Looks like Scotty Richmond
gets the nod for the 5th spot in the rotation.
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Originally Posted by MLB.com
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- The Blue Jays finalized their Opening Day roster on Wednesday, handing the fifth starter's job to right-hander Scott Richmond and the backup catching duties to Michael Barrett.
Inglett goes down to AAA, leaving Millar, Bautista and MacDonald on the bench along with Barrett. I guess that means Lind, Wells, Rios, Snider, Rolen, Scutaro, Hill, Overbay and Barajas will make up our starting lineup. No surprises.
Accardo
got sent down to AAA as well.
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Originally Posted by MLB.com
The Blue Jays have optioned right-hander Jeremy Accardo to Triple-A Las Vegas, bringing an end to the race for the final 'pen spot.
Halladay, Litsch, Purcey, Romero and Richmond will get the starts, with Ryan, Downs, Carlson, Tallet, Frasor, Camp and League out of the bullpen. Correct me if I've made mistakes anywhere.
Since the Jays don't have a day off until April 20th, I guess that means Richmond will get at least two starts, @CLE and @MIN.
Everyone have their opening day tickets yet? Monday night is fast approaching. Looks like the good Doctor takes on
Justin Verlander in the season opener, and it appears games two through four should feature Litsch, Percey and Romero taking on Edwin Jackson, Zach Minor and 20-year old Rick Porcello, who will be making his MLB debut. I don't see any major advantage for either team in the series based on starting pitchers alone (except for Halladay's game, obv), so it looks like this series should be up for grabs.