General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

[Jonn]

Not even 30 at-bats he's worse than Josh Thole!

[King]

I wasn't sure, but I thought that we would see the Upton that played for Tampa Bay. At least I expected him to be as good a hitter as Darwin Barney, instead he is making Josh Thole look like a productive hitter.

 

I am still hoping that Upton can get back on track.

 

Upton was an everyday player for several years but there isn't an everyday opening in Toronto, so the answer is no, however we can expect him to perform like an everyday player.

 

lol

[Atothe]

lol

 

Exacly the reason I put him on ignore. No sensibility

[nextyear]

Exacly the reason I put him on ignore. No sensibility

 

Very impressive, you just typed an entire sentence. You're making progress, usually you communicate in one or two words.

[Spanky99]

It's been less than 10 games, pretty much exclusively playing against RHP.

 

Are you guys even trying?

 

Not to mention, I thought he was picked up to essentially face LHP'ing and be a late defensive replacement/PR/PH, so far, that hasn't been the case. I don't think it's fair to s*** on Upton, roster structure has been the issue so far, plus he could be pressing to impress...

[Spanky99]

You can easily see the talent in some young players even if the numbers don't immediately show it. Use whatever example you wish, but Bergman was fresh in my mind.

 

*Bregman*

[Grant77]

Venditte to the Mariners for a PTBNL. They release Donn Roach to make room.

[Spanky99]

Venditte to the Mariners for a PTBNL. They release Donn Roach to make room.

 

Why didn't they DFA Venditte, instead of Rowen, or am I missing something?

[Grant77]

Why didn't they DFA Venditte, instead of Rowen, or am I missing something?

 

Perhaps because Venditte is a lefty? Not sure.

[Krylian]

Perhaps because Venditte is a lefty? Not sure.

 

I thought he was a righty.

[Angrioter]

I thought he was a righty.

 

Perhaps because Venditte is a lefty? Not sure.

 

He's not righty or lefty, he's just a bad pitcher.

[Spanky99]

Meh... losing Rowen suxxxxxxx.

[rydermike]

Perhaps because Venditte is a lefty? Not sure.

 

I thought he was a righty.

 

Didn't you read he was changing his pitching style to this

[Spanky99]

Didn't you read he was changing his pitching style to this

 

Sheeeeeit... I'm old enough to remember that, lol.

[jays4life19]

Didn't you read he was changing his pitching style to this

 

Haha holy s***.

[Cyborg]

Why didn't they DFA Venditte, instead of Rowen, or am I missing something?

 

Because they could trade him for something.

 

Dragmire is the head scratcher.

[Spanky99]

Because they could trade him for something.

 

Dragmire is the head scratcher.

 

Yeah, either way man.

[RealAccountant]

Travis Bautista Donaldson EE Tulo Martin Pillar Smoak and Upton

 

All Righty lineup today

 

Good night sweet prince Duffy

[Inklink]

Nooooo....smoaaaak

[Frenchsoup]

How is Donaldson playing today?

[Cyborg]

Nooooo....smoaaaak

If I were to guess he probably projects better than Saunders against LHP. Probably close though.

Edited August 6, 2016 by Cyborg

[Spanky99]

Nooooo....smoaaaak

 

Who do you want to play?

[nextyear]

[Spanky99]

If I were to guess he probably projects better than Smoak against LHP. Probably close though.

 

Who? Saunders, I guess.

[flafson]

Finally Upton batting 9th.

[Cyborg]

Who? Saunders, I guess.

I meant Saunders. Thanks Spank. Smoak > Saunders vs. LHP is my guess.

[Spanky99]

Finally Upton batting 9th.

 

You mean, finally Upton facing a LHP.

[Daniel Labude]

Finally Upton batting 9th.

 

He has not been as good as I expected. Really slow swing compared to what I have seen this year.

[Governator]

I want to see us put up 20 hits tonight

[BigCecil]

 

WS ring worthy line up.