Jays tap Romero for rotation

[LittleOzzy]

The Blue Jays are down to their final decision regarding starting pitching, after left-hander Ricky Romero was tabbed for a spot Monday morning by manager Cito Gaston.

Romero, 24, joins Roy Halladay, Jesse Litsch and another left-hander, Dave Purcey, among the confirmed starters for the Jays. Lefty Brad Mills and Canadian Scott Richmond are the candidates for the final starting job; Mills pitching Tuesday against the Phillies and Richmond likely getting his final spring innings Thursday against the Tigers in Lakeland.

Gaston confirmed Romero's status speaking to reporters, pointing to Romero's sixth-inning escape against the Astros on Sunday. Romero struck out two and got a groundball out to end a bases-loaded, none-out jam. "That was probably the best inning I've seen all spring," said Gaston.

Purcey starts today's game here Monday afternoon against the Yankees.

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/610465

Just one more spot to fill, who's going to get it?

[Relentless88]

I really think Mills will get it.

[SharoneWright]

this is the right decision based on immediate need and future potential/investment.

no sense waiting. 24 is old enough to test yourself against the big boys.

hopefully this is atleast an 8 start commitment.

[_venom_]

He's been a major disappointment so far but you might as well see what he's got. I don't see him making it a month in the league before being sent down but you never know...

[J-Roc]

I like it. More fun going in with the unexpected than with expected mediocrity.

Let's hope he's not like Justin Pogge.