Biagini unveils streamlined mechanics in debut

Biagini sticks with comebacker DUNEDIN, Fla. -- The Blue Jays are looking for two things from Joe Biagini this spring: Consistent mechanics and increased tempo between pitches.

Biagini spent most of last season pitching out of the stretch, because he wasn't comfortable in a windup position. That worked fine enough as a reliever, but with the goal of him eventually starting full-time, the Blue Jays felt like something had to change.

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Toronto's right-hander removed some of the long pauses and funky hitches in his delivery during the offseason. During Toronto's 2-1 victory over the Phillies on Friday afternoon, Biagini unveiled the new mechanics, which involve fewer moving…