Travis expected to rejoin Blue Jays on Friday; Goins to remain with the team.

[TwistedLogic]

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http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/travis-expected-to-rejoin-blue-jays-on-friday

 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Devon Travis is expected to rejoin the

Toronto Blue Jays on Friday after recovering from a shoulder

injury that’s kept him out of the lineup for more than a month.

 

The second baseman has been rehabbing at triple-A Buffalo

and the team has been waiting for him to regain his timing at

the plate before activating him. After a slow start, Travis now

has four hits and four walks in six games, setting the stage for

his return.

 

“I think so, yeah,” manager John Gibbons said Wednesday. “I

would guess that’s probably going to happen. That’s kind of the

plan, anyway.”

 

Travis, 24, started the season strong and in 36 games has

batted .271/.336/.504 with seven homers and 26 RBIs. But at

the beginning of May in Cleveland, he took a Brandon Moss

smash off the collarbone and ended up hurting his shoulder

compensating for it at the plate.

 

Once back, the Blue Jays plan to slot him into the lower part

of the batting order after using him in the leadoff spot briefly

during Jose Reyes’ absence earlier in the season.

 

“He was struggling there at the end because of his shoulder

before we finally sat him down, but for the longest time he was

leading our team in RBIs,” said Gibbons. “He seemed to always

be getting that big, big hit. He was in the bottom of the lineup

and turning it over for those guys up top, was playing good

defence – I mean, he was doing everything. We know we have

a good player, hopefully he’s ready to go when we get him back.”

 

Travis’ return will bump Ryan Goins out of regular duty, but

Gibbons intends to use the slick infielder to spell Travis, Reyes

and even third baseman Josh Donaldson plus occasional duty in

the outfield.

 

“He has done a tremendous job, I think that role right there is

really a great role for him because he’s such a good defender,”

said Gibbons. “You can put him anywhere and he’s good. But

he’s played so well we’ve got to make sure that we keep him

active.”

 

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[baubau]

Goins being up makes sense considering Tholly is still injured. Not ideal, but makes sense. Finally, Travis is back!

[Frenchsoup]

i really don't want to see ryan goins in LF

[Frenchsoup]

But then again i also don't want to see bello, valencia, or ezeq there either.

[BigCecil]

He was impressive in a small sample size giving us good ABs and hitting the ball to all fields with surprising power.

 

His D looked better than he was billed. Looking forward to having him back.

 

Goins did a decent job filling in and had a great series against the BoSox, but he is a glove.

[baloojayz]

If Travis continues to play well after coming back from injury, he's gotta be for real.

[Laika]

The Blue Jays will have basically no holes on offense now.

 

K f***ing P has 1.5 fWAR in 73 games - 4th best on the team. So nice of him to fill the hole left by Pompey. With an 89 wRC+ and extremely positive baserunning, he really hasn't been a hole in the lineup.

 

The only issues are on the defensive side now:

 

LF - awful

SS - not good

backup C - garbage (hard to complain about this though).

 

Would be nice to keep everyone healthy and then replace Carrera with a spry Saunders.

[KIllerSloth]

Sweet can't wait.

[RealAccountant]

The couple of issues left are manageable

 

Focus needs to be on acquiring pitching

[Atothe]

Now for Saunders to get fully healthy and Stroman

[glory]

Gibbons infatuation with Navarro and Goins is going to make for some painful lineups even if/when everyone is healthy.

[Stangstag]

Now for Saunders to get fully healthy and Stroman

 

2016 bro

[Laika]

Gibbons infatuation with Navarro and Goins is going to make for some painful lineups even if/when everyone is healthy.

 

Yeah the Navarro love fest is super annoying.

[Atothe]

Yeah the Navarro love fest is super annoying.

 

Another guaranteed start for Navarro with Buehrle on the mound

[Laika]

Another guaranteed start for Navarro with Buehrle on the mound

 

I think I speak for everyone when I say: fhgwghads

[baubau]

I think I speak for everyone when I say: fhgwghads

 

I think I just saw AA waddle out from the "everyone" group.

[reedjohnsonfan]

The Blue Jays will have basically no holes on offense now.

 

K f***ing P has 1.5 fWAR in 73 games - 4th best on the team. So nice of him to fill the hole left by Pompey. With an 89 wRC+ and extremely positive baserunning, he really hasn't been a hole in the lineup.

 

The only issues are on the defensive side now:

 

LF - awful

SS - not good

backup C - garbage (hard to complain about this though).

 

Would be nice to keep everyone healthy and then replace Carrera with a spry Saunders.

 

Sorry to break it to you but Saunders could be total crap coming back from injury. There's a very real chance a Colabello/Carrera mix is what's best for the team. I hope I am wrong. Navarro is a good backup C given the circumstances. Reyes isn't good but he probably gets too much s*** for his bad plays. He has a good arm and is one of the best hitting shortstops.

