General Jays Discussion 2015

[TilsonBritoFan]

Not going to jinx anything, so not going to say we are going to make it, but a lot of things are starting to fall in our favour.

 

First off, yes Minny is ahead of us for the 2nd WC spot, and they are probably not favoured to hold on to it. We should be able to pass them if we can stay healthy.

 

Second off, the Angels are falling like a stone. 6 losses in a row, they are only a game ahead of Minny, and having just lost CJ Wilson for the year the outlook isn't the greatest. If they keep falling, we might not even need to pass Minny. Houston will run away with the West now, and a 1 game WC playoff doesn't look as scary with the remaining contenders.

 

Anything can happen, but right now there is a 5 team race as I see it for the 2 WC spots: Us, Minny, Baltimore, White Sox and LAA. Tampa and Detroit were sellers at the deadline and "should" fade out. I can't see Texas hanging in there. The White Sox are creeping back into the race, and they stood pat at the deadline and they scare me a bit.

 

But I think you'd have to think we would be the favorites out of all the teams fighting it out. If can stay in the playoff hunt and keep having playoff atmosphere games like today its going to be a helluva ride from here on out!

[GD]

5am.

 

 

...Honestly if you really want one - 10.50am.

 

WRONG NO DON'T LISTEN

 

I was there today for a WELCOME MAT and the lines were ridiculous. Be there at like. 9:30. Latest. Bring a book or six.

[jays4life19]

WRONG NO DON'T LISTEN

 

I was there today for a WELCOME MAT and the lines were ridiculous. Be there at like. 9:30. Latest. Bring a book or six.

 

lol serious? What time did you get there today?

[GD]

lol serious? What time did you get there today?

 

10:30 and the lines were looping around side walks and s*** for a f***in' welcome mat

 

I was just there cause my cousin wanted to see BP in his first game and s*** and it took us 20 minutes to get in. We went through the fan pass gate at the back of the stadium near the hotel and they always have a ton of whatever giveaway so we got one but damn the lines were not pretty. Esp Gates 5/10. Holy fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Gate 10 got remade into some concert-y kinda area and it's stupid as f*** but the lines now poor onto that Navy street.

 

For a Russell Martin, Certified Canadian bobble head, maybe you could get away with 10:30 if you were super lucky but if you really want to be sure, 9:30-9:45 is best.

[Governator]

Angels really s***ing the bed. That top wild card spot is in striking distance as well. A one game playoff in Toronto would be fantastic. That game would be f***ing insane.

 

I'd way rather just win the division. Eyes on the prize.

[jaysfan2014]

Not going to jinx anything, so not going to say we are going to make it, but a lot of things are starting to fall in our favour.

 

First off, yes Minny is ahead of us for the 2nd WC spot, and they are probably not favoured to hold on to it. We should be able to pass them if we can stay healthy.

 

Second off, the Angels are falling like a stone. 6 losses in a row, they are only a game ahead of Minny, and having just lost CJ Wilson for the year the outlook isn't the greatest. If they keep falling, we might not even need to pass Minny. Houston will run away with the West now, and a 1 game WC playoff doesn't look as scary with the remaining contenders.

 

Anything can happen, but right now there is a 5 team race as I see it for the 2 WC spots: Us, Minny, Baltimore, White Sox and LAA. Tampa and Detroit were sellers at the deadline and "should" fade out. I can't see Texas hanging in there. The White Sox are creeping back into the race, and they stood pat at the deadline and they scare me a bit.

 

But I think you'd have to think we would be the favorites out of all the teams fighting it out. If can stay in the playoff hunt and keep having playoff atmosphere games like today its going to be a helluva ride from here on out!

 

Minnesota's pitching depth isn't that great, and any that they have is horrible, with FIP's north of 4, a struggling bullpen, and a lack of OBP in the lineup. And the Twins are a mediocre team overall.. that 20-7 month was an outlier. This team isn't making the playoffs.. it wouldn't be surprising if they finish at or below .500. And Trevor May's in the bullpen (innings limit?)

 

As for the Angels, the David Freese and CJ Wilson injuries have been devastating for a team with little depth. They had to use Colby's bro as a starter today because of their lack of options in the minors, and probably because Nick Tropeano isn't an option because Jered Weaver and his 85 mph fastball are coming back shortly. But Freese's loss hurts. Neither Gillaspie, Featherston or Kubitza are decent options offensively.. look how much the Angels have struggled to score.

 

White Sox are a tough call.. you just saw them get routed by the Yanks.

[jaysfan2014]

I'd way rather just win the division. Eyes on the prize.

 

We're going to need to win a lot of those games vs. the Yanks in the next two months.

[Followthelight]

We're going to need to win a lot of those games vs. the Yanks in the next two months.

