians, the Jays now count two of northern most minor league affiliates among their own, something that will help the development of their players both on and off the field.

Vancouver in particular has provided the team with two championship seasons over the same number of years. Of equal or more importance is the indoctrination into Canada received by the majority of foreign-born players, all of which aspire to one day play for Canada’s only Major League team. …

Feb 4, 2013 Posted by Simon Druker In Baseball Tagged Blue Jays, Buffalo Bisons, Jays, Simon Druker, sports, Toronto Blue Jays, Upfront, Vancouver Canadians Comments 1