Years ago this week Lawrie boarded
Years ago this week Lawrie boarded a plane bound for the Dominican Republic with the Canadian Junior National Team. In his second last day he hit five home runs two to left, two to right and on to straightaway centre in a doubleheader off 90 mph fastballs each pitch. Brewers scout Tom McNamara was there and scouting director Jack Zduriencik selected Lawrie 16th over all in North America, giving him a $1.7 million US signing bonus.. As for what type of back he is, the newcomer stated: "You'll have to see for yourself, but I'm a speedy, shifty guy and I can take hits all day. Yes, I'll be playing against older guys, but I've got used to the speed and level. Against the Raiders at Westhills Stadium.. The building, which fueled the Haymarket district renewal, houses a lively collection of 36 art and design studios, with three levels of small to large galleries connected by a sun filled atrium. This was the brainchild of Anne Burk holder, who in 1987 bought the buildi