Max Scherzer delivers defensive gem for Blue Jays with behind-the-back snag of Julien's grounder


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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Max Scherzer's pitching line showed he's ready for the regular season. Scherzer delivered a defensive highlight on Saturday that showed the three-time Cy Young Award winner also is ready to field his position for the Toronto Blue Jays. In the second inning against Minnesota, Scherzer reached behind his back to catch a grounder hit by Twins second baseman Edouard Julien. The right-hander had his back to home plate after delivering the pitch when he made the snag with his glove hand. After snaring the grounder, Scherzer calmly threw to first base for the out.

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