John Axford
@JohnAxford
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Dear couple that clearly broke up while standing near our bullpen in the 5th inning today,
Lovely entertainment for a few minutes, but we hope you’re ok. Feel free to come back tomorrow and discuss with us. We can provide the third party point of view!
Love,
The Jays bullpen!
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I blew a save on my birthday once! I don't recall you guys giving me a shout out like this!!!
TROUT HOMERED ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
TROUT HOMERED ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
TROUT HOMERED ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
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Dear Shohei, if you sign with the Toronto Blue Jays, you can come over to my home any time you like and we can eat steak, listen to vinyl records, work out in my garage gym, discuss personal similarities like recovery from of two TJs and being tall and handsome! What do you say?
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This is stupid! Like actually stupid!! 98mph running in!!! Off the plate!!!! Pulled it for a home run!!!!! I think I just officially retired!!!!!! 😂
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Today, I get to throw a baseball for the first time since Tommy John surgery on September 1, 2021! It’s an exciting day! ⚾️ 💪
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*Extreme Slim Shady voice*
Guess who’s back? Back again! Ax Man’s back! Tell a friend!
OFFICIAL: We've signed RHP
@JohnAxford
to a Minor League deal with an invite to
#SpringTraining
.
Welcome back, Ax Man! 🇨🇦
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Christmas morning 1994 in Port Dover, Ontario. Decked out in my
@BlueJays
gear! Somehow, I am happier now than I was in this picture! Beyond excited for this opportunity!!! 🇨🇦⚾️
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Yes! I was eating Fun Dip in the bullpen today.
Yes! It was delicious.
Yes! I poured some in my sugar free Red Bull!
Yes! That was delicious too!
Yes! I have more packs Fun Dip!
NO!!!! You cannot have any! That’s MY Fun Dip!!!!
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Ive been asked why I chose the number 77? Well, here’s some multiple choice answers:
A) Blue Jays...1977...duh!
B) 77 looks like upside down hockey sticks
C) It’s 8 more than 69
D) Because I couldn’t have LXXVII
E) It’s a great hockey number
F) All of the above!
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I’m back...again! Or is it again again?
#BlueJays
announce that they've re-signed Canadian John Axford to a minor-league contract. He's still in shut-down period due to stress reaction in his right elbow.
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Amazing! I’d like to thank the Jariners for this opportunity!
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People watching
#MayPac
from the street...into someone's apartment on the 3rd floor!
http://t.co/igW10fub8Z
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That’s my sister and brother in law. 😂 I was the next section over with my kids and nephew (their son), who were also all in Axford jerseys! Lol
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For anyone who idolizes Major League Baseball players...
wants to be an MLB player...
wants to meet an MLB player...
wants to get an autograph from...
wants to be friends with...
wants to date/marry an MLB player...
⚠️ A warning...⚠️
We wear socks with sandals...
A LOT!!
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I don’t mean to brag… but I just played catch on back to back days for the first time in over a year and my elbow didn’t explode!
💪⚾️🤯💥
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Today, I had the honor of being the opening day starter for the FCL Blue Jays! I was probably 17-20 years older than most guys on the field 😂, but, first pro game since July 27, 2019 🤷🏼♂️! I had elbow surgery after that game. A little different this time around. 💪
#OnwardAndUpward
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I would also like to thank Justin Smoak for a couple siiiiick birthday gifts...two homers...including a grand slam! 💪🏻
#BlueJays
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Gross!
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*UPDATE*
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They never came back!!!☹️
We, in the bullpen, assume they’re somewhere between the Bargaining and Depression stages of grieving.
We recommend escaping in a good movie alone. Let the tears out. Then surround yourself with friends. Acceptance soon awaits.
❤️
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In 2017 I had a
#CanadaDay
cake made for the
@Athletics
clubhouse while we played in Oakland. Something was lost in translation along the way, and it’s still one of my favorite American
#CanadaDay
things to ever happen!
😂😂😂
#HappyDayCanadian
#HappyCanadaDay
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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This is news to me! 😳
But also… Congrats Jordan! The long road and dedication to get to 100 is well earned!
The fastest Canadian-born pitchers in
@MLB
HISTORY to 100 saves:
1) Axford (198 GP)
2) Gagné (203 GP)
3) Romano (220 GP)
WOW.
#TOTHECORE
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Take a little trip... take a little trip... take a little trip with meeeeee!
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This is it!
.
1 year ago today, I walked off the mound for the last time!
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It took everything in my power not to cry immediately while leaving the field. My wave to the crowd was to my family. All 15 of them. I wanted them all there to experience it with me. When I looked up in…
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Why is there a picture of me when the answer is NOT me?
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This is accurate!
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7/28/18 ... or better known as ...
