Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan (L) shakes hands with manager Cito Gaston after their win against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 15, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays pitchers B.J. Ryan (L) and Roy Halladay watch batting practice during a workout before a MLB spring training exhibition game with the New York Yankees in Dunedin, Florida, March 30, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan (L) tosses a water bottle past Roy Halladay during a workout before a MLB spring training exhibition game with the New York Yankees in Dunedin, Florida, March 30, 2009.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitchers B.J. Ryan, right, and Roy Halladay (32) participate in a conditioning drill to conclude the team's first official baseball spring training workout on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Dunedin, Fla.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Roy Halladay, left, and B.J. Ryan stretch during the team's first official baseball spring training workout on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Dunedin, Fla.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan reacts after loading the bases against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 17, 2009.

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Toronto Blue Jays' B.J. Ryan walks back to the dugout after being pulled in the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Philadelphia. Ryan loaded the bases with one out. The Blue Jays won 7-1.

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Toronto Blue Jays reliever B.J. Ryan (52) waits to take the mound as it is treated by the grounds crew during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, May 25, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 4-1.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan and catcher Rod Barajas (R) celebrate their win against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 15, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 15, 2009.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan pitches during ninth the inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Toronto on Friday, May 15, 2009.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Toronto on Friday, May 15, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays pitchers B.J. Ryan and Ricky Romero (L) sit on the bench after being placed on the disabled list during the third inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Toronto, April 23, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan stands on the mound as Texas Rangers batter Michael Young (background) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run to tie the game during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, April 22, 2009.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws during ninth-inning baseball game action against the Texas Rangers in Toronto on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto April 7, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays reliever B.J. Ryan waits for a ball as he comes on to pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning of a MLB spring training exhibition game in Dunedin, Florida March 11, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays reliever B.J. Ryan gets a sign from the catcher during the fifth inning of a MLB spring training exhibition game with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida March 11, 2009.

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DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 25 : Pitcher B. J. Ryan of the Toronto Blue Jays throws in relief against he New York Yankees February 25, 2009 at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.

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DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 25 : Pitcher B. J. Ryan of the Toronto Blue Jays throws in relief against he New York Yankees February 25, 2009 at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan poses for a photographer during the team's photo day Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Dunedin, Fla.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws live batting practice during a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Dunedin, Fla.

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In this May 17, 2008 photo, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws during a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia.

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In this May 17, 2008 photo, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher B.J. Ryan closed out the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning during MLB American League baseball game action in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 13, 2009.