There are times we, as Jays fans, are really grateful for something. Last night, we were grateful for the Baltimore Orioles. After getting completely and systematically massacred by the Red Sox, Baltimore rolled into town and all of a sudden, a ray of neon orange sunshine broke through the dark sky that had settled over the team. Yes, it was a bit ridiculous to let it go to 12 innings and use 5 relievers to beat the Orioles, but it was nice to feel like a win could happen. That strikes could be thrown. That home runs could be hit.

I like how Orioles' pitcher Koji Uehara didn't really walk off. He watched the ball go out and stood there, scratching his head while Lind circled the bases. Most guys duck their head and haul it to the showers, which is how the walk off homer got it's name.

Adam Lind, the game's hero, got sort of philosophical about the win. He said,“But in our world this past weekend was a long time ago.”


Carlos "Carlito" Villanueva continued to be awesomely serviceable, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits over 6 plus inning of work. And Tampa beat the Red Sox 4-0 like it was no big thing. I realise that some of this funk is the annual June Swoon, traditionally the time were the Jays go from being the almost contender to struggling to see the leaders in the distance. I don't know why this happens, but it needs to stop.

Kyle Drabek was sent down to Vegas yesterday and I'm a bit on the fence about it. Based on what I've read and on observations I've made, Drabek is having a bit of trouble accepting the fact that his pitches are going to get hit. He does have an absurd number of walks, but it isn't really a matter of wildness. Drabek is around the strikezone, just not in it. I appreciate the idea of sending him down so he can regain his confidence, but I'm not sure Vegas is going to help the "My pitches are getting hit! Maybe I'm not the man!!" issues.