The Blue Jays are optimistic that closer B.J. Ryan should be ready for opening day after Tommy John surgery in 2007. There’s no doubt that having a healthy Ryan and Brandon League in the pen will go a long way towards the Blue Jays having a chance of keeping up with the Yankees and Red Sox. While I still don’t think the Jays have quite enough to finish higher then third in the AL East, that could turn around quickly if the Jays can build on what was already a solid pen in 2007.
In other news, Jays GM J.P Ricciardi has spoken out and said the Jays are done making moves this offseason so what you see is what you get. Another starting pitcher would have been nice, but I guess we’ll have to wait until next year.
