GDT (4/4): Royals @ Blue Jays [Dickey v Volquez] Aug 2 - 1:07pm

[Orgfiller]

Interesting choice of rebuttal. I would have likely attacked the moronic nature of reference a one game sample size, but to each their own.

 

I probably should have gone that route, but it doesn't hurt to point out that talking about a pitcher's performance against a much different lineup is pretty dumn in itself.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

" We Came Here To Chew Bubblegum and Kick Ass and We're all out of Bubblegum!

So Fysmc Lets go Jays lets Kick some f***ing Ass! R.I.P Roddy .... Bagpipes Forever !

[nextyear]

I am still angry that the Royals beat the Blue Jays yesterday .

 

The Blue Jays have to step up to the plate and show the Royals who is the boss.

[TwistedLogic]

" We Came Here To Chew Bubblegum and Kick Ass and We're all out of Bubblegum!

So Fysmc Lets go Jays lets Kick some f***ing Ass! R.I.P Roddy .... Bagpipes Forever !

 

RIP. Guy was a maniac in all the right ways.

[Trouba95]

I am still angry that the Royal beat the Blue Jays yesterday .

 

The Blue Jays have to step up to the plate and show the Royals who is the boss.

 

Yep. Not so confident with Dickey vs Royals. Let's hope I'm wrong.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

where is a mod when you need one?

 

Sleeping at the Wheel again! SNAFU lol

[SaskJaysFan_2]

First day on the forum in a bit, can someone explain why the FO DFAed Valencia instead of Colla? I do not get this at all for so many reasons. Please explain this confusing move to me...

 

Also, I would have optioned Loup as the other move. He's garbage right now.

[Followthelight]

I am still angry that the Royals beat the Blue Jays yesterday .

 

The Blue Jays have to step up to the plate and show the Royals who is the boss.

 

One of many wins they threw away, been an issue all season. They need to learn to close those games out. This team should have a lot better record.

[Followthelight]

I am still angry that the Royals beat the Blue Jays yesterday .

 

The Blue Jays have to step up to the plate and show the Royals who is the boss.

 

One of many wins they threw away, been an issue all season. They need to learn to close those games out. This team should have a lot better record.

 

First day on the forum in a bit, can someone explain why the FO DFAed Valencia instead of Colla? I do not get this at all for so many reasons. Please explain this confusing move to me...

 

Also, I would have optioned Loup as the other move. He's garbage right now.

 

No one understands it, it was an idiotic move.

[Trouba95]

I am still angry that the Royals beat the Blue Jays yesterday .

 

The Blue Jays have to step up to the plate and show the Royals who is the boss.

 

First day on the forum in a bit, can someone explain why the FO DFAed Valencia instead of Colla? I do not get this at all for so many reasons. Please explain this confusing move to me...

 

Also, I would have optioned Loup as the other move. He's garbage right now.

 

Need Loup to retire LHH. As long as doesn't face right handed power bats, I'm not unhappy.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

RIP. Guy was a maniac in all the right ways.

 

Yup he was a Twisted and Tilted Kilt too! Good Saskatchewan lad!

[TheHurl]

Good. He shut us down when we faced him in Oakland a year or two ago.

 

he's also 0-2 with a 5.21 ERA vs. the Jays for his 19 inning career against the Jays.

[intentional wok]

They need to learn to close those games out.

 

There's nothing to learn, unless you think the Royals have something to learn about closing out games too considering the previous game involved a Toronto comeback.

 

Sometimes guys get knocked around. Sometimes errors get made. That's baseball.

[Trouba95]

88-74. From here on out, 35-22.

[Followthelight]

There's nothing to learn, unless you think the Royals have something to learn about closing out games too considering the previous game involved a Toronto comeback.

 

Sometimes guys get knocked around. Sometimes errors get made. That's baseball.

 

look at the jays record in 1 run games..coming up with the key hit, not making mistakes, moving the runner over, not scoring with a runner on third with less then 2 out...the jays have failed at this more often then not in close games. Look at winning teams 1 run game record...there is something to learn. Look at the royals, how they focus on just making contact instead of going for the big hit in key situations.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Need Loup to retire LHH. As long as doesn't face right handed power bats, I'm not unhappy.

 

Could we not send him down and give Wolf a look ?

[Travis_Snider]

Jamie Campbell really needs to stop doing that dumb ass tulo chant.

[jays4life19]

I'm looking forward to watching Norris pitch for the Tigers today. Would be nice to see him do well.

[nextyear]

I'm looking forward to watching Norris pitch for the Tigers today. Would be nice to see him do well.

 

 

Agreed. I always hope for former Blue Jays to do well after being traded. Luckily Norris won't be pitching against the Blue Jays so there is no conflict.

[intentional wok]

look at the jays record in 1 run games..coming up with the key hit, not making mistakes, moving the runner over, not scoring with a runner on third with less then 2 out...the jays have failed at this more often then not in close games. Look at winning teams 1 run game record...there is something to learn. Look at the royals, how they focus on just making contact instead of going for the big hit in key situations.

 

They win close games in the most effective way possible: by scoring a ton of runs to put the match out of reach. This means that the game has a minimal chance to be swung by a stupid bloop single or whatever else happens when the Rays play.

 

This 1-run game narrative has got to stop. The Blue Jays score more runs than any other team. The pitching has also given up as many runs as many really bad teams. This is why they're +1 .500 right now, not because the offense sucks. It's also reflected in the relative lack of saves Blue Jays' ninth inning guys have. When they win, they win considerably and any sane person would have it this way.

 

"Good win, but I wish the Orioles could have scored one more time so the Jays could have improved their 1-run W/L total..."

[Followthelight]

They win close games in the most effective way possible: by scoring a ton of runs to put the match out of reach. This means that the game has a minimal chance to be swung by a stupid bloop single or whatever else happens when the Rays play.

 

This 1-run game narrative has got to stop. The Blue Jays score more runs than any other team. The pitching has also given up as many runs as many really bad teams. This is why they're +1 .500 right now, not because the offense sucks. It's also reflected in the relative lack of saves Blue Jays' ninth inning guys have. When they win, they win considerably and any sane person would have it this way.

 

No it doesn't, it's been a big issue season for the reasons I stated above. Good teams don't have terrible 1 run game records. Good luck in the playoffs in tight low scoring games.

[intentional wok]

No it doesn't, it's been a big issue season for the reasons I stated above. Good teams don't have terrible 1 run game records. Good luck in the playoffs in tight low scoring games.

 

Yeah, good luck in the playoffs with this 850-run offense.

[o2cui2i]

Time for some baseball!!

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS!!!

 

 

how about a big win to take this series and push the jays forward going into what is a big week for the jays!!

[vdubmvp]

I'm looking forward to watching Norris pitch for the Tigers today.

 

Same. He's ridiculously hot.

[dineke]

anyone have a good stream?

[Followthelight]

Yeah, good luck in the playoffs with this 850-run offense.

 

Good pitching beats good hitting.

[Followthelight]

Dickey on 3 days rest against KC..ugh. Not a good feeling about this.

[Atothe]

anyone have a good stream?

 

http://goatd.net/81244/watch-kansas-city-royals-vs-toronto-blue-jays

[Followthelight]

Ugh here we go with the lucky s*** hits again.

[Trouba95]

f***ing KC luck