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Delabar also became the first Blue Jays pitcher to ever strike out four in a single inning.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Blue Jays RP Ks 4 in an Inning
On Monday night Toronto Blue Jays RP Steve Delabar accomplished a feat that no other pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball has done ... struck out four batters in an extra inning.
There's how the inning went.
Delabar also became the first Blue Jays pitcher to ever strike out four in a single inning.
Delabar also became the first Blue Jays pitcher to ever strike out four in a single inning.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Blue Jays, Astros Open Trading Season with 10 Player Deal
On Friday the Toronto Blue Jays acquired J.A. Happ, Brandon Lyon and David Carpenter. In return the Astros received Francisco Cordero, Ben Fransisco, 4 Minor Leaguers (3 pitchers and a catcher), and a player to be named later.
While it's nice to see teams making moves this particular trade, although large in the number of players, lacks any big names or star power.
Many expected the Astros to clean house as they own the worst record in the Majors and are looking to rebuild.
On the other side of the trade the Jays have been forced to endure numerous injuries to their pitching staff, both in the rotation and in the bullpen.
The interest piece of the deal is J.A. Happ. The Blue Jays originally inquired about his services when they were trying to trade Roy Halladay to the Phillies when former GM J.P. Riccardi was in charge. At the time the Phillies did not want to include Happ. I believe that was back in 2009 when Happ had a 2.93 ERA over 166 IP. Happ was subsequently traded in 2010 in the Roy Oswalt deal.
In parts of three seasons with the Astros Happ has made 59 starts, pitched 332.2 innings and holds a 4.84 ERA.
It's probably a good thing the Blue Jays acquired him now and not as a part of the Halladay deal.
While it's nice to see teams making moves this particular trade, although large in the number of players, lacks any big names or star power.
Many expected the Astros to clean house as they own the worst record in the Majors and are looking to rebuild.
On the other side of the trade the Jays have been forced to endure numerous injuries to their pitching staff, both in the rotation and in the bullpen.
The interest piece of the deal is J.A. Happ. The Blue Jays originally inquired about his services when they were trying to trade Roy Halladay to the Phillies when former GM J.P. Riccardi was in charge. At the time the Phillies did not want to include Happ. I believe that was back in 2009 when Happ had a 2.93 ERA over 166 IP. Happ was subsequently traded in 2010 in the Roy Oswalt deal.
In parts of three seasons with the Astros Happ has made 59 starts, pitched 332.2 innings and holds a 4.84 ERA.
It's probably a good thing the Blue Jays acquired him now and not as a part of the Halladay deal.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Sergio Santos Done for the Season
The Blue Jays pitching staff suffered another blow on Sunday officially losing closer Sergio Santos for the remainder of the season.
Santos was acquired by the Blue Jays in an off-season trade with the Chicago White Sox.
He struggled early in the season for the Jays and hasn't pitched since April 20th. He had been on the DL with right shoulder inflammation.
During a throwing session he felt pain in his throwing shoulder and has opted for surgery, ending his season.
No date has been set for the surgery as of yet and the exact nature of the injury has yet to be disclosed.
Santos was acquired by the Blue Jays in an off-season trade with the Chicago White Sox.
He struggled early in the season for the Jays and hasn't pitched since April 20th. He had been on the DL with right shoulder inflammation.
During a throwing session he felt pain in his throwing shoulder and has opted for surgery, ending his season.
No date has been set for the surgery as of yet and the exact nature of the injury has yet to be disclosed.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Blue Jays Extend Encarnacion
On Thursday the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have inked 29 year old DH Edwin Encarnacion to a 3 year extension worth $27 million (plus a club option for a 4th year at $10 mil). Encarnacion was due to be a free agent at the end of the season.
Encarnacion is having a great start to the 2012 campaign having mashed 23 HRs going into the All-Star Break. He's already nearing his career high in that total (26 back in '08) and has provided solid protection in the lineup for slugging RF Jose Bautista.
On the surface it seems like a good move, but is it really?
The deal brings back memories of the deal Adam Lind signed after his career season in 2009, granted Lind's contract was much more manageable at 4 years and $18 million.
Here's the problem. It wasn't all that long ago that Encarnacion was put on waivers and free for any Major League team to pick up.
"We’re fairly confident that he will clear," GM Alex Anthopolous said in July of 2010.
He did.
