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By Adam Greuel…
It was a crazy game today that ended in disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays, as they lost 9-7 in 12 innings because an overworked bullpen forced them to use Brandon League in a save situation and Shawn Camp in extra innings.
The Jays usual setup man and closer, Jesse Carlson and Scott Downs, were not available due to pitching with high regularity in the past series and Jason Frasor was used for just two outs in the tenth inning.
Toronto got off to a quick 2-0 lead by scoring a single run in both the second and third innings. Things started to slow down after, but it looked like that would be all they needed for the win.
The reason for this is Brian Tallet.
After getting roughed up in his last start against the Kansas City Royals, Tallet had a no hitter through six and one third of an inning today against the Cleveland Indians.
Unfortunately, it would all come crashing down soon after.
His bid for a no hitter would end when Ryan Garko singled up the middle. Rookie Matt LaPorta followed that up with his first ever big league hit—a two run homer, knotting the game at two.
The Indians would score one more run to take the lead for the first time all game, and Brian Tallet was done after seven innings. He gave up on just three runs on four hits and three walks.
Cleveland Indians starter Fausto Carmona didn’t fare as well as Tallet, lasting six and two third innings, and giving up four runs on eight hits and one walk.
With the Jays up 4-3 in the ninth, Scott Downs was nowhere to be seen as he had pitched in the last three games for the Jays.
Cito Gaston had no choice but to stick with Brandon League, and it backfired as the Indians scored three runs to take a 6-4 lead.
The never say die Jays kept on hitting though, as Jose Bautista hit a two run single in the bottom half of the ninth to send the game into extras.
With a rest-depleted bullpen, Shawn Camp was Gaston’s second to last option to pitch when the 11th inning hit.
After getting through a shaky inning, Camp was sent back out in the 12th inning and the result was not great.
All in all, Camp gave up three runs in the 12th and the game was officially over when Aaron Hill was struck out with the score 9-7 and runners on the corners
Up Next: Young left-hander Brett Cecil (0-0) makes his major league debut against Anthony Reyes (1-0)
By Adam Greuel… 
Am I dreaming? I never thought I would be able to start a game recap with that headline.
Yet, it is appropriate, as Vernon Wells and Alex Rios hit their fourth and second home runs respectively to lead the Jays to a 4-3 win and a series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles.
Wells started it off for the Jays, hitting a two-run shot after Rios’ double put him in scoring position.
Unfortunately, the lead did not last long, as Luke Scott creamed a pitch over the wall for his fourth of the year, tying
it up 2-2.
It was not without controversy though, as Melvin Mora was on base after what should have been a double play was nullified when the first base umpire called him safe.
However, the Jays would overcome this obstacle when Rod Barajas hit a double to score Lyle Overbay and regain the lead, setting the stage for Alex Rios’ game winning home run in the fifth.
Rios capitalized on a mistake pitch thrown by Orioles ace Jeremy Guthrie, sending the ball over the wall in left field and into the second deck. It was Rios’ second hit of the day.
Richmond would give up an unearned run in the bottom half of the fifth inning, but that was all she wrote for the lowly Baltimore Orioles.
Perhaps the best story this season is the pitching of Scott Richmond. After giving up two runs in seven innings today, Richmond is now 4-0 with a 2.67 ERA, thirty-and-one-third innings pitched and 26 pitches.
The 29-year old Canadian rookie’s pitching is a huge reason why the Jays are now 18-9 on the season and hold a strangle-hold on first place in the AL East.
Scott Downs picked up his third save of the season while pitching for the third straight day. It’s nice to have a reliable closer these days.
Some say it’s too early to get excited about the Jays hot start, but we are already one month into the season, and while the Jays have had a relatively easy schedule, beating the bad teams was almost always the problem for the Jays teams of the past.
Up Next: Brian Tallet (1-1) starts off a series with Fausto Carmona (1-3) and his Cleveland Indians.
by Adam Greuel… 
The stadium was full, the atmosphere electric, opening day was finally here. The Toronto Blue Jays made a good impression on the 48,027 people who showed up for opening day by putting up 12 runs in support of ace Roy Halladay (1-0).
They started hitting early, after a quick first inning of work from Halladay. Both Marco Scutaro and Aaron Hill started it off by hitting into outs, but Alex Rios was able to start off the scoring rally with a walk.
