John_Havok

Also possible. Still 2 open spots on the 40 man roster, 1 of which would be filled by Bird in the above scenario.

He threw his pitches, and he’s not hurt. That’s all ST is about.

Barring an injury between now and then…this is likely the exact 28 guys that will be coming north for April. Can’t argue with it at all.

Montoyo: “The Blue Jays and I are aware of what happened — of the incident involving Pete,” Montoyo said. “But we're still gathering information. And, out of respect for the process, that's all I know.” Montoyo would not say whether Walker would face any discipline from the club. Shortly after Walker and Montoyo gave their statements, the team issued its own which closely echoed Montoyo’s. “The Toronto Blue Jays are aware of the recent police incident involving Pete Walker,” the statement read. “The club is currently gathering more information and out of respect for the legal process, there will be no further comment at this time.”

An arrest affidavit obtained by Sportsnet alleged Walker was stopped at approximately 12:06 a.m. ET Friday morning near County Road 611 and Curlew Road in Oldsmar, Fla. after being clocked on a radar gun driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone. The affidavit says Walker refused a breath alcohol content test but showed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. A deputy reported that Walker “admitted to drinking four beers at a bar/eating facility.” The affidavit states Walker was observed by the deputy to have “a strong odor of alcoholic beverage” on his breath, poor balance, and glassy, bloodshot eyes.

Walker’s statement: “There was a traffic incident on Thursday night that I was involved in. Obviously, I'm very apologetic to the Blue Jay organization, Blue Jays fans, and my family,” Walker said in a statement Saturday afternoon. “It’s something that I'm working through with my attorney to get resolution to right now. Obviously, my apologies to my three daughters as well. Right now we're working through it with my attorney for a resolution in this. And that's the only comment I'll have right now.”

Will probably never get the true 100% context though. He drove, went way too fast, got pulled over and the cops could smell the alcohol on him, did a field sobriety test, which he failed, and they arrested and charged him. He bonded out for 500$. While at the station he admitted to having drank 4 beers earlier in the night at a bar/restaurant. That's probably all the context we'll ever get.

Or... 5 more. Ah well, good start. 50 pitches and not hurt = good.

Nice, Manoah still out there. Give him another 10-15 pitches and call it a day

Nobody is hurt. That's all that really matters at this point.

I want to see Manoah for one more inning, only 44 pitches.

As i said, they dont usually do it with runners on base.

cleanshaven Donaldson just looks so wrong....

The idea is that it helps catchers frame pitches in the low part of the zone, and helps keep the knees healthier. They don't usually do it with runners on

Its hard to not to be excited about this roster's potential. Even today's lineup of Biggio, Bichette, Vlad, Gurriel, Chapman and Kirk is a damn fine looking top 6... add in Springer and Teo and that's 8 deep with position players and the DH slot left. I lightning-in-the-bottle version of Bird would just be the icing on the cake

I cannot put into words how big my erection would be if Biggio turned it around this year and was even a 3 WAR player.

Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigioooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Bomb!

yup. Last night. and speeding. Doing 82 mph in a 45mph zone

Blue Jays have confirmed Pete Walker's arrest on Friday night for DUI and speeding. Pete will make a statement after the game, as will Montoyo.

Got some pop too apparantly. THat one was WAY gone

I know a bit about that... they arent asking you to do that to see if you know the letters backwards, they're looking and hearing for slurred speech and other indicators.

Yankees pitcher can't control it right now... he's his Bichette already, and just got a lucky foul ball when one up and in went off the knob of Chapman's bat...

Manoah just fell after delivering his first pitch. No worse for wear though apparantly.

Yeah. I'm not too educated on those types of things

From yahoo sports: Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was arrested Friday morning after he was speeding under the influence in Penellas County, Fla. According to local police, the 52-year-old was going 82 mph (131.9 km/h) in a 45-mph zone. The police on scene said that Walker failed his sobriety test and confessed to drinking four beers at a local bar and restaurant. The Blue Jays and Walker are currently in Florida for Spring Training, and their southern home stadium in Dunedin, in Penellas County, is approximately a 10-minute drive from where Walker was caught allegedly speeding under the influence. As of this writing, there has been no official word from the Blue Jays or MLB in terms of potential disciplinary actions on the matter, but there is somewhat of a precedent to this happening to major-league coaches. Chicago White Sox manager and infamous baseball personality Tony La Russa was sentenced to one day of home detention, a mandatory 20 hours of community service, and fined nearly $1,400, for a drunken-driving charge in 2020. La Russa is a repeat offender in this case (he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in 2007 as well), and the initial arrest happened before he was hired by the White Sox. Walker’s situation could prove a little more complicated as a current employee in the middle of Spring Training.