Day 2 of the 30 teams in 30 days "special" covers our neighbors to the North, the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays finished above the Orioles in the AL West and were 8 games above .500 with 85 wins. The 2010 season was a "different" season for the Blue Jays because they did not have ace pitcher Roy Halladay. Regardless of the fact, Toronto still had a decent season, which is difficult in a division where the Yankees won 96 games and the Rays won 95 games. The Blue Jays traded outfielder Vernon Wells to the Angels to acquire Juan Rivera, who they intend on using, and Mike Napoli, who was then traded to the Rangers. Toronto did not have many major off season trades after this deal. Jose Bautista almost carried the Blue Jays with his 54 home runs in the 2010 season, and in the off season signed 5 years, $64 million contract. But this year, it does not appear that the Blue Jays will be in contention. I'm sorry Toronto fans, but the 2011 season will be difficult with: the Red Sox almost completely revamping their team, the Yankees being the Yankees, the Orioles doing more off season acquisitions more than usual, and the Rays disbanding and then reassembling their team. Not even 6'11" pitcher Jon Rauch can change that, but seriously, he's 6'11"! Who wouldn't be intimidated by that pitcher? Toronto's rotation has very little depth and the bull pen is looking even worse. With this kind of rotation and lack of offense, I would really be surprised if the Blue Jays finish over .500 or even finish 4th in the AL East. I do wish the Blue Jays luck in the 2011 season, because in the American League East, THEY not the Orioles will be the team that needs it. (If you would like to look at the Blue Jays current roster or depth chart please click the link here: Depth Chart Active Roster).
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
30 Teams in 30 Days: Toronto Blue Jays (Day 2)
Day 2 of the 30 teams in 30 days "special" covers our neighbors to the North, the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays finished above the Orioles in the AL West and were 8 games above .500 with 85 wins. The 2010 season was a "different" season for the Blue Jays because they did not have ace pitcher Roy Halladay. Regardless of the fact, Toronto still had a decent season, which is difficult in a division where the Yankees won 96 games and the Rays won 95 games. The Blue Jays traded outfielder Vernon Wells to the Angels to acquire Juan Rivera, who they intend on using, and Mike Napoli, who was then traded to the Rangers. Toronto did not have many major off season trades after this deal. Jose Bautista almost carried the Blue Jays with his 54 home runs in the 2010 season, and in the off season signed 5 years, $64 million contract. But this year, it does not appear that the Blue Jays will be in contention. I'm sorry Toronto fans, but the 2011 season will be difficult with: the Red Sox almost completely revamping their team, the Yankees being the Yankees, the Orioles doing more off season acquisitions more than usual, and the Rays disbanding and then reassembling their team. Not even 6'11" pitcher Jon Rauch can change that, but seriously, he's 6'11"! Who wouldn't be intimidated by that pitcher? Toronto's rotation has very little depth and the bull pen is looking even worse. With this kind of rotation and lack of offense, I would really be surprised if the Blue Jays finish over .500 or even finish 4th in the AL East. I do wish the Blue Jays luck in the 2011 season, because in the American League East, THEY not the Orioles will be the team that needs it. (If you would like to look at the Blue Jays current roster or depth chart please click the link here: Depth Chart Active Roster).
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