7/19/07: Bye Erik

A minor update here before tonight's homestand finale (weather pending)..

Toronto has demoted catcher Erik Kratz to New Hampshire. I have to question this move. First, Toronto has left Syracuse with only 24 players (1 under the maximum, which most teams are good enough to leave their AAA affiliate with). But this move is even more questionable when you realize that Brad Hassey was given his release this past week. There are five infielders on the roster, and I think Kratz could have been a smart guy to keep, especially with the Fisher Cats currently having four catchers. I would think Curtis Thigpen would be a good candidate to take workload at first base, where Toronto was using him during his callup. Thigpen has been a good spot starter in the infield this year, and I know the team hasn't really trusted Fasano to play back to back games. I don't know, I just think this one could come back to bite the team in the rear.

But then again, when does Toronto really think? I mean, this is the organization that sent Yusaku Iriki down to New Hampshire instead of letting him start in Syracuse, causing the Chiefs to spot start Jim Crowell. In fact, looking at the rosters from Lansing to Syracuse, there are twelve men on the DL from the four teams. However, both Lansing and Dunedin have their maximum roster filled, while the two teams above A have only 24 members. Just find those numbers interesting. The injuries make you wonder if there is something wrong with training methods for the whole organization, especially with all the DL stints the Blue Jays have had also.

Enough of that rant, here's to hoping the weather holds off tonight.