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[wilko]

 

That added bulk is going to ruin his swing!

[Sammy225]

Man he is handsome. Too many of those man groomer types who thread their eyebrows and have perfect facial hair. Bryce is a man's man.

 

He is no JPA though.

[Boxcar]

You forgot to log out and sign in as BlueJaysGirl (or whatever her name is).

 

You must be new-ish here.

[Boxcar]

He is no JPA though.

 

JP has one of the finest heads of hair I've ever seen, I'll give him that.

[flafson]

Why the hell our game was cancelled today?

[flafson]

Rain

[wilko]

Tanaka's debut in 10 minutes, it's on the MLB Network.

 

http://www.nativetatanka.com/images/383_Side_Pose_Red_Hair_w_Tomahawk.jpg

[flafson]

http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2014/03/06/toronto-blue-jays-rumors-outfielder-could-be-sent-to-detroit-tigers-for-pitching/

 

Regardless of how many times Alex Anthopoulos insists he is comfortable with his club’s starting pitching rotation options, it becomes more apparent that something needs to be done as Spring Training progresses and the performances on the mound get worse every day. The Toronto Blue Jays have the worst starting rotation in the AL East, a division that is very unkind to teams that have a lack of talent at the position.

After subpar performances from R.A. Dickey, J.A. Happ and Brandon Morrow so far this early spring, the Jays’ GM has to finally be feeling the pressure to make some kind of a move to bolster his starting five. Now that the Detroit Tigers are in need of some help at left field after learning about Andy Dirks‘ injury to his back, the Jays may have found a suitable trade option to help them upgrade their starting pitching.

The Tigers have a plethora of starting pitching options that they could give up for someone like Moises Sierra, an outfielder who is anything but guaranteed a spot on the Jays’ 40-man roster.

Sierra would serve as a nice compliment to former Jays outfielder Rajai Davis in Detroit, and could be dealt by the Jays in a package deal alongside a reliever for perhaps Rick Porcello or even Drew Smyly. Anthopoulos’ club isn’t going to win games with the help of Sierra from the bench or down on the farm in Buffalo. However, if they were to send him elsewhere in exchange for some decent pitching, at least the Jays would be headed in somewhat of a proper direction.

During the offseason, the Jays’ pitching woes didn’t get any better and the Tigers saw their overall hitting take a tumble as well. This is the perfect time for both clubs to get on the ringer and work out a deal that makes sense for both heading into the 2014 regular season.

Anthopoulos needs to realize that his decent amount of depth at the outfield position and the abundance of solid arms he has in the bullpen can help him upgrade the pitching rotation, especially if he continues to refuse signing any free agents that would help his team’s cause.

 

Read more at http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2014/03/06/toronto-blue-jays-rumors-outfielder-could-be-sent-to-detroit-tigers-for-pitching/?c4UCWcM3fBmFfmW3.99

[flafson]

Sierra for Rick Porcello, ill take that in a heart beat. Ill even throw in Santos or something similar.

[flafson]

It didn't say Porcello and Smyly, it was for one of them.

[Randy The Robot]

Shut the f*** up Moogy, your sarcastic trolling is just tiring.

Gosh, you're such an angry person. You be a pretty miserable invidual. Unless this is just an act you're going for; in which case, grow up.

[wilko]

Thanks for your concern, internet psychiatrist, but you seem borderline retarded so I'll have to forego your diagnosis.

 

Did I miss Joe Maddon talkin' bout practice being posted?

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/v31438151/maddons-not-talking-games-hes-talking-practice/?query=joe%2Bmaddon

 

Joe's a badass.

[vic city]

http://www.nativetatanka.com/images/383_Side_Pose_Red_Hair_w_Tomahawk.jpg

 

Don't call it a curveball, it's a Tanakahawk Chop.

[Boxcar]

Thanks for your concern, internet psychiatrist, but you seem borderline retarded so I'll have to forego your diagnosis.

 

Did I miss Joe Maddon talkin' bout practice being posted?

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/v31438151/maddons-not-talking-games-hes-talking-practice/?query=joe%2Bmaddon

 

I just wanted to say that you're one of my favourite posters, don't ever change.

[Ziggyy108]

f***. All I want is a major league caliber second baseman. Is that too much to ask for you Greek bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flafson]

f***. All I want is a major league caliber second baseman. Is that too much to ask for you Greek bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yes.

[jaysfan2014]

Mike DiGiovannaVerified account ‏@MikeDiGiovanna

 

#Angels RHP Dane De La Rosa left today's game because of right forearm tightness. That doesn't sound good at all.

 

Santos or Janssen for Kendrick or Richards?

[Frenchsoup]

Mike DiGiovannaVerified account ‏@MikeDiGiovanna

 

#Angels RHP Dane De La Rosa left today's game because of right forearm tightness. That doesn't sound good at all.

 

Santos or Janssen for Kendrick or Richards?

 

Everything iv'e seen from the angels this offseason would say that there owner is staying out of the baseball decisions so that ain't happening

[Frenchsoup]

Texas playing on MLB network and anyone who is worried that JPA could actually be a positive war player... Don't worry he looks the exact same at the plate and behind it.

[G-Snarls]

Texas playing on MLB network and anyone who is worried that JPA could actually be a positive war player... Don't worry he looks the exact same at the plate and behind it.

 

No one was worried

[G-Snarls]

I mean I expect JP to have a few good games and probably steal one from Toronto with a "clutch" 3 run HR. But he's not getting significantly better.

[G-Snarls]

 

 

LOL. That's all the people who were worried, sitting in that section?

[Boxcar]

I'm dumn.

 

yup

 

UGH an internal conflict rages within my soul. That is perfect sig material but my current sig is awesome too. I can see now why guys have multiple accounts.

[G-Snarls]

I got a chuckle out of it and it made sense to me. Don't beat yourself up!

 

Ditto

 

Well played BTS, as usual

[jaysfan2014]

Well, he's 2/13 this spring and still K'ing a ton.. and not walking. Soto's got to come back soon..

[Frenchsoup]

I mean I expect JP to have a few good games and probably steal one from Toronto with a "clutch" 3 run HR. But he's not getting significantly better.

 

If JPA had a good day against us I would really consider firing pete walker

[Angrioter]

 

Lincecum 5'11" and Cameron Loe 6'8" exchanged uniforms today

[G-Snarls]

If JPA had a good day against us I would really consider firing pete walker

 

One good game? He has those occasionally.

[John_Havok]

Really ironic considering what Miami put on the field for their major league team last year.

[TBJ12]

Really ironic considering what Miami put on the field for their major league team last year.

 

It's still a clear violation of the rules. The fact that Miami put a s*** team with a petty payroll on the field last year is irrelevant. Would Boston use that same lineup in a spring training game against the Yankees? I obviously can't say they wouldn't but I highly doubt it.