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Toronto Blue Jays

2006-04-18 11:04

by Cliff Corcoran

The Blue Jays fell well short of their Pythagorean expectations in 2005 and made a number of splashy moves in the offseason, leading many to believe that they had thrust themselves into the thick of the AL East race for 2006. I have to say, I just don't see it.

Part of the reason is that I expect regression from new additions Overbay (who will miss Miller Park), Molina (who had a rather obvious career year in 2005) and Ryan (who's mechanics and disposition scream implosion to me), as well as from the returning members of the Toronto bullpen, all of whom, save perhaps 27-year-old Jason Frasor, pitched over their heads in 2006.

In addition to their normal regression, the relievers will be hurt by the loss of Orlando Hudson's defense, but not nearly as much as the starters, particularly tonight's starter, Gustavo Chacin, whose solid 2005 ERA just didn't jive with his unimpressive peripherals, and, much as I hate to say it, returning ace Roy Halladay, who is the most extreme groundball pitcher in the Toronto rotation. The second most groundball-prone Blue Jay starter is A.J. Burnett, which isn't the greatest news for Toronto fans already coping with the fact that A.J. has as many DL stays as starts thus far this year.

Toronto Blue Jays

2005 Record: 80-82
2005 Pythagorean Record: 88-74

Manager: John Gibbons
General Manager: J.P. Riccardi

Home Ballpark (2005 Park Factors): Rogers Centre (102/102)

Who's Replacing Whom?

Troy Glaus replaces Corey Koskie and, by way of pushing Aaron Hill to second, some of Orlando Hudson
Aaron Hill inherits the remainder of Orlando Hudson's playing time
Lyle Overbay takes over for Eric Hinske who cuts into Alexis Rios's playing time
Bengie Molina replaces Ken Huckaby and Guillermo Quiroz and takes playing time from Gregg Zaun
John McDonald inherits Frank Menechino's playing time
A.J. Burnett replaces David Bush
Roy Halladay takes back Scott Downs' starts
B.J. Ryan replaces Miguel Bautista

Current Roster

1B – Lyle Overbay (L)
2B – Aaron Hill (R)
SS – Russ Adams (L)
3B – Troy Glaus (R)
C – Bengie Molina (R)
RF – Alexis Rios (R)
CF – Vernon Wells (R)
LF – Frank Catalanotto (L)
DH – Shea Hillenbrand (R)

Bench:

R – Reed Johnson (OF)
L – Erik Hinske (UT)
S – Gregg Zaun (C)
R – John McDonald (IF)

Rotation:

R – Roy Halladay
R – A.J. Burnett
R – Josh Towers
L – Gustavo Chacin
L – Ted Lilly

Bullpen:

L – B.J. Ryan
R – Justin Speier
L – Scott Schoeneweis
R – Jason Frasor
R – Vinnie Chulk
R – Pete Walker
L – Scott Downs

Typical Lineup

L – Russ Adams (SS)
L – Frank Catalanotto (LF)
R – Vernon Wells (CF)
R – Troy Glaus (3B)
L – Lyle Overbay (1B)
R – Shea Hillenbrand (DH)
R – Bengie Molina (C)
R – Alexis Rios (RF)
R – Aaron Hill (2B)

Reed Johnson is sure to start against the lefty Johnson tonight while Eric Hinske has been spelling Alexis Rios in right against the occasional righty, much as Gregg Zaun has been doing for Molina behind the plate since returning from the DL. John McDonald is the only Blue Jay hitter who doesn't make regular starts as not even his spectacular fielding can carry his abysmal bat.

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2006-04-18 15:14:25

1. Rob Gee

Tonight:

Kelly at PUC (personal Unit catcher)

Matsui at DH and thus -

Bernie in LF.

2006-04-18 15:15:27

2. Rob Gee

Oh and Bernie hits 7th, then Cano, then Kelly.

The rest you know.

