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OFFICIAL PROGRAM $5.00
PROUD AFFILIATE OF THE
TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Contents
4 A Message from Jake Kerr & 28 Vancouver Canadians Season In 48 “Jones-ing” For Success – The story
Jeff Mooney Mayor Gregor Review of former Major League standout
Robertson Doug Jones
and After five consecutive post-
7 A Message from Blue Jays
season appearances, the Canadians His baseball card one
President & CEO Mark Shapiro
finally fell back to reality in 2015. year had Doug Jones holding a
MiLB President & CEO Pat O'Conner
Despite missing the playoffs for the flaming baseball. Now, several years
and
9 Canadians Front Office first time since 2010, there were a later, Jones is teaching others in the
33 2016 Opening Day Roster
number of unforgettable moments. Northwest League how to keep that
14 2016 Promotional Schedule 52 Against All Odds
40 Lights, Cameras, Canadians! same flame burning on the mound.
17 Canadians in the Community
Former Vancouver
After
18 The Three-Headed Monster – Five Canadians Roberto Osuna and Kevin
nearly a decade away from the screen,
Years Later Pillar have both made names for
the Canadians are back on TV with six
themselves with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Aaron Sanchez, Justin A&W Saturday Nights from The Nat on
It’s fun to remember that just a few
Nicolino and Noah Syndergaard have Shaw Television. Longtime voice of the
short years ago they were honing their
all made names for themselves as Canadians Rob Fai & Chris Pritchett 55 Five Alive!
42 Jim’s “Trivial” Life of Riley skills here at The Nat.
bonafide Major League pitchers. Back will have the call.
in 2011, the Canadians trotted all three Canadians A look back at five former
23 oTuhte t oR othaed m Too uTnhde. Major Leagues Hall of Fame journalist Len Corben Vancouver Canadians – After they
Can Be Seen From Vancouver trade in the colours of the Vancouver
delves into the history of baseball in
Canadians, anything is possible for
As Vancouver, discovering this gem about
our talented players. Some make it
Vancouver Canadians fans, we always a former multi-sport star that had a
to the Major Leagues, some don’t. We
hope that the players we are watching knack for scoring goals and stealing
46 For Those Who Remember – Josh track down five former C’s to see what
today somehow find their way onto bases. 59 A Voice From Above
Donaldson in Vancouver they’re up to today.
baseball’s brightest stage, the Major
Leagues. As of May 15th, 2015, here is Before he For more than
a look at the more than 50 players to became the American League’s Most a decade, longtime public address
play for both the Vancouver Canadians Valuable Player, former Boise Hawks announcer Don Andrews has been
25 aAn Tdr au Me Fajioerld L eoaf gDuree Bamasse bAawlla Ciltusb . catcher Josh Donaldson was trying to keeping fans at Scotiabank Field
entertained and informed. C’s
keep our hometown C’s off the base
broadcaster Rob Fai sits down with
The Vancouver Canadians vision of paths back in 2007.
Andrews to learn about the man
creating a field for Challenger Baseball 61 2016 Broadcast & Journalism Hall
behind the voice.
is set to become a reality in 2016 of Fame Inductees
thanks to Variety – The Children’s
Charity, the Jays Care Foundation and Meet the two
the Vancouver Board of Parks and newest members of the Broadcast &
62 Kid's Fun Page
Recreation. Journalism Hall of Fame.
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A Message from Jake Kerr & Jeff Mooney
Welcome to Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
It’s hard to believe that 65 years ago, Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium first opened its gates back
when we remember it as Capilano Stadium, so please let us be the first to say ‘welcome!’
This season marks our 10th as caretakers of your professional baseball team, the Vancouver Canadians.
For the past decade, we have worked not only to create what we feel is the best sports experience in
Vancouver, but in all of Minor League Baseball.
Team president Andy Dunn and his staff have once again spent the entire off-season working to ensure
that this season gives you any number of opportunities to create new and lasting memories with your
colleagues, friends and loved ones.
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A Message from Mark Shapiro
I want to personally welcome back the fans and players for another season of Canadians’ baseball to
historic Nat Bailey Stadium, as it celebrates its 65th anniversary in Vancouver.
