David Price Will be Ready on Wednesday

I am so ready.

Controversy is still swirling in T.O. after today's big Jays win over Texas in game 4 of the ALDS, as the team's starting pitching rotation seems up in the air. Ace David Price went into the game to relieve R.A. Dickey in the 5th inning with the Jays ahead 7-1, giving up 3 runs and 6 hits on 50 pitches.

The big question now is whether Price will be ready to play again on wednesday, with only 2 days rest. Jays' coach John Gibbons says Price will not be ready to go on wednesday. "No way" said Gibbons after the game "There's just not enough time for David to recover from today's game."

David Price on the other hand has other ideas for this coming wednesday. Here's a transcript of his post-game interview with SportsNet's Barry Davis.

SN "David, the coach says you are definitely not going to be pitching in game 5. What do you think of that decision?"
DP "Oh I'll be ready, don't you worry."
SN "So you think 2 days rest is enough recovery time?"
SP "Absolutely. I'll be lacing them up on the forward line with Mark and Ralph this wednesday. I can't wait."
SN "Mark and Ralph..."
DP "That's right. First line all the way. Go Aces!"
SN "What are you even talking about?"
SP "The Black Aces, man. My favourite beer league hockey team. I love those guys and I can't wait to hit the ice with them. I mean, there's no way in hell I'll be able to throw a baseball by wednesday so this is my chance to skate with the Aces. I'm really glad the coach put me in the game today, otherwise I'd have to start game 5 for the Jays."
SN "I didn't even know you could skate, David."
DP "I can't. Yet. I've got 48 hours to learn though. How hard can it be? Joe Himalaya promised me he'd loan me his skates, he's going to be off in Australia for the World Shark Wrestling Championships so he won't need them. Thanks Joe!"

In less startling news, the Aces pulled off their third consecutive win in their most recent game, downing the Bloor Battlers 4-2 in a game that featured more than a few penalties and an impromptu lesson in How to Dive by Aces diving instructor Pete S. Another solid game in the nets from John (can someone please get him a new Aces sweater? He's earned it) plus goals from Mark (2), Joe D-S and Ralph and the Battlers were done. The Aces are now a perfect 3-0 on the season.