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Welcome to......
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball

System: PS3

Game: MLB 09 The Show

Sliders: Fresh out of the box-will adjust if neccessary

Layouts: Credits to Codizzle, The Messenger and mfbmike for inspiring the layouts

Articles: All Blue Jays.com leading up, every article starting from now is my own.

Goal: Take this team to the Playoffs

Best Players: Roy Halladay, Vernon Wells, Alex Rios

Prospects: P Ricky Romero, RF Travis Snider, P Brett Cecil

Team: Toronto Blue Jays


Lets-Play-Ball!
Enjoy!

 

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Jays announce Opening Day lineup​

--Batting order--

1. RF Jose Bautista:
.235 AVG, 13 HR, 40 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.245 AVG, 21 HR, 78 RBI

2. 2B Aaron Hill:
.286 AVG, 36 HR, 108 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.290 AVG, 28 HR, 106 RBI

3.LF Adam Lind:
.305 AVG, 35 HR, 114 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.287 AVG, 35 HR, 103 RBI

4. CF Vernon Wells:
.260 AVG, 15 HR, 66 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.247 AVG, 17 HR, 67 RBI

5. DH Randy Ruiz:
.237 AVG, 10 HR, 17 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.228 AVG, 25 HR, 87 RBI

6. 1B Lyle Overbay:
.265 AVG, 16 HR, 65 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.276 AVG, 12 HR, 72 RBI

7.3B Edwin Encarnacion:
.225 AVG, 13 HR, 39 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.231 AVG, 15 HR, 60 RBI

8. SS Alex Gonzalez:
.238 AVG, 8 HR, 41 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.256, 10 HR, 65 RBI

9. C John Buck:
.247 AVG, 8 HR, 36 RBI in 2009

Projected Statistics:
.256, 7 HR, 37 RBI

--Bench Players--

C Jose Molina
.217, 1 HR, 11 RBI in 2009

SS John McDonald
.258, 4 HR, 13 RBI in 2009

OF Travis Snider
.241 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI in 2009

OF Jeremy Reed
.242 AVG, 0 HR, 9 RBI in 2009
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Jays announce Pitchers that made the squad​

--Projected rotation--

1. Ricky Romero, 13-9, 4.30 ERA in 2009

Projected Statistics:
10-11, 4.57 ERA

2. Shaun Marcum, 0-0, 0.00 ERA in 2009

Projected Statistics:
9-7, 4.33 ERA

3. Brandon Morrow, 2-4, 4.39 ERA in 2009

Projected Statistics:
8-14, 5.67 ERA

4. Dustin McGowan, 0-0, 0.00 ERA in 2009

Projected Statistics:
10-16, 4.13 ERA

5. Brian Tallet, 7-9, 5.32 ERA in 2009

Projected Statistics:
5-7, 5.14 ERA


--Projected bullpen--

Closer: B.J. Ryan, 32/36 saves, 2.95 ERA in 2008

RH setup man: Brandon League, 2.18 ERA in 2008

LH setup man: Scott Downs, 1.78 ERA in 2008

RH Middle Relief man: Jeremy Accardo, 6.57 ERA in 2008

RH Relief Pitcher: Jason Frasor, 4.18 ERA in 2008

LH Relief Pitcher: Brian Tallet, 2.88 ERA in 2008

LH Relief Pitcher: Jesse Carlson, 2.25 ERA in 2008

RH Relief Pitcher: Brian Wolfe, 2.45 ERA in 2008



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AL East Division Preview:

First Place: New YorkYankees

We all know that 2008 was a disappointing season for the New York Yankees. They're streak of 13 straight postseason appearances was snapped. Plain and simple they're only goal every season is to win the World Series, and you can't do that if you don't make the playoffs. With the emergence of the Rays and the always competitive Red Sox not going anywhere, the Yankees knew they had to be proactive this offseason if they were going to get back on top of the AL East. So they did the only logical thing and signed the best free agent pitcher in C.C Sabathia, and the best free agent hitter in Mark Teixeira. Oh, don't forget about the addition of A.J. Burnett either.