Vernon Wells followed that up with a double, with Adam Lind then driving both of them in with a clutch two out, two run double. After Scott Rolen got hit, Lyle Overbay hit two runs of his own with a double to the gap.
Things settled down for a while after that eventful first inning, with Halladay looking like his usual self. He did not give up a hit until the fourth inning, when Curtis Granderson was able to tag an 0-2 pitch deep to right field.
However, the Jays, specifically Travis Snider and Adam Lind, responded in a huge way. Snider started the inning off with a opposite field solo shot that displayed his amazing power. Adam Lind ended the scoring with a three-run blast that scored both Wells and Rios.
The Detroit Tigers attempted to make it a game in the seventh, when they scored four runs to make the score 9-5 Jays. Halladay started to struggle for the first time all night and gave up a two run blast to Brandon Inge.
Unfortunately for the Tigers, the Jays put any thought of a comeback behind them when they scored three runs in the eighth, an inning that included Lind’s sixth RBI of the night, beating his own personal record.
The Jays needed four pitchers to close out the victory, as Jesse Carlson, Brandon League, and Scott Downs each pitched just one-third of an inning. Brian Tallet, sporting the porno ’stache, finished the game for the Jays in the ninth with a perfect inning.
Overall, the Jays could not have asked for a better game. Halladay looked like his usual self (until the seventh at least), every hitter got at least one hit, and both Adam Lind and Travis Snider contributed greatly to the winning cause.
The Jays finished just one hit and one run away from tying their personal best opening day records.
Player of the Game: Easy choice here, as Adam Lind drove in an opening day record six RBI, beating his own personal best my one. Watching him and Snider will be a treat for all Jays fans this season.
Up Next: Lefty David Purcey (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes on former Baltimore Oriole Edwin Jackson (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
by Adam Greuel… The Toronto Blue Jays had more then a few questions heading into Spring Training this February.
Which two pitchers will fill the rotation? Will the bullpen remain the same as last year? Who will the Jays take for their bench? Who is going to be the backup catcher?
Well, with just five days remaining until the Jays first game against the Detroit Tigers at the Rogers Center, all these questions have finally been answered.
Rotation: There were many candidates for the last two spots in the rotation: Matt Clement, Mike Maroth, Brett Cecil, Ricky Romero, Brad Mills, and Scott Richmond.
Mike Maroth suffered a knee injury before camp even began and he never got back on track. He was out of the running early and declined the Jays offer to go to the minors.
Matt Clement started off well, but his lack of control got the better of him. He is now in AAA Las Vegas and will be ready for when the Jays need him.
Brett Cecil, Torontos best pitching prospect, had a great spring but the Jays felt some time in AAA will suit him best.
For the last one and a half weeks, the competition has been between Brad Mills, Scott Richmond and Ricky Romero. Romero got the fourth rotation spot because of his improvement under pitching coach Brad Arnsberg and Richmond nabbed the last spot due to Mills horrid last two starts.
However, expect both Cecil and Mills to get some time in the Majors eventually, as injuries and struggles are bound to happen with this young and inexperienced pitching staff.
Bullpen: Gaston had an interesting dilemma. Should he stick with the same seven guys who led the league in ERA last year, or should he incorporate young talents like Jeremy Accardo and Dirk Hayhurst into the mix?
In the end, the decision was made easy for him as Accardo struggled with his splitter all spring and although Hayhurst was good, none of the bullpen guys pitched so bad that they would deserve to lose there spots.
Expect Accardo to get some time this year, as there is some worry that BJ Ryan will not make it through the year.
Bench: The competition for the last bench spot was not very close, some even wonder if there was a competition at all.
John McDonald, one of Barrett or Chavez, Jose Bautista and Kevin Millar were all nearly guaranteed to make the team. The only other possible choice was Joe Inglett, who did very well for the Jays when he filled in for injured players last year.
Jason Lane probably had the best spring out of any Jay, so don’t be to surprised if he gets a chance during the season.
Catchers: With Rod Barajas already being guaranteed the starters position, the battle for the backup spot was between Michael Barrett and Raul Chavez.
Barrett has ended up being the victor, which leads me to believe that Chavez may not have even had a chance. Chavez is the better defensive catcher while Barrett is better with the bat.
Barrett ended off on a hot streak after struggling early on and Chavez was surprisingly consistent throughout the entire spring. I think the Jays made the right choice here.
Overall, the Jays have made some good decisions and some questionable ones, only time will tell if they were the correct ones.
With the Jays finally finalizing their roster, expect a comprehensive review from me within the next couple of days.
by Adam Greuel… 
Going into Spring Training, only three pitchers were guaranteed spots in the rotation: Roy Halladay, Jesse Litsch, and David Purcey.
Many candidates were brought into camp to complete for the last two spots, including Matt Clement, Mike Maroth, Casey Janssen, Brad Mills, Brett Cecil, Ricky Romero, and Canadian Scott Richmond.
Now with just a week left to go until the season begins, just three players remain in the battle for the last two spots.
Ricky Romero was drafted 6th overall by the Jays in 2005. Although he has not shown all that much during his time in the minors, he is in the running because of his good stuff and because not many options remain.
Romero has two types of fastballs, a slider-like cutter and a nasty sinker that drops late. He can change speeds on 12-6 CB and features a sharp slider. He is also very intense on the mound, keeping hitters off-balance.
In 18 innings this spring, Romero is 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA, and he has struck out 20 batters with only 11 walks. His last performance (two earned runs in seven innings pitched), may have given him a boost in Cito Gaston’s and J.P. Riccardi’s books.
Brad Mills was drafted in the fourth round by the Jays in 2007. He is ahead of Romero and Richmond and is likely to win the fourth rotation spot.
Mills is a lefty who throws over the top and has good deception. Mills features a 88-89 mph fastball (high 91 mph), a change-up and a big breaking curveball. Mills’ change and curve are major league quality pitches.
His fastball is straight and he tends to throw it up in the zone. Mills’ deception and his two quality off-speed pitches make his fastball faster.
In 20 and two-thirds innings this spring, Mills is 2-0 with a 5.23 ERA, and he has struck out 13 batters with eight walks. He struggled in his last performance, but it has not seemed to hurt his chances.
Scott Richmond was signed as a free agent before the 2008 season began. His call-up in July of last year cost him the chance of competing for Team Canada at the Olympics, but it gave him some time in the Majors, which may help him in the long run.
In 13 innings this spring, Richmond is 0-1 with a 5.54 ERA, and he has struck out 13 batters with only two walks. His last outing hurt him a lot as he only lasted four innings.
All in all, I think Richmond’s decision to go pitch for team Canada in the World Baseball Classic hurt his chances more then Cito Gaston and J.P. Riccardi are willing to let on.
Mills and Romero have been up and down this spring, but the Jays may want to see how the youngsters perform under pressure.
It will likely come down to the wire, with each pitcher getting one more chance to prove there worth this spring. I do not expect a decision until the next weekend.
I am betting that Romero and Mills will be the ones to take the trip north, with Richmond getting the call as soon as one of them struggles. However, a lot can happen in the course of a week.
by Adam Greuel… 
On one hand, you have a 28-year-old right fielder from Puerto Rico. On the other hand, you have a 25-year-old, right fielder from America.
They are Alex Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays and Nick Markakis of the Baltimore Orioles.
As of now, Markakis has certainly had the better career, but certain players definitely develop faster then others.
Both players are five-tool talents, they both have rocket arms in the outfield, speed on the base paths, power in their swings, man their corner outfield spot well, and both know how to put the ball in play.
Rios struggled early last year, hitting for almost no power, but his resurgent second half had him finish with 15 home runs and gave many Jays fans high hopes for 2009. Rios has displayed a good power stroke in the past and he is just hitting the age where most hitters enter their prime.
Rios’ big advantage comes on the base paths. Cito Gaston allowed Rios free reign when it came to stealing bases last season, and it definitely paid off. Rios stole 32 bases, while only getting caught eight times. Markakis got caught seven times, but only stole 10 bases.
They both put up similar RBI numbers, but Rios would have put up more had he been put in the right position in the batting order and if not for Vernon Wells’ injury.
Another thing in Rios’ favor is the likelihood that he will be moved to center field, a much more important position then either corner outfield spot.
Overall, look for Rios to become an absolute monster this season, making him more valuable than Markakis for at least the next couple of years, until Rios hits his mid-30’s.
by Adam Greuel… Spring Training is now under way, and I think it is a good time to reveal my predictions for the entire infield for the upcoming 2009 season.
Lyle Overbay
Lyle Overbay is looking to re-gain his 2006 form, when he hit .290, over 20 home runs and 90 RBI while leading the team in doubles. He is already out for a week with some injury problems, but this one should not affect his performance for the upcoming season.
Although I don’t expect him to be as good as he once was, look for him to have a much better 2009 then 2008 season. He has a tendency to ground into a lot of double plays, but also walked more then anyone else on the team
2008 Stats: .270 AVG, .358 OBP, 15 HR, 69 RBI, 74 R, 1 SB in 158 games
2009 Projections: .284 AVG, .364 OBP, 18 HR, 78 RBI, 83 R, 2 SB in 155 games
Aaron Hill
Aaron Hill had a very disappointing season last year. First, he started off really slow, then just as he was starting to heat up, he collided with David Eckstein and got himself a concussion, ultimately ending his season.
Fortunately, Hill is back with a clean slate this year and it looks like he will be back to his normal self, something the Jays desperately need.
2008 Stats: .263 AVG, .324 OBP, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 19 R, 4 SB in 55 games
2009 Projections: .290 AVG, .339 OBP, 14 HR, 72 RBI, 90 R, 8 SB in 150 games
Marco Scutaro
A trade that went under the radar last year was when JP Ricciardi acquired Scutaro from the Oakland Athletics. Thought to be nothing more then a bench player, Scutaro managed to place third on the team in at-bats and had himself a good season.
Scutaro is expected to be the starting shortstop for the Jays in 2009.
2008 Stats: .267 AVG, .341 OBP, 7 HR, 60 RBI, 76 R, 7 SB in 145 games
2009 Projections: .258 AVG, .335 OBP, 5 HR, 42 RBI, 51 R, 3 SB in 121 games
Scott Rolen
Traded for Troy Glaus during the off-season before 2008, Rolen battled shoulder problems all year, which was to be expected. It did not help that Troy Glaus put together a healthy, all-star worthy season, hitting for almost 30 home runs and falling just one RBI short of 100.
Do not expect much from him this season, although the modified swing he is working on may help a little.
2008 Stats: .262 AVG, .349 OBP, 11 HR, 50 RBI, 58 R, 5 SB in 115 games
2009 Projections: .272 AVG, .350 OBP, 14 HR, 64 RBI, 71 R, 5 SB in 130 games
Rod Barajas
Expected to be nothing more then a backup to Gregg Zaun, Barajas took the number one job when Zaun struggled early on and then got seriously injured. Barajas had an average season by his standards, but the Jays will need to upgrade at catcher sometime in the future to be a true contender.
2008 Stats: .249 AVG, .294 OBP, 11 HR, 49 RBI, 44 R, 0 SB in 104 games
2009 Projections: .244 AVG, .295 OBP, 9 HR, 49 RBI, 55 R, 0 SB in 114 games
Keep in mind that the bench players will have their own article for predictions, so do not think that I just forgot about Joe Inglett, John McDonald, Michael Barrett, and the others.
by Adam Greuel… 
Spring Training is now under way, and I think it is a good time to reveal my predictions for the starting rotation for the upcoming 2009 season. However, this is no easy task, as only the first three spots are pretty much guaranteed until Dustin McGowan comes back from shoulder surgery in mid-May.
I have penciled in Brett Cecil and Casey Janssen for the fourth and fifth spots, as I believe they are the early favorites and I believe they should be the ones heading north with the rest of the team when April hits.
Roy Halladay
Does anything really need to be said about staff ace Roy Halladay? Always dependable, it’s anyone’s guess as to why Halladay continues to stay with the franchise despite never competing for a play-off spot in his more then ten years with the team.
Halladay should be a top fantasy pick and a preseason favorite for the AL Cy Young award.
2008 Stats: 20-11, 2.78 ERA, 33 GS, 246 Innings, 206 K, 39 BB
2009 Projections: 22-7, 2.88 ERA, 35 GS, 241 Innings, 180 K, 43 BB
Jesse Litsch
Jesse has been a very pleasant surprise these past two seasons. He has a 3.67 career ERA and a career record of 20-18. His stuff is underrated and he figures to be the No. 2 man in the rotation this year, at least until Dustin McGowan comes back.2008 Stats: 13-9, 3.58 ERA, 28 GS, 176 Innings, 99 K, 39 BB
2009 Predictions: 12-12, 3.99 ERA, 31 GS, 188 Innings, 95 K, 44 BB
David Purcey
Once thought to be a draft bust, this young lefty has turned his career around enough that he will likely be the Jays third starter when April rolls around. He struggled in his first few starts last year, which was to be expected, but pitched good during the last month of the season.
2008 Stats: 3-6, 5.54 ERA, 12 GS, 65 Innings, 58 K, 29 BB
2009 Predictions: 10-13, 4.19 ERA, 25 GS, 153 Innings, 121 K, 57 BB
Brett Cecil
Another’young lefty, Cecil is just 22 years old, yet still projects to be the fourth starter in this years rotation. Drafted by the Blue Jays as a closer, they moved him to the rotation and has it ever payed dividends.
Cecil will be watched carefully throughout the season, as he still is not ready to throw 200 or more innings just yet.
2008 Stats: No Major League stats available
2009 Predictions: 8-10, 4.09 ERA, 22 GS, 140 Innings, 111 K, 50 BB
Casey Janssen
Janssen got some devastating news during training camp in 2008 after a great 2007 season as the set-up man in the bullpen, his labrum in the shoulder was torn and he would need surgery that would keep him out for the entire 2008 season.
Fortunately, he is back fully healthy this season and he is the odds on favorite to win the fifth spot in the rotation.
2008 Stats: Out for the year with torn labrum
2009 Predictions: 11-15, 3.99 ERA, 30 GS, 189 Innings, 89 K, 42 BB
Dustin McGowan
McGowan started off really well last season, but his play really started to decline in June, where it was revealed that he would need major shoulder surgery. He isn’t expected to be back until at least mid-May this season, and who knows how effective he will be when he returns?
2008 Stats: 6-7, 4.37 ERA, 19 GS, 111.1 Innings, 85 K, 38 BB
2009 Predictions: 9-8, 4.22 ERA, 21 GS, 133 Innings, 80 K, 48 BB
by Adam Greuel…
Pitchers and catchers are due to report in a week, so now’s a good time to start dissecting the Toronto Blue Jay’s roster for the upcoming 2009 season.
Vernon Wells
After a very disappointing 2007, Vernon Wells turned himself around and had a very productive 2008. Unfortunately, two major injuries (wrist and hamstring), cost him over 50 games, and may have cost the Jays a couple of wins.
Expect him to repeat his great 2008 season, and I’d be willing to bet that he puts in a better defensive effort than last year.
2008 Stats: .300 AVG, .343 OBP, 20 HR, 78 RBI, 63 R, 4 SB in 108 games
2009 Projections: .296 AVG, .340 OBP, 29 HR, 108 RBI, 84 R, 9 SB in 155 games
Alex Rios
Everyone expected a huge power surge from Rios last year, especially after the long-term deal he signed mid-season, but the exact opposite happened. He struggled mightily early on, settling for dinky singles and stolen bases over the long ball.
But he improved as the season went on and started showing Jays fans glimpses of what he is capable of. Expect more from Rios this season.
2008 Stats: .291 AVG, .337 OBP, 15 HR, 79 RBI, 91 R, 32 SB in 155 games
2009 Projections: .303 AVG, .344 OBP, 27 HR, 96 RBI, 101 R, 25 SB in 152 games
Adam Lind
After a very rough stretch under John Gibbons, Adam Lind was not expected to be back anytime soon for the Jays. But the hiring of Cito Gaston as new manager may be the best thing that’s happened to Lind to this point in his young career.
Gaston immediately recalled Lind from AAA and the young outfielder never looked back; he went on an incredible streak and finished the season as the full-time left fielder. Lind is still a couple of years away from reaching his full potential, but expect a good season from him anyways.
2008 Stats: .282 AVG, .316 OBP, 9 HR, 40 RBI, 48 R, 2 SB in 88 games
2009 Projections: .288 AVG, .331 OBP, 17 HR, 68 RBI, 79 R, 3 SB in 148 games
Travis Snider
Jays fans got a peek at the future when Travis Snider was called up for a brief period at the end of last season. He did not disappoint, and quite likely earned himself a roster spot for this season.
His presence at the plate and great arm in the outfield have grown on me and I cannot wait for him to reach his potential.
