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TORONTO – Randy Carlyle really doesnt see what all the fuss is about as it pertains to the looming intrigue of the Toronto crease. "We added the goaltender based upon adding strength to the position," said Carlyle of the Jonathan Bernier acquisition this past summer. "I dont know how I can put it any plainer, any simpler." According to the Leafs head coach, the decision to add Bernier from Los Angeles was not an indictment on James Reimer, who delivered a year of rare stability for Toronto goaltending in 2013, but an opportunity to pounce on a rising stock and thereby solidify the position beyond the 25-year-old incumbent. "Its adding strength to a position thats very critical in the NHL," Carlyle explained from the teams annual charity golf tournament in Milton, Ontario. "You show me an NHL hockey club that made it anywhere in the playoffs or even qualified for the playoffs without A-quality goaltending. And thats what were going to ask of both our goalies." Reimer guided the Leafs to their first playoff berth in nine years with "A-quality goaltending", posting a sparkling .924 save percentage in 2013, amongst the best at the position in the lockout-shortened regular season. His performance, however impressive, was not enough though to squash lingering doubts about his viability as an NHL number one – despite assertions from the organization stating the contrary – his starting status immediately thrust into question with the addition of Bernier. Leafs general manager Dave Nonis made it poignantly clear in the immediate aftermath of the trade, which sent Ben Scrivens and Matt Frattin to the Kings, that Reimer and Bernier would battle for playing time. "I like to think that I was the guy that was here," said Reimer on Tuesday morning, ever diplomatic, "and so obviously thats a position I want to keep." Itching for an opening in California, Bernier found himself stuck hopelessly behind Jonathan Quick, an opportunity set to present itself with the impending competition in Toronto. While he owns a limited track record – just 62 career games to 104 for Reimer – the organization believes that he has the tools to become a viable NHL starter, potential hes hinted at in the past, most recently in 2013 when the Quebec native strung together a 1.88 goals against average and .922 save percentage in 14 games. "Were confident that we have two very, very capable goaltenders," said Dave Poulin, the Leafs VP of hockey operations, noting the viability of a tandem approach and benefits of internal competition. Ultimately, the Leafs just need continued stability in goal, be it from Reimer, Bernier or both. Carlyle believes performance will sort out the matter. "Because theres two of them, that creates a problem – both cant play at once," Carlyle concluded of the two competing netminders. 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The Senators will put the busy off-season and training camp behind them when they open their regular season on the road. They kick things off Friday against the Buffalo Sabres and then head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Saturday.CHICAGO -- John Danks is enjoying success and making it look easy with a string of impressive performances of late. But the left-hander knows that getting to this point -- nearly two years removed from shoulder surgery -- was anything but easy. "Its been a long, frustrating road to get back to here," Danks said. "There were some days where you were having to fight doubt from creeping in. "I think Im beyond that." Gordon Beckham and Dayan Viciedo hit two-run home runs, Danks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak with an 8-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. The slumping White Sox had managed a total of six runs in their previous four games, but busted through with a slew of clutch hits. It was plenty of support for Danks (6-5), who settled down after a somewhat slow start and gave up two runs -- one earned -- and five hits in 6 1-3 innings. In his last five starts, the left-hander is 3-1 with a 1.51 ERA. His ERA for the season is down to 3.97. "He has really gotten it together, from where he started early in the year," manager Robin Ventura said. "He has pitched to where hes always giving us a chance right now. He becomes tough when he has the feel of the changeup like that and spotting his fastball. It just seems like he has a little more on it as far as spotting his fastball." Viciedo, who was just 2 for 23 on the homestand before Tuesday, went 2 for 4. His fifth-inning blast ended a stretch of 51 at-bats without an RBI. Hunter Pence went 2 for 4 with a home run for the Giants, who have dropped four straight and seven of eight. Giants starter Matt Cain (1-5) allowed eight runs -- seven earned -- and 10 hits in five innings. "He got off to a good start," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said of Cain. "Those first two innings, he looked real sharp. He looked like he was on track. Then the third inning got a little long there, long at-bat and he ended up giving up a home run. Then he just got deraileed.dddddddddddd." Pence opened the scoring with a homer in the first inning, and the Giants made it 2-0 with an unearned run in the third. The White Sox tied it in the bottom of the third as Adam Eaton singled with two outs, stole second and then trotted home on Beckhams two-run shot. Chicago took a 5-2 lead with three runs in the fourth. Jose Abreu led off with a single and one out later Alexei Ramirez and Viciedo both singled to load the bases. Alejandro De Aza popped up in foul ground on the first pitch for the second out, but Tyler Flowers drew a walk to drive in a run and make it 3-2. Eaton followed with a slow grounder to shortstop that Brandon Crawford fielded cleanly but threw wide of first base after rushing to get the speedy Eaton. Eaton was credited with a single and one RBI as both Ramirez and Viciedo scored for the three-run lead. Crawford was charged with an error for allowing the second run to score and both runners (Flowers and Eaton) to advance a base. Chicago added three runs in the fifth to break the game open. Adam Dunn had an RBI single and two batters later Viciedo hit a two-run, two-out homer for an 8-2 margin. "We needed it," Beckham said. "It was nice to break out against a good team." NOTES: Bochy was a teammate of Tony Gwynns and later managed the Hall of Famer, who died Monday. "Just a huge loss for baseball and San Diego," Bochy said. "We all know what a great player he was and a great hitter. But he is getting recognized for being such a tremendous person." ... White Sox C Tyler Flowers had a bases-loaded walk to drive in a run, but is 18 for his last 111 at-bats with 50 Ks as his average dropped to .247. ... Giants OF Angel Pagan (lower back) was out of the lineup for a second straight game and is listed as day-to-day. ... C Buster Posey was used at DH after taking a foul off mask on Sunday. ... The finale of the brief two-game series has a marquee pitching matchup of RHP Tim Hudson (7-2, 1.81) vs. LHP Chris Sale (5-1. 1.97). ' ' '
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