Toronto’s McGowan pitches simulated game

Posted Mar 9, 2010 by TBO.com

Updated Mar 9, 2010 at 05:53 PM

DUNEDIN — Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan is feeling good this spring as he tries to make it back from shoulder surgery.

McGowan threw 30 pitches during a simulated game at Toronto’s minor league complex while the rest of the team had the day off.

McGowan hasn’t appeared in a major league game since July 8, 2008. He had season-ending surgery three weeks later to repair a frayed labrum and a series of setbacks sidelined him last season.

If McGowan feels no soreness Wednesday or Thursday, the plan is for him to throw one more simulated game, most likely Sunday or Monday. He then could appear in a spring game in mid-March.

General manager Alex Anthopoulos says McGowan looked great Tuesday.
-The Associated Press