Nate Pearson issues interesting statement regarding his future in Toronto
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Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson spoke to reporters yesterday giving them an interesting look into his future with the team.
Pearson said despite being a closer this season and having dealt with multiple injuries over the past few years, he would love to be a starting pitcher for Toronto next season.
«I've definitely considered it, I've always wanted to be a starter,» Pearson said before the Blue Jays roughed up Hicks for five runs over 4.1 innings in a 5-3 victory Thursday over the San Francisco Giants. «Obviously the past couple of years before this haven't really gone my way in terms of health, the guys we've signed, the roster spots and everything. So right now I'm coming out of the 'pen, trying to help our team win, whether it's one inning, two innings. Looking into next year, if that's an option, then I definitely want to explore it. That's something I'll have to sit down and talk with them about, see what the need is. But I'm definitely open to it, definitely would love to get another shot at it.»
While the Blue Jays are in need of starting pitchers, Pearson does not seem to be an option as he has been decent at best this year with a 4.71 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 36.1 innings. Pearson will need to make some big improvements over the off-season if this is truly his goal for next season.
Source: Sportsnet
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