Those three combined for a 20.3 WAR last season, replacing Jason Giambi, Mike Mussina and Pitcher X. Teixeira also brings Gold Glove caliber defense to a Yankee team that's been severely lacking in that department. Tex posted an 11.7 UZR and a 10.1 UZR/150 last season while Giambi put up -1.8 and -2.5. Their defense up the middle leaves much to be desired. Jeter, who should be moved from shortstop as soon as possible, hasn't put up a positive UZR since 2002 and Cano had a -7.3 UZR at second last season. The only saving grace is Brett Gardner and/or Melky Cabrera should man centerfield in 2009, and both play excellent defense. The outfield is a bit of a log jam with the above mentioned Gardner and Cabrera joining Johnny Damon, Xavier Nady and Nick Swisher, but that's a good problem to have.

Their rotation wasn't bad last season, posting a 4.05 FIP without Wang for a large majority of the year, and they went out and added two starters with FIP's of 2.91 and 3.45. The bullpen is going to be good again; it had a FIP of 3.82 last season which was second in all of baseball to the Dodgers.

The Yankees didn't go out and spend their money unwisely. They had specific issues that needed to be addressed and they smartly did just that, while actually lowering their payroll from last season. Baseball is better when the Yankees are good, and they've thrown their hat right back into the American League East race.

Player to Watch: P C.C. Sabathia
Player on the Rise: CF Brett Gardner
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Second Place: Boston Red Sox

Last year, the Boston Red Sox had the Tampa Bay Rays right where they wanted them, in a Game Seven after a deflating Game Six loss at home in the American League Championship Series. But the Rays found a way to swim out of the trap, and the Sox were denied a
trip to their third World Series in five years.Boston dealt with injuries, saw new stars rise and fixtures depart from the rotation and lineup. Can they overcome it all again in the menacing AL East?

Dustin Pedroia had the kind of season the Most Valuable Player Award is all about. While the numbers weren't exactly Pujols-like (.326, 17 homers, 83 RBI), without the scrappy, sparkplug second baseman, the loss of DH David Ortiz may well have sunk the Sox.Ortiz (.264, 23, 89) is back, as is MVP candidate 1B Kevin Youkilis (.312, 29, 115) and LF Jason Bay (.286, 31, 101) will get his first full season in front of the Monster.
A few provisos to this group, though: 3B Mike Lowell is coming off hip surgery, RF J.D. Drew is already dealing with back issues, C Jason Varitek is no longer a threat at the dish, and if anyone goes down, there's very little on the bench to back them up.
Fenway Park may be the big top, and the offense the highwire act.

This group also comes with a few catches, though not as potentially serious as the offense. Josh Beckett (12-10, 4.03 ERA) looked mortal in last year's postseason, and will need to bounce back from arm, back, and oblique problems. Tim Wakefield (10-11, 4.13) knuckles his way back into the rotation (at least temporarily) but how much does he have left? And Brad Penny and his hurting shoulder, coming off a less than stellar 2008, is slated in the five hole.
Now, yes, John Smoltz is waiting in the wings, and Clay Buchholz most assuredly will do better this year (2-9, 6.75), but, again, if injuries show their scabrous head, Boston could have a few issues with all but All-Stars Jon Lester (16-6, 3.21) and Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-3, 2.90)

Player to Watch: 2B Dustin Pedroia
Player on the Rise: P Jon Lester
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Third Place: Tampa Bay Rays

For years, the Tampa Bay Rays were a laughing stock in baseball betting circles. Last year, though, the stars finally aligned. Sucking for all those years allowed the Rays to stockpile prospects and everyone seemed to break out simultaneously. After the Rays defied the MLB odds in 2008, one question weighs heavily on sports betting fans’ minds: was last season a fluke?

For the most part, the answer is a resounding “no.” Tampa retained pretty much every major component of its AL pennant-winning roster. The only factor working against the Rays is money - namely, the giant pile of it dropped by the Yankees and Red Sox over the summer in their free-agent frenzy. There’s no denying the Rays will be hard-pressed to make the playoffs again simply because they share a division with the top two World Series odds favorites for 2009. However, while Tampa didn’t spend like crazy in the offseason, their young stars should continue improving, meaning they should field a better team on Opening Day than they did last year.

