Montreal -200 tomorrow stood out as I was hunting for something to parlay the Big Unit with. didn't see any real exciting stuff today (sat).
But see Nick's piece here
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=45327
on chalk parlays .
I think I'll parlay Johnson/Moyer..
Parris starts Sunday against Montreal. He's off several months of rehab from shoulder surgery.
so here are some articles from Toronto Star:
It's showtime for Jays' Parris
Jun. 13, 2002. 01:00 AM
Richard Griffin
SUNDAY'S Blue Jays starter in Montreal is currently listed as "undecided." One suspects they've already made up their minds from among the three choices but are waiting because, well, because that's what major league teams do.
The first option is Brandon Lyon, who was pummelled by the Giants on Tuesday, yielding four homers in his first start since being banished to the 'pen for giving up too many homers. Lyon's next start should be at Triple-A Syracuse.
Then there's Luke Prokopec, who has already missed one start with a tender right elbow. The Jays, since the return from injury and subsequent relapse of Chris Carpenter, have been painfully reminded of the benefits of erring on the side of caution.
Thus, the odds-on favourite becomes right-hander Steve Parris, who has been rehabbing in the minors. On the same night that Lyon roared to defeat, Parris threw 84 healthy pitches at Triple-A.
Here's more fuel for the fire as to why Parris should be the winner of the Olympic Stadium lottery. He is making $3.4 million (U.S.) in the final year of his contract. The Jays are not paying him the big bucks to sit around as a healthy scratch. And as pragmatic GM J.P. Ricciardi said a while back about another of his lollygagging millionaires, "As long as we're paying him, he'll play."
Thus the assumption that for the final game in Montreal (the Paris of North America), the Jays' 34-year-old veteran will return to a big-league mound for the first time since July 23, 2001. The Jays brought him in from Syracuse and he was in uniform yesterday afternoon during batting practice, where he joined his teammates in the age-old pastime of standing around the outfield.
"I haven't done any shagging during batting practice since I went on the DL," an obviously elated Parris said, "so the 45 minutes seemed like a long time. It was nice."
Parris underwent surgery at the hands of Dr. James Andrews last Sept. 25, when his summer shoulder tendinitis turned into a recommended fall cleanup of the entire labrum area. Given a prognosis of six to 12 months for full recovery, the Sunday start would fall well within that range, coming eight months and 21 days after the surgeon's first incision.
"I've thrown a lot of games on rehab," Parris said. "I've had a couple of times where I've had a little bit of a dead arm, where my fastball wasn't quite there, but it's something you've got to deal with after surgery."
There is another important reason for getting Parris back into the fray right now. Ricciardi and the fiscally responsible Jays must dump more salary before the July 31 trade deadline, and Parris can't be showcased unless he's pitching. Bottom line. The Jays' "meat market" includes Esteban Loaiza, Darrin Fletcher, Jose Cruz, Shannon Stewart, Carlos Delgado, Raul Mondesi and Kelvim Escobar.
Parris' 1-1 record and 1.29 ERA at Syracuse look all right, but his Dunedin numbers ?0-1, 4.41 ?might raise a few eyebrows.
But facing eager minor-leaguers is always tougher for veterans going down on rehab. The youngsters want to impress their organizations by tearing a strip off a major-leaguer.
"Especially the single-A guys," Parris agreed.
"I gave up a lot of runs in A-ball. It's just a different method of pitching down there. The mental state of the game is not at the big-league level. They're hacking all the time. No matter what the first pitch is, they're swinging at it. Numbers mean nothing down there.
"You're going out there trying to spot your fastball. You don't worry about what the count is. Whatever pitch you want to throw, you throw. It might not be the pitch you want down there, but you have to get ready to throw it up here."
Parris has no doubt as to the next step in his comeback. "I'm here," he said, with a ready-for-prime-time shrug.
....................................................................................................................
Blue Jays place Prokopec on 15-day DL, activate Parris
Jun. 14, 2002. 09:10 PM
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MONTREAL (CP) ?The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Luke Prokopec on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of flexor tendinitis in his right elbow.
Right-hander Steve Parris was activated from the 60-day DL and will make his first start since last July 23 Sunday against Montreal.
Prokopec, acquired from Los Angeles on Dec. 13, is 2-7 with a 5.86 ERA in 12 starts for the Blue Jays this season.
Parris, who had shoulder surgery last Sept. 25, was 4-6 with a 4.60 ERA in 19 starts with Toronto last season.
