Mark Buehrle On Being A Blue Jay

Mark Buehrle talked to the Blue Jays media by conference call this morning. Some of what he said:

• At first he was "shocked and surprised" by the trade.
• Now: "I think it's sunk in. It's kind of become real. I'm liking what Alex is doing"
• On pitbulls: "It is going to be an obstacle, I don't agree with the ban."
• He tries to 'lead by example'. Wouldn't "call a team meeting' but would 'answer a question' for a teammate.
• Never been on the DL, never had arm troubles.
• On Toronto: "It's a great city. It's one of my favorite places to go."
• He's not worried about taxes.
• His wife was unsure about the trade, at first, mostly because of the pit bull ban, but has come around on things.
• On Josh Johnson: "he's a stud, if healthy. Top of the line starter."
• On Jose Reyes: "he wants to play everyday. He's energetic. Everyone is going to like him."
• Bonifacio is "goofy". "Always dancing".'Comfortable playing center field".
• "The AL East is tough. Right now I'm liking the team."