GDT (2/2): Phillies @ Blue Jays [Welcome Tulo!] July 29 - 7:07 PM

[G-Snarls]

Jerome Williams vs R. A. Dickey

 

Gametime Forecast: 85°F • Mostly Cloudy • 0% PoP

 

Lineups

 

Blue Jays:

 

2.* Troy Tulowitzki*® SS

 

2.*Josh Donaldson*® 3B

 

3.*Jose Bautista*® DH

 

4.*Chris Colabello*® 1B

 

5.*Russell Martin*® C

 

6.*Danny Valencia*® LF

 

7.*Ezequiel Carrera*(L) RF

 

8.*Kevin Pillar*® CF

 

9.*Ryan Goins*(L) 2B

 

 

Phillies:

 

 

1.*Ben Revere*(L) CF

 

2.*Freddy Galvis*(S) SS

 

3.*Maikel Franco*® 3B

 

4.*Ryan Howard*(L) DH

 

5.*Jeff Francoeur*® LF

 

6.*Domonic Brown*(L) RF

 

7.*Carlos Ruiz*® C

 

8.*Darin Ruf*® 1B

 

9.*Andres Blanco*(S) 2B

 

 

 

 

Preview by Jamie Ross / MLB.com

 

Troy Tulowitzki will make his much-anticipated Toronto debut when the Blue Jays and Phillies wrap a two-game series at Rogers Centre on Wednesday.

 

The All-Star shortstop was acquired from the Rockies, along with reliever LaTroy Hawkins, early Tuesday, but he wasn't able to arrive in time to be in the lineup for the series opener later that day. He's expected to be activated ahead of the series finale.

The addition of Tulowitzki is a clear upgrade at shortstop over Jose Reyes, who was sent to Colorado along with three Minor League pitchers in the blockbuster deal.

 

Tulowitzki, 30, is hitting .300 with 12 homers and 53 RBIs this season. It's not immediately evident where he fits into the Blue Jays' batting order, but manager John Gibbons said that will become clear Wednesday.

 

Things to know about this game

 

• Right-hander Jerome Williams will make the start for the Phillies, his second since returning from the disabled list after he suffered a strained left hamstring. Williams is 3-7 with a 6.28 ERA this season. In four career games (three starts) against the Blue Jays, he's 2-0 with a 3.72 ERA.

 

• Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will get the start for the Blue Jays. The right-hander has surrendered three earned runs or fewer in all but one of his last 10 starts.

 

• Blue Jays rookie second baseman Devon Travis is questionable after exiting Tuesday's game with left shoulder irritation. Jose Bautista, who exited late due to a leg cramp, said he'll be ready to play Wednesday.

Edited July 30, 2015 by G-Snarls

[Trouba95]

Gnarls! Thanks for stepping up! Bring us a win.

[BTS]

Williams vs. Dickey. BALLS TO THE WALL.

[G-Snarls]

Gnarls! Thanks for stepping up! Bring us a win.

 

Fingers crossed

 

I'll add the lineups later

[RealAccountant]

No king no streak

 

Only when king does the right thing we shall go on a long win streak

 

 

We will win today

[Candy Maldonado]

GDTs made too early usually don't turn out well.

[jaysblue]

Anyone going down to the game tonight?

[HERPDERP]

way too hot

[jaysblue]

way too hot

 

lol

 

Actually I was on my deck yesterday evening around 7:30-8 PM and it cooled down considerably outside.

[Nightmaul]

way too hot

 

You must be fat.

[HERPDERP]

You must be fat.

 

;_;

 

No seriously its way too hot out there. Especially when wearing long sleeves/suit.

[Daniel Labude]

You must be fat.

Fat Guys Anonymous = Blue Jays Message Board

[Inklink]

Hope it's not a crappy crowd like yesterday.

 

I read that Jose said it was just cramp and he's good to play Wednesday. Closed the tab so I don't remember which site I read it on.

 

But I wouldn't let baldy mcflapscalp make that decision.

[jays4life19]

Fingers crossed

 

I'll add the lineups later

 

My hero.

[CJ-Freeway]

Cool! Any update on Devon & Joey?

[HERPDERP]

Bad news is Devon will be gone for a month

 

Good news is Goins will play more

 

Also that Bautista suffered a cramp and will be playing tonight.

[Governator]

Bad news is Devon will be gone for a month

 

Good news is Goins will play more

 

Also that Bautista suffered a cramp and will be playing tonight.

 

 

Who's the source that Devon is gone a month?

[HERPDERP]

Who's the source that Devon is gone a month?

 

herpderp

[HERPDERP]

Lets be honest though. The fact that he had to take himself out of the game, held his shoulder like that + its the same area that made him go out for a month..

 

You'd figure the Jays would play smart and shut him down rather than drag it on like they did with Travis and Reyes earlier on.

[TwistedLogic]

Live Stream | Tulowitzki Introduction Press Conference (2:30 PM EST):

http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/video/v308398283/tulowitzki-press-conference

[Inklink]

He will play tonight (expected)

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_07_29_phimlb_tormlb_1&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=tor#game=2015_07_29_phimlb_tormlb_1,game_state=Pregame

[Trouba95]

Live Stream | Tulowitzki Introduction Press Conference (2:30 PM EST):

http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/video/v308398283/tulowitzki-press-conference

 

Is it on Sportsnet?

[TwistedLogic]

Is it on Sportsnet?

 

It was. I'm sure a replay will be posted on MLB.com or on Sportsnet at some point.

[bendera3]

This game is blacked out on MLB TV for me. Does anyone have a stream? I have a soda from a coworker riding on this! Lost last night, hoping to at least break even!

[DickeyJohnsonWang]

tulo batting leadoff

travis bench

bautista DH

 

[HERPDERP]

Weird seeing Tulo's name in OUR lineup, let alone at leadoff spot. Amazing

[Stangstag]

Exactly what I was expecting the lineup to look like.

[DickeyJohnsonWang]

good to see jose back in there after the scare last night

[HERPDERP]

remember to drink your fluids everyone! And a banana!

[bendera3]

The first 5 slots in that lineup is like a video game.