First, David Ortiz has signed a 2 year contract extention (with option). Terms to be announced. Off to the game.

Offense
c – Kevin Cash .236/.293/.368
1b – Carlos Delgado .232/.328/.406
2b – Orlando Hudson .270/.348/.461
3b – Eric Hinske .212/.289/.329
ss – Chris Gomez .289/.368/.382
lf – Frank Catalanotto .346/.383/.478
cf – Vernon Wells .286/.365/.429
rf – Reed Johnson .295/.357/.450
dh – Josh Phelps .245/.298/.361
Team – .267/.336/.405
Red Sox – .264/.347/.436

Offensive Efficiency:
Toronto – 98.8%
Boston – 95.8%

‘Clutch number’
Toronto – 0.645
Boston – (-8.529)

Toronto is hitting much better now from their time in Devil Ray land the first six times the Sox have faced them. However, the last time the Blue Jays have homered was against Pedro at the Sky Dome. That’s a serious power outage.

Tosca, despite being brandished as a ‘Moneyball’ manager, meaning he doesn’t hit and run/steal/bunt.

He still doesn’t hit and run or steal much, but the Jays have laid down 8 sacrifices, which is 4 more than the Red Sox, and 8 more than Boston players not named Pokey.

All things considered, Kevin Cash is hitting better than Carlos Delgado. For that matter, so is Pokey Reese.

Pitching
Friday – Halladay 15.139 vs. Arroyo 9.606
Saturday – Lilly 3.097 vs. Martinez 14.534
Sunday – Batista vs. 5.159 vs. Wakefield 13.406

Bullpens – Toronto 20.031
Boston – 40.850

Usage – Toronto 2.9 RpG, 1.03 IPpA
Boston – 2.7 RpG, 1.08 IPpA

Arroyo’s numbers only count time in the rotation. I don’t think I explained RpG and IPpA. They are simply Relievers per game, and IP per Appearance for the bullpen.

Toronto’s best bullpen pitcher this year has been Jason Frasor, by a good amount. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the closer role before the end of the year, since Terry Adams has been hemorrhaging saves.

Michael Nakamura is striking guys out at a scary rate.

Tosca skipping Pat Hentgen for a start deprived us from Halladay/Pedro IV. Four times the #1 and #2 pitcher in baseball from 2003 would have matched up before Memorial Day. I do feel a little cheated.

Valerio de los Santos sucks.

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