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I’ve never felt cooler in my entire life than I do right now while watching this
#SuperBowl
half time show and singing all the lyrics and my kids looking at me like I’m some sort of rap god! 😎
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Hey Canada 🇨🇦,
In 2017 I created a Canada Day playlist.
Last year there was an article written about it.
Then I added more songs!
34 hours & 38 minutes of pure Canadian content.🇨🇦
Enjoy the tunes and your weekend!🍁
❤️ John
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Last week, I got off the mound for the first time since August 2, 2021. Here’s how it went…and a thread of where it goes from here:
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Joe Kelly got a 6-game suspension in a 162-game season for actually hitting Tyler Austin with a fastball & fighting him. How the fuck did he get 8 games in a 60-game season for missing Carlos Correa with a curveball and mocking him for being a crybaby? He didn't even get ejected.
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Thinking of everyone in Waukesha tonight. Both of my sons were born there. It has a very special place in my heart. It’s been incredibly devastating seeing and reading what happened. My love to all!
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My heart aches for the Humboldt Broncos, their families, friends and community.
Just know that the hockey world, the sports world and an entire nation are thinking of you & are with you.
#HumboldtBroncos
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Hey Canada,
need a good playlist for this Canada Day Weekend? (It’s also playing in the Jays clubhouse all weekend). Well...Look no further.
469 songs.
All Canadian artists.
You’re welcome.
Eh!
🇨🇦
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If I ever show up to a Jays game in an Axford jersey… I will also be wearing my Blue Jays pants, belt, hat, and cleats…I’ll also bring my glove…and will be right behind home plate eating and drinking everything I can on TV!
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Happy Anniversary to my left hamstring & right elbow! 14 years ago today, you joined together as one & became Tommy John surgery! Congrats!
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I say this as a Canadian, who has spent more than 50% of my time living in the US since 2001. I love your country. I’ve driven across it three times. Gorgeous! I love the cities I’ve played in. My two sons were born there and are dual citizens.
But America...what the FUCK?!?!?
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One year ago today, I experienced the greatest moment I'll ever have in baseball.
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Can recipes online just get to the damn recipe please?
I don’t need to know your life story about the first time you cooked chili for guests in your new house in the fall of 2013 and everyone was enthralled with how quickly you put the home together!
Just shut up!
I’m hungry!!
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So much can be said about this Texas/Toronto brawl. The worst part of it all? THE STUPID "USA, USA" CHANT BY THE CROWD!
#Ugh
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Thank you to everyone for all the birthday texts, tweets, DMs and calls! 🎂 🎁 🎉
I ❤️ you all!!!
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This is the ABSOLUTE WORST stretch of my career. I'm sorry Rockies fans. You deserve better. I'm going to keep working hard & turn it around
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Dear every Male bartender,
Please stop calling me “Boss” as I sit down at your bar top to eat! It’s the absolute worst!
Thank you.
John Axford
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Dear
@baseball_ref
,
I was hoping you could tell me what my 2020 simulated stats were after 60 games? I need it for my resume to 30 teams!
Thank you,
- Ax
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I’ve been travelling from Oakland, California to Hamilton, Ontario on a long, solo road trip. I’m documenting the entire thing on my Instagram stories feature. We’re learning geography & history with some cool tunes! 🎶 There’s also fun/dumb things like this... 👇🏻 Go follow! ☺️
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I mean…I heard it was 98!
💪🔥🤷🏼♂️😂
One thing that
#Bluejays
could do right now is sign John Axford and David Robertson out of the Americas Baseball Qualifier.
Ax was hitting 97, Robertson had 4 Ks in 2 innings and allowed one hit.
The "Try Anything" point has been reached. Probably passed, actually.
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Jameson just went in for skin graft surgery. Please keep this sweet little man in your thoughts and prayers!
#Love
http://t.co/7QGf9I5mtz
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I loved my time in Oakland. I love the city & entire Bay Area. I like to go back & visit when I can…usually 2-3 times a year! The fans were always so great and welcoming, especially down by the bullpen. I get it, it’s business; but this news has to be tough for the fans. 💚💛
The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip.
They intend to construct a $1.5 billion, 35,000-seat major league ballpark, team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night.
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And what happens after Team Canada and the WBC? Who knows! But I can’t imagine a more fitting way for this playing journey to end; pitching for my country again and competing against some of the best players in the world!
🇨🇦⚾️❤️
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Baaahahaha. Yup. Here it is! In all its glory! Personally, my favorite part is when I look away in disgust at my own throw! 😂🤣😂🤣🤦🏼♂️
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I just watched “The Rookie” with my kids. It was their first time seeing it.
I may have cried 37,000 times. It hit a little different this time around! 😩😭🥺
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I’m pretty certain there was another Canadian on that list! 🤔
FUN FACT:
Three Canadians have pitched for the Blue Jays on Canada Day:
-Paul Spoljaric (Kelowna, B.C.) 1996, 1999
-Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 1997-98, 2001
-Scott Richmond (Vancouver, B.C.), 2012
#BlueJays
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Thank you
@Cardinals
and
#CardinalNation
for taking me in as one of your own. What an amazing night! What an amazing team!
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I got a Canada Day cake for the team after the game today! Somewhere along the line, something was lost in translation!
#Canada150
🇨🇦🤔😂
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Hey Twitter,
how many homers does Vladdy have after 2 rounds?
#VladdyJr
#HomeRunDerby
@MLB
@BlueJays
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The problem with the off-season is no baseball. And because of no baseball I don't know when to eat, drink, shower, or take a pregame poop!
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I am officially the same age (depending on season) and weight of Homer Simpson!!! What a trip. I started watching the show at Bart’s age! Now I’m a 239lbs, 38 year old, bald man who loves donuts!!!
@TheSimpsons
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Let's make this officially, official! Excited to be a part of the
@Indians
& I'm pretty sure Harry Doyle is on board!
http://t.co/fAbjz3fZno
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WOW! What a great TEAM win! Big pitches and clutch hits! Thank you all for the support...
#AndSorryForTheSlightHeartAttack
#Windians
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November 5th: A Love Poem
We spent a year together, in pain.
2 more years of study;
there was doubt.
A summer spent on the prairies
3 years of obscurity.
Our stage came. We seized it!
9 years at the top. Devoted!
Happy 15th Anniversary hamstring & elbow! I love you❤️
#TommyJohn
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I'd also like to thank you all again for your well wishes for Jameson...today was a good day.
#BirthdayCakeCheers
http://t.co/BXfLbrHp83
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@Cardinals
If someone DOESN'T put on one of those camel costumes I left in the clubhouse and ride one of those camels...I'll be very upset!
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Felt so great being back out on the bump again! 🇨🇦💪⚾️
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3 weeks & 3 days later Jameson is finally out of the ICU. Still in the hospital & still has a long road ahead,
#ButAStepInTheRightDirection
!
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Thank you
@Indians
for the experience & opportunity, the city of Cleveland for taking me in, & the fans for making me feel welcome...
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@DShulman_ESPN
Thank you. My sons were very excited to hear my name on a Blue Jays broadcast again! Even though I was named as an old, veteran, former, Team Canada WBC member!😂
Although I can’t change the “old” & “veteran” part…perhaps this March I can change the “former”!⚾️💪
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I just ordered a “TacoBar for 6 People” from
@burromakestacos
I am alone.
I will be eating this alone!
In case you were wondering how my social distancing is going!
🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮
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Has anybody made a gif of that horrible throw I made last night yet? 🤦🏼♂️
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I was watching the awards at a restaurant and left after they announced La La Land. When I get home, Moonlight is the winner!!!
#Oscars
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In the words of Lloyd Christmas - "I hate goodbyes"!
#ZackWillBeMissed
http://t.co/kbfCH8nC
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I've never been happier to get Best Picture wrong!!! And I even predicted that too!!!
#Oscars
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... My arm. My mustache. Everything. I'll be in St. Louis. Area code 314. I love you. AX
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I'd say my first text conversation with
@JMotte30
went pretty well yesterday!
http://t.co/Dne9qtja54
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Now you’re just adding insult to injury! I asked for the gif of the throw...NOT the two runners that also scored during my horrible play! 🤣😂🤦🏼♂️
(appreciate the love though! ❤️)
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MST (Man Seeking Team) - Tall athletic male with blue/green eyes and a love for film and mustaches seeking loving team for employment!
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If ever there was an evening to blast the Frozen soundtrack at a baseball stadium...tonight was it!
#ItWasCold
#NiceWin
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Tonight’s
#FlightFilm
:
Blade Runner 2049
Believe it or not...I haven’t seen this yet. Love Denis Villeneuve (plus he’s Canadian) and suuuuuper love Ryan Gosling 😍😍😍 (also Canadian)! Very excited about the cinematography as well. Watch with me...and as always:
Enjoy 🍿🎥✈️
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😳
Meet the 3⃣0⃣ players who will represent 🇨🇦 at the 2023
#WorldBaseballClassic
⬇️
🔗
#WBCanada
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First thoughts upon arrival at Fenway Park. 1. I'm about to play in the World Series! 2. "The Town" was an incredible movie!
@BenAffleck
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I am proud to say I have pitched in all 30 MLB stadiums. Progressive Field is the only one I haven't been a visiting player.
#ThatEndsToday
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PORT DOVER!!!!!
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@BlueJays
☹️☹️☹️ I would prefer something super Canadian anyway! Like a mini zamboni! 🤷🏼♂️
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