2006-04-18 15:23:23

3. Schteeve

The Yankees tend to bang Chacin pretty hard and I'm not too impressed with anyone in the Jays lineup other than Wells. If Randy's early exit last start was really just precautionary, and he's still firing on all cylinders, I think this is going to be a good game for the Yanks.

2006-04-18 16:01:54

4. BklynBomber

Not on the Extra Innings package tonight? Nice... Hopefully, Sterling will have many opportunities to work on his HR calls...

Let's go Yankees!

2006-04-18 16:06:15

5. Mattpat11

No Kay~!

2006-04-18 16:09:58

6. Mattpat11

I hate when they say "such and such is a ____ hitter against a team" I don't care what Jeter did against Pat Hentgen

2006-04-18 16:13:47

7. BklynBomber

5 Finally got my GameDay Audio straightened out, listening to Sterling/Waldman....

2006-04-18 16:14:29

8. Simone

Nice start. Jeter's hot.

2006-04-18 16:16:02

9. Mattpat11

That absolutely did not look like a homer off the bat. He has some power.

2006-04-18 16:16:34

10. BklynBomber

OK, Alex!!!

2006-04-18 16:17:11

11. Marcus

Good sign, that homer means it's going to be a blow out for the Yankees. /A-Rod hater comment

2006-04-18 16:17:19

12. Simone

Ha. Ha. A-Rod is hot also!

Screw RJ's sucky personal catcher, Stinnett. He shouldn't even be on the Yankees.

2006-04-18 16:17:48

13. BklynBomber

Man! What a night (so far) to be blacked out.

2006-04-18 16:18:07

14. Stormer Sports

Was that back to back?

2006-04-18 16:18:16

15. Marcus

Wait, I mean THAT homer means it's going to be a blowout.

2006-04-18 16:18:31

16. Simone

Giambi!!! It's "Let's shell Chacin night." I like.

2006-04-18 16:18:52

17. Stormer Sports

Bklyn,

Tell me about it. No package tonight.

2006-04-18 16:19:00

18. BklynBomber

14 2 pitches...

2006-04-18 16:19:15

19. Simone

I can't even get the game on the radio. What is that about?

2006-04-18 16:19:45

20. BklynBomber

Storm, this sucks! Sounds like it should be a great game.

2006-04-18 16:20:13

21. Stormer Sports

And Gary singled to RIGHT, to RIGHT?

2006-04-18 16:20:22

22. BklynBomber

19 Where are you, Simone?

2006-04-18 16:20:53

23. Stormer Sports

Bklyn,

Yea, we'll get to watch the 2-0 loss tomorrow though...lol.

2006-04-18 16:21:04

24. Rosbif22

You think it's bad that it's not on the package tonight? Imagine the package not being available in your area AT ALL.

2006-04-18 16:21:30

25. Jeteupthemiddle

I would just like to point out that Chacin looks like an idiot wearing those sunglasses. at night. in a dome.

and yes, Sheffield singled to right to RIGHT. :P

2006-04-18 16:21:34

26. BklynBomber

23 Exactly ;-)

2006-04-18 16:23:37

27. Stormer Sports

Am I theonly person who thinks RJ has to post an ERA of 3.00 or below to justify adding a dead spot to our lineup? It's ridiculous. We should cut Stinnnett and add another non-white catcher, then what will RJ do?

2006-04-18 16:23:44

28. Schteeve

Gary HOMERED to RIGHT last week if I recall correctly. He said he was opening up after he almost killed Bowa, and has been consciously trying to stay more closed.

2006-04-18 16:24:58

29. BklynBomber

24 Now that really sucks. As bad as the NFL Season Ticket available only on the dish. Can only get my Jints when their games air nationally, which ain't too often.

2006-04-18 16:25:08

30. Dimelo

Is anyone have problems with MLB's Audio feed from their website? I'm still at work and I want to listen to the game but it's not coming through. I've never had this problem before.

