General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

[Captain Adama]

That's rough for Bolsinger, his highlight as a Blue Jays thus far has been getting interviewed by Barry Davis.

 

Well at least because the 25 man is legit. It's not like Bolsy is down because some s*** ball like Tepera or Schultz is taking up a spot. At least in Barffalo he'll get regular playing time.

Edited August 3, 2016 by Captain Adama

[Jonn]

That's rough for Bolsinger, his highlight as a Blue Jays thus far has been getting interviewed by Barry Davis.

 

Despite Barry Davis. That interview made him even more likeable. He will be back. Shapiro was adamant on the radio yesterday they want to get him back to starting.

[GD]

Well at least because the 25 man is legit. It's not like Body is down because dome s*** ball like Tepera or Schultz is taking up a spot. At least in Vegas he'll get regular playing time.

 

Vegas lol.

[Grant77]

Despite Barry Davis. That interview made him even more likeable. He will be back. Shapiro was adamant on the radio yesterday they want to get him back to starting.

 

Shapiro said that he projects the same as Hutchison, but has more control. Subtle dig at the Pirates.

[Captain Adama]

Vegas lol.

 

I have no idea why I put that.

[Spanky__99]

Well at least because the 25 man is legit. It's not like Body is down because dome s*** ball like Tepera or Schultz is taking up a spot. At least in Vegas he'll get regular playing time.

 

He'll start.

[BigCecil]

Watching Hamels pitch tonight reminds me of our thread last yr when it was rumoured AA was pursuing him before Price, but he wouldn't go to TOR. (think it got deleted)

 

That's too bad with his control and price. Consistent 4 ish WAR SP, and a horse.

[bones10]

 

Well done video!

[Krylian]

Watching Hamels pitch tonight reminds me of our thread last yr when it was rumoured AA was pursuing him before Price, but he wouldn't go to TOR. (think it got deleted)

 

That's too bad with his control and price. Consistent 4 ish WAR SP, and a horse.

 

Meh. f*** him then. Wouldn't expect anything less from a D-Bag named Cole.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Pen is so consistent right now. We're rolling 7 deep now. Hard to believe we could barely get a quality 7th or 8th inning out of the pen a few months ago.

[Seanie]

Pen is so consistent right now. We're rolling 7 deep now. Hard to believe we could barely get a quality 7th or 8th inning out of the pen a few months ago.

 

MOAR Barnes pls

[THANOS]

A BP of Osuna, Sanchez, Grilli and Barnes for high leverage, Cecil as a loogy, and Biagini/Benoit/Feldman for mop-up duty is great!

[Grant77]

A BP of Osuna, Sanchez, Grilli and Barnes for high leverage, Cecil as a loogy, and Biagini/Benoit/Feldman for mop-up duty is great!

 

Benoit will certainly get the high leverage innings as long as he performs. This is one of the elite setup men in the league for the last several years and it doesn't look like much has changed.

[o2cui2i]

Benoit will certainly get the high leverage innings as long as he performs. This is one of the elite setup men in the league for the last several years and it doesn't look like much has changed.

 

he's struggled just as much as Storen so far this year. Hopefully he can find form with the jays.

[Sammy225]

he's struggled just as much as Storen so far this year. Hopefully he can find form with the jays.

 

Hopefully he turns into Grilli and just needs a change of scenery. If he cuts down the walks there is no reason why he can't be

[HERPDERP]

 

Looks like shutting him down is not as guaranteed as discussed earlier this week.

 

I'm hoping they go on a 6-man rotation with Sanchez skipping here and there

[flafson]

 

Looks like shutting him down is not as guaranteed as discussed earlier this week.

 

I'm hoping they go on a 6-man rotation with Sanchez skipping here and there

 

Is that really healthy to his arm though? If you have a regular routine vs playing once every 8 days on average got to be different.

I said 8 days but it could be any number really.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

 

Looks like shutting him down is not as guaranteed as discussed earlier this week.

 

I'm hoping they go on a 6-man rotation with Sanchez skipping here and there

 

But even if he skips those starts, he'd have to throw in the 'pen on those days to keep stretched, right? Like 40-50 pitches? I'd rather he throw those bullets during games and go 3-innings.

[Jimcanuck]

Is that really healthy to his arm though? If you have a regular routine vs playing once every 8 days on average got to be different.

I said 8 days but it could be any number really.

 

Depends on the medical advice and I am sure they have a lot. Perhaps the injury risk is more acute when the pitcher goes out there before the arm has fully recovered from the previous outing? So the longer the time between starts the more likely the arm is fully recovered.

[wamco]

Pitchers go on dl with non arm injuries all the time and their routine is upset and they come back fine. I want him 100 percent ready to start in the playoffs so skip some starts til then to cut his innings. We need him in as a sp on a 7 game series for us to win the ws imo

[mellowgold]

But even if he skips those starts, he'd have to throw in the 'pen on those days to keep stretched, right? Like 40-50 pitches? I'd rather he throw those bullets during games and go 3-innings.

 

I don't know if bullpen sessions can be compared to live action though. Wouldn't pitching in games be considered more "high stress" than tossing in the pen? Everyone seems to be making a big deal about not necessarily only the number of innings, but also about the stress level of said innings.

[Terminator]

Pitchers go on dl with non arm injuries all the time and their routine is upset and they come back fine. I want him 100 percent ready to start in the playoffs so skip some starts til then to cut his innings. We need him in as a sp on a 7 game series for us to win the ws imo

 

Yeah I remember a team doing this before. They put a pitcher on the DL and it was tagged a "phantom injury". I think it was the Braves with Kris Medlen which isn't the best example as he's hurt all the time.

 

What's it called when you stack two starters on top of each other again? Has anyone mentioned starting Dickey for 4 innings and then letting Sanchez go 3? Just throwing it out there.

[Angrioter]

Buffalo Bisons

The #BlueJays have announced that #Bisons All-Star RHP Ben Rowen has been claimed off waivers by Milwaukee. @MiLB

[G-Snarls]

Buffalo Bisons

The #BlueJays have announced that #Bisons All-Star RHP Ben Rowen has been claimed off waivers by Milwaukee. @MiLB

 

Well f***

 

Get some cash at least. LOL

[puphood]

Atkins says Sanchez stays in the rotation for now......there is hope

[puphood]

EE hits his 30th last night and projected to go 45 for the season......the way he is hitting I think he will do better than his projection....Should of signed this last spring instead of insulting him.

[HERPDERP]

2016's most famous Blue Jays quote is now immortalized in a shirt

 

http://www.thejaywalk.com/baseballtees/welikeourteambarry

[Angrioter]

MLB Cy Young Predictor - 2016

Sanchez will be the AL Cy Young this year lol.......Bold prediction

[Brownie19]

MLB Cy Young Predictor - 2016

Sanchez will be the AL Cy Young this year lol.......Bold prediction

 

If Happ can sustain what he's done over his past 6-7 starts - he's going to win the Cy Young. #stud #4seeeeemas

[Angrioter]

If Happ can sustain what he's done over his past 6-7 starts - he's going to win the Cy Young. #stud #4seeeeemas

 

The voters love ERA and W-L%. ASanchez is the man