 

Let's not worry about offense/defense and focus on getting Samardzija or Cueto.

[Frenchsoup]

Sorry to break it to you but Saunders could be total crap coming back from injury. There's a very real chance a Colabello/Carrera mix is what's best for the team. I hope I am wrong. Navarro is a good backup C given the circumstances. Reyes isn't good but he probably gets too much s*** for his bad plays. He has a good arm and is one of the best hitting shortstops.

 

Let's not worry about offense/defense and focus on getting Samardzija or Cueto.

 

What happens if Pillar or Bautista get hurt? Then what? They should be acquiring a LF/CF Ben Revere/Eaton type.

[BigCecil]

Now for Saunders to get fully healthy and Stroman

 

I expect nothing from Stro in 2015 and don't want to see him rushed. Leg injuries can really throw a pitcher off in recovery. I remember when it happened to McGowan on one of his many rehabs.

 

I always felt Saunders was over rated for a few reasons. How and when he comes back from the latest set back is a complete wild card. Guy has bad luck.

[Laika]

Sorry to break it to you but Saunders could be total crap coming back from injury.

 

Thanks, tips.

[BigCecil]

Sorry to break it to you but Saunders could be total crap coming back from injury. There's a very real chance a Colabello/Carrera mix is what's best for the team. I hope I am wrong. Navarro is a good backup C given the circumstances. Reyes isn't good but he probably gets too much s*** for his bad plays. He has a good arm and is one of the best hitting shortstops.

 

Let's not worry about offense/defense and focus on getting Samardzija or Cueto.

 

I know its sooo wishful thinking but the thought of Cueto in this rotation makes me stoked beyond words. He was a beast 2014.

[gbill2004]

AA and Navarrro are Buffet Brothers.

[baubau]

I know its sooo wishful thinking but the thought of Cueto in this rotation makes me stoked beyond words. He was a beast 2014.

 

I am on the fence with Cueto. He's a playoff choker bro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s1tnjrzIK4. Baltimore would eat him ALIVE!

Plus can you imagine Martin? First time they meet, they hand shake, lean in for a hug and Martin will whisper "Hey remember when I hit that HR off you in PIT? f*** you, suck my cock".

 

Just sayin!

 

E: Holy s***, the entire game is on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEPSHMwbCL8 . nice.

[BigCecil]

I am on the fence with Cueto. He's a playoff choker bro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s1tnjrzIK4. Baltimore would eat him ALIVE!

Plus can you imagine Martin? First time they meet, they hand shake, lean in for a hug and Martin will whisper "Hey remember when I hit that HR off you in PIT? f*** you, suck my cock".

 

Just sayin!

 

E: Holy s***, the entire game is on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEPSHMwbCL8 . nice.

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Not sure I buy "playoff choker" anymore than I buy "clutch hitter". Lots of front liner starters have had rough big outings over the years. It happens. I still remember the Expos getting to Carlton in the playoffs well.

 

I think his arm would be a huge + but I hear you on the concern. You never know though until they play it on the field. Sometimes these major deals flop.

Edited June 26, 2015 by BigCecil

[LTR]

But then again i also don't want to see bello, valencia, or ezeq there either.

 

Carrera has grown on me a lot and with good reason. Plays an average or better OF (with speed), SB threat, and the bat has come around. I never want to see Colabello in the OF (or Valencia) but I have no problem with Carrera.

[reedjohnsonfan]

What happens if Pillar or Bautista get hurt? Then what? They should be acquiring a LF/CF Ben Revere/Eaton type.

 

They have Carrera to fill in, who's passable. Ideally you can get someone like Revere but they only have so many assets to trade, Revere might cost something that should be going towards a trade for a starter.

[glory]

Another guaranteed start for Navarro with Buehrle on the mound

 

Estrada almost threw 2 no hitters with Navarro catching.

 

So Navarro should now catch Buehrle and Estrada. Call up Thole to catch Dickey. Martin catches two days a week.

 

/Gibbons

[Boxcar]

Plus can you imagine Martin? First time they meet, they hand shake, lean in for a hug and Martin will whisper "Hey remember when I hit that HR off you in PIT? f*** you, suck my cock".

 

Pretty funny.

[baubau]

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Not sure I buy "playoff choker" anymore than I buy "clutch hitter". Lots of front liner starters have had rough big outings over the years. It happens. I still remember the Expos getting to Carlton in the playoffs well.

 

I was just kidding buddy.

 

I think his arm would be a huge + but I hear you on the concern. You never know though until they play it on the field. Sometimes these major deals flop.

 

This is true, but still that goes for any and every player you will ever acquire via trade.

[Deadpool]

I think I speak for everyone when I say: fhgwghads

 

Come on, fhgwghads!