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5:20 PM Eastern I’m not really sure anyone could have seen this coming. On the day Shaun Marcum gets sent down to Syracuse – a stunning move, given that Marcum was leading the American League in WHIP and opponents’ batting average when he was injured in June and had seemingly overcome a rough beginning to his return before losing the plate in the 4 th inning last night – Jesse Litsch goes out ...
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North of Steeles Heading South
Sports And The City — ... Mike Wilner, in all his blogging greatness, says it might have more to do with Marcum's attitude than his mechanics. Regardless of the reasons, John Parrish is back with the big boys and will take Marcum's spot in the rotation for the time being. Parrish over Marcum? Really? No, I can't support this move. Not right now. We're a game or two from being completely out of the ...

All right, new policy
The Tao of Stieb — ... - per JP (I know, I know)....which would be good news actually, if it were true. But word comes from Wilner that maybe it's an attitude thing? What? Our guy Marcum? Shaunie Marcum? ...

Fuck Monday
Drunk Jays Fans — ... Wilner commented on the situation, saying that Marcum "always seemed loose and relaxed to me, but there are whispers that his britches have been getting kind of small, as it were." ...

Where Marcum Went?
The Mockingbird — ... I’m sure you’re all aware of the rumblings that Shaun Marcum was sent down due to some sort of attitude problem. Well, here’s another possibility- he’s now coming from a higher arm slot (and his signature change isn’t coming from the same relative location, either). I’m no pitching coach, but that might be the sort of major thing you wanted to nip in the bud to get him back on track for next season that couldn’t be done in the majors… ...

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The Blue Jays sent struggling right-hander Shaun Marcum to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and recalled left-hander John Parrish from Triple-A. Marcum, 8-6 with a 3.60 ERA in 22 starts, allowed five runs and six hits in 3 2-3 innings of Friday's 8-4 ...
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The Blue Jays optioned Shaun Marcum to Triple-A Syracuse to let him work on his control problems. The Jays recalled southpaw John Parrish to take Marcum's place on the roster.
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The Blue Jays sent struggling right-hander Shaun Marcum to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and recalled left-hander John Parrish from Triple-A. Marcum, 8-6 with a 3.60 ERA in 22 starts, allowed five runs and six hits in 3 2-3 innings of Friday's 8-4 ...
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The Blue Jays insist that Shaun Marcum's demotion to the Minors Leagues is as straightforward as it appears. Marcum has struggled with his pitch command and Toronto wants him to work out the issue away from the big league stage.