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Post#1 » by Rare » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:33 pm

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Toronto's Josh Towers didn't hide his frustration after his last start. The Blue Jays are hoping his pitching does all the talking Wednesday as they wrap up a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field.

After giving up four runs in 5 1-3 innings of Friday's 4-3 road loss to the Chicago White Sox, Towers (5-7, 5.08 ERA) complained that he was taken out of the game too early and went on to call out both his teammates and his coaches.

"I just don't think that we consistently put ourselves in positions to make plays ahead of time," he told the Blue Jays' official Web site. "I don't think we were heads-up. I don't think we consistently show up as a coaching staff and as a team every day, and I think it shows sometimes."

The tirade led to a players-only meeting the following day.

"I always understand frustration," catcher Gregg Zaun said. "I never understand throwing teammates and coaches under the bus."

Towers has lost two of his last three starts, allowing 10 runs in 11 innings in the defeats. In between those outings, however, he threw 6 2-3 innings in a 1-0 win over Seattle on July 21.

Towers is 8-5 with a 4.53 ERA in 19 appearances, including 16 starts, against the Devil Rays -- his most appearances and wins against any opponent. He gave up one unearned run in two innings of relief in his only outing against them this season, earning a 12-11 win on June 5.

Towers was rumored to be part of a potential deal with Philadelphia as Tuesday's trade deadline approached, but the Blue Jays ended up not making any moves. They are in third place in the AL East, 11 games behind division-leading Boston.

Toronto, however, has won seven of its last 10, including Tuesday's 2-0 victory. Starter Jesse Litsch, a former Tampa Bay bat boy, threw 6 2-3 innings against his former employer and walked away with the win.

The Devil Rays were also quiet on the trade front Tuesday. They did pick up a number of relievers over the weekend, including Dan Wheeler in a deal that sent infielder Ty Wigginton to Houston.

"Upgrading our bullpen has been a priority for us for a long time," executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told Tampa Bay's official team Web site.

Tampa Bay, which finished in last place in all but one of its first nine seasons, has lost 26 of 33 since June 25.

Jason Hammel (1-1, 5.33) will try to lead the Rays to their first series win since July 17-19 when he makes his third start of the season. Hammel, who made 10 relief appearances before joining the rotation, retired the first 11 batters in his last start against Boston on Friday, but ended up allowing two runs in 5 1-3 innings of a 7-1 loss.

"I felt good mentally," said Hammel, who was on a pitch count and threw 88 pitches. "I was locked in. Sometimes the body doesn't catch up."

Hammel, who went 0-6 with a 7.77 ERA in nine starts last season, has never faced Toronto.
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Post#2 » by stro4swift » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:45 am

WOW Crawford buried the Jays tonight...

This is a tough loss to swallow.
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Post#3 » by Mak » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:45 am

Jays are the best at scoring runs with bases loaded and 1 out.

















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Post#4 » by UTMCretin » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:46 am

Blue Jays are choke artists
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Post#5 » by jalenrose#5 » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:53 am

This team is going nowhere fast. Look for some names to be moved tomorrow
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Post#6 » by Dr Octagon » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:28 am

JP is weak.

He's in love with the team, despite they suck.
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Post#7 » by Turnpikebandit » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:15 pm

That to me, felt like the nail in the coffin for the season last night.
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Post#8 » by Windmill » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:54 pm

Tampa Bay's always had our number.
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Post#9 » by arrpy » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:53 pm

PeterJ wrote:JP is weak.

He's in love with the team, despite they suck.


Your right. JP is a disapointment...
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Post#10 » by arrpy » Wed Aug 1, 2007 1:47 am

Let's see if we can hold them off now.

Bottom 9th, 2-0. 1 on, 0 outs....
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Post#11 » by Dr Octagon » Wed Aug 1, 2007 2:24 am

arrpy wrote:Let's see if we can hold them off now.

Bottom 9th, 2-0. 1 on, 0 outs....

They did.

Won 2 - 0.
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Post#12 » by arrpy » Wed Aug 1, 2007 3:34 am

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They did.

Won 2 - 0.


I thought they were gonna tie it up, they can never have a quick 3 outs in the bottom of the 9th. It always have to close...
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Post#13 » by Crowned » Wed Aug 1, 2007 5:48 am

We're not entirely out of the playoff picture yet, just 7 games back of the wildcard. If pitching can remain steady, and the bats come alive, a run isn't out of the question. It's unlikely that the Jays will catch the Yanks or Indians...but watching a team compete for the playoffs is rather enjoyable.
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Post#14 » by stro4swift » Wed Aug 1, 2007 3:29 pm

I'm glad the Jays are playing at 3 PM, I'll be able to watch the game. I missed yesterday's game so I'll have to content myself with watching Towers pitch...

GO JAYS :clap:
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Post#15 » by Rare » Wed Aug 1, 2007 6:34 pm

lineups are up, Reed back in and the Big Hurt out once again. Game at 3, not on TV.. Sopcast FTW
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Post#16 » by stro4swift » Wed Aug 1, 2007 8:21 pm

Rare wrote:lineups are up, Reed back in and the Big Hurt out once again. Game at 3, not on TV.. Sopcast FTW


I can't find an online channel on Sopcast...are you able to watch it?

I'm watching it on the MLB mosaic but the image is so small.. :banghead:
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Post#17 » by stro4swift » Wed Aug 1, 2007 9:00 pm

Damn Crawford is back at it...just belted a 2 run HR.

3-2 Tampa.
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Post#18 » by jalenrose#5 » Wed Aug 1, 2007 10:33 pm

Jays lose 6-2.

Absolutely unacceptable.

The Jays on the 6 game road trip averaged 2.5 runs per game and were either up against the worst offence (CWS) or the worst pitching (TB) and still mananged to only take 2 out of 6.

John Gibbons will be fired.....it's only a matter of time.
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Post#19 » by arrpy » Wed Aug 1, 2007 11:00 pm

jalenrose#5 wrote:Jays lose 6-2.

Absolutely unacceptable.

The Jays on the 6 game road trip averaged 2.5 runs per game and were either up against the worst offence (CWS) or the worst pitching (TB) and still mananged to only take 2 out of 6.

John Gibbons will be fired.....it's only a matter of time.


JP is too inlove with him.It wont happen...
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Post#20 » by RingItUp! » Wed Aug 1, 2007 11:49 pm

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JP is too inlove with him.It wont happen...


I hope JP's misplaced loyalty gets him canned, too. Someone has to be held responsible for this disappointment of a season.

This team's fan base is great at seeming complacent... until it becomes apparent how quickly the seats fill up to support a winner. If Uncle Teddy is looking for a way to measure the apathy of Toronto fans, look no further than short-term shifts in attendance. When the Jays go on a promising stretch, I'm sure the numbers at the Dome reflect it.

Here's hoping heads roll...
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