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March 12, 2008
No Fifth for Janssen

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The Blue Jays decision on their fifth starter became a little easier today, but not in a good way:

The Blue Jays' first physical setback of spring training was a big one. Casey Janssen, leading candidate for the No, 5 spot in the rotation, is done for the season.

The 26-year-old right-hander, such a key component to Toronto's terrific bullpen a year ago, was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder and faces surgery either next Tuesday or Wednesday. He's expected to begin throwing in four months and be 100 per cent for next spring training.

That moves Jesse Litsch into the leading role for the last spot in the rotation. Depth charts already had Jesse ahead of Casey, so it's not that big of a surprise. Despite a 6.75 ERA so far in the spring, Litsch struck out nine while walking just two in eight innings of work. If those ratios hold up during the regular season he'll be more than all right.

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Posted by David Pinto at 12:47 PM | Injuries | TrackBack (0)
Comments

They won't... but it shows his off speed pitches are getting the batters out now. Once they start to catch up his GB/FB ratio will the one to watch.

On a related note, Rolen looks great in blue.

Posted by: Andrew at March 12, 2008 02:43 PM

Whoa Canada.

Posted by: Leco at March 12, 2008 09:14 PM
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