The Rays’ hitting should remain a potent blend of power and speed. Budding superstar Evan Longoria doesn’t seem like the “sophomore slump” type, so baseball betting fans should expect improvement. His phenomenal defense is a nice bonus, too. Carlos Pena is a steady source of homers and gets on base, while toolsy B.J. Upton’s power explosion in the playoffs last year suggests he’s starting to harness his talent. Offseason signing Pat Burrell is a perfect fit at DH and should launch 30 dingers. The fact that Carl Crawford, once the face of the franchise, is almost an afterthought shows just how far the Rays have come.

Tampa’s former Achilles heel looks like its greatest strength now. The starting rotation has no holes and lots of upside; Scott Kazmir and James Shields are entering their prime, Matt Garza is delivering on his former top-prospect hype and the sky’s the limit for flamethrower David Price, who is a prime Rookie-of-the -Year candidate. Online sports betting fans don’t have to sweat at the sportsbook while the Rays protect a lead anymore; Troy Percival can still get the job done, while Dan Wheeler and Grand Balfour former one of the best setup tandems in baseball.

Top to bottom, the Rays’ roster is talented, young and exciting. While offshore sportsbooks can’t favor them to win the AL East considering how improved Boston and New York are, the Rays are still more than capable of keeping up with the big boys all season long. Ninety wins is still realistic.

Player to Watch: 1B Carlos Pena
Player on the Rise: 3B Evan Longoria
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Fourth Place: Baltimore Orioles

Most MLB betting fans say playing the AL East is a death sentence if you’re not the Red Sox or Yankees. Well, now that the Rays join that elite list, life gets even harder for Baltimore and Toronto. Then again, the Rays’ story gives online sports betting players and young teams like Baltimore hope, doesn’t it?

Last year, the O’s proved they can sorta hit and, giving the young talent on their roster, it wasn’t a fluke. In fact, B-More should have even more pop in 2009. After an offseason trade, Felix Pie joins Adam Jones and Nick Markakis in what will be one of the most dynamic, athletic outfields in baseball for years to come. All three starters are five-tool players; Markakis is already one of the game’s top young hitters while Jones and Pie still need more seasoning.

The Orioles’ infield has some pop too; Aubrey Huff may regress after his career year but is still in his prime, while Brian Roberts is a great table setter at the top of the order.Ty Wigginton joins Luke Scott in what will at least be an adequate platoon at DH.

Pitching will easily be Baltimore’s Achilles heel in 2009. Sure, they have Hayden Penn, but he hasn’t shown he’s remotely ready - or healthy enough - to pitch at the major league level. That means Baltimore must try to squeeze another surprisingly good year out of the hittable-but-solid Jeremy Guthrie. If Japanese import Koji Uehara and reclamation project Rich Hill pan out, the Orioles’ staff could survive. But I wouldn’t bet on it at the sportsbook. All signs point to the O’s staff getting beaten up badly in 2009. Online betting fans will want to pick the “over” whenever Baltimore faces AL East rivals in MLB lines.

The O’s bullpen looks respectable, as Chris Ray hopes to regain his closing job after having - gulp - Tommy John surgery last year. Considering “All-Star” George Sherrill had a 6.59 ERA after the break last year, Ray’s competition won’t be fierce.

While the Orioles have enough young guns to keep die-hard fans coming to the park, they look doomed to dwell between fourth and fifth in the AL East this year. MLB betting fans shouldn’t rely on them until they find reliable pitching.

Player to Watch: OF Nick Markakis
Player on the Rise: C Matt Wieters
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Fifth Place: Toronto Blue Jays

What a difference a season can make. A year ago, the Jays were on everyone’s sleeper list in the MLB odds. They had, arguably, the best pitching in the AL, featuring a one-two punch of Roy Halladay and A.J. Burnett, good young arms in Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum and the league’s stingiest bullpen.They also were perceived to have a solid if unspectacular hitting lineup with plenty of pop. In many ways, online betting fans expected the Jays to do what the Rays did last year.

