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mopupduty.com - 12/17/2008
Ricky Romero a 2009 Rotation Option? Really?
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Is former 6th overall pick Ricky Romero really be considered for a 2009 rotation spot? Why?
Ricky Romero a 2009 Rotation Option? Really?

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Drunk Jays Fans — ... The always-excellent Mop Up Duty checks in with some (much needed?) realism, wondering how on earth it's come to pass that people actually believe Ricky Romero is a viable rotation option for the Jays. "If Jays fans or the front office expect anything below a 4.50 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 2009 I frankly think they’re kidding themselves," they say. "If he was a 6th round pick instead of 6th overall I doubt he’d even be mentioned for a roster spot." ...

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