Ricky Romero turns 39 today. Ricky was the Jays’ first-round pick in the first round of the 2005 draft (6th overall), out of California State University, Fullerton).
And Melky Cabrera Colby Rasmus turns 37 today. Colby was a first-round pick in 2005, 28th in all. We picked Ricky Romero 6th. He was on Baseball America’s top 100 prospects three years in a row.
Saturday afternoon at Roger’s Field at Nat Bailey Stadium will be a big one for long-time Jays fans in Vancouver. Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero
Eleven Years Ago Today Jays beat Cleveland in 16 innings, 7 to 4. It was a record for an extra inning game on opening day. Cleveland scored four runs in the second inning against Jays Opening Day starter Ricky Romero.
Twelve Years Ago Today Ricky Romero took a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the White Sox. Unfortunately, he gave up a hit in the 8th, a home run.
Colby Rasmus turns 35 today. Colby was a first-round pick in 2005, 28th in all. We picked Ricky Romero 6th. He was on Baseball America’s top 100 prospects three years in a row.