Pretty amazing how quickly those hopes have evaporated at the sportsbook. Forget Toronto’s disappointing 2008; 86 wins wasn’t really a “bust.” It’s 2009 that looks like a nightmare for Canada’s team. Not only did the mercenary Burnett bolt for the Yankees, but McGowan (shoulder) and Marcum (Tommy John) were both lost to surgery. McGowan will return in May at the absolute earliest while Marcum won’t play in 2009. Thus, a strength is suddenly a weakness for Toronto.

The Jays’ hitting could really go either way; it grossly underachieved for two seasons before Cito Gaston, the man who managed Toronto to World Series titles in 1992 and 1993, returned and got the hitters swinging freely again. Sure, there’s upside - Vernon Wells and Alex Rios are talented and youngsters Adam Lind and Travis Snider appear ready to become viable major league sluggers - but, as usual, a lot has to go right for the Jays to compete in MLB odds this year.

The bullpen should remain a strength, with B.J. Ryan healthy for now and the likes of Brandon League and Jesse Carlson forming a capable supporting unit. But will it matter if the Jays have no leads to protect in the ninth inning?

No matter how optimistic an online sports betting fan could be about the Jays, Toronto has little to no hope in the 2009 MLB odds. Even if they absurdly overachieved and somehow won, say, 90 games, that could still put them fourth in their division. In fact, three other teams in AL East alone - the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays - are, arguably, among the top five World Series betting candidates for ‘09.

Yep, it’ll be a long year for Blue Jay fans. I’m not saying you can never pick them in MLB lines this season, but make sure you only pick them in favorable matchups.

Player to Watch: P Roy Halladay
Player on the Rise: OF Travis Snider
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Tigers @ Blue Jays Series Preview:

(0-0) @ (0-0)

Projected Matchups:

Game 1:

Justin Verlander 0-0 , 0.00 ERA | Roy Halladay 0-0 , 0.00 ERA

Armando Galarraga 0-0 , 0.00 ERA | Jesse Litsch 0-0 , 0.00 ERA

Jeremy Bonderman 0-0 , 0.00 ERA | David Purcey 0-0 , 0.00 ERA

Dontrelle Willis 0-0 , 0.00 ERA | Casey Janssen 0-0 , 0.00 ERA​

 

[Woy]

I'm lazy Mitch, what happened to your other one?
And it's the Rogers Centre now.

 

[T.Dot]

I'm lazy Mitch, what happened to your other one?
And it's the Rogers Centre now.

played it on MLB 2K9 for 360 which sucks so this one will be on the Show for PS3.
++ I know they cahnged the name- my mom works for Rogers- but everyone here still calls it Skydome.

 

[mfbmike]

Layouts: Credits to Codizzle and The Messenger for inspiring the layouts

That's funny. Considering that series preview is identical to mine. Font and all. Not to mention, dizzles layout is MY layout, to the T.

 

[T.Dot]

That's funny. Considering that series preview is identical to mine. Font and all. Not to mention, dizzles layout is MY layout, to the T.

Ya the first post was posted before I used your series preview so it didn't have your name in it and it still had 2K9 in it, I fixed it.
Sorry if I used it without your permission.
And I know Dizzle changed his layout for his Lakers chise to yours when he said he didnt have a lot of time anymore. My layout is based off his original NBA layout with moderation to fit baseball, lol.

 

[Woy]

played it on MLB 2K9 for 360 which sucks so this one will be on the Show for PS3.
++ I know they cahnged the name- my mom works for Rogers- but everyone here still calls it Skydome.

Oh i see, I'm thinking about picking up the Show if I get some extra money here. And I figured you'd know that, I'm just giving you a hard time.

But anyways, I'll be following.

 

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(1-0) @ (0-1)

Ordonez' three run shot in the eighth propels Tigers to victory

Photo: Magglio Ordonez celebrates with teammates after hitting a three run home run in the eighth inning.

