Whats the latest on Scott Rolens health?
ToS: We’re not exactly in the loop as to Rolen’s off season progress, but the undeniable and uncomfortable fact is that he’s missed significant time in three of the last four seasons. It seems to us that you’d have to be a bit optimistic to think that the Jays will get more than 140 games out of him in 2009. But while we’re talking about optimism, it’s worth noting that Rolen ended the season well, posting an .877 OPS in September/October after sitting out for most of August and rejigging his swing. In our happier moments, we assume this means that everything is going to be A-OK. C70: What does the pitching rotation look like after Roy Halladay? ToS: Thin. With the injuries to Shaun Marcum (Tommy John surgery, out until 2010) and Dustin McGowan (due back in May), the rotation lines up pretty much as Halladay and Jesse Litsch and a bunch of question marks. David Purcey could contribute if he improves on his control (29 walks in 65 innings and a 1.48 WHIP), but after him, there are a who
