I've been away for a few days, basically unable to watch the games the way I'd like. But following along as best I can nonetheless. I can't say I was surprised to see Doc stay in Toronto, and I'm encouraged that Ricciardi didn't settle for less than premier value for the ace. But I was surprised to see Rolen go. And a bit disappointed. Rolen's a guy I never bought into when he first came over. Starting last season on the DL didn't help his cause. I felt at the time that we had traded one fragile third baseman for another. And the new guy wasn't going to hit for Glaus' power.
But this year Rolen proved me wrong. Not only was he hitting nicely over .300, and had that long hit streak, he was absolutely outstanding in the field. He was an integral part of the Jays amazing defensive core this year. I don't know much about Encarnacion, but I will try to give him the benefit of the doubt, knowing he's been hurt part of this year. He's young enough to have some room to develop, and for the money savings if he can even be average maybe this move will allow us to spend a bit more on some veteran presence in the winter.
And maybe that will help us sway Doc.
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