For the fifth time in the last six seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays finished with a.500 record or better by putting up an 81-81 record last season. Notwithstanding that, they finished just fourth in the AL East. They need to step up if they'd like to make a postseason push in the loaded AL East. They haven't made the postseason during the past 20 years, but they are not that far from saying and making a push before the top 3 in New York, Boston, and Tampa Bay. Here is the projected starting pitchers and closer situation for 2012. If you want more info on the team, check out our Toronto Blue Jays predictions.
Projected Rotation
Ricky Romero (LHP) - Another galvanizing year in 2011 solidified him as the top pitcher of this team. He went 15-11 with a 2.92 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 32 games. In just 3 big league seasons, Romero has racked up 42 career victories and is now just beginning the peak of his career.
Brandon Morrow (RHP) - With this high K number, Morrow definitely brings a large amount of attention on himself. He struck out 203 hitters in just 179.1 innings of work last year. Nonetheless the electrifying numbers haven't transitioned into the sort of year one would hope for. He went just 11-11 with a 4.72 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 30 games last year.
Brett Cecil (LHP) - A putrescent showing last year broke all of the potential hope Toronto had in him. After going 15-7 with a 4.22 in his first year as a full time starter, the 25-year-old went a disappointing 4-11 with a 4.73 ERA in 2011. Though the team does not share identical passion they once had, he is still young enough to have the chance to turn things round.
Henderson Alvarez (RHP) - The 21-year-old has gobs of potential waiting to be tapped. While he went just 1-3 in his first 10 career starts, his 3.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP are clear signals of what he might be in future times.
Dustin McGowen (RHP) - It seems like McGowan will have a slight edge for the No. 5 before Kyle Drabek. Though McGowan's career has been bound by shoulder problems, he will hold down the five spot for a sound reason. His 6.43 ERA and 1.47 WHIP do not tell the whole story, but his 20 Ks in 21 innings of work are what the Blue Jays find interesting.
Projected Closer
Sergio Santos (RHP) - The Blue Jays brought back Sergio Santos to Toronto, where he began his career as a shortstop. He has since improved to be one of the top closers in the game. After taking over the closer role in May, Santos converted 30 of 36 save chances for the Chicago White Sox. What makes him stand out is his ability to rack up the Ks. He struck out 92 batters in just 63.1 innings of work last year.
Projected Rotation
Ricky Romero (LHP) - Another galvanizing year in 2011 solidified him as the top pitcher of this team. He went 15-11 with a 2.92 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 32 games. In just 3 big league seasons, Romero has racked up 42 career victories and is now just beginning the peak of his career.
Brandon Morrow (RHP) - With this high K number, Morrow definitely brings a large amount of attention on himself. He struck out 203 hitters in just 179.1 innings of work last year. Nonetheless the electrifying numbers haven't transitioned into the sort of year one would hope for. He went just 11-11 with a 4.72 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 30 games last year.
Brett Cecil (LHP) - A putrescent showing last year broke all of the potential hope Toronto had in him. After going 15-7 with a 4.22 in his first year as a full time starter, the 25-year-old went a disappointing 4-11 with a 4.73 ERA in 2011. Though the team does not share identical passion they once had, he is still young enough to have the chance to turn things round.
Henderson Alvarez (RHP) - The 21-year-old has gobs of potential waiting to be tapped. While he went just 1-3 in his first 10 career starts, his 3.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP are clear signals of what he might be in future times.
Dustin McGowen (RHP) - It seems like McGowan will have a slight edge for the No. 5 before Kyle Drabek. Though McGowan's career has been bound by shoulder problems, he will hold down the five spot for a sound reason. His 6.43 ERA and 1.47 WHIP do not tell the whole story, but his 20 Ks in 21 innings of work are what the Blue Jays find interesting.
Projected Closer
Sergio Santos (RHP) - The Blue Jays brought back Sergio Santos to Toronto, where he began his career as a shortstop. He has since improved to be one of the top closers in the game. After taking over the closer role in May, Santos converted 30 of 36 save chances for the Chicago White Sox. What makes him stand out is his ability to rack up the Ks. He struck out 92 batters in just 63.1 innings of work last year.
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