Our partnership with the Vancouver Canadians continues to grow each year, and the impact it’s had on
us as an organization cannot be understated. Every season we send players to Vancouver to continue
to develop the skills needed to carry them on their journey to the Major Leagues. While here, we know
the players will be treated professionally by the organization, and supported wholeheartedly by the
fans. Some of those players include current Blue Jays Marcus Stroman, Kevin Pillar and Aaron Sanchez
– all of whom Canadians’ fans got to witness first, and are now making significant contributions at the
big league level.
We also know the positive impact this organization has had on the community, and the many grassroots
initiatives the organization is involved in, helping to grow the game and take baseball in Canada to
new heights. Having professional baseball here year-round continues to be an important part of the
Canadian baseball fabric in this city, province, and country.
We’re thrilled to be partnered with the Vancouver Canadians and look forward to many more years of
success on and off the field.
On behalf of the Toronto Blue Jays, I wish everyone throughout the Canadians organization, the players
and its fans, the best of luck in this upcoming season.
Sincerely
Mark Shapiro
President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays
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Front Office Staff
Jake Kerr Jeff Mooney Andy Dunn JC Fraser Alex Cimiliuc
Principal Owner & Co-Owner & Partner Partner & President General Manager Financial Controller
Managing General
Partner
In addition to his valuable With an extensive and Now in his 10th season This is the second
contributions to the successful baseball with the Vancouver season for Alex with
Born and raised in
Vancouver Canadians, resume, Andy Dunn Canadians, and 3rd as Vancouver Canadians
Vancouver, Jake Kerr
Jeff Mooney is Executive continues to help the franchise’s General in capacity of Financial
attended the University
Chairman and Controlling the Canadians reach Manager, JC Fraser Controller. He over-
of British Columbia
Shareholder of A&W Food new heights on the was integral in the sees financial and
before completing his
Services of Canada Inc. Vancouver sports development of the accounting aspects of
MBA in Economics
Today, A&W is a strategy landscape. The 10th 2015 stadium upgrades our business operation.
and Finance at the
driven organization president in team here at Scotiabank Field Alex brings extensive
University of California
that has grown to 819 history, Mr. Dunn’s at Nat Bailey Stadium. industry experience
at Berkeley. A Canadian
restaurants across Canada. tenure in baseball Working closely with and before joining
business icon, Mr.
A&W has been recognized includes time with the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Canadians
Kerr has been the
as one of the 50 Best the Florida Marlins, the Vancouver Park his career path
recipient of the Order
Managed Companies in Washington Nationals Board and the many included roles with
of Canada and Order
Canada for the past 10 and Montreal Expos, contractors who helped Carnival Cruise Lines,
of British Columbia
consecutive years and in where he was Vice- erect our new stadium Fairmont Hotels and
for his remarkable
2008, it was honoured President of Operations improvements, JC was Aramark Sports and
contributions to both
to become an official and Director of Player the point person in Entertainment. Alex
our country and
member of Canada’s 50 Personnel. ensuring all deadlines holds Bachelor’s degree
province.
Best Managed Platinum Mr. Dunn was named and regulations were as well as CPA (CGA)
Taking ownership of the Club. Executive of the Year met. designation.
Canadians back in 2007,
Mr. Mooney is an alumnus in both 1999 and 2000 A graduate of the
Mr. Kerr has led the
of both the University of within the Florida State University of Victoria,
Vancouver Canadians
Saskatchewan and Harvard League and in 2009 JC ran a small business
Baseball Club to six
University Graduate School here in the Northwest while attending school
franchise attendance
of Business. In 2003, Mr. League. and followed that by
records, three Larry
Mooney received Her A central cog in the traveling to Australia
McPhail Awards and
Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s evolution of Vancouver to teach scuba diving
Minor League Baseball’s
Jubilee Medal and three Canadians Baseball, during a 15-month
most coveted accolade,
years later was inducted Mr. Dunn has led the worldwide tour through
the John H. Johnson
into the Restaurant Hall of franchise to three Australia, South East
President’s Trophy
Fame (2006). Northwest League Asia, India & Nepal.
awarded to MiLB’s most
A year ago, Mr. Mooney Championships, five An avid athlete since
complete franchise.
was inducted into the franchise attendance his childhood, JC is a
Mr. Kerr is also Principal
Business Laureates Hall records and Canada’s long-standing member
Owner & Managing
of Fame for his lifetime of first ever John H. of the Vancouver Lawn,
General Partner of the
business success, vision, Johnson President’s Tennis & Badminton
Lancaster Jethawks,
philanthropy and integrity. Trophy. Mr. Dunn also Club and proud father
a proud affiliate of
Mr. Mooney is also in his received the Bob Freitas of two.
the Houston Astros.
second year of ownership Award in 2011.
