Ricky Romero is Ready to Rock !

Ricky Romero allowed only a single run today in 5 innings against the Marlins and appears ready to shine in the Blue Jays' rotation. When asked about his goals for the 2009 season, he stated sternly that he wants to strikeout Troy Tulowitzki at least a half a dozen times.

Romero said he is "tired" of hearing about the Blue Jay's past drafting "mistakes" and, notwitstanding Troy's early success with the Rockies, Romero maintains that he is a "way better" pitcher than Tulo !!!

Unfortunaelty for Romero, the Blue Jays do not play the Rockies again until 2011. But it goes without saying that we will use this time to focus and prepare for the showdown with his Rockie rival.

When asked about Alex Gordon, Ryan Zimmerman and Jeff Clement, Romero shrugged and said, "I don't talk about guys drafted before me - but, if you want to compare successes, let's see Bruce, Maybin, Ellsbury or Rasmus throw a power curve".