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TORONTO - Matt Ware wasnt ready to call it a career just yet. For two years Ware worked as a personal trainer in California, waiting for another chance to play pro football. There were workouts and discussions with other clubs after being released by the NFLs Arizona Cardinals prior to the 2011 season, but nothing concrete materialized. That is until January, when the Toronto Argonauts came calling. So instead of pursuing a job as a firefighter as planned, the 31-year-old is trying to kick-start his pro career in the CFL. "I came here because I felt I had unfinished business," Ware said following Thursdays practice at York University. "I still have a love for the game and felt like I left (NFL) on bad terms. "I still want to play." The six-foot-three, 218-pound Ware played seven NFL seasons with Philadelphia and Arizona. He spent two years with the Eagles, who selected the former UCLA star in the third round, 89th overall, in the 04 draft, before joining the Cardinals. Ware played 95 career NFL games, his three starts all coming with Arizona. He recorded 115 tackles, one interception, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery while playing in two Super Bowls (04 with Philadelphia, 08 with Arizona). But Ware wavered about wanting to return to the NFL. "Its all in the Lords hands," he said. "If I come up here and do a great job, whos to say I wouldnt just stay here? "Im grateful for the opportunity to be an Argo." Ware was a two-sport athlete at UCLA and played two seasons of minor-league baseball with the Seattle Mariners organization. Ware, a married father of two young daughters, played safety in the NFL but is working at cornerback with Toronto. A revamped Argos defence — only cornerback Jalil Carter remains from the 12 Grey Cup-winning unit — has a definite need at corner with all-star Pat Watkins signing with the Edmonton Eskimos as a free agent. Not only must Ware adjust to a new position but also a new team playing a different game with unlimited motion and an extra man on a longer, wider field. But first-year defensive co-ordinator Tim Burke said Thursday, so far so good. "Hes done really well," Burke said of Ware. "Hes a smart guy, he understands how to learn and be a professional. "Rookies are up and down . . . I think having a guy like Matt is great for our defence." Argos head coach Scott Milanovich is also impressed with Wares veteran savvy. "He strikes me as a very mature, veteran player who understands about preparation and all the little things we build our foundation on," Milanovich said. "Physically, hes a big, strong man who has good enough hips to play corner. "Hes a little bit like the guy we had last year (Watkins) but different styles. Hes doing a nice job for us." And Ware is having fun making the transition to the wide-open, pass-happy Canadian game. "There are so many moving parts," he said. "It just keeps you really in tune with the game. "Sometimes in the NFL you can go out there and just have your guy and it gets a little monotonous even though its a great challenge." Ware said a ringing endorsement of Toronto and the Argos from good friend Tyler Ebell — a former CFL running back with Edmonton, the Double Blue, B.C and Hamilton — certainly didnt hurt his decision-making process. "He told me about his experiences here and how much he loved it," Ware said. "So Im just excited to be here playing ball." A huge advantage Ware has over other CFL rookies is his pro experience. When everything seems to be happening all at once on the field, Ware has a solid knowledge base to fall back on. "Its still football," he said. "No matter how the formation comes together or if six guys are all moving at once, its still football. "You really have to stick to your technique and keys, what the coaches told you to do because if you start looking at too much then youre going to mess yourself up. If youre in man to man youve got to work your feet, look at the hips and guard your guy. If you have zone coverage, you need to see the big picture." And with CFL players participating in a ratification vote Thursday, Ware certainly understands the business side of the game. He was still with Phoenix during the last NFL lockout, which lasted from March 12 to July 25, 2011. But hes purposely not spoken to his new teammates about it. "The only thing I can do is handle what I can on the field," Ware said. "It was a different situation, ours was a lockout. "We had to prepare for that and we were prepared for it with our PA." But Ware certainly learned from that experience. "I saved my money, I worked out and was ready when they told me to be on the field," he said. Cheap Air Max 720 Wholesale . 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A Major League Baseball press release contained the following: "Pitcher Marcus Stroman of the Toronto Blue Jays has received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing a pitch in the head area of Caleb Joseph of the Baltimore Orioles in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Monday, September 15th game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Joe Garagiola, Jr., Senior Vice President of Standards & Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement. Stromans suspension had been scheduled to begin tonight, when the Blue Jays are to continue their series at Baltimore. However, he has elected to appeal. Thus, his suspension will be held in abeyance until the process is complete." The theme of Stromans argument, it appears, will be to dispute the claim he intentionally threw in the area of Josephs head. "I would never intentionally throw at someones head," said Stroman. "Its not in my nature, you know what I mean? Thats pretty much it. Thats not my game. Its something I would never do. I would never intentionally throw at someone. It doesnt make sense to me. Thats how bizarre it is to me." The incident, its alleged, was linked to a scenario which played out in the inning prior. With the Blue Jays down 5-1 and Jose Reyes at second base, Danny Valencia singled to leftfield. Reyes rounded third and scored, sliding head-first into home. Reyes believed Joseph moved his left foot into the scoring lane, spiking Reyes hand in the process. Reyes protested and after the evening had played out, it was reasonable to infer that Stromans sixth inning fastball that buzzed over Joseph was intended to send a message. If that was the case, again, Stroman denies this, the preferable move would have been to handle the business the way Orioles reliever Darren ODay did on Tuesday night when he hit Jose Bautista in the fleshy part of the backside. After all, if Stroman unintentionally hits Joseph in the head with a pitch intentionally meant to be near the head, it is doubtful Stroman would be feeling good about himself today. It isnt yet known when the appeal will be heard but, conveniently, the Blue Jays next stop is New York City. Stroman is scheduled to pitch Saturday afternoons game at Yaankee Stadium.dddddddddddd Manager John Gibbons hadnt yet decided his contingency plan should Stroman be unavailable but suggested he could piece together the game using the bullpen. Gibbons living "in the moment" When general manager Alex Anthopoulos didnt offer an outright "yes" response when asked whether John Gibbons would return as manager in 2015, a question asked on Tuesday after Gibbons casually expressed uncertainty about his own future on Monday, it got people speculating about the skippers future in Toronto. Gibbons said he hasnt spoken to Anthopoulos about the clubs plans for him beyond this season. "I live in the moment, you know, I dont worry about the future," said Gibbons. "It doesnt take a lot to keep me happy. I came from a very modest upbringing, military family. You dont have a lot." Gibbons contract is structured in such a way that he is promised security for one year beyond the current season. Each time he reaches January 1 as skipper of the Blue Jays, the following year vests. "New Years Day is more important to me than a lot of people, put it that way," said Gibbons before breaking into laughter. "I celebrate a little harder." Navarro feeling "fuzzy" Catcher Dioner Navarro wasnt in the Blue Jays starting lineup on Wednesday night, a rarity when R.A. Dickey is not the starting pitcher. He took a foul tip square off the mask and appeared dazed, although he stayed in the game. "I got a little fuzzy last night after the foul tip," said Navarro. "I just think the accumulation of foul tips in the head can never be a good thing. I felt that one last night and Gibby decided to give me a day off today." Josh Thole was behind the plate and hitting seventh. The timing, if something like this had to happen, is fortuitous because Dickey is scheduled to open the series at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. That will give Navarro two days to recuperate. Navarro said he underwent the concussion protocol after Tuesdays game and passed. Its been an impressive first season in Toronto for Navarro. Hes appeared in a career-high 131 games, catching all or parts of 104 games and with 27 at designated hitter. Navarros posted a .282/.324/.410 slash line for the Blue Jays, hitting 12 home runs, which is one off his career high of 13 set with the Cubs last season. Hes in the first year of a two-year, $8 million contract and will be owed $5 million in 2015. ' ' '