General Jays Discussion 2015

[ElNik2013]

Also, DIDN'T re-sign Melky... That was a great move.

 

And getting Saunders for Happ was still a good move.

 

And he lowered the team's payroll while improving the roster.

[glory]

If Stroman were healthy, AA might have been lined up for an extension. Now he will have to pull a rabbit out of his hat to save his job.

 

Great off-season, poor roster management due to panic after Stro got hurt.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

You forgot Travis and Hendriks, the man has had an amazing offseason.

 

He's rolled 7's with all of this year's moves.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

If Stroman were healthy, AA might have been lined up for an extension. Now he will have to pull a rabbit out of his hat to save his job.

 

Great off-season, poor roster management due to panic after Stro got hurt.

 

I don't think there is any way he gets fired. He's made great moves and now he's handcuffed by Rogers. There is no way in hell I fire him. Gibby? Meh. Who knows.

[LTR]

Also, DIDN'T re-sign Melky... That was a great move.

 

I guess it takes a couple years for the strength/fast-twitch muscle performance gains from PEDs to finally wear off... I'm serious, I'm not serious.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

And getting Saunders for Happ was still a good move.

 

And he lowered the team's payroll while improving the roster.

 

If Saunders was healthy and Pompey played a little more like last year our offence would be unbelievable.

[RealAccountant]

^ Hendriks was with us last year. He wasn't acquired in the offseason. Outside of Estrada no pitchers were acquired,

[baubau]

^ Hendriks was with us last year. He wasn't acquired in the offseason. Outside of Estrada no pitchers were acquired,

 

Traded to Royals w/ Kratz for Valencia: http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2014/7/28/5946365/report-liam-hendriks-and-erik-kratz-traded-to-royals

Traded to Jays for Nessy: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/blue-jays-acquire-liam-hendriks-from-royals.html

 

So, yes, technically he was acquired in the offseason.

[baubau]

Also, just realized this... Valencia is a lefty killer... Bumgarner is a lefty. AA destroyed KC's chances of winning the series. Probably going, "make the playoffs before the Jays eh? WELL f*** YOU SUCK MY COCK .. and give me Valencia".

[Frenchsoup]

Traded to Royals w/ Kratz for Valencia: http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2014/7/28/5946365/report-liam-hendriks-and-erik-kratz-traded-to-royals

Traded to Jays for Nessy: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/blue-jays-acquire-liam-hendriks-from-royals.html

 

So, yes, technically he was acquired in the offseason.

 

I hated that trade and hate that Gibbons loves Valencia. Gibbons basically plays all the guys i despise on the team (Valencia,Bello,Navi), now i know he's left little choice sometimes but i still think he overplays those slops. Now it looks like Bo Schultz is going to be getting in before Cecil which is ridiculous.

[Sparky12]

I hated that trade and hate that Gibbons loves Valencia. Gibbons basically plays all the guys i despise on the team (Valencia,Bello,Navi), now i know he's left little choice sometimes but i still think he overplays those slops. Now it looks like Bo Schultz is going to be getting in before Cecil which is ridiculous.

 

There is no reason to dislike Valencia vs lefty's

[Frenchsoup]

There is no reason to dislike Valencia vs lefty's

 

There is my problem. 50 PA's against lefties and 55 against righties. His babip is just insane like collabelo's, covering up his shittiness.

[TwistedLogic]

There is my problem. 50 PA's against lefties and 55 against righties. His babip is just insane like collabelo's, covering up his shittiness.

 

Except the fact that Valencia has a 141 wRC+ against lefties throughout 602 career plate appearances.

[RealAccountant]

Traded to Royals w/ Kratz for Valencia: http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2014/7/28/5946365/report-liam-hendriks-and-erik-kratz-traded-to-royals

Traded to Jays for Nessy: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/blue-jays-acquire-liam-hendriks-from-royals.html

 

So, yes, technically he was acquired in the offseason.

I completely forgot about that deal

[Ehjays]

@BringerOfRain20 sure it was a nice catch but did you even think about the safety of the fans sitting three rows up? Probably not. Selfish.

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) June 24, 2015

 

 

Not sure if this was posted but what a tool.

