Feb 13, 2008 3:33 PM EST

The Blue Jays' B.J. Ryan said he expects to be ready for Opening Day after having Tommy John elbow surgery last May, according to an Associated Press report.

"It's what I shot for all winter," Ryan said. "You bust your tail the whole time and put myself in a situation where you can break with the team."

Ryan said he thinks his elbow is nearly as good as it was before the season-ending surgery nine months ago.

Via Associated Press