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NASCAR mulled three choices on which rules package it would use at Michigan International Speedway this weekend.It could have gone with the current 2016 aerodynamic package, which would give valuable data on how the 2016 package performed vs. the proposed 2017 rules, which were run at Michigan in June. But with NASCAR already believing it would make the changes for 2017, there was little reason for this additional data.NASCAR, though, is thinking about tweaking its proposed 2017 rules to help address the two main complaints -- too much front downforce when balanced with the rear downforce, and too little sideforce that made the cars turbulent when side-by-side.But then NASCAR decided the other option -- run the exact same specifications as in June one more time -- would work best so teams could build on what they learned in the races at Michigan in June and Kentucky in July. The specifications reduce the amount of downforce and sideforce that has been the trend for NASCAR the past couple of years.NASCAR reduced downforce by about 900 pounds for this year, with a target of 1,800. The teams have gotten back a few hundred, and NASCAR hopes the new package will have 1,600 pounds of downforce. Thats down from 3,500 a couple years ago. Side forces could be reduced by 125 pounds.Some of the teams said that they might want to do a little tweak [to the rules] but at the same time they said this depends on mechanical grip so much, we still have some things we havent tried, NASCAR senior vice president Gene Stefanyshyn said. So we believe going to Michigan will give us that last piece of information.NASCAR would like to get the 2017 rules package to the teams sometime in the next four weeks. Not only does that give the teams time to start building cars, but it also gives NASCAR a chance to work with Goodyear on deciding what tires will work the best at each track.Goodyear will bring the same tire it brought to Michigan for the June race. NASCAR already has tentatively set a test for Martinsville once the rules package is confirmed.You get into the corner with the car that already doesnt drive good and now youre putting it in a vulnerable position, said Joey Logano, who won the Michigan race in June. Its a good thing. Dont get me wrong. Thats what we need.We need crazy interesting stuff. ... We have more crashes because theyre really hard to drive and its hard to make the moves, and guys are getting loose underneath each other or tight and sliding up.The package reduces the spoiler from 3.5 inches high and 61 inches long to 2.5 inches high and 53 inches long, and adds a deck lid fin. It also has decreased the surface area of the front splitter that sits underneath the car by about three inches. NASCAR also will eliminate any rear skew -- the angle of the rear housing that helps cars turn and create side force.At a track such as Michigan, the drivers enter the corner with these changes a little bit faster but have to reduce speed by more than 10 mph to drive through the turns. Drivers have wanted less corner speed, which not only allows more passing but also could decrease the harshness of a crash in the corner.Both the 2-mile Michigan and recently repaved and reconfigured 1.5-mile Kentucky have been challenging tracks for NASCAR to have good races, at times having one primary fast groove and with cars getting strung out.Id love to see [this package] on a short track, said six-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Id love to see it on [another] 1.5-mile before we make a decision and move on. But the truth of the matter is we dont have that luxury, especially when we get into the Chase.The teams have told NASCAR that they do not want to test the 2017 package during the Chase, that they have spent the season developing the current package and cant afford that new twist.NASCAR agrees, and just like a year ago, it wont make changes for the final 10 races of the season.Its cool that you can run closer to the back bumper of somebody, but there must be a lot less sideforce because now when youre next to somebody, its a handful, said Kyle Larson, who likely needs a win in the next three races to make the Chase. I wish we could take this package somewhere thats got a better surface.Michigan is already pretty narrow, Kentucky with the brand new repave definitely was one lane. ... I know Chicago is in the Chase, but Chicago would be the perfect place. It would be cool to see what its like where youre not really running on somebodys door because the lanes are so narrow because I think the racing would be that much better.One thing drivers do expect: chaos on restarts.I expect there be lots of wrecks on restarts, Larson said. Its always sketchy there no matter what package we take to Michigan on restarts. Especially that last race there, it was a handful. Qadree Ollison Youth Jersey . Canada is now down to its 22-player limit, although but players wont be registered until Christmas Day. Changes could still be made as a result of a suspension or injury. Kendall Sheffield Jersey . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Falcons-John-Cominsky-Jersey/ . Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team. 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Colby Rasmus also drove in a run and Edwin Encarnacion had two hits as Toronto improved to 11-5 against the AL West. Derek Norris and Jed Lowrie each had two hits for the As, who acquired third baseman Alberto Callaspo from the Angels for infielder Grant Green in a trade announced during the game. Callaspo was hitting .253 with five home runs and 36 RBIs entering Tuesday. Buehrle (7-7) extended his scoreless innings streak to 20, did not walk a batter and struck out two. He retired 10 of the first 11 batters he faced five days after tossing a two-hit shutout against the Houston Astros. "He does everything right," Gibbons said. "Hes old reliable. Hes been around for a while and has had a tremendous career." Buehrle thought he had given up a home run to Coco Crisp, the games first batter. He also thought Josh Reddick got him in the third. Both balls died on the warning track. "You still have to make your pitches and hit location and it is still a lot of luck," said Buehrle, who has won at least 10 games in each of the last 12 years. "This is a tough place to hit at night." As manager Bob Melvin was impressed with Buehrles craftiness. "We just couldnt get anything going against Buehrle," Melvin said. "Even though he doesnt throw hard, he bullies the right-handers in with cutters and throws changeups, back-door breaking balls, and keeps you off balance." Dan Straily (6-5) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs -- two eaarned -- on six hits.dddddddddddd. He walked two and struck out two. "You saw some two-strike hits, which means he probably wasnt as precise as he needs to be, especially when hes ahead," Melvin said. "Then he got some balls in the middle of the plate." Blue Jays right-hander Steve Delabar struck out the side in the eighth on nine pitches and leads all AL relievers with 70 strikeouts. "You cant get any more dominating than that," Gibbons said. "You dont see that too often." Bautistas two-out home run in the first put Toronto on the board. The Blue Jays added an unearned run in the fourth. Encarnacion, Adam Lind and Rasmus hit consecutive singles, with Yeonis Cespedes misplaying the ball in left field, allowing Encarnacion to score. Bonifacio led off the fifth with a home run. Jose Reyes walked and Maicer Izturis was safe when Adam Rosales threw wildly. Reyes scored on the play. Rasmus added an RBI single. The Blue Jays improved to 11-21 since their major league-best 11-game winning streak. Darren Oliver pitched the ninth and went over the 1,900-inning mark for his career. "Hes had a marvelous career that speaks for itself," Gibbons said. "Hes a lot like Buehrle. They both keep answering the bell." NOTES: As INF Eric Sogard was credited with a single in the first inning of Monday nights game, with the error taken away from Edwin Encarnacion. It gives Sogard an eight-game hitting streak. ... As LHP Brett Anderson (foot) threw 57 pitches in a side session. Hell likely throw live batting practice on Friday. ... RHP Bartolo Colon (14-3, 2.54 ERA) is scheduled to start for the As on Wednesday. Hes 10-5 lifetime against the Blue Jays. ... Blue Jays RHP R.A. Dickey (8-11, 4.86) makes the start for the Blue Jays. Hes 0-3 in his last four starts after a season-best three-game winning streak. ... Encarnacion has reached base safely in 16 of his last 25 plate appearances. ... Buehrle last pitched against the As in 2011 and has a three-game winning streak against them. ' ' '