I hope Brett Lawrie get's a show of appreciation tomorrow

[Nafro]

Just for his first at bat. A nice reception of appreciation; for playing hard and bleeding blue while here. Than after that, he goes to being the "them" of us against them.

[LTR]

Just for his first at bat. A nice reception of appreciation; for playing hard and bleeding blue while here. Than after that, he goes to being the "them" of us against them.

 

Sure why not. Don't know why he would get boo'd... he always played really hard (albeit sometimes pretty stupidly)

[BTS]

Meh. He didn't accomplish anything here and always came off as a complete jackass.

[Effit]

I don't think the majority of fans have any hard feelings for him, and it doesn't hurt that he's Canadian. If I was at the game I would stand up and give him a nice welcome back.

[Nafro]

Meh. He didn't accomplish anything here and always came off as a complete jackass.

 

You just described 60-70 percent of all professional athletes.

[Dylan]

Meh. He didn't accomplish anything here and always came off as a complete jackass.

 

Pretty much this.

 

He did get us donaldson and for that he should get four standing ovations.

[Effit]

Lol BTS. I always enjoyed watching him play, although I enjoy JD a lot more...

[LTR]

Meh. He didn't accomplish anything here and always came off as a complete jackass.

 

That's like the most arbitrary statement... other than making the play-offs how does a player 'accomplish something'? 8 WAR over 1400 PA's is pretty good if you ask me.

[Governator]

Brett's grand slam celebration during his first week after getting called up was against the A's nonetheless, and my all time favourite Lawrie moment.

 

 

I have zero ill will towards Lawrie and every GM in the league would have moved him for Donaldson.

[RealAccountant]

So everyone here is going to completely forget all the 2011 fapping. 2.5 WAR less than 50 games.

[canadiansportsjunkie]

He plays the game hard. I respect that

 

He's an amazing athlete not an amazing baseball player which confused most

[Brownie19]

So everyone here is going to completely forget all the 2011 fapping. 2.5 WAR less than 50 games.

 

I remember it fondly. I bought my fake Lawrie jersey off one of those Chinese websites and thought he was going to be the next franchise player and someone to follow for the next decade. Then I realized he drinks too may red bulls and it was all downhill from there.

 

Anyone want to buy a Lawrie jersey?

[Yankeerespect]

As a yankee I always liked lawrie. Thought he just had some bad luck. I know some of his injuries were from effort and that's a lot different than just being glass in my book

[zeemazing2015]

Lawrie was so amazing. I remember him hitting that 3 run homerun to win the game. Greatest 2011 moment.

[Terminator]

As a yankee I always liked lawrie. Thought he just had some bad luck. I know some of his injuries were from effort and that's a lot different than just being glass in my book

 

What injuries were from effort?

[TilsonBritoFan]

Meh. He didn't accomplish anything here and always came off as a complete jackass.

 

I disagree that he came off as a complete jackass. I heard rumours of him being a difficult teammate in the minors, but in terms of fan friendly he was fantastic. I was fortunate enough to go to a game where we sat in the action seats and got to watch BP on the field before the game, and Brett was by far the most willing to take photos and sign balls. He made sure every single one of us at BP (there were about 100 of us) got time with him. No other player came even close to spending that much time. Most ignored us. A few came over for a couple snaps but then left everyone else hanging.

 

He made everyone's day that night. I wish him nothing but the best in Oakland!

[Maahfaace]

Meh. He didn't accomplish anything here and always came off as a complete jackass.

 

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[GD]

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[Atothe]

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[vdubmvp]

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[Laika]

Just for his first at bat. A nice reception of appreciation; for playing hard and bleeding blue while here. Than after that, he goes to being the "them" of us against them.

 

Agree completely.

 

Objectively, he might be a douche, but he's still one of the best current Canadian ball players, and a guy who probably tried too hard as a Blue Jay.

 

The crowd reaction to him will say something about Blue Jays fans, collectively. I'm not sure exactly what, but something.

[dineke]

Was he really that much of a jackass? He threw a helmet at an ump, big deal, he deserved it.

[Dylan]

The casuals loved him, i'm expecting a solid cheer tomorrow.

[Effit]

I'm not a casual, nor did I 'love' him..but I would still give him a welcome back cheer.

[WillyWonka]

Chicks love Lawrie. Chicks will cheer

[Captain Adama]

Was he really that much of a jackass? He threw a helmet at an ump, big deal, he deserved it.

 

I hear he's a giant ******* off the field, I'd believe it too.

 

I have no opinion of him either way, average player, at least he was the final piece to land Donaldson. so err, thanks Brett.

[BigCecil]

Just for his first at bat. A nice reception of appreciation; for playing hard and bleeding blue while here. Than after that, he goes to being the "them" of us against them.

 

I think it would be classy. Lawrie was young and intense. It was exciting as hell the year he broke in but he never matched that again. I like the fire he plays with and the last couple years he seems more in control, results aside.

 

He and Danny V were quality Jays in my books and Id give them a welcome back and then hope they both get golden sombreros.

[Dick_Pole]

Outside of Alomar, I can't think of a former player that wasn't treated well by the Toronto fans when he returned.

 

...maybe Clemens too. I don't recall how fans reacted but I can understand if there was disdain.

[Captain Adama]

Outside of Alomar, I can't think of a former player that wasn't treated well by the Toronto fans when he returned.

 

...maybe Clemens too. I don't recall how fans reacted but I can understand if there was disdain.

 

Definitely Rios.

[Deadpool]

Just for his first at bat. A nice reception of appreciation; for playing hard and bleeding blue while here. Than after that, he goes to being the "them" of us against them.

 

Agreed. Anyone who boos Lawrie, Valencia or any other former Jay can eat a huge bag of dicks. Show your appreciation!