who's your opening day starter?

[CrackerJack]

just heard Jerry Howarth say for him it's Hutch.

[Sammy225]

Stro-Show

[flafson]

I would pick Stroman but i'd be shocked if it's not Dickey.

[StroShow]

<- This guy

[TDotttt2005]

James Shields.

 

 

Please?

[glory]

There is an off day after the first game. Starting Dickey in game 1 wouldnt take full advantage of that Dickey Effect.

 

I'd go with Stroman or Hutchison, with the other starting the 3rd game.

[Deadpool]

What Krylian said.

 

It SHOULD be Stroman, but Dickey uhhh... has earned it? Is older? I dunno. Some excuse.

[L54]

Stroman.

[CrackerJack]

i'll predict that it won't be Dickey because they'll want Martin in there on opening day and - even if Russell will be catching Dickey's starts - they won't make them opening day batterymates ...

 

Buehrle is out since the Yankees rock him ...

 

so between Hutch & Stroman ... Hutch probably would have more composure ... Stro would be (perhaps) a little too pumped pitching in front of friends and family at the season opener in Yankee stadium ... however i'll guess that Stroman will be given the ball.

[flafson]

Didn't JP catch Dickey on opening day?

[CrackerJack]

Reasonable logic...but do you think Gibby will give it that much consideration?

 

yeah, I think he'll first think of Dickey and then think (well who's catching him?) and then think (do we really want the Dickey-Martin battery to debut on the big stage at Yankee stadium for the season opener?) ... and then his thoughts will turn to Stroman.

[flafson]

yeah, I think he'll first think of Dickey and then think (well who's catching him?) and then think (do we really want the Dickey-Martin battery to debut on the big stage at Yankee stadium for the season opener?) ... and then his thoughts will turn to Stroman.

 

So Dickey and Thole it is.

[Angrioter]

I want to be Carlos Stroman, but will .....

 

1-Dickey

2-StroShow

3-Buehrle

4-Hutchison

5-Estrada

 

CloZer-Cecil

Setup-Sanchez

[Angrioter]

Carlos?

 

Carlitos Stroman is our best pitcher since Brandon Tallet.

[o2cui2i]

I'd love to see it be Stroman as a sign of the team moving into the future. he is our future ace and is absolutely electric. He's proved he can deal with the big stage.

 

edit: I'd be starting dickey 4th.

[Frenchsoup]

Stroman.

 

I'd structure it like this:

Stroman

Dickey

Hutchison

Buehrle

Estrada/Norris

 

This looks good to me

[CrackerJack]

So Dickey and Thole it is.

 

so the Canadian star ... who just signed the biggest FA contract in team history ... and who is billed as being the undisputable character guy who's gonna (finally) lead this team to the promised land ... is gonna be riding pine on opening day at Yankee Stadium?

[Zaun of the Dead]

Honestly, I would go with Buehrle.

[StroShow]

Still think people are expecting too much from Stroman, hitters probably haven't figured him out yet, probably haven't bothered but they will this year.

 

He can adjust though. He's got like 6 average or better pitches to work with.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

Dickey is my starter, just because his knuckleball supposedly messes with timing for a game or two. Maybe 1-2 good hitters sit. Plus, I want to see how defensive gem Martin handles the knuckler.

 

BTW, is that a proven fact? I'd like to see some statistical proof of the Dickey effect.

[StroShow]

Yeah and I think he'll be good, I don't think he'll be as good as he was in '14

 

For sure but I still think he'll be the best Jays starter. I could see a season like Gray put up last year.

[Angrioter]

Dickey is my starter, just because his knuckleball supposedly messes with timing for a game or two. Maybe 1-2 good hitters sit. Plus, I want to see how defensive gem Martin handles the knuckler.

 

BTW, is that a proven fact? I'd like to see some statistical proof of the Dickey effect.

 

Martin could handle the Dickey's pitches, as the Yankees hitters.

[Brownie19]

Dickey is my starter, just because his knuckleball supposedly messes with timing for a game or two. Maybe 1-2 good hitters sit. Plus, I want to see how defensive gem Martin handles the knuckler.

 

BTW, is that a proven fact? I'd like to see some statistical proof of the Dickey effect.

 

Are you suggesting the Yanks will sit a couple of starters on opening day because Dickey is throwing?

[Governator]

Dickey pitched well against Yankees last year, only 2 starts mind you but he was pitching in to the 7th scoreless against them one of those games. Stroman pitching in his hometown on opening day would be butterflies galore for him.

[Brownie19]

To be honest, Buehrle was the first one that came to mind.......until I was reminded they are playing the Yanks. I think it should be Stroman (although I'd prefer to keep the pressure off him for now), but imagine it will be Dickey or Buehrle...I personally don't think Gibby will care about the Martin catching the knuckler angle or the Buehrle vs. Yanks thing.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

Are you suggesting the Yanks will sit a couple of starters on opening day because Dickey is throwing?

 

I suggest they sit all their starters, because I am a Jays fan and want them to win. What I am *saying* is that often teams will rest/sit a player who historically may have messed his swing up for a day or two after facing Dickey.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2013/11/23/the-r-a-dickey-effect/

 

I haven't done 2014 publicly yet.

 

Wow, great article!!! It'd maybe make sense to have Stroman follow Dickey then? Anyway, super interesting read. The Dickey effect is real!

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Do not we optimize the Dickey effect in the rotation by having him start number 2 as well?

 

Also Pitiching Buehrle four just even more sense as well then with are real or perceived lack of a pen!

 

So yes start either Stroman or Hutch and let the good times Roll.... Ed!

[SaskJaysFan_2]

Stroman, Hutch or Norris would probably see the most benefit. I just would avoid Buehrle.

 

Isn't he like, historically, 2-16 against the Yanks with an ERA north of 6? I can't recall, but yeah, no need to pitch him. I'd almost start one of our AAA depth starters than MB against the Yanks (spit!) to start the season. At least until he gets into a groove.

[TwistedLogic]

I'm pretty sure no one expects that.

 

Except me.