I feel like I've done that.

"The weather in Australia is always a big benefit for injuries."

"But also for the national team manager, [it's an advantage] to be right under his nose in Australia and the whole league's televised, so it's easier for people to see my game."

Due to his Socceroos' and European experience, the former teenage prodigy heads to Melbourne Victory with the veteran's tag. For some it may be an unwanted burden. but it is a status the 28-year-old has enjoyed, amid reports of a less-than-happy spell at the Glory last season.

"I'm enjoying my veteran status," he said. "I've played with the likes of Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka and Mark Schwarzer and against Premier League teams, so I feel like I'm really experienced," he said. "I knowhas been vocal about his desire to move on from the Blue Jays, and Toronto would be wise to begin the rebuilding process in yet another down season. Marcus himself is having one of the best seasons of his career, however, with a 67 ERA-, 3.61 FIP, 2.6 fWAR, and nearly 60% groundball rate (which we love at Coors Field) while giving up less than one home run per nine innings.

At the trade deadline, the name of the game is Team Control, and Stroman also offers that. He is still arbitration eligible next year before hitting free agency in 2021, so he is more than just a rental for the Rockies, who should be doing everything they can to keep their “championship window” open right now. Like Craig