Memory Might Mirror No Reflections On Me: Boston 6, Jays 0

by hugo on Sep 19, 2010 4:42 PM EDT in Toronto Blue Jays Game Recaps

The Jays never put anything together today and missed their chance to sweep Boston, in Boston.

On the Mound:

Shaun Marcum got off to a great start, striking out the side around an infield single in the first, but got into trouble in the 5th, giving up 5 runs. Mike McCoy didn't help things with some poor outfield play, but then J.D. Drew hit a home run to make it a bit of a moot point. Boston is a tough place to pitch but Marcum could have done a better job keeping the ball down. Not the worst appearance (he didn't walk anyone) but all it takes is one bad inning sometime.

At the Plate:

Very little to report and, in fact, no extra-base hits. Mike McCoy did a nice job setting the table from the leadoff spot, reaching base three times. John McDonald had a couple of hits from the 9 spot, and Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay each singled. Jose Bautista had a rough day at the plate, stranding 6 baserunners including 4 in scoring position. Just goes to show, no one can be perfect every day.

From the Pen:

Brad Mills and Taylor Buchholz pitched the final 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Buchholz needed just 8 pitches to get through the 8th, and 7 of them were strikes.

Jays of the Day: McCoy is closest but not quite there, particularly with the error.

A tepid end, but winning a series in Boston is always cause for celebration. The Jays have the day off tomorrow and are headed back to the Big Smoke where they begin a series against Seattle on Tuesday. Shawn Hill will pitch.

Title from "For Want Of" by Rites of Spring.

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Bucholz

by Nadia on Sep 19, 2010 5:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

looked good. I like him.

Oops

by Nadia on Sep 19, 2010 5:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Taylor Buchholz was claimed off waivers 10 days ago – good to finally see him in a game.

by jabalong on Sep 19, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

knew it wasn't our day when Bautista couldn't hit twice with the bases loaded

McCoy, as well as the error, misplayed a couple of hits.

by Tom Dakers on Sep 19, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Brad Mills next season

If Mills doesn’t win the 5th rotation spot (which he won’t), I would rather have in serving in our bullpen as a long reliever instead of a starter in AAA. With the amount of pitching depth we have it will be silly to think Mills can one day become a legitimate starter. So why not stick him in the bullpen now; something he will probably be stuck in 2 or 3 years from now anyways.

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by Schenn4captain on Sep 20, 2010 7:39 AM EDT reply actions

typically

The 6th starter gets as many major league starts over the season as the 5th starter. So if Mills is the 6th starter coming out of spring training next season, he’s far more valuable to keep stretched out in AAA and making someone else (maybe Janssen?) the long man

Of course, it all depends on how it shakes out. If Mills is the 8th or 9th starter on the depth chart heading out of spring, then maybe there’s a case for putting him in the bullpen.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Sep 20, 2010 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions