News: The Blue Jays will have Scott Downs prepare as a starting pitcher this spring.Impact: They had made it pretty clear this winter that they wanted to keep him in the bullpen. It’s likely that he will begin the year in relief, though he’ll again be available to join the rotation when needed. “It’s something we talked about and we decided to get Downs ready as a starter,” pitching coach Brad Arnsberg said. “It’s easier to move him back from a starter to the bullpen than to go the other way. …[more]
Posted: January 26th, 2007.
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