General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

[jaysfan2014]

It will take 3 wins to clinch a wildcard spot. If we win 2, Detroit wins all their games left, and Baltimore wins at least 3 of 4, then all 3 teams are at at least 89 wins. In that case we'd have tiebreakers to deal with.

 

Part of the problem at this point is that Detroit is playing a s***** Atlanta team for 3 games, and even Seattle plays a s***** Oakland for 4 games. Boston is still going to be trying to win to stay ahead of Cleveland to secure home field in their series.

 

We're basically guaranteed a tiebreaker game at this point, but I would definitely much rather only have to play 1 game to advance to the ALDS than have to play 2-3.

 

Those three wins vs. Atlanta cannot be guaranteed for Detroit--Atlanta is 15-9 this month, plus Detroit has ZImmermann, Farmer for the 1st 2 games, with Verlander Sunday vs. Teheran.

[jaysfan2014]

It will take 3 wins to clinch a wildcard spot. If we win 2, Detroit wins all their games left, and Baltimore wins at least 3 of 4, then all 3 teams are at at least 89 wins. In that case we'd have tiebreakers to deal with.

 

Part of the problem at this point is that Detroit is playing a s***** Atlanta team for 3 games, and even Seattle plays a s***** Oakland for 4 games. Boston is still going to be trying to win to stay ahead of Cleveland to secure home field in their series.

 

We're basically guaranteed a tiebreaker game at this point, but I would definitely much rather only have to play 1 game to advance to the ALDS than have to play 2-3.

 

The chances of the O's winning 3 of 4 are slim.. Yankees have played Baltimore hard, plus it's at Yankee Stadium. And it's Gallardo and Miley for two of the games..

[UWHabs]

We're still in a much better shape than Baltimore or Detroit, no question about that, but we're still only about 90% chance to make the wildcard game.

[GodDonaldson]

It will take 3 wins to clinch a wildcard spot. If we win 2, Detroit wins all their games left, and Baltimore wins at least 3 of 4, then all 3 teams are at at least 89 wins. In that case we'd have tiebreakers to deal with.

 

Part of the problem at this point is that Detroit is playing a s***** Atlanta team for 3 games, and even Seattle plays a s***** Oakland for 4 games. Boston is still going to be trying to win to stay ahead of Cleveland to secure home field in their series.

 

We're basically guaranteed a tiebreaker game at this point, but I would definitely much rather only have to play 1 game to advance to the ALDS than have to play 2-3.

 

If Toronto, Baltimore, and Detroit are tied.. Let's see what happens

 

Toronto has edge on season series against both teams (10-8 against the O's with one more to go, and 4-3 against the Tigers)

Baltimore has better record against Detroit, but not Toronto (8-10 against the Jays with one more to go, and 5-2 against the Tigers)

Detroit do not have better record against neither teams. (3-4 against the Jays and 2-5 against the O's)

 

So Toronto and Baltimore both won the series against Detroit, and Toronto already has better record against the O's..

 

So that means Detroit and Baltimore would have to play a tie-breaker game (maybe in Baltimore) and the winner will face the Jays at the dome.

[Rusty_Savage]

We're still in a much better shape than Baltimore or Detroit, no question about that, but we're still only about 90% chance to make the wildcard game.

 

Only? Are you serious?

[candymartinez]

Lol @ the last few pages of this thread.

[Stangstag]

Tickets to the possible tiebreaker game are on sale now. Ticketmaster

[BigCecil]

On beating up the pen for losses "we are supposed to be a hitting team...so start hitting and take some pressure off people".

 

I don't often agree with Kevin Barker, but when I do, I must be really pissed off.

[Jonn]

http://1.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/17/46/de9e99e62326c0cb4a71a4b489a3c362.gif

 

Jesus Christ that's f***ed up

[Spanky99]

So here's the situation:

 

1 win and 1 Detroit loss--Jays clinch a tie in the 2nd wild card

2 wins - Jays clinch a wild card

3 wins (or 2 wins and 1 O's loss as the Jays hold the tiebreaker)- Jays clinch 1st wild card.

 

Either way, barring a meltdown, we're playing a wild card game next week. Especially with the Red Sox unlikely to have many regulars in the lineup with likely no chance of catching Texas for best record.

 

What? If the Bosox win tonight they're 1 GB...

[Spanky99]

Only? Are you serious?

 

lol

[West Texas Forever]

Anyone going to the game tonight? If so I'll be in section 231 if anyone wants to grab some beers.

[bones10]

Cecil: 3.00 FIP and 2.13 xFip over the second half, 21 innings.

 

Should he be used more?

[CBlake]

Simply put the Jays win, nothing else matters.

[Terminator]

On beating up the pen for losses "we are supposed to be a hitting team...so start hitting and take some pressure off people".

 

I don't often agree with Kevin Barker, but when I do, I must be really pissed off.

 

I remember a lot of our early pen losses came from the ineptitude of the offense to score in the latter innings. It'd be a tie game and the bullpen would give up 1 run over 3 innings or something but the offense couldn't score so the bullpen got the loss.

[baubau]

Disclaimer: Yes, I know the season isn't over and no, I am not overreacting.

