“Timing,” he would answer and, quickly moving on, would ask: “And what is the secret to success as a pitcher?”Usually the 30-something would shrug or start to answer and Mattick would yell: “Messing up hitters’ timing.”The Jays hitters are not messed up. Not everyone is like that heading into free agency.”What lies ahead for Blue Jays hitters as they embark on a six-game trip to Fenway Park, home of the AL East leaders, and Detroit’s Comerica Park? After 55 games a year ago, the Jays had scored 283 runs — 33 more than the Texas Rangers. “Guys with a leg kick got a quick pitch last year, will get one this year and they will get one next year,” said one veteran scout. “Guys will try to mix things up, have a quick stop and go to the plate,” said Bautista.

Source: National Post June 02, 2016 19:18 UTC