ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Drew Hutchison meant business when he arrived in Dunedin for spring training. He had a point to prove: hes back, and hes not worried about his surgically repaired elbow, as he enters what he hopes will be his first full season in the major leagues. "I expected make the team and now Im ready to go perform," said Hutchison after his final Grapefruit League start on March 27. Manager John Gibbons and pitching coach Pete Walker rave about Hutchisons poise. They love his mound presence. Theyve been thrilled with his bounce back from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery dating back to his appearances in the Arizona Fall League. Hutchison, a command and control pitcher, routinely pumped his fastball to the plate at 92-94 miles per hour, painting the corners along the way. "We like him," said manager John Gibbons. "Hes got a chance to be a real good one. Ever since he had the Tommy John hes thrown better than he was." Results in spring training often dont matter. With Hutchison, they did. He was competing for a roster spot. He needed to show the Blue Jays he was healthy and could be consistently effective. As a young player, just 23 years old, with options, he needed to drastically outperform veterans who were out of options. He accomplished all that with a 1.80 ERA and 0.800 WHIP in four Grapefruit League starts, and gets the nod in Tuesday nights second game of the season-opening series in Tampa Bay. Not that it surprises him. "I thought Id come into camp and do exactly what I did," said Hutchison. "Thats my expectation level and thats what I feel I would be able to do." Hutchison often repeats variations of the word "expect." He has high expectations of himself, he expects to succeed; hes expecting a long and healthy career. He speaks with supreme confidence but without a hint of arrogance. Its all matter of fact. "I dont understand, at least from my perspective thats just the way Ive approached things and thats the way Ive always been," said Hutchison. "I expect that out of myself and now its time, spring trainings over and its time to go perform and win because thats what its all about." Whether Hutchisons approach translates into a successful season will be known only with the passage of time. Gibbons and Walker are looking for someone on which they can rely. The club has a reasonable idea of what to expect from R.A. Dickey and Mark Buehrle. It isnt clear what the Blue Jays will get from Hutchison and Brandon Morrow, both because of their respective injury histories and because neither has shown the ability, yet, to be a front-line starter over the course of a full season. "Hes a pitcher," said Gibbons. "It takes effort for him but hes kind of an effortless type guy. I think hes going to have a big, big year for us. I really do." 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Legendary Canadian jockey Sandy Hawley reports from track level with CTVs THE SOCIAL co-host Melissa Grelo contributing coverage from the glamorous Hats & Horseshoes party. Long-time Woodbine track announcer Dan Loiselle calls the race for the 28th consecutive year. TSN subscribers can access live streaming and on demand coverage of TSNs slate of premier horse racing events via TSN GO. Broadcast TeamBrian Williams, Host• One of Canadas most beloved broadcasters, Williams has called hundreds of thoroughbred races. His numerous accolades include eight Gemini Awards, two Foster Hewitt Awards, and one Canadian Screen Award.• Williams on hosting: "Im thrilled to be back working with Jim Bannon – one of the best horse racing analysts in the business. For decades we teamed up to cover not only the QUEENS PLATE, but dozens of major races throughout North America. I remember Frank Stronachs Awesome Again winning the Classic and Ernie Samuels Dance Smartly winning the Breeders Cup Distaff – both were QUEENS PLATE winners." Jim Bannon, Analyst• Bannon is a Woodbine Entertainment Group television analyst, commentator, and handicapping expert. The 2010 Gemini Award winner as Canadas Outstanding Sports Analyst is in his 50th year with Woodbine Racetrack, and has worked alongside Williams on numerous QUEENS PLATE and BREEDERS CUP races in the past.• Bannon on the QUEENS PLATE: "It is a personal thrill to be once again partnering with Brian, whose enthusiasm for Canadian sports and horse racing in particular has been evident over many decades.dddddddddddd The full commitment by TSN of talent and resources in presenting these world class events is a win-win situation for all."Sandy Hawley, Trackside Analyst• A Hall of Fame jockey and four-time QUEENS PLATE winner, Sandy Hawley is widely regarded as one of the greatest race-riders in Canadian history. • On the QUEENS PLATE: "The Queens Plate is my favourite horse race of all time. I enjoyed riding in it and I was lucky enough to win four of them. Im looking forward to being part of the broadcast team on TSN."Melissa Grelo• A co-host of CTVs THE SOCIAL and longtime equine enthusiast, Grelo will be on-site to cover all the fashion and lifestyle happenings at the QUEENS PLATE.• On hosting Hats & Horseshoes: "The QUEENS PLATE is a unique event that has taken on a life of its own. Im excited to host a special broadcast that rivals the excitement on the track with fabulous fashion, food, and fun." Horse Racing on TSNCanadas Sports Leader broadcasts every race from the Canadian Triple Crown series: the QUEENS PLATE, PRINCE OF WALES STAKES, and BREEDERS STAKES, as part of a new multi-year deal with Woodbine Entertainment Group announced earlier this month. TSN is now the exclusive home of the biggest and most prestigious thoroughbred horse races in North America, as the network also delivers exclusive live coverage of the American Triple Crown: the KENTUCKY DERBY, PREAKNESS STAKES, and the BELMONT STAKES. Please visit TSN.ca for confirmed broadcast times for the following events:• PRINCE OF WALES STAKES – Tuesday, July 29 • BREEDERS STAKES – Sunday, Aug. 17 • RICOH WOODBINE MILE – Sunday, Sept. 14 • PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL – Sunday, Oct. 19 ' ' '