2011 Jays Pitching Preview / Predictions
Today I am taking a look into the Jays starting and bullpen pitching, and what will be required to turn the AL East upside down!
Starters:
Ricky Romero: Has progressed every season quite nicely, showing he can be a true #1 and will start Opening Day 2011 for Toronto.
Top Stats: 17 wins 3.25 ERA
Brett Cecil: Looked very effective last season and will need to continue on that path, Jays will need Cecil to have a break out season which does not seem far fetched.
Top Stats: 14 wins 3.75 ERA
Brandon Morrow: Coming off his best season to date and a near no hitter vs the Rays last season, Morrow will need to focus on pitching low in the strike zone using his excellent velocity to move the ball around the plate.
Top Stats: 15 wins 4.30 ERA
Jesse Litsch: Litsch is back healthy and will be counted on at the back end of the rotation to eat up some innings, if Litsch can get back near his 2008 form, the Jays will be very happy.
Top Stats: 12 wins 3.85 ERA
Kyle Drabek: The rookie Phenom who came over in the Halladay trade will get a chance to win the 5th starter spot this year and run with it, coaches and players rave about his "stuff" and given some run support he could end up with 13-14 wins.
Top Stats: 13 Wins 3.45 ERA
Other Notables: Mark Rzepczynski
Bullpen:
The Jays have ALOT of options in the Bullpen this year, they will need Francisco to pull in close 30 saves or a combination of it from other bullpen members.
Once the Jays leave for Toronto at the end of March I will get more in depth as the bullpen situation becomes clearer.
Starters:
Ricky Romero: Has progressed every season quite nicely, showing he can be a true #1 and will start Opening Day 2011 for Toronto.
Top Stats: 17 wins 3.25 ERA
Brett Cecil: Looked very effective last season and will need to continue on that path, Jays will need Cecil to have a break out season which does not seem far fetched.
Top Stats: 14 wins 3.75 ERA
Brandon Morrow: Coming off his best season to date and a near no hitter vs the Rays last season, Morrow will need to focus on pitching low in the strike zone using his excellent velocity to move the ball around the plate.
Top Stats: 15 wins 4.30 ERA
Jesse Litsch: Litsch is back healthy and will be counted on at the back end of the rotation to eat up some innings, if Litsch can get back near his 2008 form, the Jays will be very happy.
Top Stats: 12 wins 3.85 ERA
Kyle Drabek: The rookie Phenom who came over in the Halladay trade will get a chance to win the 5th starter spot this year and run with it, coaches and players rave about his "stuff" and given some run support he could end up with 13-14 wins.
Top Stats: 13 Wins 3.45 ERA
Other Notables: Mark Rzepczynski
Bullpen:
The Jays have ALOT of options in the Bullpen this year, they will need Francisco to pull in close 30 saves or a combination of it from other bullpen members.
Once the Jays leave for Toronto at the end of March I will get more in depth as the bullpen situation becomes clearer.
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