Later in 2010 the Blue Jays put him on waivers once again, this time the Oakland A's claimed him (he subsequently returned as a free agent later that off-season).
Anthopolous has been very smart thus far as the GM of the Blue Jays but this move could hurt end up hurting the club over the next few seasons. It's a particularly interesting signing because of the expiring contract. Anthopolous could have leveraged Encarnacion's fast start and dealt him at the deadline and potentially brought in some young inexpensive talent.
$9 million a season doesn't sound like a lot for the production Encarnacion has been providing and should it continue it'll be a bargain. However that money could have been used in free agency to sign a more reputable and established slugger.
The question becomes does Encarnacion continue to be the hitter with a .947 OPS and on pace for 40+ HR as he has been thus far this season or does he revert back to the career .805 OPS hitter who'll hit around 20? I guess we'll find out in the next 3 and a half seasons.
Encarnacion is having a great start to the 2012 campaign having mashed 23 HRs going into the All-Star Break. He's already nearing his career high in that total (26 back in '08) and has provided solid protection in the lineup for slugging RF Jose Bautista.
On the surface it seems like a good move, but is it really?
The deal brings back memories of the deal Adam Lind signed after his career season in 2009, granted Lind's contract was much more manageable at 4 years and $18 million.
Here's the problem. It wasn't all that long ago that Encarnacion was put on waivers and free for any Major League team to pick up.
"We’re fairly confident that he will clear," GM Alex Anthopolous said in July of 2010.
He did.
Later in 2010 the Blue Jays put him on waivers once again, this time the Oakland A's claimed him (he subsequently returned as a free agent later that off-season).
Anthopolous has been very smart thus far as the GM of the Blue Jays but this move could hurt end up hurting the club over the next few seasons. It's a particularly interesting signing because of the expiring contract. Anthopolous could have leveraged Encarnacion's fast start and dealt him at the deadline and potentially brought in some young inexpensive talent.
$9 million a season doesn't sound like a lot for the production Encarnacion has been providing and should it continue it'll be a bargain. However that money could have been used in free agency to sign a more reputable and established slugger.
The question becomes does Encarnacion continue to be the hitter with a .947 OPS and on pace for 40+ HR as he has been thus far this season or does he revert back to the career .805 OPS hitter who'll hit around 20? I guess we'll find out in the next 3 and a half seasons.
Friday, June 15, 2012
String of Bad Luck Continues for Blue Jays Starters
The Toronto Blue Jays (32-32) saw their third starting pitcher in less than a week leave a game early due to an injury. Tonight it was Drew Hutchison. The 21-year old rookie was making his 11th start of the season and on his 9th pitch felt something wrong. Manager John Farrell and Trainer George Poulis came to the mound and after a chat removed their starter from the game. The Jays bullpen managed to put together a great outing a secured a 3-0 victory over the visiting Phillies. Of greater concern has to be the health of their starting rotation.
The first injury occured on Monday when Brandon Morrow left after, coincidentally, 9 pitches. On June 13th (retroactive to June 12) he was placed on the 15-day DL with an oblique strain. Two days later Kyle Drabek left after 85 pitches. He was then placed on the 15-day DL June 15 (retroactive to the 14th) with a sprained right elbow ligament. That's never an injury you want associated with any of your pitchers. Then the injury bug struck again, exactly two days later. Whoever is pitching on Sunday might want to call in sick or something. It doesn't seem like a good day to pitch (it's actually Brett Cecil who is scheduled to pitch, fresh up from AAA to replace Drabek).
If the Jays aren't careful they'll run out of arms and this could quickly derail a promising season for the young but talented Toronto squad.
The first injury occured on Monday when Brandon Morrow left after, coincidentally, 9 pitches. On June 13th (retroactive to June 12) he was placed on the 15-day DL with an oblique strain. Two days later Kyle Drabek left after 85 pitches. He was then placed on the 15-day DL June 15 (retroactive to the 14th) with a sprained right elbow ligament. That's never an injury you want associated with any of your pitchers. Then the injury bug struck again, exactly two days later. Whoever is pitching on Sunday might want to call in sick or something. It doesn't seem like a good day to pitch (it's actually Brett Cecil who is scheduled to pitch, fresh up from AAA to replace Drabek).
If the Jays aren't careful they'll run out of arms and this could quickly derail a promising season for the young but talented Toronto squad.
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