[pickoff22]

@BringerOfRain20 sure it was a nice catch but did you even think about the safety of the fans sitting three rows up? Probably not. Selfish.

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) June 24, 2015

 

 

Not sure if this was posted but what a tool.

 

McCarthy is joking around. He's constantly sarcastic.

[HERPDERP]

@BringerOfRain20 sure it was a nice catch but did you even think about the safety of the fans sitting three rows up? Probably not. Selfish.

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) June 24, 2015

 

 

Not sure if this was posted but what a tool.

 

Not sure if you ever followed McCarthy on twitter but he has a great personality and always sarcastic.

[Ehjays]

oh ok.....never heard of him

[KingKat]

oh ok.....never heard of him

 

He's a Major League pitcher of some repute.

[BigCecil]

I know we can really use this one...but f*** I hate off days. Especially coming off a huge win.

 

Just sayin'

[HERPDERP]

I know we can really use this one...but f*** I hate off days. Especially coming off a huge win.

 

Just sayin'

 

Think of them as Roberto Osuna recovery days

[BigCecil]

Think of them as Roberto Osuna recovery days

 

lol... I like that!

 

And its true.

 

God, he has been a bright spot in that pen. A 20 year old coming off TJ and being dominant. Good story.

[Frenchsoup]

Except the fact that Valencia has a 141 wRC+ against lefties throughout 602 career plate appearances.

 

Sorry that wasn't really my point. I know he hits lefties well, but he does have around a .370 babip against them. So can he keep this up over a long period of time...doubtful. Now why is he getting more PA's against righties is the question? There's two ways to look at it, either he's pushed into close to everyday duties at 3rd because of a Donaldson injury, which isn't the case. Or Gibbons is just putting him out for shits and giggles and not in his platoon in LF.

[TwistedLogic]

Toronto Blue Jays’ Daniel Norris plagued by familiar frustrations in Triple-A, but feels close to big-league return

http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/mlb/toronto-blue-jays-daniel-norris-plagued-by-familiar-frustrations-in-triple-a-but-feels-close-to-big-league-return

 

Jays’ Donaldson explains leaping catch into stands

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/jays-donaldson-explains-leaping-catch-into-stands/

 

Gibbons: ‘There’s no quit’ in this Blue Jays team

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/gibbons-theres-no-quit-in-this-blue-jays-team/

[Candy Maldonado]

I am concerned what he is learning in Buffalo.

I saw the Zaun pitching video and totally agreed.

Why is Tampa so successful with their pitching staff.

They don't get sucked in by a kid throwing gas in A ball.

Remember Doc Halliday he went down throwing 96 and getting hit and came back throwing 92 93 and winning 24 games.

I don't know if we have a coach like that now.

[RealAccountant]

I am concerned what he is learning in Buffalo.

I saw the Zaun pitching video and totally agreed.

Why is Tampa so successful with their pitching staff.

They don't get sucked in by a kid throwing gas in A ball.

Remember Doc Halliday he went down throwing 96 and getting hit and came back throwing 92 93 and winning 24 games.

I don't know if we have a coach like that now.

 

The most Doc ever won was 22

 

You have him confused with Barry zito who won 24 in 2002

[Candy Maldonado]

The most Doc ever won was 22

 

You have him confused with Barry zito who won 24 in 2002

 

22, 24 iets not haggle over minor details. My point still remains.

[Atothe]

22, 24 iets not haggle over minor details. My point still remains.

 

How about he learned a cutter and throwing a cutter at 96 mph is a bad idea unless you're Kenley Jansen. Plus he loved throwing a 2-steamer which tends to lose a mile or 2 of velocity

[Candy Maldonado]

How about he learned a cutter and throwing a cutter at 96 mph is a bad idea unless you're Kenley Jansen. Plus he loved throwing a 2-steamer which tends to lose a mile or 2 of velocity

 

please don't interrupt my dogging of the dogg

 

Is a 2-steamer like a Cleveland steamer?

[TwistedLogic]

Chris Russo on High Heat, talking about the Jays 1-0 win over the Rays:

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/7417714/v197760083/the-brushback-on-blue-jays-winning-in-tampa/?query=blue%2Bjays