 

I still can't believe the f***ing yankees and their offense. Let's hope they go in a slump soon.

[TilsonBritoFan]

I went to Stroman bobblehead day and we got there 30 mins before gametime and got 4 (took the family)

 

A lot of people lined up at 9:30 for that too but they looked dumb when there still plenty left at 12:30

[TilsonBritoFan]

Angels really s***ing the bed. That top wild card spot is in striking distance as well. A one game playoff in Toronto would be fantastic. That game would be f***ing insane.

 

I'll be there for sure if it happens. One game playoff versus the Angels, White Sox or Twins? i like our chances, especially if Price is on the mound!

[Trouba95]

Minnesota's pitching depth isn't that great, and any that they have is horrible, with FIP's north of 4, a struggling bullpen, and a lack of OBP in the lineup. And the Twins are a mediocre team overall.. that 20-7 month was an outlier. This team isn't making the playoffs.. it wouldn't be surprising if they finish at or below .500. And Trevor May's in the bullpen (innings limit?)

 

As for the Angels, the David Freese and CJ Wilson injuries have been devastating for a team with little depth. They had to use Colby's bro as a starter today because of their lack of options in the minors, and probably because Nick Tropeano isn't an option because Jered Weaver and his 85 mph fastball are coming back shortly. But Freese's loss hurts. Neither Gillaspie, Featherston or Kubitza are decent options offensively.. look how much the Angels have struggled to score.

 

White Sox are a tough call.. you just saw them get routed by the Yanks.

 

 

Too bad it's not Richards out for the year. Guy absolutely owns us. Don't want to face him in one game playoff.

[HERPDERP]

Check out the prices for tomorrow's game lol

http://www.stubhub.com/toronto-blue-jays-tickets-blue-jays-vs-twins-8-3-2015/event/9160184/

[Boxcar]

People are so greedy. Who the f*** is going to pay 60 bucks to sit in the 500 level outfield?

[TwistedLogic]

If this picture could somehow be transported to you back in October 2014, how would you have reacted?

 

http://i.gyazo.com/fac842aa36e12e21a558ce63a68e5943.jpg

[jaysfan2014]

Too bad it's not Richards out for the year. Guy absolutely owns us. Don't want to face him in one game playoff.

 

Of course, it may not matter if the Angels continue to implode. 1-9 since Freese went down.. mostly because they aren't scoring. Might get him back in two weeks.. but it's possible he doesn't return until late August. Reality is, though, their lineup is thin. It's mostly dependent on Trout and Pujols, with a little bit of Calhoun. Neither of their catchers hit, LF has been a black hole all year, and why is Giovatella still leading off? And their bench, even with the trades, is awful. That team really needed another big bat at the deadline.. but don't have the farm system to get it.

[jaysfan2014]

People are so greedy. Who the f*** is going to pay 60 bucks to sit in the 500 level outfield?

 

Luckily, I won't be near there.. I'm going to Niagara Falls.

[jaysfan2014]

Oh man I really just want the Yanks to go on a slide and for us to catch them. I want the division so bad.

 

Then we'd better beat them next weekend by taking 2/3 or sweeping.

[Rajais Mitten]

If this picture could somehow be transported to you back in October 2014, how would you have reacted?

 

http://i.gyazo.com/fac842aa36e12e21a558ce63a68e5943.jpg

 

yeah right good photoshop you f***ing troll I'll eat my hat if that ever happens someone ban this idiot

[Captain Adama]

Luckily, I won't be near there.. I'm going to Niagara Falls.

 

Is there a mascot convention there?

[ElNik2013]

Speaking of players struggling, Pillar has a 34 wRC+ since A-S break. Time to re-call Pompey.

 

Also, my sources tell me that the White Sox, Rangers and Orioles have strong interest in Valencia.

[GD]

Is there a mascot convention there?

 

Great Wolf Lodge!

[TwistedLogic]

yeah right good photoshop you f***ing troll I'll eat my hat if that ever happens someone ban this idiot

 

Thanks, this was the only correct answer.

[thatoneguy]

Thanks, this was the only correct answer.

 

In other words everyone else would've become Mj.

[RealAccountant]

I predict Navarro in to catch Price first start

[flafson]

[GD]

Smoak!

[glory]

Goins batting 7th. That seems a little high for him.

[Atothe]

yeah right good photoshop you f***ing troll I'll eat my hat if that ever happens someone ban this idiot

 

Rajai's mitt you're the best. Stay that way

[flafson]

Goins batting 7th. That seems a little high for him.

 

Maybe Gibby wanted to split the lefties.

[HERPDERP]

Guess he's just riding the hot hand. Goins has looked good in the past few games, Pillar has been useless and not providing good at bats (I think he had 4 pop ups yesterday?)