Looks like Ricky Romero benefited from the extra rest after a short outing against Detroit last week. He pitched the best game of the year for Toronto going 8.2 innings and giving up no runs and only 4 hits. It would have been nice to see him get a complete game, but it's just as nice to see the Jays string together 3 wins in a row.
I'm getting the impression that Jose Bautista is some sort of human-cyborg-hybrid. Everyone was saying that there was no way to match his success from last season, but if it's even possible, he's gotten better. He has a more patient approach to the plate and he consistently gets on base, whether it's by hit or a walk. He went 3 for 4 tonight, hitting a single, double and his 12th home run and on the year, he's hitting around .360 and his OBP is over .500. I'm pretty sure that mere humans are not capable of producing those numbers. From now on, Jose Bautista will be known as Jose Ro-Bautista (Get it? He's a robot!).
Aaron Hill is pretty much a space filler in the #5 spot. He's not making good contact at all. At the very least, both JP Arencibia and John McDonald should be moved up. By the way, is it to early to start an Adeiny Hechavarria watch?
Also, Corey Patterson should have been much more alert on the basepath in the 7th. Luckily his speed made up for his hesitation, but in such a close game, his mistakes are inexcusable.
Tonight's 3 Stars:
1. Ricky Romero - so close to a complete game!
2. Jose Ro-Bautista - I for one welcome our new robot overlord...
3. Carl Pavano - did well to allow all those baserunners without giving up any runs
A blog about the Blue Jays with minimal references to sabermetrics while still acknowledging their existence and validity...
Do we know why Lind isn't playing at 1B?
ReplyDeleteHe's still day to day with lower back stiffness. We should be thankful that he doesn't have bi-lateral leg numbness like Joe Mauer does for Minnesota...
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