If you are a Jays fan, not too much.  Adam Loewen, who struggled at single-A this season, struggled here.  Brad Emaus improved upon his AA production – albeit against inconsistent competition.  Reidier Gonzalez is good but how good? We don’t know, he pitched only a handfull of innings in relief.

I do know a little about Robert “Bobby” Ray on the …

Mike Johnson Released

Former Montreal Expos’ RHP Mike Johnson from Sherwood Park, Alta. was released by SK Wyverns in South Korea yesterday. Johnson started for Team Canada against Team USA in the WBC and left a pseudo-hero despite trailing 4-3. Johnson was released by Wyverns after facing only nine hitters.

I witnessed Mike Johnson’s start in person and was not impressed by …

WBC Kinda Like Little League?

Did you ever play against a really tough pitcher in little league? Sometimes the strategy would be simply to wait out his pitch count or innings maximum and try your luck against the relief pitchers.

The same strategy could also be used in the WBC. Starters have a max of 65 pitches in the opening round. Relievers …

How Canada can beat Team USA

Pitching

Pushing back #1 starter Scott Richmond to start in the second game of the tournament sends a clear message that Canada is saving themselves for a more realistic chance vs a weaker squad. Bullpen usage will be the key for the pitching staff vs Team USA.

It goes without saying that pitching depth is minimal, with …

2009 WBC to Be Held in Toronto

WBC announced yesterday that six games will be held at the Rogers Centre.