2006-04-18 16:25:16

31. Stormer Sports

Shit, if Im Gary Sheffield, I look at my lifetime numbers, and change nothing . . . lol.

2006-04-18 16:26:21

32. BklynBomber

30 Dimelo, did you get an automatic renewal?

2006-04-18 16:26:25

33. Mattpat11

What the hell was that?

2006-04-18 16:27:27

34. Stormer Sports

Did Johnny boot it or something?

2006-04-18 16:27:30

35. Dimelo

Yeah I did. I was able to hear the day games last week fine.

2006-04-18 16:27:35

36. Rosbif22

I was just going to ask how Johnson is pitching tonight...perhaps there is no need to

2006-04-18 16:28:23

37. Mattpat11

Bernie and Damon have been watching too much Bubba.

2006-04-18 16:28:29

38. BklynBomber

30 If you're on a Mac, use Safari and make sure Flip4Mac is installed. They dropped RealPlayer this season, only using Windows Media Player...

2006-04-18 16:30:22

39. BklynBomber

35 Scratch 38, then... Are you on a network?

2006-04-18 16:30:46

40. Dimelo

Nah...I don't have a mac...I guess I'll have to stick with gamecast. Then I don't get shit done.

2006-04-18 16:31:36

41. Mattpat11

This game sucks.

2006-04-18 16:32:03

42. Simone

Stormer Sports, my position has been that RJ better have an ERA of 2.5 to justify the Yankees playing the black hole behind the plate. How about the Yankees only sign Hispanic catchers that way RJ will have no choice, but to pick the best one to catch him? Asshole.

2006-04-18 16:32:04

43. rsmith51

Crap...

2006-04-18 16:32:23

44. Marcus

Ummm, Randy is that you?

2006-04-18 16:32:25

45. Stormer Sports

There's the Johnson we all know and love.

2006-04-18 16:32:35

46. rsmith51

Why isn't Posada catching tonight?

2006-04-18 16:32:46

47. Schteeve

We're winning 4-3 and this game sucks?

2006-04-18 16:32:50

48. Mattpat11

42 What does being hispanic have anything to do with it?

2006-04-18 16:33:06

49. Stormer Sports

Marcus,

That's him all right. Personal catcher and a 5.00 ERA in tow.

2006-04-18 16:33:21

50. Simone

Yep, that homer is totally Jorge's fault... oops I mean Stinnet who is totally unfamilar with the AL hitters.

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2006-04-18 16:33:36

51. Stormer Sports

48 Just a gut feeling I have about RJ.

2006-04-18 16:34:21

52. Rosbif22

Hmm. So this it the Randy that's going to be here tonight...this should be interesting.

2006-04-18 16:34:44

53. BklynBomber

No sh*t, Mattpat. I don't need this. Last night, SF Giants blow 7-0 lead, trail 9-7 and win 10-9. No time for a game like that tonight...

2006-04-18 16:34:47

54. Simone

Mattpat11, if RJ keeps wanting the bad catchers who happen to be white instead of the best one who happens to be Hispanic, I'm totally going there.

2006-04-18 16:35:17

55. Stormer Sports

When did Proctor pitch last? Looks like we'll need a long reliever today. Oh well Randy, you did say we pay you to pitch in October. Maybe this October, you wont punt your start!

2006-04-18 16:35:30

56. Schteeve

I woud say that if you are going to publicly accuse someone of being a racist, you should probably have more than your gut feeling to back it up.

2006-04-18 16:36:14

57. rsmith51

Looks like it is going to be another > 9 = win or < 9 is a loss...

2006-04-18 16:36:23

58. Mattpat11

51 Kind of an asshole viewpoint. Johnson has given absolutely not indication that he doesn't like Latinos besides not wanting to pitch to Posada, who really isn't the best catcher out there. I just despise when people play the race card because they feel like it.

2006-04-18 16:37:22

59. JeremyM

Greg Maddux was also racist, he had a personal catcher. Never you mind one of them was Eddie Perez, the cause-and-effect has already been established.

