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TORONTO – The Blue Jays play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Yankees on Sunday. Oscar Robertson Jersey . With a win, Toronto (3-3) would head into its first off-day of the regular season above .500 and with the Astros coming to town for a three-game set starting Tuesday. KRATZS FIRST START Catcher Erik Kratz was looking forward to being behind the plate for Drew Hutchisons start on Sunday afternoon. “I like his demeanour,” said Kratz. “I like how he goes after hitters and hes not afraid of contact. Hes going to go right after these guys and Im excited about it.” Its been a whirlwind couple of weeks for Kratz. Acquired from Philadelphia in the offseason, along with pitcher Rob Rasmussen, it was assumed Kratz would have the inside track to be Dioner Navarros backup because hes an offensive threat. Kratz lost the job to Josh Thole, who has a lengthy track record catching knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, but was recalled in time for opening day when Casey Janssen went on the disabled list. “Theyve been up and down for sure,” said Kratz. “When I got sent down I was disappointed but when I got called back up obviously youre excited again. Its something that, its part of the game, its part of where Im at in my career.” He understands the business and knows there are limited opportunities to impress. But Kratz is familiar to the organization, the Blue Jays drafted him in 2002, and hes confident hes built up enough of a resume during his time in Philadelphia. He hit 18 home runs in 375 at-bats over the last two seasons. “I cant sit here and say, Oh man, this one at-bat that Im going to get off the bench is going to make or break my season,” said Kratz. “Its something that you do have to take advantage of your opportunities. Ive been fortunate to have opportunities in the big leagues so Ive put together a little bit of a resume.” Should he be called upon to catch Dickey this season, Kratz has confidence in his ability to receive the knuckleball. “Its as good as its been,” said Kratz. “I think he said it right and he knows the pitch the best. I definitely improved. Is there room for more improvement? Absolutely. I think its something that, getting that comfort level out in those games, lights are a little brighter than in spring training. Just the more reps I can get the more comfortable Ill get.” WALDEN “SHOCKED” AT CALL-UP Needless to say Marcus Walden was surprised when his contract was purchased from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. “I was definitely shocked,” said Walden. “I saw that they were calling up Chad Jenkins. I didnt hear of a 10-day rule, I had no knowledge of it, so my skipper called me in and I was shocked. Really shocked.” The 10-day rule to which Walden is referring applies to players optioned to the minor leagues. Players on option already are on the 40-man roster and if theyre sent to the minor leagues, they must spend 10 regular season days on option before theyre eligible to be recalled. The lone exception is to be an injury replacement when someone on the big league roster is placed on the disabled list. The Blue Jays intended to recall Chad Jenkins but, because hes on option, he isnt eligible for call up until April 10, the 11th day of the regular season. Walden wasnt on the 40-man roster, hence his contract being “purchased,” and so he was selected as Jeremy Jeffress replacement when Jeffress was designated for assignment. Walden, 25, is a sinkerball pitcher who relies on ground ball outs. His career minor league strikeout rate of 5.4 per nine innings reflects his approach. He missed most of 2009 and all of 2010 after undergoing Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. Walden made a number of adjustments to his training regimen as a result. “Ever since then Ive kind of changed a lot of stuff about working out and doing a lot of things to get myself ready to pitch,” said Walden. “At the end of the day I think its paid off.” Walden swears by yoga; he estimates he participated in 40 to 50 sessions in the offseason. Hes considered one of the strongest players in the Blue Jays organization and he credits yoga. “I think its something, it kind of gets people to be more limber and more flexible,” said Walden. “If youve got really big, strong, tight muscles it does you no good. The more limber you are, the more flexibility you can have, the looser your muscles are to help with not having injuries.” ,b>POSITIVE SIGN For the first time in franchise history, the Blue Jays first three wins of a season have come with the club scoring fewer than four runs in each of the victories. The starting pitching, with the benefit of improved defence, is off to a much better start than last year. Its early but the Blue Jays 3.78 starting staff ERA has the team on track to vastly improve on last seasons 4.81 ERA amongst starters, which ranked second worst in baseball. Vin