tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post955322428232699758..comments2024-01-09T05:19:39.331-05:00Comments on Ghostrunner on First: R.I.P.czynskiDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-69238771966990350192011-03-22T00:19:23.022-04:002011-03-22T00:19:23.022-04:00I'm with Ian; sick fucking post title.I'm with Ian; sick fucking post title.Navhttp://www.sportsandthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-37959298330436881982011-03-21T15:51:44.507-04:002011-03-21T15:51:44.507-04:00As mentioned, Jo Jo is out of options so leaving h...As mentioned, Jo Jo is out of options so leaving him off the rosters cost money, so to speak.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-53017907375294302182011-03-21T15:49:56.186-04:002011-03-21T15:49:56.186-04:00and since this likely means Jo Jo makes the team, ...<i>and since this likely means Jo Jo makes the team, what has he actually done to deserve the spot over RZep?</i><br /><br />I know we like to discount Spring Training results, but it seems clear that teams do not entirely do so; and Reyes has pitched well while Rzep has pitched poorly this spring.gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807352308804721979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-45791373019267567682011-03-21T13:34:42.638-04:002011-03-21T13:34:42.638-04:00i'm sure someone knows the actual number but i...i'm sure someone knows the actual number but i think at least 8 guys started games before the late season call-ups last year. it is overwhelmingly likely that the Jays will need extra starters this season.<br /><br />he should go either be the spot starter who doubles as a long relief guy/blowout guy, or go to Vegas and wait for the inevitable injury. making him a one inning reliever makes no sense at this point. <br /><br />and since this likely means Jo Jo makes the team, what has he actually done to deserve the spot over RZep?MJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655511182506995468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-74426900974761243712011-03-21T13:10:53.015-04:002011-03-21T13:10:53.015-04:00I really can't see him making the bullpen, if ...I really can't see him making the bullpen, if only because the two other left-handed candidates are both out of options. It's also interesting that Purcey and Reyes have both been in basically the same position as Rzepczynski at some point in the past year or two.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-51596803349141586242011-03-21T11:40:00.099-04:002011-03-21T11:40:00.099-04:00Considering how big AA is on "competition&quo...Considering how big AA is on "competition", I fully believe that barring any major changes or an absurdly perfect performance fro. Rzep, they already plan on sending him to Vegas. This is likely all for show, to him, to the real bullpen candidates, and to the fans.Spiggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-23391103365755793692011-03-21T11:31:15.332-04:002011-03-21T11:31:15.332-04:00Totally agree with Gil. if you don't want him ...Totally agree with Gil. if you don't want him in the MLB rotation, fine. But then put him in AAA and let him find his command and learn to repeat his delivery. Even if it is only to make hi a trade chip. <br /><br />It always seemed to me that he just needed to throw strikes and he would be at least a decent starter. His stuff was good enough to miss bats and get grounders.<br /><br />The only positive thing i can think of is that getting to work with major league pitching coach day in and day out might be helpful.jerkstorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766555643273251535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-82421467587745347742011-03-21T11:27:12.110-04:002011-03-21T11:27:12.110-04:00I LOVE that title. Brilliant Drew, brilliant!I LOVE that title. Brilliant Drew, brilliant!Ian Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074587524873409802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-33348324396112508982011-03-21T11:03:03.164-04:002011-03-21T11:03:03.164-04:00The Jays changed Mark's delivery last year and...The Jays changed Mark's delivery last year and it took him a long time to get comfortable with it. I imagine he's going through the same thing now. The last place he should be is in the bullpen, working periodically.<br /><br />He should be in Vegas, ironing out his mechanics and ready to come up when the first problem in the major league rotation occurs.Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-63978880001563126612011-03-21T10:27:04.859-04:002011-03-21T10:27:04.859-04:00I expect Rzep will get another chance at starting ...I expect Rzep will get another chance at starting in the majors this year. He will either fill in for an injury or take over if/when Litsch struggles.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-88589198741928827942011-03-21T10:13:20.280-04:002011-03-21T10:13:20.280-04:00Don't give up so quickly. Lots of young pitche...Don't give up so quickly. Lots of young pitchers have started in the bullpen. Short bursts of success leads to longer sustained success and believing they belong. If his stuff is good enough, he'll work his way back into the rotation. Journeymen relievers who couldn't hack it as starters due to poor secondary/tertiary offerings get to stay in the pen.CurlingZonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16849676053211512004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-15705396691026425562011-03-21T10:12:33.275-04:002011-03-21T10:12:33.275-04:00I like Rzep too, but I agree that I can't see ...I like Rzep too, but I agree that I can't see where he fits in the rotation. If he doesn't fit, I hope we can trade him (as himself or in a package) for something worthwhile to a place were he can get a legitimate shot as a starter.Matt_CCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-56781379012473391942011-03-21T09:48:30.076-04:002011-03-21T09:48:30.076-04:00I am deeply enamored with Rzepczynski. Ground ball...I am deeply enamored with Rzepczynski. Ground balls and strike outs are good things to acquire and he does them with relative ease. I simply struggle to figure where he fits, given the group of higher profile names around him on the depth chart.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-40107679622591329542011-03-21T09:45:18.890-04:002011-03-21T09:45:18.890-04:00Is he worth anything or just a throw-in for potent...Is he worth anything or just a throw-in for potential trades?PJaysWnoreply@blogger.com