2006-04-18 16:37:37

60. Schteeve

57 The magic number is 5, not 9.

2006-04-18 16:37:45

61. Stormer Sports

54 Simone,

Randy's catcher should have nothing to do with it, that's why I'm suspicious. Greg Maddux calls his own games for crying out loud. When you're an ace like he is supposed to be, the catcher should be irrelevant.

2006-04-18 16:38:00

62. Alex Belth

I love Glaus' King Kong cut. RJ looked awful in the first. One thing I noticed is that Vernon Wells was bailing, his front leg was completely open on that smash he hit to the wall. Yikes.

Ball is jumping tonight. Could be a long and ugly one.

2006-04-18 16:38:42

63. marc

Randy threw 27 pitched while RJ threw 30 in the 1st. Wonder if this will end up a battle of reilief pitchers

2006-04-18 16:38:46

64. Yankee Fan in Chicago

Is there an over/under for Cano's first walk of the season?

2006-04-18 16:39:00

65. randym77

Hey, the PUC ain't a dead weight after all... ;-)

2006-04-18 16:39:03

66. JeremyM

And you know, Stinnett was on the same team as Glaus last season, he has to be somewhat familiar with his swing, can't blame it all on him.

2006-04-18 16:39:03

67. Rosbif22

wow...he got a hit...

2006-04-18 16:39:07

68. Mattpat11

54 Then I'm sorry, but I have zero respect for you. He's a racist because he won't pitch to Posada? People like you who throw the race card around like candy based on little to no evidence are screwing up this country just as bad as true racists.

2006-04-18 16:39:18

69. Schteeve

Hey look, the automatic out got a double!

2006-04-18 16:39:27

70. Rob Gee

Go Kelly - what a great idea by Joe!

2006-04-18 16:41:21

71. Maniakes

For those of you keeping track at home, Stinnett now has a season OPS of .929. Never mind that the sample size is 9 ABs.

2006-04-18 16:41:41

72. Mattpat11

59 Not only Maddux, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I've never pitched to a black or hispanic man. Clearly its because I hate them.

2006-04-18 16:41:41

73. Mattpat11

59 Not only Maddux, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I've never pitched to a black or hispanic man. Clearly its because I hate them.

2006-04-18 16:41:53

74. BklynBomber

63 At least the pen is relatively rested. Outside of Wright, we've been getting a good amount of 6 or 7 innings starts from the rotation.

2006-04-18 16:42:05

75. Simone

Stormer Sports, if Flaherty and Stinnett were half way decent and playing them didn't hurt the Yankees then I'd say live and let live, but this is beyond ridiculous. People in NY were quick to jump on Minaya last season. This is the second season of RJ and this shit, it is time to ask the question of him in terms of his issues with Jorge. I'm asking and don't care what anyone thinks.

2006-04-18 16:43:22

76. rilkefan

"People like you who throw the race card around like candy based on little to no evidence are screwing up this country just as bad as true racists."

Ack, 68, just when I was going to agree with you for once. Consider http://www.texasnaacp.org/jasper.htm for a moment.

2006-04-18 16:43:37

77. Maniakes

71 Correction: 6 ABs.

2006-04-18 16:44:10

78. Mattpat11

75 Maybe he doesn't like Posada?

Nah, he clearly hates all Hispanic people.

2006-04-18 16:44:29

79. Simone

Mattpat11, it is the Internet who cares if you have respect for me? I don't.

2006-04-18 16:44:42

80. Rosbif22

there's also a game going on, ya know...I don't think we'll determine whether or not he's racist until we ask...but let's enjoy the game in the meantime, yeah?

2006-04-18 16:45:21

81. Schteeve

Simone, whom are you asking? Randy and his teammates are the only ones who could intelligently answer. You were implying, and without knowing the guy, that's unfair.

