http://i.imgur.com/BpVSv7K.png
Pitching Matchup:
http://i.imgur.com/EmBYKuP.png
SP - Josh Johnson (31.2 IP, 13 BB, 8.24 K/9, 3.69 BB/9, .289 BAA, .337 BABIP, 4.61 FIP) [R]
http://i.imgur.com/QUQ8pKn.png
SP - Jorge de la Rosa (80.0 IP, 27 BB, 5.96 K/9, 3.04 BB/9, .262 BAA, .350 BABIP, 3.64 FIP) [R]
Lineups:
http://i.imgur.com/K8ePxSj.png
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Jays Batting:
Actual Batting:
http://i.imgur.com/cg752YO.png
Projections
http://i.imgur.com/gsqpo4q.png
Rockies Batting:
Actual Batting:
http://i.imgur.com/X7MS0C3.png
Projections
http://i.imgur.com/bpMQMXY.png
Notes:
Rockies::
Michael Cuddyer has been a great veterin player for the Rockies, with a 14 game hit streak (.383 and 2 homers) that helps his BA rise to .337 (along with 10 big flys) and gives the Rockies one of the strongest outfield in baseball with CarGo and Fowler hitting well too. With his ability to play 1B too, he can also provide them with a solid option at 1B when Helton retires if they need to fit another outfielder everyday.
Fowler has hit well against Johnson with a 4/6 line and two doubles
Both teams come into this game with winnings streaks. The Jays finished a 4 game sweep of the Rangers and a White Sox victory last week gives the Jays a 5 game winning streak, while de la Rosa will try to push the Rockies win streak to 3 games.
Jays:
Since the Jays found themselves 11 games under .500 (10-21) they turned things around in a good way, so good that they own the best AL record in that timeframe of 22-15.
Since coming off the DL, Johnson has 2 starts with 3 or less runs given up. He has been dealing with a blister on his finger, but he has the green light to pitch tonight
The Jays have a 12-0 record against the Rockies, sweeping them in three-game series twice in both 2002 and 2007 each.
Guess what's popping in Dunedin, Florida? They have a leadoff hitter by the name 'Jose Reyes' and a starting pitcher by the name of 'Brandon Morrow' in their game tonight! While Morrow doesn't seem to have a limit as of yet, Jose Reyes is only playing for 5-6 innings. Gibbons expects both players to move up a level in their rehab assignments before being activated
JA Happ is expected to throw a side session in the next few days.
Standings:
http://i.imgur.com/KrcSrz5.png
http://i.imgur.com/1XlIbfX.png
http://i.imgur.com/esO9Rhm.png
Venue:
http://www.andrewclem.com/Baseball/Diag/RogersCentre.gif
I hope you guys enjoy the game and the GDT! Please leave feedback and ideas/improvements for future GDTs!