Jays push their record to 5-1; Ryan almost blows it

Roy Halladay (2-0) put in a typical Doc outing, carving up the Indians lineup, and the Jays scored early on '08 A.L. Cy Young winner Cliff Lee (0-2) The game was all but in hand up 5-1 with 2 outs and nobody out in the 9th. And then B.J. Ryan almost threw the game away...

Ryan coughed up three runs to the Tribe before Jason Frasor whiffed Victor Martinez sealing the victory. After Ryan blew the save in the 2nd game of the season against Detroit, I gave him a free pass for one poor pitch to Brandon Inge. However, after this putrid display, Ryan is quickly establishing himself as a big liability...

We should be rejoicing. The Jays are 5-1! So why is everyone holding their breath in Toronto now? And more importantly, what do do with B.J. Ryan? Just like with Frank Thomas last year (who got off to a horrendous start, and eventually was released), how long can the ball club keep rolling out Ryan in any situation (especially a close one) without being frightened? Is it advantageous to put him on the Disabled List? Cut ties with him? Ryan and the team insists he isn't hurt. Coupling in his horrendous spring performance, Ryan has been an utter disaster...

Be scared. Very, very scared...