Blue Jays vs. Rangers ALDS Thread

[BTS]

But Price would get the same 2-3 starts, and the Jays offence is much better than Houston. The Astros strike out way too much.

 

Yes, and the standings reflect what that means over a 162 game schedule. But an offense that includes Altuve, Correa, Springer, Gomez, and a red hot Chris Carter is capable of out gunning any team in the league over a short stretch. And they're supported by a very good pen, a bona fide ace, and Kazmir, McCullers, and McHugh.

 

I don't think they're getting enough credit. Darkhorse WS candidate IMO.

[intentional wok]

Good chance Toronto isn't considered the prime time series. I'm going to be at goddamned work for the first two games.

 

Yes, and the standings reflect what that means over a 162 game schedule. But an offense that includes Altuve, Correa, Springer, Gomez, and a red hot Chris Carter is capable of out gunning any team in the league over a short stretch. And they're supported by a very good pen, a bona fide ace, and Kazmir, McCullers, and McHugh.

 

I don't think they're getting enough credit. Darkhorse WS candidate IMO.

 

Thank you. People need to stop thinking about baseball like it's football. A short series is pretty much a crapshoot regardless of who is playing in it. The better team will not always win.

 

It really feels like every team is capable of going the whole way this year. Some are stronger than others, but I wouldn't consider any of the 10 teams involved this year as non-starters like in years past. Very strong crop.

[EMK19]

I think JB's going to be the difference maker this series as far as our offence goes. We have guys like Revere, JB, and EE seeing and hitting the ball real well right now while Texas also have guys like Choo/Beltre/Fielder that have been hot coming in. If JD can gain second wind here and play more to the standards of his pre-September form, then I think that would be something that takes us over the top. Tulo might be another X-factor if he can somehow suddenly play back up to his normal offensive standards, but I'll keep my expectations at a reasonable level with him only recently having come back from that shoulder injury (but hopefully those two doubles in his first two games back is a good sign).

[Sammy225]

Assuming that the game is in the afternoon especially if the yankees win the WC.... When do they generally announce game times.

[Hipfan]

Yes, and the standings reflect what that means over a 162 game schedule. But an offense that includes Altuve, Correa, Springer, Gomez, and a red hot Chris Carter is capable of out gunning any team in the league over a short stretch. And they're supported by a very good pen, a bona fide ace, and Kazmir, McCullers, and McHugh.

 

I don't think they're getting enough credit. Darkhorse WS candidate IMO.

 

But you can say the same thing for Toronto, if not more so. Not saying that Houston is bad, they certainly have some very good players, but Toronto should be able to handle them. In fact, if the Jays play to their usual level I don't think anyone can top them. It's the playoffs, and anything can happen for sure, but all things being equalled I like the Jays chances.

[BTS]

But you can say the same thing for Toronto, if not more so. Not saying that Houston is bad, they certainly have some very good players, but Toronto should be able to handle them. In fact, if the Jays play to their usual level I don't think anyone can top them. It's the playoffs, and anything can happen for sure, but all things being equalled I like the Jays chances.

 

Of course. Toronto is the best team in the playoffs. I'm saying that I think Houston is a very dangerous team that is being overlooked a bit. The Jays aren't going to waltz into the world series without some sweating. Probably not anyway. Houston is capable of making them sweat.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Assuming that the game is in the afternoon especially if the yankees win the WC.... When do they generally announce game times.

 

I assume it'll be Wednesday?

[Abomination]

Hmmm, last year it looks like they split the games. Hard to say if we'd get the early game or the late game slot. It might depend on whether the Yankees win the wild card, or the Astros do.

[intentional wok]

Hmmm, last year it looks like they split the games. Hard to say if we'd get the early game or the late game slot. It might depend on whether the Yankees win the wild card, or the Astros do.

 

I was thinking the same thing. I'd like to see the Astros get bounced early, but that'll mean the Yankees get the Prime Time slot.

 

If the Yankees get bounced I think the Royals will be considered the Prime Time slot. Last year's Cinderella vs. this year's.

 

Maybe Rogers can step up for me and offer TBS and FOX a gajillion dollars to make Toronto's the night games?

[500LevelSTH]

I assume it'll be Wednesday?

 

They will announce it during the WC broadcast

[Travis_Snider]

so excited for this

[Masterbather]

The real question is: Will FOX force the Jays to play God Bless America during the 7th inning?

 

If so, I hope Torontonians rightly boo the hell out of their over-politicizing baseball.

