Pray4Tulo

[BigCecil]

Travis is totally done right?

 

Would have been much easier to absorb if we could go Goins SS, Travis 2B, Pennington bench

 

That becomes a bigger question now and nobody seems to know if Travis is done or not.

 

Losing Travis AND Tulo....man that's a load of bad luck and WAR we wont have.

[flafson]

Travis is totally done right?

 

Would have been much easier to absorb if we could go Goins SS, Travis 2B, Pennington bench

 

He's not totally done as they are still working on him, but it does seem like a long shot.

[labadee]

Tulo being out 2-3 weeks is not good. Hopefully Edwin gets back soon.

 

if he's only out 2-3 weeks, i'd be thrilled.

[Nabru]

Why can't things go smoothly just once for this team? f*** is this frustrating.

 

I would imagine Martin DH's today to try and compensate for the offence lost.

 

Revere

Donaldson

Bautista

Colabello

Martin

Goins

Pennington

Pillar

Thole

 

?

 

f***.

[Jonzo]

Why can't things go smoothly just once for this team? f*** is this frustrating.

 

I would imagine Martin DH's today to try and compensate for the offence lost.

 

Revere

Donaldson

Bautista

Colabello

Martin

Goins

Pennington

Pillar

Thole

 

?

 

f***.

 

I think you need to relax. Things have gone very smooth for this team this year.

[gruber92]

virtually any other CF'er and there is no collision. pillar is a reckless hothead. Boxy and Ang agree.

 

Well that settles it then..

[nextyear]

It isn't what anyone had hoped for, but if Tulowitzki is lost then Kawasaki will need to be on the 25 man playoff roster. Defensively, Goins at SS and Pennington at 2B is probably just as good as Tulowitzki at SS and Goins at 2B. Pennington showed yesterday that he is good defensively and can contribute offensively. Kawasaki is also good defensively as a backup, and he can draw walks and get a bunt down.

[gruber92]

Who wants to bet that Pennington steps it up now?

[nextyear]

Who wants to bet that Pennington steps it up now?

 

I feel confident that he will.

 

Goins looks tired though and he isn't used to playing so much at a MLB level, so I think Pennington/Kawasaki should be played more to get Kawasaki tuned up to MLB levels and to rest Goins.

[ValiantJaysFan]

@ShiDavidi: #BlueJays acquire INF Darwin Barney from #Dodgers for cash or PTBNL. In uniform today. Won't be eligible for playoffs.

 

So I guess Tulo is done.

[nextyear]

@ShiDavidi: #BlueJays acquire INF Darwin Barney from #Dodgers for cash or PTBNL. In uniform today. Won't be eligible for playoffs.

 

So I guess Tulo is done.

 

I had never heard of Barney before, but his defensive stats are good - http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=2430&position=2B

 

Unless they hope to have Tulowitzki back for the playoffs, what would be the point of playing Darwin Barney since he won't be eligible for the playoffs? Would they play Barney over Kawasaki, when Kawasaki is eligible for the playoffs?

[ValiantJaysFan]

Barney is a great defender, former gold glover

[G-Snarls]

Who wants to bet that Pennington steps it up now?

 

He almost feels like "that guy" who comes out of nowhere and has a big post season

[intentional wok]

I had never heard of Barney before, but his defensive stats are good - http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=2430&position=2B

 

Unless they hope to have Tulowitzki back for the playoffs, what would be the point of playing Darwin Barney since he won't be eligible for the playoffs? Would they play Barney over Kawasaki, when Kawasaki is eligible for the playoffs?

 

Another strong 2B defense option off the bench for the remainder of the season. What's wrong with having a stockpile of defensive wizards, regardless of how long they'll be here?

[gruber92]

He almost feels like "that guy" who comes out of nowhere and has a big post season

Funny on how his approach seemed to have improved instantly after the Tulo injury.

[gruber92]

I feel confident that he will.

 

Goins looks tired though and he isn't used to playing so much at a MLB level, so I think Pennington/Kawasaki should be played more to get Kawasaki tuned up to MLB levels and to rest Goins.

Kawasaki is never a better option than Goins. Goins has been waiting to be put in this position his whole life and you think he's tired? C'mon bro..

[jayswin11]

Goins and Pennington every day

[EMK19]

Reminds me of the Dave Parker move in 1991, an insurance for the stretch drive even if not available for playoffs. We also can't forget the fact that Pennington is also supposed to be our backup at third in case god forbid JD can't play for whatever reason (Since they'd probably be uneasy using Bautista or EE at 3rd at this point in the yr, as they haven't seen time there all season), I'm sure that was also considered from the depth perspective.

[gruber92]

Just saw the post game Pillar interview. He literally broke Tulo's shoulder blade with his chin. Incredible.

[Krylian]

I had never heard of Barney before, but his defensive stats are good - http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=2430&position=2B

 

Unless they hope to have Tulowitzki back for the playoffs, what would be the point of playing Darwin Barney since he won't be eligible for the playoffs? Would they play Barney over Kawasaki, when Kawasaki is eligible for the playoffs?

 

The point is to shore up a temporary hole in the middle infield while Tulo is out. The immediate goal is to win today's game. The mid-range goal is to win the division. The long term goal is to win the World Series. Mr. Rubble can help with the first two... And as such, aid in the third. Depth and a strong defensive presence can only help.

[jayswin11]

Due to injury would any minor leaguers who are in the organization but not on the 40 man be eligible for the post season?

[Krylian]

Due to injury would any minor leaguers who are in the organization but not on the 40 man be eligible for the post season?

 

Pretty sure you have to be on the 40 man

[ValiantJaysFan]

I've never heard of a Press conference being called to announce someone will be out for a couple weeks. Have a bad feeling about this.

[Krylian]

I've never heard of a Press conference being called to announce someone will be out for a couple weeks. Have a bad feeling about this.

 

The presser is to announce Barney's acquisition. Tulo's injury is clearly a side piece.

[Krylian]

Aside from Travis, this team has been pretty damn healthy in 2015. It was just a matter of time. Besides, all teams need to deal with injuries. They'll deal with it and win anyway... Cause we're the mother fudging Blue Jays!!

[ValiantJaysFan]

The presser is to announce Barney's acquisition. Tulo's injury is clearly a side piece.

 

Barney is hardly worthy of a press conference and it was announced during the second game last night that Tulo would address the media today.

[Deadpool]

Just saw the post game Pillar interview. He literally broke Tulo's shoulder blade with his chin. Incredible.

 

http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/8/2/14/grid-cell-3705-1375469007-40.jpg

[Leafs2726]

Obviously awaiting the bad news. They wouldn't have picked up "Barney " unless Tulo injury was serious.

[dineke]

Aside from Travis, this team has been pretty damn healthy in 2015. It was just a matter of time. Besides, all teams need to deal with injuries. They'll deal with it and win anyway... Cause we're the mother fudging Blue Jays!!

 

+ stroman, saunders

[Leafs2726]

See ya next year Tulo.