Whenever we think they've got it together something falls apart. Whenever we think the pitching is improving they give up 11 runs in 5 innings. And wenever they start strong they end weak. What will it take to solve this jays puzzle. Some say fire Gibbons others say trade hitters for pitching. I think the answer is somwhere in the middle. First of all Gibbons has done valuable things for the team since becoming manager in 04. He has brought this team a long way from where it has been since the 93 season. John has brought in top minor league propects, got Troy Glaus and A.J Burnett and got the jays back into playoff contention. Gibbons has renergized the team despite some rough periods. Now for trading for pitching. Glaus has been injured quite a bit and has exeptional trade value. He would definitly be worth a #3 or 4 pitcher. Greg Zahn Is another possible trade prospect. The Jays need a feilding catcher like Sal Fasano not a more of a hitting catcher like Zahn. Other Clubs like St louis or Tampa Bay might be intrested in a good hitting catcher with solid fielding. Still the Jays road to the playoffs will never be easy. They are in the best division in baseball with 2 of the most storied teams in baseball. Remember there is only 1 A.L. Wild Card spot and the Jays can't afford to bring in superstar caliber players. I would hope that Gibbons would trade some hitting(not alot) for some pitchers including relief guys and I also believe Gibbons should leave his starters out longer since the relief pitching is so bad. If he does these things the Jays should be a-Ok. Leave your input.
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