And I think we should keep in mind that this early in the season, the division can't be lost in a day yet either. It's getting close to that point, but the fact that no one's run away with the AL East or Wild Card is helpful.
I'm at work right now watching the Angels take batting practice, so I thought it might as good a time as any to finally update again.
A lot's happened since I last blogged. We lost the Mactasticness, Eck, VDub and Squirrel (a.k.a. Jeremy Accardo. The nickname comes via my roomate.)
As much as last night's loss sucked (bases loaded 3 times and NO RUNS!!!), the Jays haven't faltered as much as many thought they would when Vernon went down on his wrist. Scutaro has been playing well as short in the absense of Eckstein and McDonald, so I applaud him there.
The Kevin Mench and Brad Wilkerson signings, well...I'll just leave those alone. I was having a Facebook wall post sessions with someone about the Jays. I'll summarize it for you because I think it makes sense. My comments will be in purple.
- When Vernon went down I thought if only Reed were still here. Reed doesn't do any one thing exceptionally, not enough to be an everyday player. You don't need all-stars at every position, but a nice mix of all-stars and regular joe work horses.
- Enough bargain bin shopping, and start using what you've got. Adam Lind not being called up to play in the outfield everyday (at least while Vernon's on the DL) shows a lack of direction and bad management. I blame J.P. Riccardi for the lack of depth in position players in the minors and we need to have a manager with more presence, instead of a GM.
There was more, but that sums most of it up. I know I was echoing thoughts from Jamie Campbell, but I do whole heartedly agree. If Adam Lind is supposed to be the left-fielder of the future (which pre-season signings and in season moves have set up nicely for him to be so), why not get him more service time the majors? He's proved he can play here before and not giving him the chance shows a complete lack of faith. If I were Adam Lind, even though baseball's a business and not personal, I'd have a hard time believing anything Riccardi or Gibbons say to him about him being the everyday LF in years to come.
I should get back to work. I'm trying to post most and keep on top of the things that happen between posts so I can comment on them if I feel the need. It just seems like when I have the time, there's not much to say and when I don't have the time there is.
- Jon Lester for pitching a no-hitter.
- Rod Barajas for driving 5 runs in one game via the long ball; and,
- Doc and Jesse for coming in an pitching some great relief over the weekend. Too bad only people with Sportsnet East got to watch you, Doc. Stupid hockey.
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Shaun Marcum takes the mound against Jon Garland. This should be a pretty good pitching match up. Both pitchers come in with 4 wins, but Garland has 3 losses to Shaun's 2. By far, Shaun's 2.50 ERA blasts Garland's (4.32) out of the ballpark.
Enjoy the game, even though it's not on TV. Try not to freeze or get soaked in the crappy weather in S. Ont tonight.
JaysGirl5
P.S. I've just gotta say...I finally figured out the sentiment I was trying to capture about Yankee fans last year. It's the same mentality that Canadians seem to have about hockey. Entitlement.
So to all the Canadians out there, just 'cause hockey's our sport doesn't mean we're entitled to anything. Yankee fans, same deal different sport. Just 'cause your team has one of the most documented franchises and largest fan bases, doesn't mean you're entitled to squat. You're a baseball team just like the rest of us.
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