TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil might want to stay out of the kitchen. Salomon Xt Wings 3 Pas Cher . The left-hander had to skip his scheduled start Friday night against the New York Yankees after he cut his left index finger while cleaning a blender earlier in the week. Its not the first time Cecil has cut his pitching hand since joining the Blue Jays. He missed some time at spring training last year after cutting his left thumb while "chopping up chickens." Cecil said the latest accident occurred in the team clubhouse Wednesday afternoon when the Blue Jays were closing out a two-game series in Boston. "Im scared of a butter knife right now," he said with a laugh before Friday nights game. No stitches were required and Cecil is listed as day to day. Hes scheduled to start Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. There are attendants on hand in team clubhouses to help players but Cecil said he normally handles cleanup duties on his own. "Im not the kind of guy thats just going to go ask one of the clubbies to do it," Cecil said. "Its not me, Im not a lazy person." He said the blender had a unique blade -- one that he had never seen before. "It had two blades that were sticking straight up and then two out to the side and I hit one of the ones that were sticking straight up," Cecil said. Jays manager John Farrell said Cecil tried some flat-ground pitches Thursday, but they felt the cut might open up if he pitched Friday night. Cecil kept the mood light when speaking with reporters before the game even though he was frustrated. "I asked Papi (pitching coach Bruce Walton) if the team would be interested in hiring me a personal assistant," he said. The Blue Jays are out of playoff contention and have been hovering near the .500 mark as the regular season winds down. Right-hander Dustin McGowan replaced Cecil in the series opener against the American League-leading Yankees at Rogers Centre. After leading the team with 15 wins last year, Cecil was expected to be a key member of the rotation this season. However, he struggled with his velocity out of the gate and spent part of the year in the minors. He has shown flashes of his potential since being recalled but still has a weak 4-9 record and 4.37 earned-run average in 18 appearances. Cecil actually developed a change-up when he made some adjustments after cutting his thumb last year. The 25-year-old native of Dunkirk, Md., was selected by Toronto in the first round (supplemental -- 38th overall) of the 2007 first-year player draft. McGowan, meanwhile, recently made it back to a major-league mound for the first time in three years. He underwent two shoulder surgeries and a long minor-league rehab. McGowan entered the game with a 0-0 mark and 9.00 ERA. Yankees ace CC Sabathia (19-8) got the start for New York. Toronto centre-fielder Colby Rasmus returned to the lineup Friday for the first time since injuring his right wrist on Aug. 23. Mike McCoy got the start at shortstop as Yunel Escobar is still day to day with a bruised left arm.Salomon Speedcross 3 Cs Bleu . In beating Mike Smith in the final round of the shootout, Joffrey Lupul gave the Maple Leafs two points they so desperately needed. Chaussure Salomon Promo . Nyquist had two goals and Jimmy Howard made 31 saves to help the Red Wings hold on to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday night.PHILADELPHIA -- Keeping key parts of their offence together for a long time is clearly a priority for the Philadelphia Eagles. The NFC East champions agreed to a five-year contract with wide receiver Riley Cooper and a seven-year deal with centre Jason Kelce on Thursday. They gave All-Pro left tackle Jason Peters a new five-year deal a day earlier. "Its a great reflection of ownership, a credit to Jeffrey Lurie for the flexibility to do what we need to be successful," general manager Howie Roseman said. Cooper wouldve become a free agent next month after a breakout season in which he set career highs in receptions (47), yards receiving (835) and touchdowns (eight). His deal is worth $25 million over five years with about $10 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with the contract who spoke on condition of anonymity because terms werent announced. "Riley is one of the toughest and hardest-working guys in our locker room," coach Chip Kelly said. "We talk a lot about how players have to make the most of their opportunities, and he did just that last year. He used his size, strength and speed to make a lot of big plays for our team and Im excited to watch him build upon his success." Cooper has come a long way since leaving the Eagles for three days during training camp after using a racial slur. "I didnt test free agency because I wanted to be here," he said. "I wanted to be in Philly from the get-go." Kelce was signed through 2016, and the new deeal adds four years to his contract. Salomon Speedcross 3 Cs Rouge. Overall, its worth $37.5 million with $13 million guaranteed, according to the person familiar with the deals. "The numbers just sounded right," Kelce said. Kelce was part of an offensive line that helped the Eagles lead the NFL in rushing while setting a franchise record for points (442). "Jason is the epitome of the type of player we want around here, both on and off the field," Kelly said. "Hes tough, extremely intelligent and is a leader by his actions and by his words. His athleticism is something that really sticks out when you watch him play. There arent many centres that can get down the field like he does." Roseman said the signings wont affect the teams draft plans. The Eagles shifted their focus from drafting for needs to drafting the best players available on the board a couple years ago. The results have been successful picks. "A lot has changed since 2011, starting with team philosophy," Roseman said. "Im proud of the process weve developed to set ourselves up to contend." The Eagles were 10-6 and won the NFC East title in Kellys first season as coach after going 4-12 in 2012. Cooper blossomed in his first season as a starter after Jeremy Maclin went down for the season with a knee injury in camp. Maclin, a former first-round pick, is scheduled to be a free agent, but the Eagles are hoping to bring him back. "He fits into our chemistry and what were trying to do," Roseman said. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '
