Judge Smith

Mail brog:

Let’s get into the mail for one:

Q: Something I've wondered for a while: You're a professional journalist, and covering this team is your job, but do you also consider yourself a fan? Do you get excited when the team is doing well? Are you disappointed when they lose? Or do you have to maintain an emotional distance in order to do your job properly?

Ken H, Toronto

A: You can’t be a fan, it clouds your judgement and impartiality and that can’t happen.

What would Doug Smith do without his judgment?

Doug Smith circa 2005: "The Raptors should sign Travis Best!"

Cathal Kelly looks to Sal Fasano for clarity: scribbling to the choir?

Here:

As long as he and Ryan both continue to make strides, the Jays will be left with a tough decision once camp breaks. It leaves even a wise old vet like Fasano shaking his head.

"(Janssen's) role, considering what he did he last year?" Fasano said, wincing at the thought of it. "That's not for me to decide. But he was so good in the bullpen, I wouldn't mess with it."

Wincing? Head shaking? 3rd string catcher providing unnecessary context? Cathal Kelly is one awkward sonofabitch.