2006-04-18 16:47:14

82. BklynBomber

82 Rosbif22 is right. Take this to a craigslist forum. Let's concentrate on how our team will figure out how to blow this game ;-)

2006-04-18 16:47:33

83. rilkefan

Can they affect the circulation of air in the dome enough to get a "wind blowing out" effect?

2006-04-18 16:47:38

84. Simone

Ugh. Not a good way to start this inning.

2006-04-18 16:48:08

85. JeremyM

Hey, El Duque is racist too, he and Posada used to fight tooth and nail.

Hey, I think it's ridiculous that RJ uses someone besides Posada as well, but throwing around this stuff is a little nuts as well.

2006-04-18 16:49:34

86. Schteeve

Racist or not, Randy's got nothin' today.

2006-04-18 16:49:51

87. JeremyM

Ugh, a 4-0 lead with our ace on the hill down the drain. I think it's safe to say he was hurt the other day and that's why he left.

2006-04-18 16:49:54

88. Mattpat11

76 By no means am I trying to let racists off the hook, but I really think people who throw the race card around because they feel like it (Jesse Jackson, for example, well, Jesse does it to make money, but whatever) willingly try to destroy people's lives for no good reason.

On top of that it creates a boy who cried wolf atmosphere. The more people like Simone and Stormer Sports make bullshit claims like this, the less likely real allegations of racism are taken seriously.

2006-04-18 16:50:18

89. randym77

So who's our long relief when Wright is a starter?

2006-04-18 16:50:27

90. Knuckles

If RJ is racist, then why is he allowing the Jays to beat the crap out of the (white) ball?

2006-04-18 16:50:40

91. Rosbif22

Yeah, Randy seems pretty toasted for tonight. Crap.

2006-04-18 16:51:08

92. Mattpat11

What the hell is on Reed Johnson's chin?

2006-04-18 16:51:57

93. Mattpat11

Yay, finally a strikeout.

2006-04-18 16:53:50

94. Mattpat11

He has NOTHING tonigt

2006-04-18 16:53:55

95. JeremyM

Crap crap crap.

2006-04-18 16:53:55

96. pistolpete

Damn it, I was hoping for a blowout tonight - on our side, that is - so I could focus on the NY Rangers game...

I may get a blowout the other way from the looks of things.

2006-04-18 16:54:05

97. Simone

Schteeve, I'm asking the question in general. The great thing about professional sports in my opinion is that it is a meritocracy. The best players play. If the best player at that position isn't playing due to whim of another player, I want to know why. There is too much pretense in this country that racism doesn't exist or only the Klan is guilty. Racism raises its head in all sorts of ugly forms and sticking one's head in the sand doesn't make it go away. If RJ has a good reason for subjecting the Yankees to crap ass catchers, I want a damn good explanation, especially when I have to put up with the shit like tonight.

2006-04-18 16:54:18

98. BklynBomber

Who's warming up?

2006-04-18 16:54:20

99. Schteeve

If Gameday's pitch location is accurate Randy is missing his spots like crazy.

2006-04-18 16:55:13

100. Rosbif22

You think it's bad that it's not on the package tonight? Imagine the package not being available in your area AT ALL.

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2006-04-18 16:55:14

101. Simone

Stinnett owes the Yankees 3 home runs.

2006-04-18 16:55:23

102. Rosbif22

Wow, this is getting ugly pretty quickly.

2006-04-18 16:56:10

103. Rosbif22

Oh, sorry about that double post right now...that was from earlier.

2006-04-18 16:56:20

104. rilkefan

88 - I disagree, but it's an argument for another forum.

Great, back to RJ getting inconsistent and out-of-whack. Guess we're going to hear more about his right shoulder...

2006-04-18 16:56:40

105. Mattpat11

97 Maybe he doesn't like the way Posada calls a game? Was David Cone racist?

2006-04-18 16:56:56

106. Stormer Sports

Christ! He's toast! Get to Work Cash, and make it snap