Countdown to Spring Training - 25 Days
Glaus started his career in professional baseball with the Anaheim Angels after he was drafted 3rd overall in the 1997 amateur draft. He spent a total of seven seasons with the Angels before he signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. After an unsuccessful season with the Diamondbacks, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in the off-season along with minor league shortstop Sergio Santos - the Diamondbacks acquired pitcher Miguel Batista and second baseman Orlando Hudson in the trade.
Glaus spent two seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays starting in 2006. He had respectable numbers while with Toronto, carrying an OPS of .856, and hitting a total of 56 home runs to go along with a .256 batting average. Also while with the Jays, he was a member of the 2006 All Star team. When you consider all of the impressive accomplishments of his 2006 season, you can forgive the fact that he grounded into those team record 25 double plays.
After the 2007 season, Glaus was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Scott Rolen. After two seasons with the Cardinals, he signed with the Atlanta Braves, and he retired after the 2010 season.
More famously than Troy Glaus, Carlos Delgado also wore the number 25. He started his professional baseball career with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1989 when he was just a senior in high school in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
As mentioned previously on the countdown he holds the franchise's single season record in doubles with 57, Delgado also set records in 2000 for base on balls having 123. In that 2000 season he also had 378 total bases and a whopping .664 slugging percentage (his slugging percentage is also the franchise's number one of all time).
After his 2000 record setting season, Delgado hit another amazing milestone in 2003 versus the Tampa Bay Rays. In this game, Delgado hit 4 homeruns in one game and became one of only 15 players to have ever achieved this feat. In the 2003 season, he hit 42 homeruns and led the league with 145 RBIs.
Delgado was an asset to the Toronto Blue Jays throughout his career, holding numerous franchise and single season records. He holds the top spots with his totals of 889 runs, 343 doubles, 336 home runs, 2786 total bases and numerous other notable achievements. Delgago was also something of an iron man for the Blue Jays, appearing in all 162 games in consecutive seasons in 2000 and 2001, and he will always be remembered by fans in Toronto for all that he did.
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Arnold Delivers Clutch Homer, But Jays Fall in Extras
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays dropped a heartbreaker in walk-off fashion, falling 4-3 in extra innings to the Clearwater Threshers on Sunday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark in the series finale. Sunday marked the Blue Jays second walk-off loss of the series against the Threshers. All four of their
Power, Pitching Propel Dunedin to 7-0 Shutout
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays slugged three homers and leaned on dominant pitching to shut out the Clearwater Threshers 7-0 on Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark in game five of a six-game series. Saturday marked the Blue Jays fifth shutout of the season and third over their last
Maroudis Dazzles, Jays Fall in Pitching Duel
CLEARWATER, FL - Despite a dominant showing on the mound, the Dunedin Blue Jays dropped a 1-0 decision to the Clearwater Threshers on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark in game four of the six-game series. The Blue Jays were shut out for the third time this season, all of which
Cates Carves, Powell Lifts First Pro Homer as Jays Down Threshers
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays concluded the first half with a balanced 7-2 victory over the Clearwater Threshers on Thursday night at BayCare Ballpark in game three of a six-game set. Eight of the Jays’ nine batters reached base. Dunedin’s pitching staff shut out the Threshers over the
Walk-Off Woes Sink Blue Jays in Extras
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 walk-off loss in extra innings to the Clearwater Threshers on Wednesday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark, dropping game two of the six-game set. Daniel Guerra and Hayden Juenger held the Threshers without a hit until the 6th. Over their past
Offense Stalls in Opener Loss to Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays were kept off the scoreboard in a 2-0 loss to the Clearwater Threshers on Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark in game one of a six-game set. The Blue Jays were shut out for the second time this season. Dunedin’s bullpen (Ryan Burr, Jay
Rojas, Jays Shut Out Mussels in Rain-Shortened Finale
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays shut out the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 3-0 in a rain shortened five inning contest on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. Game two of Sunday’s initially scheduled doubleheader was canceled and will not be made up. The Blue Jays kept Fort Myers off
Extra-Inning Drama Ends in Walk-Off Fashion
DUNEDIN, FL - Extra-innings fireworks and an Edward Duran walk-off lifted the Dunedin Blue Jays over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 8-7 on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at TD Ballpark. RHP Silvano Hechavarria (4.1 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K)
Maroudis, Batista Shut Out Mussels to Cap Doubleheader Sweep