The Jethawks play in
with the Lancaster Mr. Dunn is also the
the California League
Jethawks of the California current president of the
(Class-A).
League. Lancaster JetHawks of
the California League.
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Allan Bailey Rob Fai Jeff Holloway Graham Wall Jennifer Jones
Assistant General Director, Director, Vice President, Manager, Sales & Market-
Manager, Ticket Communications & Broad- Community Relations & Sales & Marketing ing Services
Operations cast Team Operations
Graham embarks on Jen returns for her
Allan enters his 10th Rob enters his 10th Jeff has been a key part his 10th season with fourth season as one
season and 5th as season as lead voice for of the Canadians Front the organization, and of the key players
Assistant General all Canadians broadcasts Office dating back to remains a driving force behind the Vancouver
Manager continuing heard on TSN1040 2010 when he joined behind the initiatives of Canadians’ Sales and
to run the C’s ticketing Sports Radio and TuneIn the organization as our Sales & Marketing Marketing Department.
department as well as Radio as well as seen on a Sales Intern. Since team. An experienced Her fundamental role
all internal IT elements Shaw Television. then, Jeff has twice sports industry in the department is
at Scotiabank Field at Inducted into the been promoted and executive, Graham to support the sales
Nat Bailey Stadium. Vancouver Canadians now finds himself as brings experience from staff by growing
A fixture in many of Broadcast and the backbone of the the Vancouver Canucks, relationships with
the community-based Journalism Hall of Fame Community Relations Orca Bay Sports & the team’s many
programs run by the (2015), Rob made his Dept. that has helped Entertainment, as well corporate partners.
C’s, Allan has always broadcast debut in 1998 the Canadians reach as TSN1040 Sports Raised in Kingston, ON,
found a way to be hosting the C’s television new heights. In Radio. Jen’s postsecondary
around the game having broadcasts before being addition to making Vancouver-born and education took her
coached and umpired. named Media Relations over 100 community raised, Graham has to the University of
After playing for the director in 2001. appearances each worked tirelessly along Guelph as well as
North Shore Twins Rob not only handles all year, Jeff is the catalyst with his colleagues to Sheridan College
of the BC Premier of the C’s play-by-play behind the Vancouver innovate fun, affordable Institute of Technology
Baseball League, Allan duties, but also hosts Canadians Youth C’s ticket packages and Advanced Learning.
went on to play for Vancouver Canadians Baseball League, one of and experiences that Jen is an avid traveler
McGill University while Game Day powered the many arms of the bring friends, families and is proud to
earning his Bachelors by Booster Juice, Vancouver Canadians and business partners volunteer with the
of Arts in History with a Vancouver’s only all- Baseball Foundation. together at Scotiabank Vancouver Canadians
minor concentration in baseball talk show every In addition to his Field at Nat Bailey Baseball Foundation.
International Relations. Thursday on TSN1040, community-based Stadium.
and hosts all of the C’s efforts, Jeff is also key Graham is proud
hour-long pre-game in working with the to work alongside
shows. Toronto Blue Jays as he Canadians advertising
facilitates all travel and
Rob’s sporting abilities partners to deliver
housing elements for
are not limited to powerful marketing
players and staff.
baseball as EA Sports value in a first-class,
recently extended his Born and raised in family-friendly and
contract to further use Toronto, ON, Jeff successful manner that
his voice on its National attended Ryerson makes our corporate
Hockey League brand, University and also partners proud of their
this year releasing NHL handles the Canadians investment.
‘17, Rob’s 7th season social media.
on the highly-acclaimed
video game.
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