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Jays Go Downs Again

Surely on a day when Boston and New York both lost Toronto could pull off a win to climb a token rung on the AL East ladder. And when you look at the game tonight, their staff mostly did what was needed. Mostly. Rzepczynski looked rough to start the game, balking Ichiro over to second...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Jays' activate Downs, release Ryan

Toronto Blue Jays activated left- handed relief pitcher Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list and released lefty B.J. Ryan.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Blue Jays release former closer B.J. Ryan and reinstated current closer Scott Downs from DL

>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

Toronto Blue Jays put Roy Halladay, Scott Downs on 15-day disabled list

The Jays announced that starter Roy Halladay and closer Scott Downs will both be placed on the disabled list Thursday. The team will put Halladay on the DL retroactive to June 13, so he'll be eligible to return June 28.
>> sports.espn.go.com/mlb/new...
 

Jays pitchers Halladay, Downs headed to DL

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Toronto ace Roy Halladay is headed to the disabled list. The Blue Jays plan to put Halladay and closer Scott Downs on the DL on Thursday, further depleting their injury-riddled pitching staff. Right-hander Casey Janssen was placed on the 15-day DL before Wednesday night's...
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No More Ryan's Hope!

Jordan Bastian from bluejays.com reports that former closer B.J. Ryan has been released.  His replacement, Scott Downs, has been activated from the disabled list after suffering a toe injury trying to run out of the batter's box in Philadelphia. Ryan evoked memories of Tom...
>> www.battersbox.ca/article...
 

Yankees Looking At Downs

Jeff Blair of The Globe And Mail passes along a note that the Yankees are looking at Blue Jays closer Scott Downs. In today's massive Roy Halladay thread we learned that the Yanks had scouts in Toronto tonight, and we've known that they're on the look out for arms. Â...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07...
 

Brett Cecil, Scott Downs, and the Jays Cruise Past Orioles, 2-0

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More photos » by Gail Burton - AP Brett Cecil had a great start, but it was also oh so nice to see Scott Downs back in the closer's role for the Jays as they shut out Baltimore, 2-0. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) ...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/7/...
 

Add Downs to lefties that interest Rockies

NEW YORK — While the Rockies have increased their pursuit of Mark Hendrickson, they are also interested in Toronto left-hander Scott Downs, according to the Toronto Sun. Downs has roughly $600,000 remaining on this salary this year and $4 million next season. Not sure what the...
>> blogs.denverpost.com/rockies...
 

Is B.J. Ryan Expendable?

Thus far in the 2008 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays have enjoyed having statistically the best bullpen in the American League and one of the best in baseball. One of the biggest surprises this season has been 27 year old rookie LHP Jesse Carlson, who has been the Jays most reliable...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/feeds/5...
 

Nationals Sign MacDougal

The Nationals and Mike MacDougal have agreed to a minor league deal. MacDougal gives the Nationals another option in the bullpen, which owns a 5.28 ERA this season. MacDougal was an All-Star closer in 2003 with the Royals, but owns a 4.18 career ERA in 262 career games. MacDougal had...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/2009/05...
 

Lose Brad Arnsberg for One Season of Cito Gaston? Who Thinks That's a Good Trade Off?

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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...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/10...
 

Is B.J. Ryan Expendable?

Thus far in the 2008 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays have enjoyed having statistically the best bullpen in the American League and one of the best in baseball. One of the biggest surprises this season has been 27 year old rookie LHP Jesse Carlson, who has been the Jays most reliable...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/2008/09...
 

Blue Jays release LHP B.J. Ryan

The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Blue Jays release LHP B.J. Ryan

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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'Cause I ain't ready yet To start all over again 'Cause every time that I do I remember you: Game Thread Jays and Rays

So seems like there was some news today in Jayland. One closer is out (B.J. Ryan) and closer is back (Scott Downs). Jordan Bastian has some comments from Jay assistant GM Alex Anthopoulos saying that Ryan's comments to the media helped them to come to the decision...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/7/...
 

Blue Jays activate Downs, put Encarnacion on DL

The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
>> seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sp...
 

Blue Jays activate Downs, put Encarnacion on DL

The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Blue Jays activate closer Scott Downs, put 3B Edwin Encarnacion on 15-day DL

>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

We lost....

More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marc Rzepczynski complains about a balk call in the first inning. Yeah Marc, you were robbed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Browse more photos...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/7/...
 

David Price Rocked, Ends Roll

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>> www.draysbay.com/2009/7/...
 

Jays place Halladay and Downs on DL; recall Accardo

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The Toronto Blue Jays made it official on Thursday and placed pitchers Roy Halladay and Scott Downs on the 15-day disabled list, also recalling pitcher Jeremy Accardo.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Late rally pushes Yanks past Blue Jays in fight-free bout

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Hideki Matsui hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning off Scott Downs, Francisco Cervelli hit a winning single in the ninth and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Wednesday night.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Yankees fight back with bats, top Jays in 9th

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Hideki Matsui hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning off Scott Downs, Francisco Cervelli hit a winning single in the ninth and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Wednesday night.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3288...
 

Toronto Blue Jays: Salvaging the Series

On the surface, a 4-5 record at home might not look so bad, but when you take into consideration that two or three of those losses could have easily translated into wins, that’s what makes it sting a little more. All things considered, at least the Toronto Blue Jays closed out...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 
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