SB Nation User Blog: Quinton

Jamie Campbell you're an idiot.

Quinton — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:22:04 -0000

Alright I have had enough of this guy. I have sat through his painfull learning curve (not that this guy would know a curve ball if he was tossed one) but it is just so damn frustrating to listen to this guy. I often watch the Jays games like I do my beloved Canadians on RDS...which is by using the MUTE button. I can put up with Tabby, I know he isnt Buck Martinez but he is better than Darrin Fletcher. So here goes...just a few of my observations from Friday night's game...

1) Obviously he has been paying attention to Paul O'Neil and his comments about Eck. "Gritty"..bah. For a guy who is seeing about 3 pitches per at bat, he seems less than gritty.

2) Jesse Litch is NOT i repeat NOT a rookie this year...check your head.

3) Announcing that Stewart was pitch hitting for Stairs would have been better suited while the atbat was still going on...not after Stew had reached 1st on a single. This may have been during the rant about how Accardo was just as good as Ryan. Bingo.

Janssen's season likely over as well..

Quinton — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:58:07 -0000

According to the Fan 590 Radio station in Toronto, the Blue Jays relief pitcher has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will be out for the entire 2008 season.

Janssen had a stellar 2007 season, posting a 2.35 ERA in 72 innings pitched.

This spring, the Jays were planning on trying Janssen out as a starting pitcher. He was scratched from a simulated game on Tuesday due to soreness in his right shoulder.

With Gustavo Chacin not ready to open the season in the starting rotation, Jesse Litsch looks to have a hold on the fifth starter's job. Tough news to swallow this week for Jays fans, after learning Chacin's carrer could be over.

Chacin stuggles, faces career limiting options.

Quinton — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:08:44 -0000

Gustavo Chacin struggled mightily in his start on Tuesday against the Yankees. The first four runners that he faced all came around to score and his fastball struggled to reach 80 mph. There are now rumours that Chacin's arm strength may not return and former manager Buck Martinez suggested that the young lefty's career may be over.

Jays Ink Benitez to minor league deal

Quinton — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:43:27 -0000

The Jays added some depth to the pitching roster today adding Armando Benitez on a minor league deal. Benitez known most of his career as a closer with heat, has accepted a minor league offer from the Jays on Tuesday. Benitez has a great fastball but has run into control problems in the past. He has saved 40 games 3 times in his career. My feeling is this is a pretty good pickup, if things work out he could really provide some depth in the bullpen. Any thoughts?

Doc seing live action, Hentgen in camp.

Quinton — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:06:04 -0000

Roy Halladay faced live hitters for the first time on Thursday. "He was Doc-like," new 3B Scott Rolen said. Halladay threw a breaking ball that froze CF Vernon Wells. "Someday he is going to be a pretty good pitcher," Wells deadpanned. Halladay wound up throwing about 30 pitches. .. Former Blue Jays pitcher and Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen is in camp as a guest coach.

-As reported by TSN.ca

Shannon Stewart comming back to Toronto?

Quinton — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:54:00 -0000

According to a report by the Globe & Mail, J.P. Riccardi offered Stewart a contract a few weeks ago but has not received a response. Shannon Stewart hit .290 last year in 146 games and can be a impact player when he isn't hurt.