New reliever Jordan Hicks ready to bring heat to Blue Jays playoff push Via longleysunsport
when news came Sunday afternoon that he was being traded to a contender, in a deal that brought a high velocity arm to the Toronto bullpen.Then there was the arrival on Monday afternoon where a group of enthusiastic Jays fans were waiting for him at the downtown hotel that will be his temporary home.
And lastly, a warm welcome in his new clubhouse where Hicks could immediately assume the closer’s role given Jordan Romano’s exit to the injury list. “I’m happy to be with a competitive team to finish off the season,” Hicks said in his new dugout on Monday prior to the first of four Jays clashes against the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles. “Go out and get a chance to win a ring and help this great group of young guys. I’m just happy to be here and be competitive.”From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.
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