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Blue Jays vs Astros Preview

The Blue Jays' Dustin McGowan starts against the Astros today at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.

 makes a start against the Astros Saturday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.

McGowan, Toronto's first round pick of the 2000 amateur draft in 2000, began appearing on MLB leader boards in 2007, but has been rehabing from different arm surgeries since 2008. His rehab landed him on the Dunedin Blue Jays roster for several games last season. For now, coaches seem pleased with his performance, the Toronto Blue Jays report. He's being considered for the team's fifth starting pitcher position.

Also slated to pitch in Toronto's Grape Fruit League game against the Astros are Aaron LaffeyCarlos VillanuevaFrancisco CorderoCasey Janssen, and Sergio Santos, according to Gregor Chisholm's MLBlog. 

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For the Astros, Zach Duke, a lefty, is the probable starter. 

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  • Starters: Dustin McGowan, Zach Duke
  • When: 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 10
  • Where: , 373 Douglas Ave.
  • On Deck: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves, March 11


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