http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/176 Recent articles about Scott Downs en-us “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 and Jesse Carlson, useful arms who’ve were pulled [...] Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Anthopoulos_Speaking_Out_of_Both_Sides_of_His_Mouth/1469030 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Anthopoulos_Speaking_Out_of_Both_Sides_of_His_Mouth/1469030 The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:35:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_activate_closer_Downs_third_baseman_Rolen/1038428 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_activate_closer_Downs_third_baseman_Rolen/1038428 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 might have come back from his previous foot injury and it's anyone's guess as to when Downs will be back this season. The Blue Jays, as you probably know, are buried under 15 feet of snow in the AL East and ... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:38:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Closing_Time_Downs_takes_off_Frasor_takes_over/924930 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Closing_Time_Downs_takes_off_Frasor_takes_over/924930 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. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:25:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_return_closer_Downs_to_disabled_list/922705 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_return_closer_Downs_to_disabled_list/922705 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. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:17:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_Downs_sent_back_to_DL_with_toe_injury/922790 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_Downs_sent_back_to_DL_with_toe_injury/922790 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. Yikes!"According to Bob Elliot of The Toronto Sun (another hat-tip to MLBTR) the Yankees had scouts at tonight's Blue Jays game to watch Halladay. Maybe they were hoping to get a glimpse of Downs as wel... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Interested_in_Downs/869106 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Interested_in_Downs/869106 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 of worth following signing your name to a piece of paper.Take BJ Ryan for example. The Blue Jays cut his ass last night because he was the worst pitcher in their bullpen this season and they needed to make roste... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:34:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Joys_of_Guaranteed_Contracts/787037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Joys_of_Guaranteed_Contracts/787037 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 salary plus the $10 million (U.S.) he’s scheduled to make [...] Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:48:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jays_Eat_BJ_Contract/784621 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jays_Eat_BJ_Contract/784621 The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_cut_one_time_closer_Ryan_activate_Downs/784599 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_cut_one_time_closer_Ryan_activate_Downs/784599 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 25 relief appearances. The left-hander allowed 22 hits, including five homers, and 17 walks over 20 2-3 innings. Downs had been sidelined by a left big toe injury. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:24:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_release_47M_closer_Ryan/784397 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_release_47M_closer_Ryan/784397 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. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:22:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_cut_former_star_closer_Ryan_active_Downs/784507 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_cut_former_star_closer_Ryan_active_Downs/784507 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. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:22:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_release_former_All_Star_closer_Ryan/784564 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jays_release_former_All_Star_closer_Ryan/784564 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 League, though admittedly, not so much on the reliever side. My opponents already own the guys who might get the save chances in Jayland, so this moves from Irritation to Frothing Irritation, both at Downs for b... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/205_Drop_Top_10_MLB_Bets_I_Wish_I_Could_Make/715293 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/205_Drop_Top_10_MLB_Bets_I_Wish_I_Could_Make/715293 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; ... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:56:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/JP_Howell_Will_Take_Your_Cheetos_Without_Asking/664929 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/JP_Howell_Will_Take_Your_Cheetos_Without_Asking/664929 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!!!!!! Scott Downs (Toronto) has officially taken over for the injured (and [...] Tue, 05 May 2009 05:31:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/American_League_Rotisserie_Roundup_Week_5/618880 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/American_League_Rotisserie_Roundup_Week_5/618880