But see Nick's piece here
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=45327
on chalk parlays .
I think I'll parlay Johnson/Moyer..
Parris starts Sunday against Montreal. He's off several months of rehab from shoulder surgery.
so here are some articles from Toronto Star:
It's showtime for Jays' Parris
Jun. 13, 2002. 01:00 AM
Richard Griffin
SUNDAY'S Blue Jays starter in Montreal is currently listed as "undecided." One suspects they've already made up their minds from among the three choices but are waiting because, well, because that's what major league teams do.
The first option is Brandon Lyon, who was pummelled by the Giants on Tuesday, yielding four homers in his first start since being banished to the 'pen for giving up too many homers. Lyon's next start should be at Triple-A Syracuse.
Then there's Luke Prokopec, who has already missed one start with a tender right elbow. The Jays, since the return from injury and subsequent relapse of Chris Carpenter, have been painfully reminded of the benefits of erring on the side of caution.
Thus, the odds-on favourite becomes right-hander Steve Parris, who has been rehabbing in the minors. On the same night that Lyon roared to defeat, Parris threw 84 healthy pitches at Triple-A.
Here's more fuel for the fire as to why Parris should be the winner of the Olympic Stadium lottery. He is making $3.4 million (U.S.) in the final year of his contract. The Jays are not paying him the big bucks to sit around as a healthy scratch. And as pragmatic GM J.P. Ricciardi said a while back about another of his lollygagging millionaires, "As long as we're paying him, he'll play."
Thus the assumption that for the final game in Montreal (the Paris of North America), the Jays' 34-year-old veteran will return to a big-league mound for the first time since July 23, 2001. The Jays brought him in from Syracuse and he was in uniform yesterday afternoon during batting practice, where he joined his teammates in the age-old pastime of standing around the outfield.
"I haven't done any shagging during batting practice since I went on the DL," an obviously elated Parris said, "so the 45 minutes seemed like a long time. It was nice."
Parris underwent surgery at the hands of Dr. James Andrews last Sept. 25, when his summer shoulder tendinitis turned into a recommended fall cleanup of the entire labrum area. Given a prognosis of six to 12 months for full recovery, the Sunday start would fall well within that range, coming eight months and 21 days after the surgeon's first incision.
"I've thrown a lot of games on rehab," Parris said. "I've had a couple of times where I've had a little bit of a dead arm, where my fastball wasn't quite there, but it's something you've got to deal with after surgery."
There is another important reason for getting Parris back into the fray right now. Ricciardi and the fiscally responsible Jays must dump more salary before the July 31 trade deadline, and Parris can't be showcased unless he's pitching. Bottom line. The Jays' "meat market" includes Esteban Loaiza, Darrin Fletcher, Jose Cruz, Shannon Stewart, Carlos Delgado, Raul Mondesi and Kelvim Escobar.
Parris' 1-1 record and 1.29 ERA at Syracuse look all right, but his Dunedin numbers ?0-1, 4.41 ?might raise a few eyebrows.
But facing eager minor-leaguers is always tougher for veterans going down on rehab. The youngsters want to impress their organizations by tearing a strip off a major-leaguer.
"Especially the single-A guys," Parris agreed.
"I gave up a lot of runs in A-ball. It's just a different method of pitching down there. The mental state of the game is not at the big-league level. They're hacking all the time. No matter what the first pitch is, they're swinging at it. Numbers mean nothing down there.
"You're going out there trying to spot your fastball. You don't worry about what the count is. Whatever pitch you want to throw, you throw. It might not be the pitch you want down there, but you have to get ready to throw it up here."
Parris has no doubt as to the next step in his comeback. "I'm here," he said, with a ready-for-prime-time shrug.
....................................................................................................................
Blue Jays place Prokopec on 15-day DL, activate Parris
Jun. 14, 2002. 09:10 PM
Advertisement:
It is always golf season! Great deals on golf equipment on eBay.ca Click Here
MONTREAL (CP) ?The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Luke Prokopec on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of flexor tendinitis in his right elbow.
Right-hander Steve Parris was activated from the 60-day DL and will make his first start since last July 23 Sunday against Montreal.
Prokopec, acquired from Los Angeles on Dec. 13, is 2-7 with a 5.86 ERA in 12 starts for the Blue Jays this season.
Parris, who had shoulder surgery last Sept. 25, was 4-6 with a 4.60 ERA in 19 starts with Toronto last season.
