Can Ryan Goins stick?

[GD]

Let's give him a full season before we comment on his numbers.

 

So it was SSS for his bat, but not SSS for his glove, when batting stats stabilize more quickly? Jesus christ. Also, how about those full seasons in the minors where he couldn't hit as an over-ager?

 

But coming from the guy who thinks Colby Rasmus isn't an every day player, I'm not surprised.

[LunchBox]

Good thing the all-knowing King has spoken. No need to even watch the games with this soothsayer in the building.

 

Yes we should all preface every single statement with "in my opinion" to avoid being mistaken for a precog.

 

However, while we're criticising King, can someone do something about that god awful avatar!? I'm tired of looking at Mr. SelfShot McMopTop thirty f***ing times a day.

[GD]

Yes we should all preface every single statement with "in my opinion" to avoid being mistaken for a precog.

 

However, while we're criticising King, can someone do something about that god awful avatar!? I'm tired of looking at Mr. SelfShot McMopTop thirty f***ing times a day.

 

Easy solution: Put him on your ignore list. Your life will be so much better. Women will want you. Men will want to be you. You will be rich, talented and famous. All from putting King on your IL.

[G-Snarls]

Yes we should all preface every single statement with "in my opinion" to avoid being mistaken for a precog.

 

However, while we're criticising King, can someone do something about that god awful avatar!? I'm tired of looking at Mr. SelfShot McMopTop thirty f***ing times a day.

 

Thirty?? More like a hundred and thirty.

[G-Snarls]

I really can't wait for this experiment to be over.

 

Ah, but then you'll still get to enjoy the Moises Sierra experiment. (See Fatcow post in the spring training thread)

[LunchBox]

You should be exiled to the Kalfus thread for this.

[G-Snarls]

http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/members/133-King?tab=aboutme&simple=1

 

44 on average

 

It's called hyperbole, son

 

[G-Snarls]

You should be exiled to the Kalfus thread for this.

 

This should be a new board punishment. Somewhere between an infraction and a ban. I like it.

[LunchBox]

I have my next one ready

 

You can use it if you want

 

I'll change mine to hamburger if you and BTS adopt matching Stevie Janowski and Kenny Powers avatars.

[GD]

Kalfus thread is now featuring a cute cat named Dash

 

It's not as bad as some may think it is

 

Yes it is

[John_Havok]

Kalfus thread is now featuring a cute cat named Dash

 

It's not as bad as some may think it is

 

It's worse.

[flafson]

So it was SSS for his bat, but not SSS for his glove, when batting stats stabilize more quickly? Jesus christ. Also, how about those full seasons in the minors where he couldn't hit as an over-ager?

 

But coming from the guy who thinks Colby Rasmus isn't an every day player, I'm not surprised.

 

When did i say Rasmus isn't an every day player?

About Goins, obviously if he was any better in the minors he wouldn't be passed on by so many and obviously that's why the odds are not in his favor, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

[GD]

When did i say Rasmus isn't an every day player?

About Goins, obviously if he was any better in the minors he wouldn't be passed on by so many and obviously that's why the odds are not in his favor, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

 

Wait, I might have gotten it mixed up with another user. Probably. Doesn't matter, not the gist of my point.

 

"It's not impossible" is not logic that should be used when deciding on who to distribute your precious 600 PA to.

[theblujay]

Wait, I might have gotten it mixed up with another user. Probably. Doesn't matter, not the gist of my point.

 

"It's not impossible" is not logic that should be used when deciding on who to distribute your precious 600 PA to.

 

There's not much logic being used by this org

[GD]

There's not much logic being used by this org

 

I realize. I'm just expecting Flafson to be a bit more logical than these morons.

[Abomination]

People should love this quote (re Goins)!

 

“I told Alex and Gib, there’s more in this kid’s tank, I wouldn’t be quick to pull the trigger on a second baseman,” recalls Seitzer. “With the way he plays defence and the runs he saves with his glove, he’s going to be able to contribute with the bat, I believe.”

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/goins-gives-jays-optimism-at-second-base/

[G-Snarls]

“I told Alex and Gib, there’s more in this kid’s tank, I wouldn’t be quick to pull the trigger on a second baseman,” recalls Seitzer.“With the way he plays defence and the runs he saves with his glove, he’s going to be able to contribute with the bat, I believe.”

