Toronto Blue Jays defeat Baltimore Orioles, 11-4

BURRES UNRAVELS QUICKLY Orioles starter Brian Burres breezed through the first inning, but then he seemed to lose the ability to get anybody out.

Ten of the next 15 Blue Jays Burres faced reached base. He was removed after hitting John McDonald with a curveball with one out in the fourth. Burres allowed seven earned runs on eight hits, a walk and a hit batter, while lasting just 3 1/3 innings. Entering the game, Burres was 1-1 with a 2.77 ERA in three games (two starts)...

Each time a pitcher steps on the mound, whether it's to start a game or work in relief, Orioles manager Dave Trembley does a two-part evaluation. Much of it keeps him in the present, the rest shifting his thoughts to next season.

Trembley already has been told he will return in 2008. He's trying to figure out who will accompany him.

Brian Burres wants to be there in whatever role he's offered, and Trembley seems inclined to bring him along. But the left-hander knows ...