Blue Jays vs. Rangers ALDS Thread

[ValiantJaysFan]

When are the game times going to be released? I got a ticket to Game 2 and need to book work off!!!

 

All the other games are at 8:05 so my guess would be then for TV purposes. Works out great for me too because I put my daughter to bed at 7 and usually miss the first couple of innings.

[Stangstag]

All the other games are at 8:05 so my guess would be then for TV purposes. Works out great for me too because I put my daughter to bed at 7 and usually miss the first couple of innings.

 

Wrong. Game 2 will most likely start at either 1pm or 4pm

[Stangstag]

When are the game times going to be released? I got a ticket to Game 2 and need to book work off!!!

 

I would at least book the later half of the day off. The game will most likely be at either 1pm or 4pm

[mellowgold]

Has Texas announced their starters yet? All I know is hamels in game 2

[reedjohnsonfan]

Has Texas announced their starters yet? All I know is hamels in game 2

 

Gallardo game 1

[HERPDERP]

They haven't announced rosters yet? As much as Loup has sucked this year, I think he'll get his shot in this series.

 

He should be used against lefties that will most certainly not got PH for, like Moreland, Hamilton and Fielder. It will be interesting to see Sanchez's use, as well. He doesn't do so well against righties.

[ValiantJaysFan]

Wrong. Game 2 will most likely start at either 1pm or 4pm

 

My bad I was thinking of Game 1.

[Brownie19]

I would at least book the later half of the day off. The game will most likely be at either 1pm or 4pm

 

Yikes - was note expecting this!! Thanks for the info.

[glory]

Hamels in Game 2 means he only pitches once in this series right? Isn't that what people who wanted HFA were complaining about (only seeing the ace once)? Jays pretty much got their wish, although Gallardo scares me a bit. Off speed stuff means Smoak is pencilled in for 4 K's, at the very least.

[Praxis]

Interesting article:

 

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20151004-fraley-blue-jays-odd-ending-to-season-suggests-team-wanted-to-face-rangers-in-playoffs.ece

 

Last pitcher to start in the postseason on 11 days rest: Red Ruffing, with the New York Yankees in the 1939 World Series.

[CHRIS]

Hamels in Game 2 means he only pitches once in this series right? Isn't that what people who wanted HFA were complaining about (only seeing the ace once)? Jays pretty much got their wish, although Gallardo scares me a bit. Off speed stuff means Smoak is pencilled in for 4 K's, at the very least.

 

If I'm not mistaken, I think the Game 2 starter could start Game 5 on regular rest, whereas the Game 1 starter could start either Game 4 on short rest, or Game 5 with an extra day of rest.

[HERPDERP]

Price has done bad against the Rangers in his career. Lets hope he rebounds with rest.

[Stangstag]

My bad I was thinking of Game 1.

 

Game 1 will likely be at 4pm or 5pm

[ValiantJaysFan]

Game 1 will likely be at 4pm or 5pm

 

On a Thursday?

[Abomination]

If I'm not mistaken, I think the Game 2 starter could start Game 5 on regular rest, whereas the Game 1 starter could start either Game 4 on short rest, or Game 5 with an extra day of rest.

 

This is correct

[Slade]

Why would they set Friday up for a day game?

 

If anything Game 1 should be at 4:00PM if they can't do 7PM.

[Abomination]

On a Thursday?

 

MLB seems to like the games staggered. Last year, the first day games were at 5:30 and 9. The second day games were at noon, 3, 6:30, 9:30.

[Governator]

Should we expect Stroman to start on Friday or Dickey? The last like 5 games I've gone to Dickey has started, I'm so sick of going to his games lol.

[Slade]

Should we expect Stroman to start on Friday or Dickey? The last like 5 games I've gone to Dickey has started, I'm so sick of going to his games lol.

 

Tabler mentioned yesterday that he spoke to Gibbons who said he likes Price 1 and Stroman 2. I thought you would want Dickey at home for sure but maybe not.

[BlueJayWay]

Why would they set Friday up for a day game?

 

If anything Game 1 should be at 4:00PM if they can't do 7PM.

MLB staggers the playoff start times in the first round. There are only two games on Thursday so they're probably 4 and 8 or something like that. Four games go on Friday so we'll probably see a game start at 12 or 1, like in Baltimore last year.

[Brownie19]

Should we expect Stroman to start on Friday or Dickey? The last like 5 games I've gone to Dickey has started, I'm so sick of going to his games lol.

 

Stro's the 2nd best starter on this team and if starting Game 2 means he can start Game 5 on full rest then this shouldn't be a debate. I'm at Game 2 as well - and hoping to see the Stroshow...because well, he's awesome.

[AdamLindsMom]

Stro's the 2nd best starter on this team and if starting Game 2 means he can start Game 5 on full rest then this shouldn't be a debate. I'm at Game 2 as well - and hoping to see the Stroshow...because well, he's awesome.

 

Price would be starting game 5.

[Terminator]

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 8m8 minutes ago

Interesting #BlueJays development: #Rangers manager Jeff Banister tells @MLBNetworkRadio there's "good chance" Texas starts 3 LHP in ALDS.

 

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 5m5 minutes ago

In other words: Jays likely to face Hamels, Perez, Holland and one of Lewis/Gallardo. During year, Jays 20-15 vs. LHP and 73-54 vs. RHP.

[Governator]

Price would be starting game 5.

 

Price should be starting games 1 & 4 on short rest (That's why we're renting him), Stroman 2 & 5 on regular rest and Dickey Game 3. Estrada is the long arm and I assume used in the rotation for ALCS.

[Terminator]

I'm surprised you say this. I think Houston is a huge threat, and the Royals have won a f***ing ton of baseball games in the last two years. I think Texas is the worst of the 10 playoff teams.

 

Yeah that's why I wasn't too concerned about winning home field. Yankees/Houston are far scarier playoff matchups IMO.

[Stangstag]

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 8m8 minutes ago

Interesting #BlueJays development: #Rangers manager Jeff Banister tells @MLBNetworkRadio there's "good chance" Texas starts 3 LHP in ALDS.

 

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 5m5 minutes ago

In other words: Jays likely to face Hamels, Perez, Holland and one of Lewis/Gallardo. During year, Jays 20-15 vs. LHP and 73-54 vs. RHP.

 

Lol Rangers are dumn. Our lineup will literally rape Derek Holland

[BigCecil]

Price should be starting games 1 & 4 on short rest (That's why we're renting him), Stroman 2 & 5 on regular rest and Dickey Game 3. Estrada is the long arm and I assume used in the rotation for ALCS.

 

^ this. We gave up Norris and Boyd for a rental. Honestly, the chances of us signing Price and minimal at best. Use the arm we rented to our max advantage period.

[burlingtonbandit]

If that were true my guess is they would go Gallardo Game 1 then Hamels, Hollan, Perez, Hamels.

 

Still seems like a bad strategy as with Tulo back Jays will have only 1 LHH in their lineup.

 

Wonder if Bannister pull his starters after 2 trips through the lineup.

[burlingtonbandit]

Price should be starting games 1 & 4 on short rest (That's why we're renting him), Stroman 2 & 5 on regular rest and Dickey Game 3. Estrada is the long arm and I assume used in the rotation for ALCS.

 

I was planning to use this strategy as well but then I saw SP on short rest put up awful numbers compared to regular rest. Estrada in that TEX ballpark with that RF really scares me though.

[Governator]

I was planning to use this strategy as well but then I saw SP on short rest put up awful numbers compared to regular rest. Estrada in that TEX ballpark with that RF really scares me though.

 

Did those SP stats on short rest have 11 days of rest prior to?