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Manager's Monologue:

"Roy [Halladay] had a rough start with three in the first but I guess that just comes down to nerves. He pitched great the rest of the game and definetely kept us in the game. Obviously, Jesse [Carlson] ruined Roy's night by giving up back to back homers in the eighth but we have 161 more games to get this one back.”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Justin Verlander : 6.0 IP | 8 H | 5 ER | 7 K
Fernando Rodney: (W, 1-0) | 2.0 IP | 4 H | 0 ER | BB | 2 K
Joel Zumaya : 1.0 IP | 1 H | 0 ER | 1 K

Roy Halladay : 6.1 IP | 8 H | 4 ER | 1 BB | 2 K
Brandon League: (BS, 1) | 0.1 IP | 3 H | 1 ER
Jesse Carlson: (L, 0-1) | 0.2 IP | 2 H | 2 ER | 1 K
Jason Frasor: 1.0 IP | 2 H | 2 ER | 1 K
Jeremy Accardo: 0.2 IP | 0 H | 0 ER


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Granderson, Curtis 1-5 | R | K
2-Ordonez, Magglio 4-5 | 3 R
3-Cabrera, Miguel 4-5 | 3 R
4-Sheiffeld, Gary 2-5 | 2 K
5-Guillen, Carlos 0-5
6-Polanco, Placido 2-5
7-Laird, Gerald 0-4 | BB
8-Everett, Adam 1-5 | R
9-Inge, Brandon 1-4 | K

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3B: Cabrera (1), Ordonez (1)
HR: Ordonez (1), Cabrera (1)
RBI: Ordonez 4 (4), Cabrera 2 (2), Polanco 2 (2), Sheiffeld (1)

1-Scutaro, Marco 2-5
2-Hill, Aaron 3-5 | R
3-Wells, Vernon 1-4 | R | BB | 2 K
4-Rios, Alex 1-4 | R | 2 K
5-Millar, Kevin 1-4
6-Bautista, Jose 2-4 | K
7-Overbay, Lyle 2-4 | 2 R | 2 K
8-Lind, Adam 1-4 | K
9-Barajas, Rod 0-4 | 2 K

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2B: Bautista (1)
HR: Overbay (1)
RBI: Millar 2 (2), Scutaro (1), Overbay (1)

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Next Game: 4/7 vs Detroit Tigers
Projected Pitching Match-Up

0-0 --- 0-0
0.00 --- 0.00
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Jays' offense silent, Galarraga pitches complete game for Tigers win

Photo: Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga throws a pitch during his complete game at Rogers Center

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Manager's Monologue:

"I'm dissapointed. With all due respect to [Tigers starting pitcher Armando] Galarraga, he is at best a middle of the pack pitcher and to get three hits off him is inexcusable. It's lucky this is a 162 game season because we may need that many games to win if we continue to post efforts like this. I expect much better from our offense tomorrow.”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Armando Galarraga : (W, 1-0) | 9.0 IP | 3 H | 0 ER | 0 K

Jesse Litsch : (L, 0-1) | 7.0 IP | 10 H | 4 ER | 1 K
Scott Downs: 1.0 IP | 0 H | 0 ER | BB
Jeremy Accardo: 0.2 IP | 1 H | 1 ER
Brandon League: 0.1 IP | 0 H | 0 ER


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Granderson, Curtis 0-5
2-Ordonez, Magglio 2-4 | R
3-Cabrera, Miguel 0-4
4-Sheiffeld, Gary 1-3 | R | BB
5-Guillen, Carlos 2-4 | 2 R
6-Polanco, Placido 3-4
7-Laird, Gerald 2-3 | R | BB
8-Everett, Adam 1-4
9-Inge, Brandon 0-4 | K

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2B: Polanco (1), Everett (1)
HR: Sheffield (1)
RBI: Laird 2 (2), Everett (1), Polanco (3), Sheffield (2)

1-Scutaro, Marco 1-4
2-Hill, Aaron 1-4 | K
3-Wells, Vernon 0-3 | K
4-Rios, Alex 0-3 | K
5-Millar, Kevin 1-3
6-Bautista, Jose 0-3 | 2 K
7-Overbay, Lyle 0-3 | K
8-Snider, Travis 0-3 | K
9-Barajas, Rod 0-3 | K

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2B: Millar (1)

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Next Game: 4/8 vs Detroit Tigers
Projected Pitching Match-Up

0-0 --- 0-0
0.00 --- 0.00
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(2-1) @ (1-2)

Wells' two solo homers give Jays first win of season

Photo: Vernon Wells celebrates the first of his two solo home runs.

