04-17-2007, 04:21 PM
grimes Wrote:downie_24 Wrote:Speaking of BJ Ryan, things aren't looking good for the Jays on the injury front. Reed Johnson is having surgery and is out till July and Troy Glaus was placed on the 15 day DL...hope they can get through this tough stretch. Frank Thomas is gonna have to start producing at the plate.
Yeah Frank is going to have to pick it up. At least BJ doesn't need surgery, but it won't be easy without him the next 6-8 weeks. Johnson's injury will allow this Lind kid a chance to show whether he's the real deal or not, though Reed's defensive abilities will no doubt be missed.
I think Fraser can step in and do a pretty good job in BJ's place, Even Marcum can step in if he has to. He looked good the other day, and I've liked what I've seen from him since he's been in Toronto. As for the injury to Glaus, even though he's not going to be out long, I like having John McDonald in there. He's terrific defensively and he has been hitting great so far this year.