A Devilish Time in Orlando

I used the word 'devilish' in relation to a post discussing the Rays, does this mean I'm going to get sued?

A rough game last night for the Blue Jays.  Roy Halladay was cruising for most of the game but gets roughed up in the sixth for four runs and that was all she wrote.  Matt Stairs provided the only offence for the club by hitting two homeruns and driving in all three Blue Jays runs.

The offence is a mess right now.  The Jays hitters seem to be working their way into good hitter's counts but are then missing very hittable pitches.  They either foul them off, hit the ball of the end of the bat, pop out or hit the ball hard but right at somebody.  Not sure what the solution to the problem is but another night where the team goes 0-for with runners in scoring position, I may have to take a "Jays vacation". 

I take a "Jays vacation" every once in awhile when my frustration level with the team gets so high that it affects all other aspects of my life.  For instance, last night I had to go pick my wife up in downtown Ottawa after she had been out for dinner with friends.  The Jays game had just ended and as I was driving down to get her, I was listening to Mike Wilner's post-game show on the radio.  I picked my wife up and she kindly asked how the Jays did and I told her they lost 5-3.  Her response went something like this:

"They lost with Halladay on the mound? What is wrong with him? He only has two wins this season!"

I, having watched the game and seen that Roy pitched well except for one inning had to defend him.  I went on a rant the whole way home about how the offence is pathetic and when Halladay does give up four runs the team should be able to win.  I went on to say that the team was lucky to even score three runs in that game and went on and on and on.  I got home and realized, I don't need to subject my wife to this.  She just asked an innocent question based on the fact that the Rays had scored five runs when Halladay had started the game.  Thankfully my wife shares the same frustration with the team right now and realized that my anger was not directed at her.  But as you can see, the Blue Jays right now are affecting my emotional state and I may have to take a brief 'Jays vacation'.

It's almost a must-win tonight in Orlando. Hopefully Dustin McGowan can get the team back on track and maybe, just maybe, the bats will wake up tonight.