GDT(1/3): Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox - Ortiz vs. Lester - 7:10 PM ET

[Chappy]

If we could get 5 innings from him and have a lead, that would be a good thing, even if he gives up 4-5 runs.

 

*facepalm*

[dineke]

If we could get 5 innings from him and have a lead, that would be a good thing, even if he gives up 4-5 runs.

 

If the Jays score more runs than the red sox that would be a good thing.

[Chappy]

If the Jays score more runs than the red sox that would be a good thing.

 

Excellent insight. I agree 100%.

[GD]

Oh raysjays.

[fatcowxlive]

No problem.

 

Also, if you want to get rid of something, the historical batter/pitcher matchups don't mean anything (despite what Buck and Tabby lead us all to believe). So you could take that out and not lose any signal.

 

Alright, that works!

[Doc]

I'm expecting a full blowout tonight, might set a new record for MLB.

[JaysZee]

I'm expecting a full blowout tonight, might set a new record for MLB.

 

Could be a dark day, as the Bruins elimnate the Leafs from the playoffs as well

[TheHurl]

Indians (Kluber over Scherezer) and Jays in a 5 inning parlay paying 8.27-1. $72.70 in profit on lockdown.

[Metallijay]

If we somehow manage to win this game, in boston, with ortiz pitching, then this team will win the world series lol.

[Jonzo]

Damn, nice GDT fatcow.

[crrr]

If we somehow manage to win this game, in boston, with ortiz pitching, then this team will win the world series lol.

 

Lol, that's quite the leap

[digiblader]

Let's see them actually play first..besides, there are worse options--look at Phillip Humber in Houston! Or tonight's Angels starter, Barry Enright.

[DwightDM]

This should go well..

[Abomination]

Also, if you want to get rid of something, the historical batter/pitcher matchups don't mean anything (despite what Buck and Tabby lead us all to believe). So you could take that out and not lose any signal.

 

I actually like the historical matchups (although they're easy to look up), plus since the coaching staff definitely seems to reference them it's kind of useful in figuring out some of the moves and lineups.

[DwightDM]

Let's see them actually play first..besides, there are worse options--look at Phillip Humber in Houston! Or tonight's Angels starter, Barry Enright.

Give me either of them over Ortiz.

[declan_44]

OMG, Fenway is such a f***ing band box it is hilarious to see its dimensions! Still, a nice park to visit (Except when your drunk buddy says out loud during the US anthem "This is f***ing gay", genuinely scared of all the people screaming at us after that).

[DwightDM]

Going to watch the Mooseheads win the QMJHL tonight. MacKinnon and Drouin FTW.

 

Have fun, that sounds a hell of a lot better than watching Ramon Ortiz (the 40 year old version) pitch at Fenway! Drouin's been lights out this year, fun to watch.

[JaysZee]

I actually have a feeling we will score 35-40 runs this series, and sweep. Dont know why, just a strong feeling i have

[Metallijay]

I actually have a feeling we will score 35-40 runs this series, and sweep. Dont know why, just a strong feeling i have

 

While I don't think this will happen, seen a lot of unexpected things happen in sports over the years, you never know. God knows this team needs it.

[GD]

Crazier things have happened.

 

I think we could score 35-40 runs and still lose lol.

[Arkadium]

Stretched out for mop up duty? I don't see the point saving him for the late innings in blowout losses ala two nights ago.

 

Mop-up duty != spot start. You don't even make sense bro.

[Nox]

I actually like the historical matchups

 

Reason?

[o2cui2i]

lets go blue jays!!!

[digiblader]

Humber has an 8.82 ERA and a 1.89 WHIP. Barry Enright already has a 2.00 WHIP in the majors in 2013 and a 9.61 ERA in AAA.

[Doc]

The question needs to be asked. Why should us the fans care when the players don't. You win as a team and lose as a team, and so far they've shown they don't care.

[GD]

Humber has an 8.82 ERA and a 1.89 WHIP. Barry Enright already has a 2.00 WHIP in the majors in 2013 and a 9.61 ERA in AAA.

 

Noooooooobody caaaaaaaaares.

[G-Snarls]

Hanging out in Toronto tonight, then off to Boston in the morning

 

Pizza and wings incoming to hotel room, going to watch this Jays game and leafs. Not bad.

 

Should have made plans to go out but damn... Life is too crazy lately.

[dineke]

Noooooooobody caaaaaaaaares.

 

Holy s*** you have over 1K posts?

[Abomination]

Reason?

 

I gave part of the reason after I said that. We know our coaching staff uses historical matchups when making lineups and pitching changes, so it helps us understand the reasons why certain moves were made (we don't have to agree with them, but it's nice to understand why). I also personally think that some guys just see the ball well off certain pitchers. I don't think the numbers can be completely disregarded, it's just tough to sort out what should be ignored and what might have merit because of the sample size.

[Metallijay]

I agree with Zaun, play Lind everyday, he has shown signs of hitting well. See what he has if not trade him, seems like the jays like ruining players not trying to develop them.