March 15, 2007 News

[SLAM]

Resilient Walker fights odds

March 15
Toronto Sun: " Walker, who turns 38 on April 8, was a long shot to be a member of the 2007 bullpen from the get-go. Now his quest to break north with the team seems more Don Quixote-esque than it did from the first day of training camp. "

Sluggers ready to stand up and be counted

March 15
Globe and Mail: "Hitters are always working to hone their craft so it was not surprising to see Troy Glaus, the Toronto Blue Jays' third baseman, inside the batting cage first thing yesterday morning, taking extra cuts under the watchful eye of batting coach Mickey Brantley."

Ohka not OK with snub from Japan

March 15
Toronto Star: "The day Tomo Ohka was scheduled to make his 1999 North American debut, only one Japanese reporter showed up."

Solid zero from Ohka

March 15
Toronto Sun: "Jays starter Tomo Ohka had his second consecutive quality outing. He threw four innings of shutout ball, allowing two hits."

[Dr.Funk]

Looks like our rotation is all but solidified with Ohka and Thomason turning in solid springs.