Michael Straw
I'm a fan of sports, gadgets, and good music. I'm a freelance sports journalist, as well as a company owner, in the Buffalo, NY area while still earning my degree.
I cover everything from high school sports to the professional ranks and everything in between. Hockey is my specialty, but baseball is my passion. My work has been featured on Puck Daddy and WGR550 AM-Buffalo.
Have a question? I'll answer it. Don't like my answer? I'll argue it just shoot me a tweet @MikeStrawQCS.
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I cover everything from high school sports to the professional ranks and everything in between. Hockey is my specialty, but baseball is my passion. My work has been featured on Puck Daddy and WGR550 AM-Buffalo.
Have a question? I'll answer it. Don't like my answer? I'll argue it just shoot me a tweet @MikeStrawQCS.
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Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey on Pace for Career Worst SeasonThe Blue Jays traded for R.A. Dickey with the expectations of him being the ace of the rotation after a stellar 2012 season with the New York Mets. Instead, Toronto has seen a not-so-stellar start to the season for Dickey, but just how bad is it?
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Romero's Demotiong by the Toronto Blue Jays Isn't a Bad ThingToronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero has gone from being an All-Star pitcher to struggling to make it out of an inning. Now he finds himself in AAA Buffalo after just two starts with Toronto. However, this may not be a bad for the 28-year old pitcher.
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Trying to Fix the Toronto Blue JaysThings have gone from bad to worse for the Toronto Blue Jays. It may be time to make some changes to try and right the ship, but just who will be the first to go.
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Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie Will Provide Spark to Struggling TeamToronto 3B Brett Lawrie has struggled since his return to the Blue Jays' lineup from injury. However, as he settles back into the lineup, his impact to the team will be high.
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Jim Negrych Could Provide Spark for Toronto's Sleeping BatsWith the second lowest batting average in the American League, the Blue Jays need some help at the plate. Buffalo Bison 2nd basemen Jim Negrych could provide that help.
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Final Four: Four Bold Predictions for the Toronto Blue JaysToronto's season opener is Tuesday, April 2, and Michael Straw gives you his final predictions before the games begin. Some may surprise you.
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Why the Toronto Blue Jays Will Win the AL East in 2013The Toronto Blue Jays have given up plenty of young talent for a chance at success in 2013. Read why the moves will pay off.
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Sweet Sixteen: 16 Reasons to Be Excited About the 2013 Toronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are ready to turn heads this season, but some people still aren't taking them too seriously. Here are reasons why you need to watch the bluebirds in 2013.
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Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie to Start Year on Disabled ListAfter hoping he would return for the start of the regular season, 23-year-old third baseman Brett Lawrie will miss the start of the Toronto Blue Jays' season due to an injury suffered during a Team Canada exhibition game.
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Toronto Blue Jays Closer Casey Janssen Inching Toward ReturnToronto closer Casey Janssen underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason. Expected to miss the start of the season, neither he nor the Blue Jays will rule out his sooner than expected return to the lineup.
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Is Toronto Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes a Clutch Hitter?Jose Reyes may be the biggest name the Toronto Blue Jays acquired in the offseason, but he often gets a lot of flack for not being a consistent and productive hitter. These numbers may debunk that.
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Three Questions Surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013The Toronto Blue Jays made major splashes to become relevant again in the American League, but there are questions surrounding those new players.
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Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie Injured in Exhibition, Out of World Baseball ClassicBlue Jays third basemen Brett Lawrie suffered a strained rib in a warm-up game for Team Canada on Wednesday, March 6, and will miss the World Baseball Classic.
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After Putting AL on Notice, Toronto Blue Jays Must Avoid a Repeat of HistoryThis year's edition of the Toronto Blue Jays has been meet with excitement and hype that hasn't been seen in 20 years. Unfortunately, they have a dark cloud hanging over them that was created by a team nearly 2,400-miles away.