Blue Jays vs. Rangers ALDS Thread

[Jonn]

Should have went out and picked up a lefty if Loup was going to end up on the roster because hes lefty.

[vdubmvp]

You've got to take your chances with Loup. There's just too many lefties to leave it all to Cecil. Besides, I don't want to burn Cecil in a medium leverage situation, I'd want to save him for "H*ly sh*t God help us!" situations. You know there will be a few of those.

 

Agreed, we need that second lefty. I'm fine with this roster. Like most, I'm really glad to see Pompey wasn't left off.

[Masterbather]

Should have went out and picked up a lefty if Loup was going to end up on the roster because hes lefty.

 

It was the one big miss for AA at the deadline. But it's pretty hard to complain about his deadline moves. Most GM's don't tick off the amount of boxes he did, with the quality of players that he ticked them off with. I'm sure he looked around, there just wasn't a deal to be made.

[G-Snarls]

You've got to take your chances with Loup. There's just too many lefties to leave it all to Cecil. Besides, I don't want to burn Cecil in a medium leverage situation, I'd want to save him for "H*ly sh*t God help us!" situations. You know there will be a few of those.

 

Yep

 

I thought Buerhle was going to be OK and the guy but... nope

[BigCecil]

You've got to take your chances with Loup. There's just too many lefties to leave it all to Cecil. Besides, I don't want to burn Cecil in a medium leverage situation, I'd want to save him for "H*ly sh*t God help us!" situations. You know there will be a few of those.

 

Spot on. I'm hoping Loup comes up big. He has the stuff. We need him to get lucky for a change. He has been cursed this season with some bad breaks mixed in with his mistakes.

[Nafro]

I like this roster. I think it was pretty much the way you had to go. Estrada can also be used out of the bullpen. Loup's bad luck can't continue...I hope.

[Krylian]

If Loup is used correctly (lefties), then he can be effective. If Gibby falls too in love with Loup, then we got trouble.

[BigCecil]

If Loup is used correctly (lefties), then he can be effective. If Gibby falls too in love with Loup, then we got trouble.

 

We will be ok on that. I think his Buff demotion signalled the end of the affair with Gibby.

[Abomination]

Seems a little short handed in the infield. We must be 100% sure on Tulo's health. If someone goes down and we want to pinch hit for Goins or Pennington, what are we gonna do? Let Martin play 2nd again in a playoff game?

[dineke]

If Loup is used correctly (lefties), then he can be effective. If Gibby falls too in love with Loup, then we got trouble.

 

No, if he falls back in love with Sanchez then we'll be in trouble. Loup is the last guy out of the bullpen.

[BigCecil]

Seems a little short handed in the infield. We must be 100% sure on Tulo's health. If someone goes down and we want to pinch hit for Goins or Pennington, what are we gonna do? Let Martin play 2nd again in a playoff game?

 

Well one fan on Wilner Jays talk suggested Martin should play SS when Tulo went down because he did in College and wanted to in the WBC. So we should be bona fide with him @ 2B

[CrackerJack]

Seems a little short handed in the infield. We must be 100% sure on Tulo's health. If someone goes down and we want to pinch hit for Goins or Pennington, what are we gonna do? Let Martin play 2nd again in a playoff game?

 

well, that's good that they're optimistic about Tulo staying healthy.

 

of course, if an infiender gets hurt, you can always DL him (but he'll have to miss the next series too.)

[Stangstag]

Seems a little short handed in the infield. We must be 100% sure on Tulo's health. If someone goes down and we want to pinch hit for Goins or Pennington, what are we gonna do? Let Martin play 2nd again in a playoff game?

 

I'm sure Kawasaki is going to be with the team just in case.

[Shogun89]

Is Colabello not on the roster? The guy has the highest batting average on the team.

[GD]

Is Colabello not on the roster? The guy has the highest batting average on the team.

 

He's on the list, but lol @ highest batting average

[dineke]

 

Guess they don't put much stock into the dickey effect

[o2cui2i]

 

Guess they don't put much stock into the dickey effect

 

they are probably hoping there wont be a game 4

[pickoff22]

Loup has been frustrating to watch this year which is why it's easy to forget how strong he is as a loogy. His #'s against lefties are solid this year.

 

Confused with why Dickey isn't going game 3.

[Frenchsoup]

 

Guess they don't put much stock into the dickey effect

 

There's also a game 5 for the Dickey effect.

[Governator]

I personally believe Dickey is pencilled in. If we are up 2-1 he pitches, if we are down 2-1 and Price holds them in check on Game 1, then I fully expect Price to be pitching on short rest in a do or die game and Stroman on regular rest for Game 5. They didn't get Price for a 1 and done post season appearance.

[glory]

Gibbons having more faith in Estrada than Dickey is weird. Maybe he wants to avoid having Martin catch the Dickster if he can.

[HERPDERP]

Chris Archer sounds very eloquent

 

edit: wrong thread

[burlingtonbandit]

There's also a game 5 for the Dickey effect.

 

No there isn't. Theres a day off in between.

[FrozenRopes]

The nerves are setting in. I was 15 in 93 and it's been a long time coming. Butterflies in the stomach.

[nonamejays]

Is it the same channel for the games on Thursday and Friday, or do we have to switch over to Fox?

[FrozenRopes]

Is it the same channel for the games on Thursday and Friday, or do we have to switch over to Fox?

 

And why are there no start times yet?

[Krylian]

No, if he falls back in love with Sanchez then we'll be in trouble. Loup is the last guy out of the bullpen.

 

You'll see more of Loup than you think.

[Jonn]

If we lose a game with Loup on the mound this city will implode.

[o2cui2i]

Is it the same channel for the games on Thursday and Friday, or do we have to switch over to Fox?

 

Friday is on MLBN... Jays getting seriously dissed

[reedjohnsonfan]

Surprised to see Estrada start game 3 but if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense.

 

Dickey has been great but any knuckleballer is more prone to being complete junk than a decent starter. With the offense Estrada has a better chance to avoid disaster which is more important, of course some might still disagree.