TorontoBlueJays first baseman Kevin Millar felt like most everyone else in Baseball yesterday when he learned of the 50-game suspension handed down to superstar slugger Manny Ramirez. 

Unheralded Scott Richmond has proved to be critical to the Toronto Blue Jays as they've managed to overcome an injury-plagued starting rotation. 

The only time Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver looked rattled was late in Thursday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays when the home crowd reacted to a hockey score on the video board. 

ANAHEIM 

 

--2B Aaron Hill went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory. 

The Blue Jays might be one of the surprise stories of the season so far with the best record in the American League (20-10, their best start since 1992) and the best offense in the majors. 

--Since Cito Gaston returned to Toronto as manager last June 20, the Blue Jays have a 71-47 record (. 

Right-handed starter Scott Richmond, like theBlueJays, has defied the odds so far this season. 

A patchworkAngels rotation began to fray at the edges Wednesday night, when a fringe starter who doesn't figure to be in Anaheim much longer failed to make it out of the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. 

Toronto - Why Rafael Perez and Jensen Lewis in the seventh inning Tuesday in another bullpen embarrassment at Rogers Centre? TheIndians have no one else, that's why. 

Aaron Hill and the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays are showing no signs of slowing down. 

Roy Halladay has always had a vision for the Toronto Blue Jays success. 

Roy Halladay has always had a vision for the Toronto Blue Jays success. 

The difference in Adam Lind right now from seasons past is his ability to quickly learn from his mistakes and make adjustments on the fly.