Entering the 2011 baseball season, the book on Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie was that his bat was ready for the big leagues, but his glove wasn't. But his adeptness in the field has proven many pundits wrong, and Lawrie could very well earn a Gold Glove in the near future, writes CBCSports.ca baseball contributor Kevin Glew.

Daniel Plamondon's memories of former Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter are still fresh. The one-time bat boy recalls their brotherly bond and remembers "The Kid" learning to become a catcher, his love for the Montreal people and following through on a guarantee to a dying, young fan, writes CBCSports.ca baseball contributor Kevin Glew.

Slugger Jose Bautista continues to be the centrepiece of a Toronto Blue Jays offence that recorded the sixth most runs in the majors in 2011. Full seasons from Brett Lawrie, Kelly Johnson and Colby Rasmus should help in 2012, and the Jays could boast three 20-home run hitters at the bottom of the batting order, writes CBCSports.ca baseball contributor Kevin Glew.

Through the Toronto Blue Jays' first 24 games this season, manager John Farrell used 13 different batting orders. What's next? Swapping leadoff man Yunel Escobar with Brett Lawrie? Such a switch isn't beyond the forward-thinking Farrell, who has coaxed plenty out of the team's slow-starting offence, writes CBCSports.ca baseball contributor Kevin Glew.