Baker Jersey . The Oilers have been shut out in three straight home games and are in last place in the Western Conference with a 4-14-2 record. "Things have obviously not gone as well as I would have thought probable. Ersan Ilyasova Jersey . Osmond, of Marystown, N.L., fell in the middle of her routine and placed fifth in the ladies free skate at Iceberg Skating Palace (110.73 points), but that was all the Canadians needed after a strong performance by Kevin Reynolds in the mens free earlier Sunday. http://www.nbabucksproshop.com/Authentic-Ray-Allen-Bucks-Jersey/ .Inter Milan and Napoli also advanced to ensure there will be at least three Italian clubs in the last 32 of Europes secondary competition.Spurs victory, secured by Benjamin Stamboulis 49th-minute winner, was overshadowed by a succession of pitch invasions that forced the referee to halt the game after 41 minutes.SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Jim Harbaugh wont say whether he has spoken to San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York since the owner took to Twitter on Thursday night about a performance that wasnt acceptable, or if they have even recently discussed his coaching future with the franchise.He would say they hadnt talked about his employment status during the weekend. San Franciscos 19-3 loss to the Seahawks on Thanksgiving and the ugly aftermath was still plenty fresh four days later.Nobody thats for us was happy about losing the game, losing a big game, Harbaugh said. Were still not happy about it. Our job is, my job, lets talk about my job. My job is to get it right. Thats what were attacking today, without excuse. Onward to the Raiders.Harbaugh also said Monday that offensive co-ordinator Greg Roman will remain the play-caller and said he has unwavering support for all our coaches and our players.Harbaugh said neither management nor ownership has asked him to make any changes on the staff. General manager Trent Baalkes daughter, Cassie, posted on her now-defunct Twitter account late Thursday: Greg Roman can take a hike..the 49ers dont want you no more. Her words were accompanied by an image of hands clapping.Trent Baalke issued a statement Friday that they both had apologized to Roman for the unfortunate matter.Baalke watched the beginning of Monday afternoons practice, even leaning over with hands on knees as the linebackers went through their individual drills.When pushed about whether he and York have at least addressed the public comments or concerns about the game, Harbaugh responded: To me, thats not significant. Whats significant is we move on without excuse and get it right, make it right. Thats our jobs.Harbaugh declined to acknowledge whether he even wants to return in 2015 for the final year of his $25 million, five-year contract, instead turning to what became his regular response Monday: What I want is to attack this week and get it right.At least a few players said Monday they agreed witth Yorks assessment. Donte DiVincenzo Jersey. We felt that way before he tweeted that, fullback Bruce Miller said. A very prideful group here, as a team, as an offence we want to perform better, whatever that takes.Colin Kaepernick went 16 for 29 for 121 yards with two interceptions and four sacks in one of his worst outings as a pro and the 49ers were outgained 379-164. Kaepernicks 36.7 passer rating was the second lowest of his career.San Francisco (7-5) is back to work after the humiliating loss that put its playoff hopes in serious jeopardy.No drastic measures need to happen, tight end Vance McDonald said. We have the players to get it done, we know we can get it done. Its just, you kind of get lost every now and then. No doubt we have the coaches and the staff to get it done. Were going to get our heads back where they need to be.Next up is a short road game against the one-win Raiders (1-11) in Oakland on Sunday. Harbaugh was so curt he wasnt even in the mood to reflect on what he learned during his early coaching days with the Raiders under late owner Al Davis, noting that time is already well-documented.In terms of adding any new wrinkles to the offence, Harbaugh said that could happen but not going to explain.He is trying to remain focused on getting through each week with the playoffs still within reach. San Francisco goes to Seattle next week before playing its final two games at home, against San Diego and Arizona.I dont worry about my future, Harbaugh said. Havent participated in any of that speculation. I think I have a recessive gene for worrying about my own future.Notes: LB NaVorro Bowman will continue to rehab his surgically repaired left knee rather than practice this week. The 49ers must decide whether to activate him or place him on season-ending injured reserve by Dec. 9. ... CB Chris Culliver and RB Carlos Hyde each wore non-contact blue jerseys, but it wasnt clear what their injury concerns were.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '