Kratz will be called up for interleague series

[Angrioter]

BEN NICHOLSON-SMITH

 

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to promote catcher Erik Kratz to their active roster, industry sources told Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.

 

The corresponding move is not yet known, but Dioner Navarro was replaced by Josh Thole in the eighth inning of Thursday’s game. Adding Kratz to the roster provides manager John Gibbons with an additional bench option as the Blue Jays head to a National League park for the first time this season.

 

The Blue Jays begin a three-game series in Pittsburgh Friday. They beat the Kansas City Royals Thursday to avoid a sweep and improve their record to 13-15.

 

Kratz appeared in seven games for the Blue Jays earlier in the season, hitting one home run. The 33-year-old has a career .219/.279/.410 batting line in five seasons with the Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Blue Jays.

[Angrioter]

Mods, please repair the title.

[Anemic0ffense]

Mods, please repair the title.

 

Learn English bro.

[OtisNixonFan]

How bout we call up a real MIF bat? Schimpf, Kawa, hell I'd even take Berti right about now. Kratz is a step in the right direction though.

[Angrioter]

Learn English bro.

 

Puedes comunicarte en espanol? - NO

 

Navarro DL?

[HERPDERP]

Since I'm a bandwagon fan and I haven't watched a game since the Minnesota series - what happened to Navarro?

[Atothe]

Since I'm a bandwagon fan and I haven't watched a game since the Minnesota series - what happened to Navarro?

 

I was watching the game and I still don't know.

[G-Snarls]

Mods, please repair the title.

 

I'd poke fun at you but your English is better than my Espanol

[G-Snarls]

He should be the starter.

 

A Kratz/Thole duo might actually be acceptable

Edited May 2, 2014 by G-Snarls

[Angrioter]

I'd poke fun at you but your English is better than my Espanol

 

Trying my best....

[wilko]

Trying my best....

 

Not good enough! Reported.

[Frenchsoup]

Yeah I'd like to see Kratzy in some games, he's got a cannon

[Angrioter]

Not good enough! Reported.

 

Eres gracioso, pero horrendo armando equipos fantasy!!

[HERPDERP]

Mods just give angrioter mod powers please. We need some diversity here, and bluejaysmessageboard.com will be a crowning example of affirmative action.

[KingKat]

 

The corresponding move is not yet known, but Dioner Navarro was replaced by Josh Thole in the eighth inning of Thursday’s game.

 

So Navarro to the DL?

[wilko]

Eres gracioso, pero horrendo armando equipos fantasy!!

 

Sí, usted está pateando el culo de esta semana: (

[Angrioter]

Sí, usted está pateando culos esta semana

 

lol Great spanish.

[Eragon]

Jays are 10th in MLB in catcher OPS, slight improvement over last year

[Angrioter]

Could workout well for us. Kratz is the better catcher. Obviously Navarro was hitting well though and if other guys don't get going it hurts the lineup.

 

These two things aren't connected. Wins are wins wherever they come from.

 

 

Navarro last 474 PA: 116 wRC+ + negative D

Kratz last 427 PA: 82 wRC+ + positive D

 

Yes but....................Zero sum game!

#FreeKratz

[G-Snarls]

Can't we just get 1 catcher that's good at everything?

[G-Snarls]

The answer of course is no. There might be 3-4 catchers in all of baseball that are really good at everything.

[TDotttt2005]

the answer of course is no. There might be 3-4 catchers in all of baseball that are really good at everything.

 

the answer of course is:

 

[G-Snarls]

the answer of course is:

 

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LOL. I was thinking more Yadier Molina, Buster Posey and Salvador Perez, but sure... Borders.

[KingKat]

The answer of course is no. There might be 3-4 catchers in all of baseball that are really good at everything.

 

That kid Yan Gomes is pretty good. Wonder if we could trade Esmil Rogers for him and some middle infield help?

[TDotttt2005]

That kid Yan Gomes is pretty good. Wonder if we could trade Esmil Rogers for him and some middle infield help?

 

We'd have to throw in our Manager.

[Angrioter]

Can't we just get 1 catcher that's good at everything?

 

That prototype does not exist.

Molina hit after start using steroids.

Posey to 1B very soon (ALA Mauer)

Wieters..............We still waiting.

Perez can't walk.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

What but Navarro is buehrle's personal catcher! lol

[The_DH]

the answer of course is:

 

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Ask Candiotti about that.

[wardhenke1]

That kid Yan Gomes is pretty good. Wonder if we could trade Esmil Rogers for him and some middle infield help?

 

Agreed. Just look at all those catchers out there who would look good in a Jays uniform. How about Travis D'Arnaud? Or Jeff Mathis? Mike Napoli? John Buck? JP Arencibia? No wait, scratch that last one..............

[The_DH]

Trying my best....

 

Your input is always useful and welcome. Who cares about your english.