Romero picks up win in Major League Debut

2005 1st round draft pick Ricky Romero had a very respectable major league debut. He went 6 innings, giving up 2 runs, striking out 5 to pick up his first "W" of his career. Even more impressive is that he worked out of a jam and then settled down afterwards. He didn't look flustered out on the mound with his family in attendance...

Romero really had one poor inning (the 3rd), but managed to get out of the frame with minimal damage thanks to a phenomenal defensive play by Jose Bautista. His 5 K's were the most for a Blue Jays pitcher making his debut since Dustin McGowan fanned six in 2005, looking poised against a solid Tigers squad. Those that were quick to label Romero a "bust" might have to reserve judgment on the young lefty...

It's only one game, but the Jays hope that Romero will string together a number of quality starts in the coming weeks to quash any belief that it was a mistake selecting Romero with the 6th pick in the '05 draft...