Ladies and gentlemen: Your first place Toronto Blue Jays

[Solaxys]

Ya... if anything, there better be some feathers being ruffled for a starting pitcher that doesn't involve a EE trade -.-

[BigCecil]

Ya, its early and we still need a rotation upgrade but our O and D is ample. The Dominicans are just raking and it is soooo much more fun than this time last year so Im loving it while it lasts, and hopefully it keeps on rolling. To be where we are after the struggles of the SP and the pen meltdowns is still a shocker to me. Go Jays!

[JFD]

I'm sure the A's will sweep us and we'll be right back on track in no time.

[TheHurl]

Luckily, we have the only knuckleballer in MLB right now, so it won't happen this time. Plus, our Jays are deeper than the '09 team. Man, that lineup we had was terrible outside of Lind and Hill.

 

not any more http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2014/05/danny_worth_showcases_knuckleb.html

[kgm1]

Lot of games at home coming up but also some tough teams . Just got to win every series. Thankfully we miss Sonny Gray but still get some hot pitchers.

[Convo]

Naahh.. I don't think the A's have us this time. I think the A's are watching some tapes.. some VHS tapes of the Jays this week, and they are shivering in their kleets, bro. This is a hardcore line up.

 

I doubt they're shivering. A's have scored more runs than the Blue Jays, not sure if you knew this. Plus they have top 3 pitching staff in the majors. We are the ones that should be shivering.

[KingKat]

It's the f***ing progressive liberal stuff these days that's driving people crazy. I have no idea what is offensive anymore. I just woke up the otherday to the Internet community demanding Lucic be suspended for twerking?..uhh.. tweeking? uhh. Chirping!! That's it! He was Chirping, and people want his head on a platter. Who knows how a bear with an Uzi riding a Shark affects people's emotions these days.

 

You mean the guy who uttered death threats? Yeah that's totally a PC over-reaction. It's not like death threats are illegal or anything.

[Angrioter]

Just 30% of the season.

 

This is good-bad news for us. Now we will see Alex trading Stroman+++ for Shark or Norris+++ for Keuchel (Fanboy ----> BTS)

[Bunchedundies]

That 09 team was never going to maintain that pace, that rotation was bad, and the lineup wasn;t that great, this team has way more depth in both areas. I am not taking this team serious until they get through this homestand and get another good starter.

[Angrioter]

@richardjustice

Everything clicking for Blue Jays. Rotation is 12-4 with 3.18 ERA in May. Only A's have a lower ERA. Tigers only other AL team with 12 wins.

[BigCecil]

That 09 team was never going to maintain that pace, that rotation was bad, and the lineup wasn;t that great, this team has way more depth in both areas. I am not taking this team serious until they get through this homestand and get another good starter.

 

Agree on 09 team. Rios, VW major regression year. Don't see that group as even close to this line up. Brian Tallet? Yikes! But it was a fun start.

 

They def need another SP and they will get him.

 

A's have been tough - good test. Now that they have the lead its all about winning 2 of 3 most of the time especially at home.

 

They can do it. The teams confidence is building and we are seeing more smart situational hitting against good pitchers than 2013 (beat the shift twice yesterday).When fence swingers like JB and EE do that once in awhile we know they are locked in. The rotation starts to feel that too. It has a hell of a lot more fun for them. Some speed in 1 and 9 spots and the JF pop against RHP (while it lasts). The TOP 4 DOMs in this line up are going to get lots of attn. around the AL by end of season. They are going to put up monster numbers.

Edited May 23, 2014 by BigCecil

[BlueJaysGirl]

It's exciting, but every time I get pumped the Blue Jays bash me on my kneecap like a sledge hammer.

 

I think either the AA's sweep and were all back to being angry and bitter, or the Jays do really well and many, including me, will think with a little confidence meaningful ball in September is a very real possibility.

 

I hope Liam throws a 5-hitter shutout. f*** the A's.

[Governator]

Hendricks, Dickey, Happ against A's at home.... lol. Whelp we at least got to enjoy a taste of 1st place.

[flafson]

Lets hope Hendricks can stick with decent enough numbers, otherwise we have a problem.

[G-Snarls]

Well if this team really wants to make the playoffs they need to be a lot better at home. You need to be in that 50-win range at home to be taken seriously as a playoff team.

 

They will be (Oakland series being the most worrisome spot)

[Anemic0ffense]

That's how you know we're a fanbase that's suffered so long. One game up in May, in a bunched up division no less, and we're ready to pop the champagne bottle.

 

Imagine how the Cubs fans felt being up 3-1 against the Marlins in the NLCS...

[Anemic0ffense]

Hendricks, Dickey, Happ against A's at home.... lol. Whelp we at least got to enjoy a taste of 1st place.

 

A win tonight would be huge. Not gonna be greedy though and expect a sweep. 2 of 3, and they did a great job against a powerhouse AL squad. That's the goal.

[BallsDeep]

Lol... Go Jays, f moneyball!

[CHRIS]

I hope Liam throws a 5-hitter shutout.

 

If you're going to hope, why not hope for a perfect game?

 

That's like daydreaming about winning the bronze medal at the Olympics.

[Sammy225]

At least we don't have to face Sonny. That guy is f***ing nasty.

[baseballsss]

If you're going to hope, why not hope for a perfect game?

 

That's like daydreaming about winning the bronze medal at the Olympics.

 

lol

[Key22]

AA should just phone the rest of the league and say "which pitcher does Bean want?" Then you know which pitcher you should be trying to acquire. Then offer a bit more. Simple. Surely there must be a decent number 4 pitcher out there someplace. Just a solid 180ip 4.5 ERA guy would pretty solid.

[Convo]

Umm... did Spanky just go schizo on us last night? I have no clue what he's going on about.

[Caper]

That's how you know we're a fanbase that's suffered so long. One game up in May, in a bunched up division no less, and we're ready to pop the champagne bottle.

 

Imagine how the Cubs fans felt being up 3-1 against the Marlins in the NLCS...

 

 

Wait... Who is ready to pop the champagne bottle?

[Anemic0ffense]

Wait... Who is ready to pop the champagne bottle?

 

OP for one... This shouldn't even be a thread. From ECJF's "playoffs should be easy to make" to any other post whenever this team starts looking good... Have we not learned from the jinxes of the past?

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Umm... did Spanky just go schizo on us last night? I have no clue what he's going on about.

 

I would also like an explanation of this lol. Page 3 of this thread makes zero sense.

[Sammy225]

I would also like an explanation of this lol. Page 3 of this thread makes zero sense.

 

Lol. Might have gotten into the white liquor last night.

[G-Snarls]

Sure I will take one of those guys in place of Happ. But we need a front of the rotation guy. We currently don't have one and can't expect MB to continue to pitch the way he is. Hutch looks like he could be a solid 3. But we need that #1.

 

Not likely any ace caliber pitchers being traded this year except MAYBE Lee

 

Personally I'd settle for a #2/3 caliber guy right now

[Sammy225]

Not likely any ace caliber pitchers being traded this year except MAYBE Lee

 

Personally I'd settle for a #2/3 caliber guy right now

 

The way Shark has been pitching (IMO Better than Price) he may be an Ace Caliber.

[G-Snarls]

The way Shark has been pitching (IMO Better than Price) he may be an Ace Caliber.

 

Yep, now (well, mid season) is the time to do it. Big upside but not in the time frame that works for the Cubs.