General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

[Brownie19]

He was funny haha. I wished Blair spoke against that but he kept quiet, last week he as all over Ventura

 

Blair probably agrees (because he's an idiot).

[BigCecil]

Russell is something else eh? He had a 7 wRC+ in April. Has a 150 wRC+ in June. Somewhere there is middle ground I'm sure lol.

 

Its crazy. The first 4-5 weeks he (and Tulo) honestly looked like he just one day forgot how to hit....period. Now he is putting balls in play with authority and his BB ratio is climbing and K's coming down.

 

I'm not worried about Martin's D numbers. He is still quick and has a cannon. His offensive demons were probably hurting his D. That's can be a thing. It must have been tough.

 

I think this offense will have a long run when they are better than the BoSox and O's. Its comin' bruther.

[Governator]

Its crazy. The first 4-5 weeks he (and Tulo) honestly looked like he just one day forgot how to hit....period. Now he is putting balls in play with authority and his BB ratio is climbing and K's coming down.

 

I'm not worried about Martin's D numbers. He is still quick and has a cannon. His offensive demons were probably hurting his D. That's can be a thing. It must have been tough.

 

I think this offense will have a long run when they are better than the BoSox and O's. Its comin' bruther.

 

3rd highest OPS in the AL for June is a good start (well ahead of Red Sox). I still fully expect the O's to crumble, having literally one starting pitcher isn't going to get them far.

[ChrisS]

Martin likely had some sort of injury.

[BTS]

It would be nice if Martin's return to form allows the team to move him in the offseason. 3/60 for an ageing catcher is pretty unpalatable.

[THANOS]

It would be nice if Martin's return to form allows the team to move him in the offseason. 3/60 for an ageing catcher is pretty unpalatable.

 

It would be nice. It would also be nice if Pentacost actually stayed healthy and reached his potential .

 

Who are the FA catchers this off-season?

[RealAccountant]

It would be nice if Martin's return to form allows the team to move him in the offseason. 3/60 for an ageing catcher is pretty unpalatable.

 

Playoffs 8 out of 10 years with 4 different teams

[BTS]

Playoffs 8 out of 10 years with 4 different teams

 

What's his batting average on Tuesday afternoons with at least 20% humidity?

[Sammy225]

It would be nice if Martin's return to form allows the team to move him in the offseason. 3/60 for an ageing catcher is pretty unpalatable.

 

Give that full time job to Thole he deserves it lol.....

[BTS]

Give that full time job to Thole he deserves it lol.....

 

There's always a useful shitbag available to catch on the cheap.

[RealAccountant]

Martin is a champ who's impact on the baseball field goes far beyond the numbers.

[HERPDERP]

Martin is a champ who's impact on the baseball field goes far beyond the numbers.

 

[Dick_Pole]

It would be nice if Martin's return to form allows the team to move him in the offseason. 3/60 for an ageing catcher is pretty unpalatable.

 

37-31

57% chance of making the playoffs

18-8 since the Rays series meltdown which had everyone talking about dumping free agents for prospects.

 

It would be nice if you could spend a day without fantasizing about potential salary dumps to be had in the offseason.

[Terminator]

37-31

57% chance of making the playoffs

18-8 since the Rays series meltdown which had everyone talking about dumping free agents for prospects.

 

It would be nice if you could spend a day without fantasizing about potential salary dumps to be had in the offseason.

 

lol

[Jonn]

 

That's a hot pic. 9/10

[fatcowxlive]

Blair probably agrees (because he's an idiot).

 

Blair is an idiot now that I think about it. I've been listening to his 2 shows in the morning for 2 weeks straight and he's said the dumbest s***, but he puts good people on the line, he had Gillick on the other day

[AdamLindsMom]

Rumour has it that Bautista stubbed his toe causing a minor hang nail and intense bleeding. The team was forced to bandage it up with a Paw Patrol bandaid. Word is he's going to need a "blow" for a few days followed by 3 days at DH.

[Atothe]

Rumour has it that Bautista stubbed his toe causing a minor hang nail and intense bleeding. The team was forced to bandage it up with a Paw Patrol bandaid. Word is he's going to need a "blow" for a few days followed by 3 days at DH.

 

Disappear

[TheGrandslamMan]

3rd highest OPS in the AL for June is a good start (well ahead of Red Sox). I still fully expect the O's to crumble, having literally one starting pitcher isn't going to get them far.

 

 

Their offense is so dangerous that they don't really need a great rotation.

 

I think it's gonna be a great race down the line. Jays/Sox/O's are so evenly matched and the Yanks and Rays are pretty solid too. I can't remember a time when this division was so evenly matched.

[Pendleton]

Rumour has it that Bautista stubbed his toe causing a minor hang nail and intense bleeding. The team was forced to bandage it up with a Paw Patrol bandaid. Word is he's going to need a "blow" for a few days followed by 3 days at DH.

 

You should have taught your son how to hit left handed pitching.

[ElNik2013]

Jays get JD:

 

http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/4133-Jays-get-Josh-Donaldson-for-Lawrie-Graveman-Nolin-and-Barreto/page6

[Cyborg]

It would be nice if Martin's return to form allows the team to move him in the offseason. 3/60 for an ageing catcher is pretty unpalatable.

Is 3/60 for a 3 WAR player unpalatable?

[Stangstag]

Their offense is so dangerous that they don't really need a great rotation.

 

I think it's gonna be a great race down the line. Jays/Sox/O's are so evenly matched and the Yanks and Rays are pretty solid too. I can't remember a time when this division was so evenly matched.

 

I think the Orioles will fall out of it by August. It'll come down to the Jays and Redsox, with one of them taking the 1st wildcard spot.

[Spanky99]

MLB.TV Premium is on sale this week for 50 dollars, just an fyi...

 

 

http://view.ed4.net/v/CVNAF9/DYEKPE/ENMVXX0/MPGGMN/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?partnerId=ed-10456748-904989123

[guylaroche5]

#PrayForJoey

[Spanky99]

Good article on Travis, kid is aware...

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-travis-finding-opposite-field-stroke-feels-right/

[flafson]

MLB.TV Premium is on sale this week for 50 dollars, just an fyi...

 

 

http://view.ed4.net/v/CVNAF9/DYEKPE/ENMVXX0/MPGGMN/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?partnerId=ed-10456748-904989123

 

50 American, that's like a billion Canadian...

[Horses Fart]

Rumour has it that Bautista stubbed his toe causing a minor hang nail and intense bleeding. The team was forced to bandage it up with a Paw Patrol bandaid. Word is he's going to need a "blow" for a few days followed by 3 days at DH.

 

Sorry but I had to laugh at the Paw Patrol bandaid. Lol.

[G-Snarls]

[BigCecil]

I think the Orioles will fall out of it by August. It'll come down to the Jays and Redsox, with one of them taking the 1st wildcard spot.

 

Meh. Their O's offense is legit and their pen is solid. Going to come down to who stays healthy, and moves made to plug holes. All 3 of these teams are pretty close. Still like our chances as I expect our offense to lead the pack for at least a couple months of whats left. Also like the depth we have at SP to backfill Sanchez going to the pen.