Hey, double digit run production! Only the sixth time all year, and first since June 24.
On the downside, Marcum struggled in his first start after returning from the DL, allowing 11 men to reach base in 4 2/3 innings and throwing 77 pitches. Adam Lind was the offensive hero, going 4-5 with a HR and falling a triple short of the cycle. Over the last 10 games, the Jays have scored 5.5 runs/game, way more than we're accustomed to. Unfortunately, they've also allowed 5.1 runs/game.
Breaking news! Breaking news! Our very own #2JBrumfield was the first to report that J.P. Arencibia drew a walk yesterday! Hopefully it's a sign of things to come.
Speaking of Jays prospects at New Hampshire, has anyone started the Free Scott Campbell campaign yet? Despite jumping straight from Lansing this year, Campbell has had the best season of his minor league career. He's currently at 343/436/489 with a 53/49 BB/K ratio, and this isn't a recent surge - he's been hitting all year. I really see no reason not to promote him. Reports on his defense have been mixed, but even if his defense is poor, he can work on that at AAA too!
John Sickels is scheduled to release a "Blue Jays Top 20 in Review" sometime today at his site. I'd comment on it, but it doesn't exist yet.
Ed Wade apparently still thinks he's in the race, and dealt for Randy Wolf yesterday. I don't even care enough to check whether the guy the Astros gave up is a prospect or not.
In a more sensible move, the D-Backs bolstered their bullpen by adding Jon Rauch. The Nationals receive Emilio Bonifacio, a 23 year old second baseman.
If Jorge Posada keeps playing this year, it won't be at catcher.
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