[reedjohnsonfan]

They will announce it during the WC broadcast

 

Ok. Isn't it contingent on who wins the WC though? It should be... I forget how they do it.

[SAAviour]

Vacation days on stand by if get afternoon games.

[Abomination]

The real question is: Will FOX force the Jays to play God Bless America during the 7th inning?

 

If so, I hope Torontonians rightly boo the hell out of their over-politicizing baseball.

 

If they try, we should play "God Save the Queen" instead

[HERPDERP]

The real question is: Will FOX force the Jays to play God Bless America during the 7th inning?

 

If so, I hope Torontonians rightly boo the hell out of their over-politicizing baseball.

 

thats going to be a disaster all over it.

 

Jays fans will boo, Americans will think we're disrespectful, e.t.c.

 

Either way, I don't see how fox holding the broadcasts rights has anything to do with it. I expect that decision rests on the home team.

[thatoneguy]

The real question is: Will FOX force the Jays to play God Bless America during the 7th inning?

 

If so, I hope Torontonians rightly boo the hell out of their over-politicizing baseball.

 

Kind of amazing to think about how much has changed in reference frames such as this since the Jays were last in the playoffs.

[Effit]

thats going to be a disaster all over it.

 

Jays fans will boo, Americans will think we're disrespectful, e.t.c.

 

Either way, I don't see how fox holding the broadcasts rights has anything to do with it. I expect that decision rests on the home team.

 

Payback for our flag being flown upside down in '92? Although a mistake... so they say...

[500LevelSTH]

Ok. Isn't it contingent on who wins the WC though? It should be... I forget how they do it.

 

They will give an either/or scenario, and give a final announcement at end of game

[EMK19]

Kind of amazing to think about how much has changed in reference frames such as this since the Jays were last in the playoffs.

 

Funny enough I recall the last time we made the playoffs there was a federal election going on... much like this year, coincidently. Scary to think that is now 6 federal elections ago.

[Grant77]

Rangers really aren't the same team as they were early on in the season. Neither are the Blue Jays to be honest. I think looking at how the teams performed in the 2nd half is more telling than full season baseruns.

 

Just by evaluating the players the blue jays seem to have a very favourable matchup.

 

We went 42-14 from deadline to clinch for a .750 win percentage if you want to cherry pick stats. They are still an under .500 club using base runs, even including the better second half. Teams as bad as Texas rarely make the playoffs, it's a great matchup for us.

[TRM]

We went 42-14 from deadline to clinch for a .750 win percentage if you want to cherry pick stats. They are still an under .500 club using base runs, even including the better second half. Teams as bad as Texas rarely make the playoffs, it's a great matchup for us.

 

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[reedjohnsonfan]

We went 42-14 from deadline to clinch for a .750 win percentage if you want to cherry pick stats. They are still an under .500 club using base runs, even including the better second half. Teams as bad as Texas rarely make the playoffs, it's a great matchup for us.

 

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[GD]

We went 42-14 from deadline to clinch for a .750 win percentage if you want to cherry pick stats. They are still an under .500 club using base runs, even including the better second half. Teams as bad as Texas rarely make the playoffs, it's a great matchup for us.

 

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[havok24]

Grant is alive?!

[BigCecil]

We are due vs Gallardo.

 

We are. Lots of hard hit balls into bad luck. I feel good about this match up.

[THANOS]

We are. Lots of hard hit balls into bad luck. I feel good about this match up.

 

I hope you guys are right, I'm still worried that match-up personally. Guys like him and Jimenez always screw with our timing.

[Ehjays]

The real question is: Will FOX force the Jays to play God Bless America during the 7th inning?

 

If so, I hope Torontonians rightly boo the hell out of their over-politicizing baseball.

 

Yeah like that would please the Americans playing on our team

[EMK19]

I hope you guys are right, I'm still worried that match-up personally. Guys like him and Jimenez always screw with our timing.

 

Revere and Tulo had been very successful vs. Gallardo during their national league tenures; Tulo in particular is hitting over .400 vs. Gallardo, 11 for 27 lifetime. And EE has hit over .300 vs. him with 3 HRs as well. He's had two good starts vs. us this year for sure but we've got some guys that have good history of success against him so I'm not that worried personally.

 

BTW, while the samples are small Hamels' numbers vs. our hitters aren't that great either, FWIR.

[BigCecil]

I hope you guys are right, I'm still worried that match-up personally. Guys like him and Jimenez always screw with our timing.

 

We mash these f***ers...respect, but fear not the Rangers.