WINNIPEG -- Head coach Mike OShea checked himself as he was describing how he felt about a pass interference rule change that was a contributing factor to his
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-22 pre-season loss to the Toronto Argos.
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coach Scott Milanovich was the first in the CFL to avail himself of the chance
to challenge the officials failure to rule pass interference on a play and
subject it to video review. His challenge stood and it helped set up Steve
Slatons second touchdown of the game to put Toronto ahead 24-16. "It worked out
well for coach Milanovich, for Scott, and it was pass interference, I believe it
was pass interference," he said. "The rule worked and do I like the rule? Not
really. There might be some problems with it at some point." But he cut himself
off when asked to go any further. "I dont think Im allowed to talk about it."
The loss hurt but he was happy with a lot of what he saw on the field. The
Bombers saw CFL rookie running backs Paris Cotton and Nic Grigsby deliver some
of the same stuff theyve flashed in practice and Canadian receiver Julian
Feoli-Gudino scored his first touchdown. They also got solid performances from
the two players auditioning for the kicking job. Slaton meanwhile was also happy
after his performance and while it was only a pre-season game he said a win is
always worth something. "Yeah, everybodys competing for jobs," he said of the
solid performance of some Argos rookies. Toronto got a few good carries from
running back Jeremiah Johnson, those two touchdowns from Slaton and a solid
first quarter out of quarterback Trevor Harris, not a rookie but a likely
candidate to move up to Ricky Rays No. 1 backup this season. Harris completed
eight of 12 throws for 81 yards. Drew Willy debuted as the starting quarterback
for the Bombers. Willy completed six of his 12 passing attempts for 108 yards
and one touchdown before he left the game. "Its fun to get out and play in a
real game with these guys," he said. Running back Anthony Coombs also got to
appear in front of a hometown crowd Monday as a CFL player for the first time,
although not in a Bombers uniform. The former University of Manitoba Bison was
drafted by the Argos third overall this year. He had six carries for 19 yards
rushing, another four yards on a punt return and 30 on a kickoff return. "Any
role that they put me in I just want to help the team," he said. "Theyve got me
on some special teams, some running back, Im very versatile so whatever they see
fit that I can contribute the most Ill be more than willing to do to help us
win." He also said he had few friends in the stands. The Bisons share Investors
Group Field with the Bombers and is located on the campus of the University of
Manitoba. "The response was good. I had a couple of cheers." The CFL Players
Association is expected to vote this week on a tentative contract with the
league that may determine whether the pre-season, or regular season, continues
beyond Monday. Glenn January is Winnipegs CFL players representative and he says
he doesnt know when the vote will be held. "My job as a player rep is just to
inform the guys, Im not here to sway them one way or the other," he said. "Well
definitely sit down tomorrow and hammer everything out and have a nice little
session of discussions and see where we go from there." The Bombers scored first
on a 43-yard field goal from Lirim Hajrullahu, a rookie Canadian out of Western,
set up by a 47-yard pass from Willy to veteran receiver Clarence Denmark.
Toronto made it 7-3 with a little more that three minutes to go in the first
after a one-yard run by sophomore running back Curtis Steele. Slaton then ran 13
yards for Torontos second touchdown about three minutes into the second quarter
as the Argos moved ahead 14-3. The Bombers came back with a solid 76-yard drive
capped by a short touchdown pass to an unguarded Feoli-Gudino and closed the gap
to four points. Brett Maher closed it to one with a 47-yard field goal before
the first half ended. Maher is the import also vying for the kickers job and he
had a 35-yarder in the fourth. Torontos Josh Jasper missed a 41-yard field-goal
attempt in the third but connected with a 14-yard kick later in the quarter.
Both teams had touchdowns called back. The Bombers lost theirs on a penalty and
Toronto did so when a video replay showed the ball was lost before it broke the
goal line. Winnipeg tested all four of its quarterbacks Monday. Toronto didnt
dress veteran starting quarterback Ricky Ray, going with their three backups.
The two teams should know each other well, although both have made significant
changes since last season. Former Winnipeg head coach Tim Burke (defensive
co-ordinator) heads a cast of former Bomber coaches now working for the
Argonauts and former Toronto special teams co-ordinator Mike OShea took over
from Burke as head coach of the Bombers. If it isnt derailed by a work stoppage,
the Bombers and Argos are also set to open the regular CFL season when they meet
again in Winnipeg June 26. The attendance for the game was 24,000.
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– Aaron Sanchez was so impressive on Friday afternoon against the Rays big
league line-up, he had Tampa Bays hitters giving him props to catcher
Dioner Navarro. "Theyve never seen him," said Navarro. "Theyve never faced him
and they get this young, lanky, tall guy whos throwing cheese and hes got pretty
good movement. I think his composure on the mound was pretty good, his demeanour
was pretty good, his body language, everything around him was pretty good
today." Sanchez played the role of top prospect, shutting out the Rays over
five-and-a-third innings in Torontos 5-0 win. He allowed three hits, all
singles, and walked three, but helped his cause be forcing three double-play
balls. One each came off the bats of Evan Longoria and Wil Myers. Sanchez struck
out two, his fastball was clocked consistently in the mid-90s and his patented
curveball was sharp. "It was extremely impressive, theres no doubt about it,"
said pitching coach Pete Walker. "He came out throwing strikes. He was composed.
