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by **fisha697** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:32 pm

Is he still the man or is someone else going to take the job?

by **Rance Mulliniks** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:15 pm

At least he picked up the win, so not a problem for fantasy owners. He didn't look great in ST. Cito may give some save chances to Downs, but there won't be a permanent shift just yet. The real problem is if Ryan isn't the closer, what role does he fill? Jays brass are just praying he starts to put it together.

by **chargerss24** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:20 pm

I wouldn't panic just yet, it's just one game. Now, if you begin to see a few other blown saves in a short amount of time, that's another matter.

by **RenPastana** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:22 pm

Like someone said..at least he got the W...and did not give up 4 ER like my boy Motte! Be happy!

by **Citi Field of Dreams** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:35 pm

I wouldn't panic now, but you will be panicking in about a month when his closer's role is revoked.

by **silverZ** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:59 pm

I'm hopeful he'll turn it around and rack up 30 saves. He'll need to blow 3 or 4 saves in a row before Cito completely yanks him. BJ might not be available tomorrow... If there's a save op tomorrow night I wouldn't be surprised to see Downs out there.

by **pangbones** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:31 am

Everyone keeps talking about how his fastball has lost some velocity. He was around 87-90 tonight. I don't know this for sure, but I was always under the impression that his fastball wasn't dominating. I thought he was all about deception. I only see the Jays a couple times a year, when they play the Tigers, so I haven't seen him pitch much at all, but that was the impression I've always had about him. And like I said, that is from reading articles and what not, not from actually watching him. So Blue Jays fans, is that the case, or is his fastball really not the same?