Jump to content
Jays Centre
  • Create Account
Click here to read DiamondCentric's list of top trade candidates at the MLB trade deadline, updated (almost) daily!

General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

G-Snarls

By G-Snarls
in Toronto Blue Jays Talk

 Share

Recommended Posts

Governator Vancouver Canadians

Governator

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted
Does anyone actually read Olerud's posts. These are the ramblings of a lunatic.

 

 

It always appears that way but you just have to understand there is a point to each post he makes it's just worded in ways you either like or don't.

  • Replies 7.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

baseballsss Draft Eligible

baseballsss

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
Does anyone actually read Olerud's posts. These are the ramblings of a lunatic.

 

haha yah like the last poster said they are weird but have a point in them. I personally like reading them lol

Jonn MVP

Jonn

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
What? How? lol

 

It's really basic math. Tied with the Red Sox and if you think we are similarly talented with similar remaining schedules then put it at about 50/50. But you can't forget the Orioles who are a solid team and only a game back. Even if you don't really like them with this few games left they still have a 10% chance or so. Now we are down to 40%, less then a coin flip.

 

EDIT: My math was a little off, should have been 45% but the point still stands.

 

Sure but these numbers are constantly fluctuating. We can turn the odds back in our favour with a good week. I'm not overly concerned at this point.

Governator Vancouver Canadians

Governator

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted

 

Okay this is interesting. I like Bautista at DH and Upton playing OF.

 

Finally!!! That's a great looking line up, arguably as good as it gets?

Orgfiller All-Star

Orgfiller

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
I think it's good enough. He's got the right 9 players in there which is key.

 

This, the right guys are in there. The order of them is arguable but not terrible.

o2cui2i Vancouver Canadians

o2cui2i

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted

 

Okay this is interesting. I like Bautista at DH and Upton playing OF.

 

great lineup. Gibbons finally shakes things up big time. hope it works

Governator Vancouver Canadians

Governator

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted
Rather see Bautista leadoff and Saunders in the middle of the lineup with Travis towards the bottom but whatever.

 

I dunno, Saunders has been pretty mediocre for sometime now and has had a rough week.

LGBJ29 First Round Pick

LGBJ29

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
Rather see Bautista leadoff and Saunders in the middle of the lineup with Travis towards the bottom but whatever.

 

why? Travis is a much better hitter than Saunders

Orgfiller All-Star

Orgfiller

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
why? Travis is a much better hitter than Saunders

 

That is demonstrably false. Saunders is obviously having a better year, and projects better than Travis.

BigCecil Vancouver Canadians

BigCecil

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted

 

Okay this is interesting. I like Bautista at DH and Upton playing OF.

 

This is solid. Not going to quibble. This is a lot of talent. Let's hope they can put some good ABs together today.

fatcowxlive GOAT

fatcowxlive

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
That is demonstrably false. Saunders is obviously having a better year, and projects better than Travis.

 

buuuuut Travis is a more dynamic leadoff hitter and his OBP since the 2nd half started is .341, I'd rather have Bautista's bat middle of the lineup than to leadoff. I want as many baserunners in front of the big 3 as possible

Stangstag Toronto Blue Jays

Stangstag

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
I think if the Jays had a solid young core it would be different... there is a feeling we are going to "Philly" fairly quckly at some point...

 

there might be 1 year before we "Philly".

we might "Philly by all star break" of next year

or maybe in spring training??

 

Or maybe it JUST happened. Maybe we phillied on the morning of Friday September 2, 2016. It just happed. The Toronto Blue Jays just Phillied!!!!

 

GODAMMMNIT!!!!! See you in 2022!

 

We're not gonna turn Philly because we're not gonna sign Bautista/Edwin/Saunders/etc. And we don't have Amaro in charge

burlingtonbandit New Hampshire Fisher Cats

burlingtonbandit

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
buuuuut Travis is a more dynamic leadoff hitter and his OBP since the 2nd half started is .341, I'd rather have Bautista's bat middle of the lineup than to leadoff. I want as many baserunners in front of the big 3 as possible

 

Travis has a .256 OBP in the last 14 days while Saunders is at .393 if you want to go with the "who's hot argument'. Sure Travis is a little bit faster but like you said you want someone who is going to get on base in front of the middle of the lineup and Travis has a below average OBP. If anything he should hit lower in the lineup because he hits for a higher average.

Stangstag Toronto Blue Jays

Stangstag

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
Travis has a .256 OBP in the last 14 days while Saunders is at .393 if you want to go with the "who's hot argument'. Sure Travis is a little bit faster but like you said you want someone who is going to get on base in front of the middle of the lineup and Travis has a below average OBP. If anything he should hit lower in the lineup because he hits for a higher average.

 

I agree, Travis should probably be hitting 6/7

Caper FCL Blue Jays

Caper

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
Is Joe Biagini a guy you consider for a possible starters role in the future? Or is he just a really lucky/and or good reliever that would be exposed as a starter?
Stangstag Toronto Blue Jays

Stangstag

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
Is Joe Biagini a guy you consider for a possible starters role in the future? Or is he just a really lucky/and or good reliever that would be exposed as a starter?

 

Likely the latter

o2cui2i Vancouver Canadians

o2cui2i

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted
Travis has a .256 OBP in the last 14 days while Saunders is at .393 if you want to go with the "who's hot argument'. Sure Travis is a little bit faster but like you said you want someone who is going to get on base in front of the middle of the lineup and Travis has a below average OBP. If anything he should hit lower in the lineup because he hits for a higher average.

 

jose

Saunders

JD

EE

Tulo

Martin

Travis

Upton

Pillar

 

maybe even move JD out of the 3 hole until he starts hitting again

RealAccountant Dunedin Blue Jays

RealAccountant

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted
Is Joe Biagini a guy you consider for a possible starters role in the future? Or is he just a really lucky/and or good reliever that would be exposed as a starter?

 

Trade Happ and Estrada in the Off season for ProspectZ

 

Add Biagini and Osuna to the rotation

 

We will need an innings eater so keep the Dickey

 

Vetrenz leadership

o2cui2i Vancouver Canadians

o2cui2i

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted
jays need to take the off day to lick their wounds after this road trip and get a bit of fight back into their offense. They get 2 nights in their own beds and home cooking. lets hope that's enough to get them back in a better form for Boston this weekend.
Pendleton Vancouver Canadians

Pendleton

Old-Timey Member
Posted
Posted

 

I'm no Doctor but I don't think your knee is supposed to bite itself, better get that looked at.

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing
The Jays Centre Caretaker Fund
The Jays Centre Caretaker Fund

You all care about this site. The next step is caring for it. We’re asking you to caretake this site so it can remain the premier Blue Jays community on the internet.

Become a Caretaker

  • Member Statistics

    21,012
    Total Members
    48,845
    Most Online
    Mr. Lahey
    Newest Member
    Mr. Lahey
    Joined
×
×
  • Create New...