2008 Stats: .301 AVG, .338 OBP, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 24 games
2009 Projections: .273 AVG, .333 OBP, 13 HR, 55 RBI, 67 R, 1 SB in 108 games
Overall, the outfield should produce a much more than last year, and they will be anything but boring. Keep in mind that these projections obviously do not take injuries into account; those are hard to predict unless the player is very seriously injury-prone.
by Adam Greuel…
Spring training is just around the corner, and the Toronto Blue Jays are hoping a lot of questions will be answered before the 2009 season begins. I am writing this to break down the top five questions surrounding the Jays heading in to Spring Training:
1. What will the pitching rotation look like once opening day comes around?
As of right now, only one spot is guaranteed, as Roy Halladay is most obviously the ace of this depleted staff. Jesse Litsch and David Purcey are likely No. 2 and 3, but nothing is guaranteed with these two youngsters.
Unfortunately, after the first three slots, things get really tricky.
If everything was going well, Shaun Marcum and Dustin McGowan would be number tow and three, but Shaun Marcum is out for the entire season after Tommy John surgery and Dustin McGowan will not be ready to pitch until mid-May.
Casey Janssen, Matt Clement, Mike Maroth, Brett Cecil, Brad Mills, Scott Downs and Ricky Romero are all in contention for the last two spots, meaning that training camp should be very interesting. I would bet on Matt Clement and Scott Richmond, but Brett Cecil and Casey Janssen should put up a good fight.
2. Can the infield produce more then last year?
Last year was a bad year for the Jays infield. Aaron Hill missed most of the season due to a bad concussion, Scott Rolen`s shoulder gave him trouble all year, Lyle Overbay continued to struggle after the surgeries on his hand and a shortstop that could produce with regularity was not found.
Marco Scutaro and Joe Inglett proved to be decent replacements, but they cannot be expected to shoulder the load. Scutaro will likely be a starter this year, with Inglett coming off the bench in all situations. The biggest question concerning the infield is definitely Aaron Hill.
How will he perform after being out for so long? Is his concussion really behind him? I am expecting a good season from him; he will definitely be heavily leaned on by the Jay`s this year. Scott Rolen is also a huge question mark, many question whether he has another good year in him or not.
Overall, the infield should put up bigger numbers then last year.
3. Can Alex Rios find his power stroke again?
If you take a look at the stats from last year, Rios was not that bad. 292 average, 15 homers and 32 stolen bases is pretty good, but Jays fans expected more from Rios last season.
Rios has the potential to hit .310-.320 and 30 or more homers. He struggled mightily early on last year, but showed Jays fans some glimpses of what could be in store with a strong finish. I think he can hit 30 homers and reach 90 RBI this season.
4. Can Travis Snider and Adam Lind produce with regularity despite their age and lack of experience?
Jays fans got a glimpse into the future last year when Travis Snider was called up to get some experience in the later part of 2008. Snider did not look out of place at all and projects to be the starting left fielder when the Jays open the 2009 season.
Some people think that the Jays are rushing Snider, but what is the use of having him continue to tear up every minor league level?
I think he should have a very good year and he is one of the preseason candidates for rookie of the year. Meanwhile, Adam Lind finally secured a roster spot after Cito Gaston took over as manager. Lind finished the year on a little bit of a slide, but finished with a very respectable .282 batting average and nine homers in just half a season.
He is slotted in as the regular DH for this season and is projected to have a even better season then Snider.
5. Will the bullpen be as good as last year?
Lets face it, for the Jay’s to have any chance this year, the bullpen will have to be at least as good as last year. Their will likely be a lot of one run games this year and this is where the bullpen shined last season.
I think they can be as good as last year, as long as Scott Downs is kept out of the starting rotation. With Jesse Carlson, B.J. Ryan, Brian Tallet, Brian Wolfe and Brandon League all returning, the Jay’s have plenty of talent to choose from with the game on the line.
There are a lot of huge question marks surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays this season, which should make for an interesting year. I don’t think we will have as good of a record as last year, but hopefully all of the young players we have can gain some valuable experience and produce at high levels. One thing is for sure, the 2009 season will not be boring.
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It was a crazy game today that ended in disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays, as they lost 9-7 in 12 innings because an overworked bullpen forced them to use Brandon League in a save situation and Shawn Camp in extra innings.
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