So Walker finally gets a start

[Rance Mulliniks]

Sounds like Walker will take Gaudin's turn in the rotation against Baltimore (Gaudin has been sent down, Gabe Gross brought up). Since Gross is only up to fill in for Wells on the weekend, it will be interesting to see which pitcher the Jays bring up next week.

Also - did anyone catch that story on Dave Bush? I think Syracuse were playing the Braves AAA team. Bush threw a pitch between the legs of a Brave trying to bunt (apparently the same Brave had tried to bunt for a base hit in a blow out the night before which had angered the SkyChiefs). Anyways, the Brave took first base, just as he got there he charged at Bush (who didn't see him coming) and clocked him with his batting helmet. Bush needed stitches. No idea how long the Brave will be suspended for. Just more bad luck for Bush!

[kimchi_chigae]

few people realize that our friend pete walker has an ERA od 1.08 this year and that's in 33.1 IP. guess that's what a year in japan will do to you.

well..gaudin was obviously a disappointment...he did fairly well in his first start, but the lasy two. i hope they give pete walker a chance...why not, right?

gross was hitting leadoff for the skychiefs batting .277 overall this year...but the best offensive so far for SYR, at least on the power numbers, is john ford griffin...13HR 48RBIs.

i didn't know about the bush incident in the minors...

[Rance Mulliniks]

I think the key thing about Walker is that he's 100% healthy this year. He's definitely been impressive in long relief and mop up work.

I think the Jays are hoping Gross will hit a little like he did in spring training - with a crowded OF and youngsters like JFG, I'm not sure where Gross would fit into the Jays' plans. Apparently Atlanta looked at him earlier in the year, so maybe he'll be part of some deadline deal.

[go_jays_go]

I think the key thing about Walker is that he's 100% healthy this year. He's definitely been impressive in long relief and mop up work.

I think the Jays are hoping Gross will hit a little like he did in spring training - with a crowded OF and youngsters like JFG, I'm not sure where Gross would fit into the Jays' plans. Apparently Atlanta looked at him earlier in the year, so maybe he'll be part of some deadline deal.

Agreed.

About the Bush incident, he threw a pitch inside on this batter which gave the batter the walk, but the batter thought it was too close for comfort so he charged the mound and swung his arm with helmet in in hand, causing Bush to get hit in the head and started to bleed just beside the eye.

Then everyone came on.

And they lived happily ever after.

[reznorsboy]

Moving Pete Walker to the Rotation just means they now have a hole at the long relief spot!! Unless he really excels as a starter I think they should leave him in the bull-pen.