General Jays Discussion 2015

[Krylian]

I'd be lying if I said I want concerned about facing Archer today, with KC leading the Twins... And how things might look heading into the last game of the season.

 

Yes...I know... It's not the end of the world... But what not try to shoot for the moon. Would be great to have HFA in our back pocket should we have to face the Royals.

[art_vandelay275]

I'd be lying if I said I want concerned about facing Archer today, with KC leading the Twins... And how things might look heading into the last game of the season.

 

Yes...I know... It's not the end of the world... But what not try to shoot for the moon. Would be great to have HFA in our back pocket should we have to face the Royals.

 

I actually feel good about facing Archer. And I don't typically go for one of those "because we are better than them, pound your chest" type of argument. I really like how recently, our bottom part of the lineup is complementing the big bashers up top. The "up the middle, spray to all fields" approach has went well with the big 3. And with Tulo back, he is more of "used all parts of the field" than trying to hit HR all the time. I saw that in the early innings of last night's game before the floodgates opened...

[puphood]

Why isn't Tulo in the game?

[o2cui2i]

Why isn't Tulo in the game?

 

they said yesterday that he would play one and rest today, then play tomorrow. easing him into the lineup instead of risking him breaking down.

[GeorgiaPeach]

I'll see your "road home runs", and raise you "steroid era".

 

Every time I hear this I'm like why did pitchers take steroids if it didn't benefit them???

[Masterbather]

Every time I hear this I'm like why did pitchers take steroids if it didn't benefit them???

 

It may have helped them, but I think the data from the era clearly suggests the advantage was skewed rather heavily on the side of the hitter.

[THANOS]

Zaun really does have a vendetta against Marcus Stroman. He just said his 3 starters in the ALDS would be Price, Dickey, and Estrada hands down..

 

[37stieb]

so here are the stats of the teams in question. I included the 100rbi club. Think 40/100 would be even harder, but the not case

73 Atlanta Braves

Hank Aaron - 40hr - 96rbi

Darrell Evans - 41hr - 104rbi

Davey Johnson - 43hr - 99rbi

*Dusty Baker - 24hr - 99rbi

1996 Colorado Rockies

Andres Galarraga - 47hr - 150rbi

Vinnie Castilla - 40hr - 113rbi

Ellis Burks - 40hr - 128rbi

*Dante Bichette - 31hr - 141rbi

1997 Colorado Rockies

Andres Galarraga - 41hr - 140rbi

Vinnie Castilla - 40hr - 113rbi

Larry Walker - 49hr - 130rbi

*Dante Bichette - 26hr - 118rbi

[EMK19]

The road greys return tonight after a long hiatus due to Tampa going "f*ck your superstitions we're gonna use our own blue tone alternates today" lol. Thanks Tampa, I like the road greys and the whole superstition with the alternate blue is ridiculous anyway.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Giovinco scores crazy free kick and pays tribute to the Jays:

 

 

Dunno how to post video. Scroll down

[labadee]

Where's the GDT

[Krylian]

Where's the GDT

 

Its there

[TBJESE]

It may have helped them, but I think the data from the era clearly suggests the advantage was skewed rather heavily on the side of the hitter.

Except that offence didn't spike until 1994, well after steroids were common in clubhouses, and the peak ended around 2002, well before Juiced, the Mitchell Report, or the JDA.Offense doesn't really fit with steroids.http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/a-few-different-ways-to-look-at-the-steroid-era-graphically/

[Godling]

Hey folks... new guy here and didn't want to start a thread for this and draw to much attention... so it seems here is good? /be_gentle

 

 

I love watching the Jay's highlight-reels... but cringe every time they show

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Animated gif below highlights what I mean... I saw it live on TV when it first happened and have been feeling sorry for that little kid every single replay since. I just hope folks stop showing it.

 

So uhhh... go Jays!!!

/team_Donaldson (just feel bad for the kid)

 

... and I also gotta just say... go /team_Pillar... just cuz his always-on effort kicks my ass every single time.

 

-no gif link cuz the internet cried. Just watch the video... or watch any highlight show.

Edited October 4, 2015 by Godling

[Krylian]

I'm OK with a kid getting taken out if it's for a good play.

[Ehjays]

Hey folks... new guy here and didn't want to start a thread for this and draw to much attention... so it seems here is good? /be_gentle

 

 

I love watching the Jay's highlight-reels... but cringe every time they show

.