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays pitched their way to a doubleheader sweep of the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Friday at TD Ballpark, taking game one 3-2 and game two 1-0. Game one resumed from Thursday’s suspended contest, which was halted in the 1st inning with Dunedin leading
Game One of Thursday's Doubleheader vs. Fort Myers Suspended, Game Two Postponed
DUNEDIN, FL - Game one of Thursday's doubleheader vs. Fort Myers at TD Ballpark has been suspended due to inclement weather, and game two of the doubleheader has been postponed. At the time of the suspension, Dunedin led 1-0 in the in the bottom of the 1st inning with two
Wednesday's Contest Between Dunedin and Fort Myers Postponed
DUNEDIN, FL - Wednesday night’s contest between the Dunedin Blue Jays and Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at TD Ballpark has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday, June 12. The first pitch of game one is set for 4 p.m. and gates will
Late Rally Comes Up Just Short in Series Opener
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays late comeback fell up short as they were edged 5-4 by the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Tuesday night in their series opener at TD Ballpark. Dunedin’s bullpen (Eliander Alcalde, Jay Schueler, Javen Coleman, and Jack Eshleman) combined for seven scoreless innings, allowing
Hernandez Homers, Jays Drop Finale in St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays fell to the St. Lucie Mets 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at Clover Park. RHP Colby Holcombe (4.1 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 3 K) took the loss, yielding four runs (three earned) in
Late Inning Fireworks Power Jays to Series Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays battled to take the lead in both the 8th and 9th innings in a thrilling 5-4 victory on Saturday night in game five of a six-game set at Clover Park to clinch a series victory. Over the first five games of
Cates Earns First Pro Win in Shutout Over St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays kept the St. Lucie Mets off the scoreboard in a 4-0 victory on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at Clover Park. Austin Cates (5.2 IP), Juanmi Vasquez (2.1 IP), and Bennett Flynn (1 IP) combined to log
Jays Split Twin Bill Behind Shutout Starts, Walk-Off Woes
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays split a doubleheader with the St. Lucie Mets on Thursday, taking game one 3-1 and dropping game two 4-1 at Clover Park. Dunedin rode an early 3-0 lead in game one to victory, highlighted by two-hit games from Tucker Toman and
Down to Last Out, Jays Rally to Stun Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - Down to their final out in the 9th, the Dunedin Blue Jays staged a dramatic comeback and rode dominant bullpen work to a 3-2 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday night in game one of a six-game series at Clover Park. After allowing
Arnold Goes Deep, Jays Drop Finale to Clearwater
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays fell 5-3 to the Clearwater Threshers in their series finale on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. RHP Chris McElvain (4.1 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K) was handed the loss in his third rehab start for Dunedin. McElvain faced 12
Big 5th Fuels Skid-Snapping Win, Duran Hits 22
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays snapped a six-game skid backed by a five-run 5th inning they took down the Clearwater Threshers 5-3 in game five of a six-game set on Saturday night at TD Ballpark. After they were held to only one baserunner over the first four innings,
Duran’s Streak Hits 21, Jays Skid Hits Six
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays dropped their sixth straight contest and ninth over their last ten games as they fell 10-4 to the Clearwater Threshers in game four of a six-game set on Friday night at TD Ballpark. RHP Gilberto Batista (5 IP, 4 R, 1 ER, 3
Giménez Drives in Go-Ahead Run, Jays Drop Fifth Straight
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays dropped their fifth straight contest as they fell 6-4 to the Clearwater Threshers in game three of a six-game set on Thursday night at BayCare Ballpark. RHP Daniel Guerra (5 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K) did not factor into
Giménez Rehabs, Duran Extends Hit Streak in Loss
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays were bested 7-1 by the Clearwater Threshers in game two of a six-game set on Wednesday night at BayCare Ballpark. RHP Colby Holcombe (4 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 1 K) took the loss, allowing three runs in four innings of
Duran Goes Deep, Streak Reaches 19 as Jays Drop Opener
CLEARWATER, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays fell 8-5 to the Clearwater Threshers in game one of a six-game set on Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark. RHP Spencer Turnbull (4.1 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K) allowed one earned run in 4.1 frames in his
Cates Sharp, Duran’s Streak Hits 18 in Finale Loss
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays fell 9-5 to the Tampa Tarpons in their series finale on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. RHP Austin Cates (5 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 4 K) hurled five frames of one-run ball with four strikeouts and did not factor into
Early Runs Sink Jays Despite Late Momentum
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays fell 4-3 to the Tampa Tarpons in game five of a six-game series on Saturday night at TD Ballpark. RHP Gilberto Batista (5 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his ninth appearance (sixth start) of the