The injury to Shawn Marcum, as well as the manager change in Toronto has caused a lot of moves the past two days. The most obvious was the call up of Adam Lind to Toronto. But things got interesting tonight.
As per the Blue Jays' website, outfielder Kevin Mench has been optioned to Syracuse, while reliever Brandon League has been recalled to the Jays. I'm a little surprised, as League has still been having control problems.
The other source of rumors is to which starting pitcher will be recalled by Toronto to replace Marcum. David Purcey was the safe candidate, but he has struggled when he's been called to Toronto. Purcey would be "safe" since he is on the 40-man roster. The others being discussed are Kane Davis and John Parrish, with Parrish being the most likely candidate. The problem with using either guy is that someone would have to be exposed to allow a spot open on the roster for them. I have not seen Bill Murphy being discussed, however he is also on the 40 man roster.
In other moves earlier in the week, Jonah Bayliss was picked up for a player to be named later and sent to Syracuse. He pitched for Indianapolis earlier in the year against Syracuse, and I can remember thinking that I'd love for him to be on the team, so I hope my wish was a smart one!
Also, relief pitcher Jo Matumoto was sent back to New Hampshire.
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the good news in the 'Cuse this season will come to a sudden end if Toronto gets its mitts on Parrish. if anyone has to go, let it be Purcey, who has shown Toronto he can get it done in a starting role. Parrish, stellar though he has been, still can only go a max of about six innings before fatigue sets in. i hope the Jays are afraid of that and let him finish his exceptional AAA campaign.
also, you left off the most important roster move of all: fist base/hitting coach Charlie Poe has left for Auburn. his spunk and reputation among the players will be sorely missed in the bench and in the stands. Charlie, COME HOME!
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