 

Animated gif below highlights what I mean... I saw it live on TV when it first happened and have been feeling sorry for that little kid every single replay since. I just hope folks stop showing it.

 

So uhhh... go Jays!!!

/team_Donaldson (just feel bad for the kid)

 

... and I also gotta just say... go /team_Pillar... just cuz his always-on effort kicks my ass every single time.

 

via Imgflip GIF Maker

 

So lets get this straight, you want us to stop showing the play. so in order to get the word out; you make a gif of it. OK then

[Godling]

So lets get this straight, you want us to stop showing the play. so in order to get the word out; you make a gif of it. OK then

I'm hardly contributing to it's media exposure. The event is on pretty much every sports show on the air.. but you say my posting a gif makes me part of the problem? Okay then random righteous internet dude... step up... I deleted the link to the gif.... now you delete yours from my quote... and we'll all live happily ever after.

 

Man, even with a /team_Donaldson I still get grief... pfft... kids.

 

Note to self: Stop wishing every community you join is full of nice people. The internet is a cesspool of ignorance and ill manners. Can hardly wait for the day anonymity dies.

[nextyear]

Hey folks... new guy here and didn't want to start a thread for this and draw to much attention... so it seems here is good? /be_gentle

 

 

I love watching the Jay's highlight-reels... but cringe every time they show

.

 

Animated gif below highlights what I mean... I saw it live on TV when it first happened and have been feeling sorry for that little kid every single replay since. I just hope folks stop showing it.

 

So uhhh... go Jays!!!

/team_Donaldson (just feel bad for the kid)

 

... and I also gotta just say... go /team_Pillar... just cuz his always-on effort kicks my ass every single time.

 

-no gif link cuz the internet cried. Just watch the video... or watch any highlight show.

 

I actually agree with you. There were a couple small kids that Donaldson jumped over to get the ball. What if one had been seriously injured? That would have been very bad for everyone including Donaldson who would of had to live with it for the rest of his life.

 

Fortunately, by luck, no one was injured. In the heat of the moment Donaldson just went for the ball without thinking, if he had time to consider the possible consequences he may not have done it. One note though, Donaldson didn't seem concerned about the kids he jumped on top of

[EMK19]

That was an amazing play without a doubt but certainly not a type of play I wish he makes a habit of doing on every opportunity. I'd like to think there was much more motivation there on that play in particular than usual due to Estrada's perfect game still being on the line at that time.

[BigCecil]

I actually agree with you. There were a couple small kids that Donaldson jumped over to get the ball. What if one had been seriously injured? That would have been very bad for everyone including Donaldson who would of had to live with it for the rest of his life.

 

Fortunately, by luck, no one was injured. In the heat of the moment Donaldson just went for the ball without thinking, if he had time to consider the possible consequences he may not have done it. One note though, Donaldson didn't seem concerned about the kids he jumped on top of

 

He is a thoroughbred and will always go for the ball hard. Fans need to know this and be alert at all times (this includes parents of kids). Bats and foul balls as well as plays.

 

As a side note I've seen JD very concerned about fans being hit by balls or thrown bats several times....walking over to that area when up at the plate. Talking to the umps about it etc. Almost visibly shaken by it.

[Inklink]

Young kids shouldn't be allowed in the front rows. Foul balls and players diving in there.

[art_vandelay275]

Young kids shouldn't be allowed in the front rows. Foul balls and players diving in there.

 

Or put in another way - with the young kids, it is the parents responsibility. When my kids were younger and we had good seats, I always brought a glove not so much to get a souvenir but for my kids protection...

[Spanky99]

Or put in another way - with the young kids, it is the parents responsibility. When my kids were younger and we had good seats, I always brought a glove not so much to get a souvenir but for my kids protection...

 

Hmmmm....how would you protect your kid after a flying Josh Donaldson?

[puphood]

What is the line on EE getting his 40th today and making it a trio?

[Spanky99]

What is the line on EE getting his 40th today and making it a trio?

 

Who knows, but he'll get 3 shots at it, I love EE.

[Spanky99]

I think he'll pop it, if he gets pitched too.

[Caper]

Hmmmm....how would you protect your kid after a flying Josh Donaldson?

 

The glove...duh

[Spanky99]

The glove...duh

 

Or bat?

[Spanky99]

Anyhow..........

[Angrioter]

Young kids shouldn't be allowed in the front rows. Foul balls and players diving in there.

 

Nor sexy girls, is a danger to players ..