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ryan008 · 10-22-2007, 09:30 AM

Jays Call Up 4 For Stretch Run

September 1st, 2008.

The Toronto Blue Jays got a boost today in the form of 4 players who were called up from AAA Syracuse. The Jays added 3 pitchers and a 3B.

SP Manny Armando (waiver claim from Pittsburgh)
2008 (AAA) 19-7 2.35 ERA 179.2 IP 49 BB 147 K 1.03 WHIP
GM's Comment: The 25 year old from Florida has performed exceptionally well for the Chiefs this season and has exceeded the expactations that we had for him when we claimed him from the Pirates. He is auditioning for a postion in the starting rotation next season.

CL Curt Cox
2008 (AAA) 6-5 29 SV 3.53 ERA 54.0 IP 13 BB 34 K 1.24 WHIP
GM's Comment: The 27 year old was a callup for the Jays on a couple of occasions over the past 2 seasons and looks to be a lock for a bullpen spot next season.

MR Ray Russell
2008 (AAA) 6-2 8 SV 1.78 ERA 76.0 IP 12 NN 67 K 0.82 WHIP
GM's Comment: The 23 year old soft throwing right hander is on the fast track to being a member of the Jays bullpen and we would like him to get some more experience against major league hitters.

3B Byron Webb (waiver claim from Chicago Cubs)
2008 (AAA) .296 37 HR 102 RBI
GM's Comment: The 21 year old showed tremendous power in AAA this season leading the team with 37 homeruns and hitting for a very respectiable .296. At 21 he still has time to develop but could challenge current Jays 3B Mario Rivera for the starting job next season.

10-22-2007, 09:30 AM	#77
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,364	Jays Call Up 4 For Stretch Run September 1st, 2008. The Toronto Blue Jays got a boost today in the form of 4 players who were called up from AAA Syracuse. The Jays added 3 pitchers and a 3B. SP Manny Armando (waiver claim from Pittsburgh) 2008 (AAA) 19-7 2.35 ERA 179.2 IP 49 BB 147 K 1.03 WHIP GM's Comment: The 25 year old from Florida has performed exceptionally well for the Chiefs this season and has exceeded the expactations that we had for him when we claimed him from the Pirates. He is auditioning for a postion in the starting rotation next season. CL Curt Cox 2008 (AAA) 6-5 29 SV 3.53 ERA 54.0 IP 13 BB 34 K 1.24 WHIP GM's Comment: The 27 year old was a callup for the Jays on a couple of occasions over the past 2 seasons and looks to be a lock for a bullpen spot next season. MR Ray Russell 2008 (AAA) 6-2 8 SV 1.78 ERA 76.0 IP 12 NN 67 K 0.82 WHIP GM's Comment: The 23 year old soft throwing right hander is on the fast track to being a member of the Jays bullpen and we would like him to get some more experience against major league hitters. 3B Byron Webb (waiver claim from Chicago Cubs) 2008 (AAA) .296 37 HR 102 RBI GM's Comment: The 21 year old showed tremendous power in AAA this season leading the team with 37 homeruns and hitting for a very respectiable .296. At 21 he still has time to develop but could challenge current Jays 3B Mario Rivera for the starting job next season.