Ryan makes progress

Say what you will about B.J. Ryan, but he apparently is a quick healer.

Ryan, 10 months removed from Tommy John surgery, expects to make his spring training debut Tuesday for the Toronto Blue Jays.

And he plans to let it all hang out. After a pair of bullpen sessions Wednesday and Saturday, Ryan said he is ready to get on the mound and pitch in a game situation.

With the money the Blue Jays have invested in the former Airline High star, Toronto should hope Ryan indeed knows his body better than anyone else.