Blue Jays: Questions surround Brett Lawrie being placed on DL
As now officially confirmed, the Blue Jays Brett Lawrie has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. Given recent events, this couldn’t have come at a better time and if reports are to be believed, the timing might be a little too convenient.
After wrenching his ankle while stealing second base against the Braves on Monday in a nasty looking incident, Lawrie was taken out of the game for safety precautions. Initial indications were optimistic, with nothing torn or broken and the third baseman indicating he would return within a few days. This was backed up by his being listed as day to day.
However, it now appears the Blue Jays saw this as the perfect opportunity to give the Canadian some time away from the glare of the media spotlight. Certainly, after getting ejected from a game last week and arguing with John Gibbons on Monday, it seems the pressure is getting to Lawrie.
The former Brewers first round draft pick’s play this season has certainly suffered. In 37 games, he is batting just .209, with five home runs and 14 RBIs, easily the worst form of his Blue Jays career to date.
This is Lawrie’s second stint on the DL this year, after starting the season recovering from a muscle strain sustained at the World Baseball Classic. The Blue Jays organisation are taking a calculated risk that this break will help turn his fortunes around.
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- By T.O.I.N.S.D.R.
- May 28, 2013
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2 Comments about this article: Blue Jays: Questions surround Brett Lawrie being placed on DL
I thought the world of Brett when he first came, but now I see him as a
spoiled little boy. It looks like he was brought up as if he was the
ultimate ball player. I do not get excited when he comes up to the plate
not very often does he hit the ball…….
I feel he should sit on bench, or go to AAA.
It’s a shame hearing you speak about Lawrie in that way Marilyn. I imagine there are a lot of other Blue Jays fans who feel the same way as you do. I just hope he can turn things around before the team is forced to move him.