Wednesday, June 27 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
8:10 PM (EST)
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Toronto Blue Jays Vernon Wells cf Alexis Rios rf Matt Stairs 1b Troy Glaus 3b Frank Thomas dh Greg Zaun c Adam Lind lf Howie Clark 2b Royce Clayton ss Pitching: Josh Towers |
Minnesota Twins Luis Castillo 2b Jason Bartlett ss Joe Mauer dh Michael Cuddyer 1b Torii Hunter cf Jason Kubel lf Mike Redmond c Lew Ford rf Nicky Punto 3b Pitching: John Paul Bonser, RHP
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The Jays suffered a tough loss yesterday in a game that saw a stellar start by Shaun Marcum sqandered by poor hitting all night, forcing extra innings. Gibbons called on Brian Tallet to begin the 12th and left Tallet in despite trouble, a call hotly debated in our game thread yesterday.
However, as they say, tonight is another game. Sparrow opposes Boof Bonser, the lagniappe Minnesota received in the AJ Pierzynski trade.
In other, somewhat unexpected news, Toronto recalled Brandon League from Syracuse. As League doesn't really seem quite ready, it's possible that this move was necessitated by the 30-day limit on rehab assignments . I would expect League to be used in a low-leverage role, if at all, for the next little while.
Man, is it hot and sticky outside today. Luckily, I'm inside watching baseball, and I hope y'all are as well. Let's go Jays!