General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

[G-Snarls]

Every year it seems most people underestimate the Orioles. It's part of what makes them so annoying. LOL

[BTS]

If the Orioles ever stop playing Joey Rickard, the rest of the AL East is in real trouble.

[Stangstag]

Every year it seems most people underestimate the Orioles. It's part of what makes them so annoying. LOL

 

It's because they're so mediocre. They remind me of the teams that the Jays have had for the past 15 years that never made the playoffs.

[BigCecil]

I'm actually looking forward to seeing Sanchez back in the pen. If the offense is performing we can get by with Hutch, Floyd or Chavez in the rotation. If Sanchez success against LHH carries over into the pen he is a great 1/2 inning addition. And if Cecil can be lethal again we should be a hell of a lot better lock down pen.

[SSTP]

Don't look now but Pillar at 2.5 WAR 68 games in, better pace than last season... which many people didn't think he could repeat

[Governator]

Don't look now but Pillar at 2.5 WAR 68 games in, better pace than last season... which many people didn't think he could repeat

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/lets-watch-kevin-pillar-play-defense/

[Captain Adama]

Don't look now but Pillar at 2.5 WAR 68 games in, better pace than last season... which many people didn't think he could repeat

 

Brought up by some (possibly?) incredibly inflated defensive metrics. He's on pace to beat Kiermaier's metrics from last year.

[Jonn]

If the Orioles ever stop playing Joey Rickard, the rest of the AL East is in real trouble.

 

Hes the heart and soul of that team though. His inspiring play in the absence of Adam "Gold Glover" Jones willed that team to first place.

[GD]

Brought up by some (possibly?) incredibly inflated defensive metrics. He's on pace to beat Kiermaier's metrics from last year.

 

Well the BABIP is also a full 20 points lower than last year so maybe it evens out?

 

He's on a 5.4 win/600 pace and Steamer thinks he's 3.4 win/600. Lol, who the f*** saw this coming

[Krylian]

Cecil will be pitching in an intrasquad game tomorrow.

 

He's getting close.

[Krylian]

Double post

[burlingtonbandit]

Well the BABIP is also a full 20 points lower than last year so maybe it evens out?

 

He's on a 5.4 win/600 pace and Steamer thinks he's 3.4 win/600. Lol, who the f*** saw this coming

 

The Defense is the difference. He's been one of the best defenders in all of MLB and Steamer had him above average.

[crazy47larry]

Its weird cuz it feels like this year I have seen Pillar botch a few more plays in CF than last year.

[fatcowxlive]

I hope Tulo can come back and get ignited. Same with Bautsita when he's back. I want this lineup firing on all cylinders. I hope Carerras run dies out when Bautista comes back, if it ever does die out

[RealAccountant]

This team has so many offensive weapons! We didn't even have A Saunders last year

[FrozenRopes]

Anyone have a Tulo update?

[Angrioter]

What was the name of the Italian suspended for using PED?

 

 

Jay Bruce for Michael Saunders?

[baloojayz]

I'm actually looking forward to seeing Sanchez back in the pen. If the offense is performing we can get by with Hutch, Floyd or Chavez in the rotation. If Sanchez success against LHH carries over into the pen he is a great 1/2 inning addition. And if Cecil can be lethal again we should be a hell of a lot better lock down pen.

 

Is Chavez in the rotation and Sanchez in the pen even net positive?

If Hutch or Floyd take his spot, we now have 3 guys in Hutch/Floyd, Stroman, and Dickey that are good candidates to throw less than 5 innings/have bad starts on any given occasion.

Also the pen becomes redundant if the offence is putting up runs like tonight.

 

I get that it needs to happen to protect his arm, but I don't think anyone should be excited this is happening.

[Krylian]

They mismanaged Sanchez over the past few years and really babied him. I don't think we'll see that happen with this new regime. Maese, in his first start, went 5 innings last night. Under AA, that would've been 3 innings. Probably would've taken him 5 starts before he got up to 5 innings. Also, we've seen plenty of minor league starts with the starter going 7+. I'm used to seeing mostly 5 innings with the odd 6 inning start. Rios even threw a complete game this year which would've been unheard of.

[Spanky99]

Is Chavez in the rotation and Sanchez in the pen even net positive?

If Hutch or Floyd take his spot, we now have 3 guys in Hutch/Floyd, Stroman, and Dickey that are good candidates to throw less than 5 innings/have bad starts on any given occasion.

Also the pen becomes redundant if the offence is putting up runs like tonight.

 

I get that it needs to happen to protect his arm, but I don't think anyone should be excited this is happening.

 

Wow!

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Saunders becomes only the Fourth

Canadian to Hit 3 HomeRuns in a game!!! Pretty good company too.

 

Question is do you Extended now?

 

Our new DH ?

 

Either Good on him and Good for him especially after last year.

 

The Condor has Landed, thank you!

[RealAccountant]

I wouldn't extend Saunders, not with that knee, too much injury risk, maybe a 2-3 year deal.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

I wouldn't extend Saunders, not with that knee, too much injury risk, maybe a 2-3 year deal.

 

Lol funny guy lol

[Krylian]

Saunders becomes only the Fourth

Canadian to Hit 3 HomeRuns in a game!!! Pretty good company too.

 

Question is do you Extended now?

 

Our new DH ?

 

Either Good on him and Good for him especially after last year.

 

The Condor has Landed, thank you!

 

I missed most of the game but didn't he almost have 4?

[nextyear]

Saunders becomes only the Fourth

Canadian to Hit 3 HomeRuns in a game!!! Pretty good company too.

 

Question is do you Extended now?

 

Our new DH ?

 

Either Good on him and Good for him especially after last year.

 

The Condor has Landed, thank you!

 

Yes, extend him for 3 more years. At what salary though; at 5 million a year it would be a bargain even if he only plays 100 games a year.

[RealAccountant]

If you look at the Rogers Centre, for the last 15 years that is, there hasn't been very often that we haven't had an above average offense. The nature of the stadium lends itself to offense. Shatkins should focus on developing and acquiring pitching. There will always be offense, regardless of the playing nine.

[RealAccountant]

I dont think you extend anybody, I think you let them all go. This is the end of this Jays run, try to win a WS this year and then move on. Make the qualifying offers and take the draft picks.

[Stangstag]

Yes, extend him for 3 more years. At what salary though; at 5 million a year it would be a bargain even if he only plays 100 games a year.

 

Idk... Saunders could probably get something in the ballpark of 4yrs/50mil

[Krylian]

Yes, extend him for 3 more years. At what salary though; at 5 million a year it would be a bargain even if he only plays 100 games a year.

 

Ha. You're not gonna get him at 5/yr.

[VE2OH]

Ha. You're not gonna get him at 5/yr.

 

He is not that good a fielder and hot and cold at the bat. Why pay marginal players 5m and have so many up and comers stuck at 500k. Things need to be balanced out a bit. Three or 4 of the high price help are not worth their money and should be cut free.

JMHO