Edwin Encarnacion

Welcome to Behind the Plate With DJ, a weekly look at what is going on in the world of baseball. This series will weigh in on the interesting, the controversial, and the downright cool. The play of the week could be an incredible play or an unusual one. If something made you scratch your head, you will probably find it here. So sit back, relax,…

Toronto Blue Jays http://gty.im/454220558 2015 record (93-69) 2015 finish: 1st in AL East, Lost ALCS in 6 games Key Additions: J.A. Happ (FA/Pirates), Jesse Chavez (Trade/Athletics), Drew Storen (Trade/Nationals) Key Losses: David Price (FA/Red Sox), Mark Buehrle (FA), LaTroy Hawkins (Retired), Liam Hendriks (Trade/Athletics), Dioner…

American League Divisional Series Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays http://gty.im/492660556 The Rangers and Blue Jays faced each other in a winner-takes-all Game 5 in the ALDS. The winner would advance to the American League Championship Series and the loser would go home. The pitching matchup was a rematch of Game 2 between Cole Hamels and…

As the Major League Baseball season surpasses the half-way point of 2014, many baseball fans and analysts will state their choices for the potential year-end award winners based on performance to date. All Out Sports Network is no different. We have our opinions and support for them just as anyone else might. These are our first-half award winners.…