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Manager's Monologue:

"I know that everyone was proclaiming Vernon as the star of this game and he nodoubtedly deserves the praise but do not whatsoever forget about our bullpen. Just like last year these guys showed that they are a top unit in this league and can hold a lead, which they did for David. We will never lead the league in runs scored but hopefully we can be near the bottom when it comes to runs scored against.”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Jeremy Bonderman : (L, 0-1) | 5.0 IP | 7 H | 3 ER | 7 K
Freddy Dolsi: 3.0 IP | 4 H | 1 ER | 2 K

David Purcey : (W, 1-0) | 6.0 IP | 5 H | 2 ER | BB | K
Jesse Carlson: 1.0 IP | 1 H | 0 ER | K
Scott Downs: 0.1 IP | 1 H | 0 ER
Jeremy Accardo: 0.2 IP | 0 H | 0 ER
B.J. Ryan: (S, 1) | 1.0 IP | 2 H | 0 ER


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Granderson, Curtis 0-5 | K
2-Ordonez, Magglio 1-3
3-Cabrera, Miguel 2-4 | R
4-Sheiffeld, Gary 1-3
5-Guillen, Carlos 0-4
6-Polanco, Placido 1-3 | R | BB
7-Laird, Gerald 2-4 | K
8-Everett, Adam 0-4
9-Inge, Brandon 2-4

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HR: Cabrera (2)
RBI: Cabrera (3)

1-Scutaro, Marco 1-4 | 3 K
2-Hill, Aaron 1-4 | 2 K
3-Wells, Vernon 3-4 | 2 R
4-Rios, Alex 1-4 | K
5-Millar, Kevin 1-4
6-Bautista, Jose 0-3
7-Overbay, Lyle 2-3 | R | SO
8-Snider, Travis 0-3 | SO
9-Barajas, Rod 2-3 | R | SO

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2B: Overbay (1)
HR: Wells 2 (2)
RBI: Hill Wells 3 (3), Hill (1)

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Next Game: 4/9 vs Detroit Tigers
Projected Pitching Match-Up

0-0 --- 0-0
0.00 --- 0.00
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(3-1) @ (1-3)

Janssen struggles in first start in over a year, Jays lose

Photo: Casey Janssen throws a pitch yesterday in Toronto. Janssen gave up seven runs in 3.2 innings of work.

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Manager's Monologue:

"Casey was terrible. He gave up seven runs in a little over three innings and he can't have games like that and expect to stay around. Our relief pitching really kept us in the game giving up only one hit but there is already fatigue showing in some of the guys arms for the amount of work they have been getting. We need better outings fromm our starters from now on.”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Dontrelle Willis : (W, 1-0) | 8.0 IP | 6 H | 2 ER | 7 K
Joel Zumaya: 1.0 IP | 1 H | 0 ER | K

Casey Janssen : (L, 0-1) | 3.2 IP | 8 H | 7 ER | BB | 3 K
Brandon League: 2.1 IP | 3 H | 0 ER | 2 K
Jason Frasor: 1.2 IP | 2 H | 0 ER | 2 K
Scott Downs: 0.1 IP | 2 H | ER
Jeremy Accardo: 1.0 IP | 0 H | 0 ER


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Granderson, Curtis 4-5 | 2 R
2-Ordonez, Magglio 2-5 | R
3-Cabrera, Miguel 3-5 | R
4-Sheiffeld, Gary 2-5 | 2 K
5-Guillen, Carlos 1-5 | R | 2 SO
6-Polanco, Placido 1-4 | R | SO
7-Laird, Gerald 2-5 | R
8-Everett, Adam 0-3
9-Inge, Brandon 0-3 | R | BB | SO

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2B:Granderson (1), Cabrera (2)
HR: Ordonez (2)
RBI: Ordonez 3(7), Cabrera (4), Polanco (4), Laird (3), Everett (2), Granderson (1)

