Toronto SP David Purcey struggled with his control in his major-league debut Friday against the Tigers, walking seven in 4 1/3 innings. He allowed one run on two hits and struck out three. "The walks wasn't what I really wanted, but I did make pitches when I needed to," Purcey said. "I just tried to keep our team in the game and ended up doing that. Just anxiety and jitters and nervousness, whatever you want to call it, got to me a little bit and I ended up walking more people than I wanted to." Purcey was called up to start in place of A.J. Burnett, who came out of the bullpen in Wednesday's 14-inning loss to Texas. Burnett was pushed back to Sunday. (Updated 04/19/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Blue Jays' first-round pick in the June, 2004 draft, Purcey was sent back to Triple-A Syracuse after the game after Toronto purchased the contract of right-hander Shawn Camp from Triple-A. To make room for Camp on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated right-hander Josh Banks for assignment. Even though he struggled with his control Purcey showed he could succeed at the big-league level. The team might not hesitate to turn to him for a spot start in the future, so Fantasy owners in AL-only leagues should keep him on their radar. (Updated 04/19/2008).
No information available at this time.
Toronto SP David Purcey struggled with his control in his major-league debut Friday against the Tigers, walking seven in 4 1/3 innings. He allowed one run on two hits and struck out three. "The walks wasn't what I really wanted, but I did make pitches when I needed to," Purcey said. "I just tried to keep our team in the game and ended up doing that. Just anxiety and jitters and nervousness, whatever you want to call it, got to me a little bit and I ended up walking more people than I wanted to." Purcey was called up to start in place of A.J. Burnett, who came out of the bullpen in Wednesday's 14-inning loss to Texas. Burnett was pushed back to Sunday. (Updated 04/19/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Blue Jays' first-round pick in the June, 2004 draft, Purcey was sent back to Triple-A Syracuse after the game after Toronto purchased the contract of right-hander Shawn Camp from Triple-A. To make room for Camp on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated right-hander Josh Banks for assignment. Even though he struggled with his control Purcey showed he could succeed at the big-league level. The team might not hesitate to turn to him for a spot start in the future, so Fantasy owners in AL-only leagues should keep him on their radar. (Updated 04/19/2008).
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