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Anthopoulos Speaking Out of Both Sides of His Mouth?
9 days ago by
Mop Up Duty
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“He throws 94-95 m.p.h. and his slider has depth. He’s never been able to put it all together. In all likelihood he might not be a guy in our bullpen, but our coaches have had success with reclamation projects,” Alex Anthopoulos said, referencing Scott Downs, Shawn Camp...
Yanks Interested in Downs?
July 24, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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Jeff Blair is a sports columnist for The Globe and Mail, and he saying the Yanks are interested in Toronto's Scott Downs. Here's what he posted on his Twitter page tonight (hat-tip to MLB Trade Rumors):"Weird. Got e-mail from guy I trust telling me Yanks looking at Downs...
75 to 88 Wins in 2 Simple Steps
1 day ago by
Batter's Box
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It's easier than you might think.
Step 1: Do NothingThe Jays won 75 games last year, but Pythagoras suggests they should have won 83 (actually, 83.5 to be more precise). The only significant non-random factor that affects a team's deviation from its Pythagorean record is the...
Blue Jays' Downs sent back to DL with toe injury
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Toronto Blue Jays closer Scott Downs was placed on the disabled list Sunday after aggravating the injured left big toe that landed him on the DL earlier this season.
Jays cut former star closer Ryan; active Downs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
Blue Jays return closer Downs to disabled list
August 02, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Blue Jays closer Scott Downs was placed on the disabled list Sunday after aggravating the injured left big toe that landed him on the DL earlier this season.
Lose Brad Arnsberg for One Season of Cito Gaston? Who Thinks That's a Good Trade Off?
8 days ago by
Bluebird Banter
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So what do we think about Cito staying and Arnsberg going? Our friends at Tao of Stieb and The Drunks very clearly hate it. And they are right. We all have been working under the theory that Cito and Brad couldn't work together another year. One of them...
205 Drop: Top 10 MLB Bets I Wish I Could Make
June 18, 2009 by
Five Tool Tool
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Today's drop was written a brief period of time ago, just before Toronto closer (and, inevitably, a guy that I own in a roto league) Scott Downs hit the disabled list after attempting to run after batting. You know, something that pitchers do every 2-3 times a game in the National...
Blue Jays release $47M closer Ryan
July 08, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
Toronto announced the moves before Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay.
Ryan has struggled this season, going 1-1 with a 6.53 ERA in...
Jays cut one-time closer Ryan, activate Downs
July 08, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
Blue Jays release former All-Star closer Ryan
July 08, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
Jays Eat B.J. Contract
July 08, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Blue Jays released B.J. Ryan today:
The club released the left-handed reliever this afternoon, just as they activated Scott Downs, who had taken over the closer role as Ryan struggled this season.
Ryan, who is signed through the end of 2010, will collect this season’s remaining...
Closing Time: Downs takes off, Frasor takes over
August 03, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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The maddening Scott Downs slump of the last four weeks isn't so mysterious now. It's hard to pitch effectively when your left foot is in constant pain. The other cleat dropped with the Toronto closer Sunday as he was placed on the 15-day disabled list. The club feels Downs...
J.P. Howell Will Take Your Cheetos Without Asking
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Blue Jays activate closer Downs, third baseman Rolen
August 24, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
Downs Blows Lead in 8th, Jays Lose
September 16, 2009 by
Bluebird Banter
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by Kathy Willens - AP
I know Hideki Matsui's just doing his job, but why does he have to do it so well against the Jays? This was his sixth homerun and he hit .373 / .439 / .745 against us this season. (AP Photo...
American League Rotisserie Roundup – Week 5
May 05, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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A little late because of tech problems, but hopefully you gain a few tidbits.
The real team’s loss is your rotisserie team’s gain! Due to injury, some opportunities for players who may be available on your league’s waiver wire heading into week 5:
The #2 reliever strikes!!...
Toronto Blue Jays put Scott Downs on disabled list, give Jason Frasor closer duties
Blue Jays closer Scott Downs was placed on the disabled list Sunday after aggravating the injured left big toe that landed him on the DL earlier this season.
The Joys of Guaranteed Contracts
July 09, 2009 by
Simon On Sports
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Some days news break and I think to myself, is there really anything more excellent than guaranteed contracts? You get the contract based solely on past performance and "expectations" of how you will perform in the future but in reality you don't even have to do a single...
Will the Blue Jays Become Sellers?
June 18, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Upon hearing the news that the Blue Jays placed Roy Halladay and Scott Downs on the DL yesterday, I can't help but wonder how this will effect their plans with regards to the trading deadline.Even though the Blue Jays sit just 5 games out of first in the AL East and just 2 games...
Roy Halladay and Scott Downs Placed on the 15-day DL and
June 17, 2009 by
Bluebird Banter
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by Darren Calabrese - AP
You're the greatest, Doc. Feel better soon. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)
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Jordan Bastian just announced that Roy...
Jays send Downs to DL, bring back Accardo
August 02, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Toronto Blue Jays placed left-handed reliever Scott Downs on the 15-day disabled list after he aggravated a left foot injury that hindered him earlier in the year.
Blue Jays activate closer Scott Downs, place Edwin Encarnacion on DL
The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
Beam Me Up Scotty: Downs Trekking Through Unfamiliar Territory
July 25, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Toronto and Tampa Bay renewed their rivalry on Saturday afternoon, and it nearly killed me. It went from the Jays leading 8-0, to 9-1, to 9-5, to the score being tied at nine as Rogers Sportsnet coverage was slipping in and out on TV.
I found myself jiggling the...
B.J. Ryan released by Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
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