The other day I mentioned how aces Johan Santana and Dontrelle Willis stared into opponent's eyes like they meant business. This seemed to be taken the wrong way. What I meant was that these two pitchers (which I was using as an example) had a glare or a face that could strike fear into batter's hearts. There are many other pitchers in the league that are like this but I just chose these two for whatever reason. Yes I could have chosen Sabathia, Martinez, or Riveria, but these were the two that popped into my head when writing the post. There was numerous complaints that Willis was not an ace nor a threat to batters. I find this very untrue. Willis is very dangerous. Last season's stats may not reflect that comment but remember he played for the Marlins. Watch out for him in Chicago. This is all going back to my point that I felt Litsch didn't seem to have that kind of power or influence on batters. Yes....he was one of the highlights of spring training this March. But will the Litsch of March show up for the season?...probably not...that is why he is the fifth starter.
Speaking of spring training...
It ended today with the Jays posting a record of 13-16. Not bad...but not great. But whatever it's spring training. Got a chance to see the game to versus the Phillies. I always enjoy watching these interleague games. It's nice to get to see many players that the Jays usually don't face.
As of this moment....
Contract talks are still under way with Alex Rios. Ricciardi reported that they will have negotiations complete by opening day. So expect my view on that tomorrow. Can't wait to see what they have cooked up....
And of course Opening Day 2008 for the Jays kicks off at 12:00 central time versus the Yankees on Monday. Still find it odd to play on a Monday afternoon. Aren't people working? Should be an awesome game win or lose as the pitching match up is between Halladay and 19 game winner Chien-Ming Wang....Actually I take that back...the Jays better upset the last opening game at the stadium that Ruth built.
Who agrees with me on that one?
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