Random thoughts while watching last nights game:

• Carlos Delgado can't get thrown out at home. When your lineup is hammering a pitcher in the first inning you can't help him out by getting thrown out at the plate. Especially when the ball is hit hard to right field and Delgado is the runner. He was out by a mile. I blame Butterfield for that one.
• Bottom of the first and Mora hits a HR. A big part of the Jays problem on offense this year has been a lack of power. They've hit a lot of singles and the top of the first was a good example as they hit 4 and only scored one run. Baltimore on the other hand hits a hanging curve and it's 1-1.
• You know, must every announcer follow "the book?" It's the top of the 2nd and the Jays already have 6 hits, 1HR and a double. Zaun led off with a HR and Gross followed him with a double. What does the brilliant O's announcer say? "What Crozier is looking to do is hit the ball to the right side and make a productive out." What! What Crozier should be looking to do is sit on another fat fastball and hammer it off the wall. In a 2-2 game in the 8th maybe you give yourself up but we've only played ONE INNING!
• Mr. Halladay just didn't have it tonight. His control was off and he did not have the normal snap on his curve. This is pretty much an early (late?) version of spring training for him though. Honestly, at this point, I couldn't be less worried about him. He'll be fine next year.
• You know I still like Bob File. I know it's been a couple of years since he was healthy and productive but I'd like to see him back next year in spring training. He's got great movement and reminds me of Paul Quantrill.
• This is my first look at League and I'm pretty impressed. Throws a lot of fastballs with movement which is very important. Decent slider and change but nothing special. He's in the relief business now but I'd like to see him get a shot at starting. He throws way to hard not to be given a chance to start. Great first impression though.