Land of the Leaf

B.J. Ryan stunk today.  The line on him: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, and 3 BB.  Ryan entered the game in the ninth with a 4-run lead on the Indians before allowing a two out base hit and then walking two and surrendering a three-run double to Mark DeRosa to make it 5-4 for the Jays.

The last time we saw B.J. Ryan struggle this much with his command was in the first weeks of 2007 when J.P. Ricciardi let us know he was experiencing trouble with his back.  It turned out that those back issues need Tommy John surgery on their elbow and the Beej missed the rest of the season.

Jason Frasor relieved Ryan and struck-out Victor Martinez to finish off Cleveland.  Halladay improved to 2-0, and Cliff Lee is now 0-2 (he lost only three times last season).  The Jays are off to vicious start, better than anyone could have expected, but Ryan’s struggles are cause for concern.