Faced their line-up, Im sure close to their opening day line-up, faced all their
big hitters and certainly handled them pretty well. Pounded the zone, got ahead
of the hitters, didnt work from behind in the count, showed an explosive
fastball and, like I said, a lot of poise and a lot of ground-ball outs."
Watching Sanchez pitch on Saturday, its easy to fall in love with his stuff, his
composure, and easy to forget about where he is in his career. The Blue Jays
have taken great care, some would say too much care, since drafting him
34th-overall in 2010. Hes only 21, turns 22 on Canada Day, and hasnt thrown a
pitch in pro ball above High-A Dunedin. Sanchez hasnt exceeded 100 innings in
three pro seasons, although factoring in Arizona Fall League appearances,
combined with his time in Dunedin, he tossed 109 2/3 last year. If the Blue Jays
increase his innings load by 20 per cent this year, hed throw approximately 130.
A 30 per cent increase and Sanchez would throw about 140 innings. He authored a
3.34 ERA in 22 appearances, 20 starts, for Dunedin in 2013. His strikeouts per
nine innings dropped to 7.8, but that was by design. Hes worked to become a
better ground ball pitcher, which was evidenced by the double play turns in
Fridays game. Its tempting for a coaching staff that can see the future but
knows another failed season likely means it wont be a part of it; a coaching
staff which knows theres at least one glaring hole in the current composition of
its starting rotation. "I guess it would be hard not to just from watching and
laying eyes on him," said Walker of whether he thinks about Sanchez breaking
camp. "But obviously we want to make sure hes ready when the time comes." Hes an
affable young man, but also smart. Sanchez doesnt make much noise around the
clubhouse; he knows his role as a young player. Hes the Blue Jays top pitching
prospect but restricts the projection of swagger and confidence to his mound
appearances. "Its good to get my feet wet," said Sanchez of his first big league
camp. "Coming into camp, for me, it was to soak everything all in, learn from
the veteran guys, just go out and have fun." "I think some of the intangible
things that you try to look for in young players in an atmosphere that can be
uncomfortable at times, you know, is he so reserved? Is he getting involved in
the drills and some of the meetings? Hes handled himself very well and that says
a lot about his character and who he is," said bench coach DeMarlo Hale, who
served as manager on Friday. It rremains to be seen whether Sanchez will throw
again for the Blue Jays in spring training.
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Walker will sit down with manager John Gibbons and draw up a schedule. Sanchez
likely starts his season at Double-A New Hampshire. A good showing there and its
next stop, Buffalo. Or, maybe, Toronto. THE PIGGYBACK Theres been open musing in
the press box about the idea of Dustin McGowan joining R.A. Dickey,
Brandon Morrow, Mark Buehrle and Drew Hutchison in the starting rotation. Why
not cap McGowan at four or five innings as he builds up arm strength and
piggyback him with one of two long relievers, either Esmil Rogers or
Todd Redmond? "Still trying to sort through it," said pitching coach Pete Walker
when presented with the idea. "Obviously, theres still some time left in spring
training. Guys are going to get the ball; get their opportunities to stand out
right now. Obviously, Dustin looked great yesterday and Sanchez looked great
today and the other guys, Redmond and Rogers, have thrown the ball well.
Obviously, wed like to see [J.A.] Happ pitch well on the 25th and well continue
to take a look at how it works out." Walker didnt have the opportunity to speak
to McGowan before leaving for Port Charlotte, but said reports are the
31-year-old "felt fine" after throwing three scoreless innings against the
Phillies on Thursday. TUIASOSOPOS NUMBERS General manager Alex Anthopoulos ist
shy about scouring the waiver wire for players. On Thursday, he picked up
Matt Tuiasosopo from the Diamondbacks. "Played well for the Tigers last year and
we had good reports on him," said Anthopoulos in a statement. "He gives us a
right-handed bat that gives us positional versatility. Obviously, there isnt a
lot of time left but hell come in and compete for a spot." Time is of the
essence and Tuiasosopo is going to need more of it than usual to join the
ballclub. He was in Australia, where the Diamondbacks are opening their regular
season with two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Its difficult to see, on
the surface, where Tuiasosopo fits in. Hes a right-handed bat who got off to a
strong start with the Tigers last season, hitting six of his seven home runs
before the All-Star break, including four in a personal five-game span between
June 18 and July 11. He can play the corner outfield positions, first base and
third base in a pinch. "Youre talking about, maybe, from the right side where
there could be an option there," said bench coach DeMarlo Hale. Tuiasosopo hasnt
proven he can hit left-handers at the big league level. In 194 at-bats against
lefties, Tuiasosopo has hit .196/.287/.345 with eight home runs. Against
right-handers, his slash line is .221/.287/.368. Over his major league career,
Tuiasosopo has struck out in 31.7 per cent of his big league at-bats. By
comparison, while acknowledging the sample size is small, Moises Sierra hits
left-handers at a .267/.327/.478 clip with four home runs. "Decisions havent
been made, Im sure of that," said Hale. "I cant speak for Alex and Gibby, but it
becomes added depth and well see what hes got over these next four or five days
left of spring training.” Like Sierra, Tuiasosopo is out of options, meaning he
would first have to pass through waivers before being assigned to the minor
leagues. If the Blue Jays go with an eight-man bullpen to start the season,
carrying both is out of the question. The back-up catcher, likely Erik Kratz,
and Maicer Izturis must be accounted for, which leaves only one additional
roster spot.
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