1-Scutaro, Marco 2-4
2-Hill, Aaron 0-2
3-Wells, Vernon 1-4 | SO
4-Rios, Alex 0-4 | SO
5-Millar, Kevin 0-4 | R | SO
6-Bautista, Jose 1-4 | R | 3 SO
7-Overbay, Lyle 1-4 | R
8-Snider, Travis 1-4 | R | K
9-Barajas, Rod 0-3 | K
PH-McDonald, John: 1-2

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2B: Scutaro (1)
HR: Overbay (2), Bautista (1)
RBI: Overbay 2(3), Wells (4), Bautista (1)

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Next Game: 4/10 @ Cleveland Indians
Projected Pitching Match-Up

0-0 --- 0-0
0.00 --- 0.00
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[T.Dot]

Blue Jays @ Indians Series Preview:

(1-3) @ (1-2)

Projected Matchups:

Game 1:

Scott Richmond 0-0 , 0.00 ERA | Aaron Laffey 0-0 , 0.00 ERA

Game 2:

Roy Halladay 0-0 , 5.68 ERA | Carl Pavano 0-0 , 0.00 ERA

Game 3:

Jesse Litsch 0-1 , 5.14 ERA | Cliff Lee 0-1 , 6.00 ERA

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[Vinsane]

GL against my Tribe.

 

[T.Dot]

Very nice set up T-Dot. Didn't you just get the game and you're already flying through it? very nice.

Thanks man, yah I got it yesterday, lol

GL against my Tribe.

thanks dude, they were tough especially Francisco.

 

[T.Dot]

(2-3) @ (1-3)

Great pitching helps Jays win in extra innings

Photo: Scott Richmond delivers a pitch in the sixth inning yesterday at Progressive Field. Richmond went seven strong giving up one run.

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Manager's Monologue:

"Scott [Richmond] was amazing. Actually all our pitchers were great. The way Downs handled that situation in the ninth and extending the game by striking one of there best hitters out was amazing. Obviously, I would have liked more offense but you can't have everything and I'm just happy about the win. ”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Scott Richmond : 7.0 IP | 6 H | 1 ER | BB | 4 K
Jesse Carlson: 1.2 IP | 2 H | 0 ER
Scott Downs: (W, 1-0) | 0.2 IP | 1 H | 0 ER | 1 K
B.J. Ryan: (S, 1) | 0.2 IP | 0 H | 0 ER

Aaron Laffey : 7.0 IP | 4 H | 1 ER | 7 K
Masahide Kobayashi: (L, 0-1) | 3.0 IP | 4 H | 1 ER


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Rios, Alex 0-5
2-Hill, Aaron 1-4 | SO
3-Wells, Vernon 2-4 | R | SO
4-Bautista, Jose 1-4
5-Overbay, Lyle 1-4 | R | SO
6-Snider, Travis 0-4 | SO
7-Scutaro, Marco 1-4 | 2 SO
8-Millar, Kevin 2-4 | SO
9-Barrett, Michael 0-4

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2B:Overbay (2)
RBI: Snider (1), Scutaro (2)

1-Sizemore, Grady 1-5 | SO
2-DeRosa, Mark 0-5
3-Martinez, Victor 0-3 | BB
4-Shoppach, Kelly 1-4 | SO
5-Peralta, Jhonny 1-4
6-Choo, Shin Soo 2-4
7-Hafner, Travis 0-4 | 2 SO
8-Francisco, Ben 4-4 | R
9-Cabrera, Asdrubal 0-2 | SO
PH-Garko, Ryan: 0-1

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2B: Choo (2), Francisco (3)
HR: Francisco (1)
RBI: Francisco (2)

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Next Game: 4/11 @ Cleveland Indians
Projected Pitching Match-Up

0-0 --- 0-0
5.68 --- 0.00
​

 

[T.Dot]

(2-4) @ (2-3)

Jays offense a no show again as Jays lose in Cleveland

Photo: Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore swings at a Roy Halladay pitch. Sizemore hit a lead off home run off Halladay.