 

What are people's thought of trading Osuna? I was peaking into the UFA market and forgot how many relievers are UFAs - Chapman, Jansen, Melancon. Given how much Miller got, Ounsa could get a decent piece from say ... the Nationals if they can't sign one of those 3. Osuan for Robles would be nice for the future.

[Stangstag]

Cecil: 3.00 FIP and 2.13 xFip over the second half, 21 innings.

 

Should he be used more?

 

Yes. The pecking order as of now should be:

 

Osuna

Cecil

Biagini

Grilli

Barnes

Loup

Tepera

 

I'm pretty sure that Grilli will blow another big game before the season ends. Either one of the games in Boston, or the wildcard game itself. Gibby's refusal to adapt is totally going to f*** us.

[Brownie19]

Disclaimer: Yes, I know the season isn't over and no, I am not overreacting.

 

What are people's thought of trading Osuna? I was peaking into the UFA market and forgot how many relievers are UFAs - Chapman, Jansen, Melancon. Given how much Miller got, Ounsa could get a decent piece from say ... the Nationals if they can't sign one of those 3. Osuan for Robles would be nice for the future.

 

http://i.imgur.com/yEQFI76.gif

[GodDonaldson]

Top 5 home games with the most attendance number

 

1. April 8 vs Red Sox (Home Opener, lost 8-7): 48871

2. May 28 vs Red Sox (Big come back, Won 10-9): 48154

3. May 29 vs Red Sox (Lost 5-3 in the 11th inning): 47916

4. Sep 25 vs Yankees (EE Walkoff, Won 4-3): 47896

5. Sep 24 vs Yankees (Won 3-0): 47828

 

Bottom 5

 

1. Apr 26 vs White Sox (Lost 1-10): 23726

2. Apr 25 vs White Sox (Lost 5-7): 24333

3. May 3 vs Rangers (Won 3-1 in 10th inning): 24437

4. May 4 vs Rangers (Won 4-3): 25229

5. May 2 vs Rangers (Lost 1-2): 25323

[Krylian]

http://1.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/17/46/de9e99e62326c0cb4a71a4b489a3c362.gif

 

What'd you think was gonna happen with a woman behind the wheel.

[Brownie19]

Top 5 home games with the most attendance number

 

1. April 8 vs Red Sox (Home Opener, lost 8-7): 48871

2. May 28 vs Red Sox (Big come back, Won 10-9): 48154

3. May 29 vs Red Sox (Lost 5-3 in the 11th inning): 47916

4. Sep 25 vs Yankees (EE Walkoff, Won 4-3): 47896

5. Sep 24 vs Yankees (Won 3-0): 47828

 

Bottom 5

 

1. Apr 26 vs White Sox (Lost 1-10): 23726

2. Apr 25 vs White Sox (Lost 5-7): 24333

3. May 3 vs Rangers (Won 3-1 in 10th inning): 24437

4. May 4 vs Rangers (Won 4-3): 25229

5. May 2 vs Rangers (Lost 1-2): 25323

 

My 5 year old son's first ever game. I showed him how to wear the rally cap that day and Travis made those in my section a believer. Best game of my life.

[Rusty_Savage]

What'd you think was gonna happen with a woman behind the wheel.

 

You mysogonistic bastard

[Daniel Labude]

Just thinking about it.. our team will look a bit different next season except for most likely the starting pitching.

 

Might lose:

 

Dickey

Thole

Bautista

Edwin

Saunders

Grilli

Cecil

Gibby

Hale

Hitting coach #1

Hitting coach #2

 

I'm sure I missed a few as well. Just interesting that after a few years with virtually the same team we could be really different at this time next year.

[vdubmvp]

http://1.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/17/46/de9e99e62326c0cb4a71a4b489a3c362.gif

 

Holy f***

[Olerud363]

Just thinking about it.. our team will look a bit different next season except for most likely the starting pitching.

 

Might lose:

 

Dickey

Thole

Bautista

Edwin

Saunders

Grilli

Cecil

Gibby

Hale

Hitting coach #1

Hitting coach #2

 

I'm sure I missed a few as well. Just interesting that after a few years with virtually the same team we could be really different at this time next year.

 

Good riddance to all of it. Interesting to see if they try for a mini run around Donaldson last year, or just f*** the whole thing and go Cubs style... I honestly would not be opposed to the latter option.

[Daniel Labude]

Good riddance to all of it. Interesting to see if they try for a mini run around Donaldson last year, or just f*** the whole thing and go Cubs style... I honestly would not be opposed to the latter option.

 

Agree. I'd like to see them go for it around Donaldson but there probably won't be enough to help him offensively unless we get creative/lucky.

[Grant77]

Good riddance to all of it. Interesting to see if they try for a mini run around Donaldson last year, or just f*** the whole thing and go Cubs style... I honestly would not be opposed to the latter option.

 

I'd be extremely opposed to that. We have a playoff team, decent farm, and high payroll. There's no need to tank.

[BlueJayWay]

Who are your guesses on who the manager will be next year?

[CBlake]

"Wake Me Up When This Sunday Ends"

[Daniel Labude]

Who are your guesses on who the manager will be next year?

 

Someone no one in baseball would expect.