How Bout 'Em Jays?!

If the Jays keep playing like this, they're going to make the playoffs no problem. With a record of 6-3 going into tonight's game, the Jays have once again broken out the bats in Minnesota. In the 8th inning, they're leading the Twins 10-2. I can't say enough about this team's offense. Everybody's contributing to the hit barrages too. Michael Barrett hit a homer tonight. Lind has a dozen RBIs. Snider was the difference in the game a couple night's ago. Hill's hot. Wells' doing well. It's terrific to see this team start off the year with a fabulous run, as I believe it sets the tone for the rest of the year.

I actually have hope that they can contend come September. There is a feeling that the 2009 Jays are an organized team. While our bullpen have not...excelled, but the bats are making up for it big time. It seems like every night, when somebody on the team's not doing so well, another player is stepping up to fill his shoes. That's the way the game is supposed to be played. That's the way that championships are won.

The Jays are not necessarily the most conventional contenders this year. We don't have $200 million to spend like some clubs. We have nights when the Rogers Centre is not even a quarter full. But with the way this team's playing, I doubt those days with 12 000 fans in the seats are going to last.

To be honest, I am a bit surprised with the way the Jays have roared out of the gate. The previous few years, it has always felt like they had no chance since the beginning. And now, there is hope. All I can say is that I will be there to support this team along the way, no matter what happens.

-D

PS: Happy Jackie Robinson Day!