GDT Jays @ Nats...likely rained out

[Daniel Labude]

Hoffman is A piece.

 

No, Norris is a more realistic piece

[Governator]

If they were going to pinch hit Dickey, they probably would have for Thole too. I'm expecting Dickey to hit.

[KingKat]

Scott Copeland, optioned to triple-A Buffalo on May 28, is eligible even though he hasn’t been down for 10 days under the rules for the extra man.

 

Well that phrasing could have been clearer.

[Atothe]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-to-activate-navarro-from-disabled-list/

 

WASHINGTON – The Toronto Blue Jays will activate catcher Dioner Navarro for the second game of their split doubleheader with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

The catcher has been out since April 22 with a strained hamstring and his activation, combined with Jose Bautista’s return to right field, will give manager John Gibbons a lot more flexibility with his roster.

“That will clean up a lot,” he said before the opener. “Really, it would kind of go back to the way we started the season. I definitely think that will make us better.”

Navarro is expected to take Josh Thole’s spot on the roster, and he will also see action at DH and as a pinch-hitter for the Blue Jays. Gibbons may also ease the load on starting catcher Russell Martin.

“We’ll stay away from day games after night games for Russ because it’s starting to get to that point of the season when you start wearing down a little bit,” said Gibbons. “At the beginning of the season it’s a little bit different. That will keep (Martin) a little stronger, too.

“Navarro is big part of our team. He’ll do some DHing too because we want to get his bat in there, pretty good hitter.”

Gibbons said it’s “very possible” the 26th player the Blue Jays add for the double-header nightcap will be a pitcher. Scott Copeland, optioned to triple-A Buffalo on May 28, is eligible even though he hasn’t been down for 10 days under the rules for the extra man.

 

They have Eddy, Smoak and Colabello who are 1b/dh types but Gibby wants this guy to dh. JESUS

[Governator]

Nice job Thole.. He's hit the ball 3 in a row.

[xposbrad]

With Strasburg struggling this year (6.55 ERA) and having his name mentioned in the offseason as a moveable piece this year (under control through 2016), do we have any pieces to target him? His xFIP is 3.76.

 

This team should be sellers not buyers.

[Spanky99]

Nice rip Thole.

[Daniel Labude]

Does Thole have 5 straight hits last 2 games played

[KingKat]

No, Norris is a more realistic piece

 

How so?

[LTR]

Would be alarming if they don't PH for diceky

[Governator]

Holy s*** we have a guy that can bunt? (Not that I like bunts)

[Spanky99]

Alright Eddy, take your walk, lol.

[King]

They changed the Jays logo on the big screen, to a newer one.

[Governator]

All of a sudden the bottom of our order looks rather elite.

[Spanky99]

Good eye EE!

[vdubmvp]

s*** call

[Trouba95]

This f***ing ump.

[Spanky99]

f*** U BLUE!!!

 

cf

[Atothe]

Good moves Gibby

[Trouba95]

Just a single Martin! At the very least a sac fly.

[Spanky99]

In the gap Martin!!

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

 

 

 

 

#fysmc

[Governator]

You can love the DH option all you want but I freaking love NL strategies.

[vdubmvp]

f***

[JohnnyLonghorn]

Ffs

[Spanky99]

Faaaaaaaawwwwkkkkkk!!!!!

[Trouba95]

f*** off. Of course. Can't even get a ball to the f***ing outfield.

[Governator]

f***ing damn it

[Atothe]

f***!!!

[Angrioter]

Fuxx Martin

[King]

Moon ee nor ee - Kohr a sak ee