 

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Seitzer can Die For Anal too

[John_Havok]

“I told Alex and Gib, there’s more in this kid’s tank, I wouldn’t be quick to pull the trigger on a second baseman,” recalls Seitzer.“With the way he plays defence and the runs he saves with his glove, he’s going to be able to contribute with the bat, I believe.”

 

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Seitzer can Die For Anal too

 

It's his job to talk up the players and make people believe there's hope for the bat. I'm sure the conversation inside the office is a lot different than then one that gets told to the media.

[G-Snarls]

It's his job to talk up the players and make people believe there's hope for the bat. I'm sure the conversation inside the office is a lot different than then one that gets told to the media.

 

Yeah good point. This was a sound bite for the press. Meanwhile AA is making daily phone calls for 2B trades.

[theblujay]

People should love this quote (re Goins)!

 

 

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/goins-gives-jays-optimism-at-second-base/

 

I believe

 

I mean why not?

[ElNik2013]

Yeah good point. This was a sound bite for the press. Meanwhile AA is making daily phone calls for 2B trades.

 

 

Not only for the press, but the last thing you want is a coach saying one of his players is crap. I think Gibbons threw JPA under the bus earlier in the off season and I think he was wrong to do that, just play diplomat and say the right things, no need to hurt your team's bargaining position.

[G-Snarls]

Not only for the press, but the last thing you want is a coach saying one of his players is crap. I think Gibbons threw JPA under the bus earlier in the off season and I think he was wrong to do that, just play diplomat and say the right things, no need to hurt your team's bargaining position.

 

Yeah baseball is such a game of confidence. Pump Goins up. I'm genuinely curious to see how well he can do.

[G-Snarls]

ftfy

 

Well, whichever. I was all for a trade to improve 2B. Now that we've pretty much accepted that we're punting this season, however, I'm legitimately curious to see what he can do with full playing time.

[theblujay]

Well, whichever. I was all for a trade to improve 2B. Now that we've pretty much accepted that we're punting this season, however, I'm legitimately curious to see what he can do with full playing time.

 

Me too

[ElNik2013]

Goins aside, it'll be interesting to see what Seitzer can do with Gose and if Lawrie's improved 2nd half performance carries over into this year.

 

 

Given that Lawrie had finally sought out help from DeRosa, EE and Mottola, if he were to struggle early, there could be some second-guessing of AA for firing Mottola.

 

 

We also know that he was with the Royals at the same time Cabrera was there and I read a quote from him this week saying how he saw something right away in Cabrera's swing that he would address. If Cabrera can hit like he did with the Royals, that's a nice plus.

 

We'll see what happens.

[flafson]

This whole season is going to be a hit or a miss. If the Raptors can do it, surely the Blue Jays can be... better than last season

[saskjayfan]

Well, whichever. I was all for a trade to improve 2B. Now that we've pretty much accepted that we're punting this season, however, I'm legitimately curious to see what he can do with full playing time.

 

I found it interesting that he's dramatically changed his swing already shortening it considerably. Change can be good or bad, but at least they're trying something different.

[flafson]

I found it interesting that he's dramatically changed his swing already shortening it considerably. Change can be good or bad, but at least they're trying something different.

 

That's exactly my point, it looks as if nobody was working on his bet ever. It's like they kept him around just for his defense and ignored everything else, nobody bothered to develop him which makes some sense knowing the club.

[Smokey]

I found it interesting that he's dramatically changed his swing already shortening it considerably. Change can be good or bad, but at least they're trying something different.

 

That's exactly my point, it looks as if nobody was working on his bet ever. It's like they kept him around just for his defense and ignored everything else, nobody bothered to develop him which makes some sense knowing the club.

 

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1196082/dumb-and-dumber-o.gif

[G-Snarls]

That's exactly my point, it looks as if nobody was working on his bet ever. It's like they kept him around just for his defense and ignored everything else, nobody bothered to develop him which makes some sense knowing the club.

 

Wouldn't he have worked with Mottola at some point? I mean SOMEONE was coaching him at each level. How well? Beats me.