[table="head;autonumtitle=rank;width=15em"]Team|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|F|H|E

|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|1|1|7|0

|1|0|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|2|6|1[/table]

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Manager's Monologue:

"Roy was good. I know he gave up that lead off homer to Sizemore but it's still fairly early in the season. What I'm worried about at this point is our offense which has scored three runs total in this series against two middle of the road pitchers. Gene [Tenece, Blue Jays hitting coach] is going to have to work with them to ensure they improve their games. ”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Roy Halladay : (L, 0-1) | 6.1 IP | 6 H | 2 ER | 7 K
Jeremy Accardo: 1.2 IP | 0 H | 0 ER | BB | 1 K

Carl Pavano : (W, 1-0) | 8.1 IP | 7 H | 1 ER | 5 K
Kerry Wood: (S, 1) | 0.2 IP | 0 H | 0 ER | 1 K


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Rios, Alex 1-4
2-Overbay, Lyle 0-4 | SO
3-Wells, Vernon 2-4 | R
4-Bautista, Jose 0-4 | 2 SO
5-Barajas, Rod 1-4
6-Hill, Aaron 1-4 | 2 SO
7-Lind, Adam 0-3
8-Millar, Kevin 2-4
9-Scutaro, Marco 0-3 | SO

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2B:Barajas (1)

1-Sizemore, Grady 2-4 | R
2-DeRosa, Mark 1-4
3-Martinez, Victor 0-4
4-Shoppach, Kelly 0-4 | 2 SO
5-Peralta, Jhonny 1-3
6-Choo, Shin Soo 0-3 | 2 SO
7-Hafner, Travis 1-3 | SO
8-Francisco, Ben 1-2 | R | BB
9-Cabrera, Asdrubal 0-3


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2B: Sizemore (3), DeRosa (3)
HR: Sizemore (1)
RBI: Sizemore (1), DeRosa (4)

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Next Game: 4/12 @ Cleveland Indians
Projected Pitching Match-Up

0-1 --- 0-1
5.14 --- 6.00
​

 

[T.Dot]

(2-5) @ (3-3)

Toronto, we have a problem!

Photo:Indians pitcher Cliff Lee composes himself before throwing a pitch. Lee pitched a complete game giving up only five hits.

[table="head;autonumtitle=rank;width=15em"]Team|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|F|H|E

|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|5|0

|0|0|0|0|0|2|0|1|X|3|9|1[/table]

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Manager's Monologue:

"I don't know anymore, I really don't know. Sure Lee is an amazing pitcher but I expected at least one run today. This offense scored a total of THREE runs in this series. That is unexceptable. If this carries onto the Twins series we may have to shake this team up. On the other side, Jesse was great for six innings and kept us in the game, we just need some darn offensive help. ”

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--Pitching Breakdown--

Jesse Litsch : (L, 0-2) | 6.0 IP | 6 H | 2 ER | BB | 5 K
Jason Frasor: 1.2 IP | 3 H | 1 ER | 1 K
Scott Downs: 0.1 IP | 0 H| 0 ER | 1 K

Cliff Lee : (W, 1-1) | 9.0 IP | 5 H | 0 ER | 7 K


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--Hitting Breakdown--

1-Rios, Alex 1-4 | SO
2-Hill, Aaron 0-4 | SO
3-Wells, Vernon 1-4 | SO
4-Rolen, Scott 0-4
5-Overbay, Lyle 0-4 | SO
6-Snider, Travis 1-4 | SO
7-Scutaro, Marco 1-3
8-McDonald, John 1-3 | SO
9-Barajas, Rod 0-3 | SO

1-Sizemore, Grady 1-4 | R
2-DeRosa, Mark 3-4 | R
3-Martinez, Victor 1-4
4-Shoppach, Kelly 2-4 | 2 SO
5-Peralta, Jhonny 1-4 | SO
6-Hafner, Travis 0-2 | BB
7-Francisco, Ben 0-3 | SO
8-Dellucci, David 0-3 | SO
9-Cabrera, Asdrubal 1-3 | R | 2 SO

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HR: DeRosa (1)
RBI: DeRosa 3(7)

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Next Game: 4/13 @ Minnesota Twins
Projected Pitching Match-Up

1-0 --- 0-0
3.00 --- 8.44
​