DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL EAST—Rocky road for Ricky Romero
Mar 24 2013
The Toronto Blue Jays have one pitcher struggling this spring, tinkering with his mechanics and eligible to be sent to the minor leagues. They have another who is pitching well, loathe to accept a relief role or a demotion to the minors but who also has options available.
The first pitcher is Ricky Romero (LHP, TOR), who has given up 7 ER in 8.2 IP with a 6/7 K/BB. Opponents are hitting .333 against him. The second is J.A. Happ (LHP, TOR), who has given up 4 ER in 19 IP with a 14/3 K/BB and .264 BAA.
Coming into the spring, Romero had two things going for him: three years and $22.5 million remaining on his contract and a commitment that he would be one of the Jays' five starters this season, despite a dreadful 2012...
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