It seems like all of the long time Jays have done it a couple of times. EE, Hill, Lind, Wells, even Zaun...Hell, I remember Corey Patterson, John McDonald, and Ryan Goins doing it lol.
Exactly my thoughts. It's probably not true, but it always feels right to swap equal assets when they are struggling. That's why people like the trade more than anything.
Seeing that Storen has already been DFA'd, it's a fine move. Benoit hasn't seen the big drop in velocity and has a better track record, so I like his chances a bit more.
Thanks! I love this move as well. Getting these veteran arms is going to be huge for our playoff push. I really think he could turn things around and be a dominant arm, much like Grilli.
Atkins is doing a fine, fine job so far.
I look at the swings hitters take against him and they are so comfortable. They see the ball really well and have more time than with your average pitcher. He just doesn't have what it takes in my opinion, it has nothing to do with this start.
He's been s*** for the most of the year. I never thought he could succeed in the rotation and I still don't. It's too easy to see the ball out of his hand, no deception, no length.