Dustin McGowan will be stretched out as a starter in spring training. It was McGowan's idea to be stretched out, and the Jays have obliged even though they're worried about his lengthy injury history. "It's kind of a touchy thing," said manager John Gibbons. "I mean, it was as a starter that he had all his problems. But, then again, maybe that's all behind him." Toronto has at least one rotation spot up for grabs, but they still seem likely to sign a starter. Even if they don't, the odds are good that McGowan will wind up in the bullpen. That's assuming he's not on the DL, of course.