The latest from Florida and beyond.
* Roy Halladay got roughed up yesterday allowing 5 runs in the first inning in a 7-5 loss to the Twins. Simon Pond got another 2 hits in 4 ABs, and Kevin Cash banged out 3 singles. Carol Tosca isn't concerned.
* Rich Griffin blames the infield defense for most of Halladay's stuggles yesterday.
* Fordin Notes. More on Halladay's performance yesterday and Lopez 'trying to hard' to earn the closer job, which Tosca says won't be decided until the season starts.
* He's young, but he acts like he's old. Blue Jays Wells Mature In Youth.
* A good article in the Sun as Gil Patterson evaluates the 4 new bullpen members.
* Eric Hinske's hand is better now, and he's 20 pounds lighter. He hopes to have a rebound year after last year's struggles. A lot of people want to see him get back to his ROTY performance. I have higher expectations.
* Here's another Jays minor league prospect ranking by The Sports Network. It doesn't compare to a Gideon review but does provide another perspective.
* El Artista faces the Astros today in Dunedin. The Astros counter with Jeriome Robertson. 1:05 start time.
https://www.battersbox.ca/article.php?story=20040327103300999