General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread

[burlingtonbandit]

Unless he knows he won't get to start thanks to Verlander Kershaw Sale Kluber etc

 

Judging by who pitched for the team the last WBCs there will be plenty of spots. Volgensong, mitchell boggs, David Hernandez, Tim Collins, Ross Detwiler, Vinnie Pestano to name a few. A lot of the big names don't even go.

 

WBC would be the perfect opportunity to have multiple starters and just have them pitch 1 time through the order.

[Jimcanuck]

This seems incredibly dumn... are they considering him to start next year or something? There's just no need for this.

 

I don't get it either, unless he is going to throw at 80-90% or something, then not so bad. The Jays would have listed strict conditions on his use?

[Spanky99]

I don't get it either, unless he is going to throw at 80-90% or something, then not so bad. The Jays would have listed strict conditions on his use?

 

Even then... it makes no sense, he'll be pitching in the WBC also... save them bullets.

[Governator]

I wonder how many Jays will play in the WBC. I think I saw Stroman is going to pitch for USA. Other possibilities.

 

USA- Donaldson, Sanchez.. JD might skip out because of the injuries he has last year and is getting older.

 

Mexico- Osuna, Estrada

 

Dominican- Liriano

 

Canada- Martin, Pompey.. I doubt Martin goes to play this time considering he didn't go last time

 

Saunders and EE probably play for their respective countries but who knows if they'll be back.

 

Colabello will play for Italy

[BorrowedTime]

Please ?

What do people think ?

The rumors are crazy ?

Is he buddies with Ortiz ?

[jays4life19]

King, I need to change my vote for thread of the year.

[Gary]

Solid post.

[BorrowedTime]

To be honest it was an honor just being nominated

[sdyment]

i hate to continue this thread, but with beltran signing in houston, does that leave NYY v TOR for EE?

[Gary]

i hate to continue this thread, but with beltran signing in houston, does that leave NYY v TOR for EE?

Yes that's what I'm thinking.

[Gary]

But the burning question is whether EE is buddies with Ortiz??

[Maine Jays]

Please ?

What do people think ?

The rumors are crazy ?

Is he buddies with Ortiz ?

 

I didn't realize that todd had a brother

[BorrowedTime]

vB4 mobile is awkward

And my EE thread died.

 

Anyone have a link with the roster changes since the post season ?

[TheHurl]

Colabello will play for Italy

 

f*** the season is over

[TheHurl]

I wonder how many Jays will play in the WBC. I think I saw Stroman is going to pitch for USA. Other possibilities.

 

USA- Donaldson, Sanchez.. JD might skip out because of the injuries he has last year and is getting older.

 

Mexico- Osuna, Estrada

 

Dominican- Liriano

 

Canada- Martin, Pompey.. I doubt Martin goes to play this time considering he didn't go last time

 

Saunders and EE probably play for their respective countries but who knows if they'll be back.

 

I thought Sanchez confirmed he'd be playing with Mexico. I know at least they asked him to pitch the qualifier and the Jays refused.

[LGBJ29]

Sounds like Stroman is also considering pitching for Peurto Rico (apparently he might be eligible)

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-stroman-plans-pitch-world-baseball-classic/

 

Just made his decision

 

[Angrioter]

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[glory]

Man I hope the front office stops these guys from playing in the WBC. Does anyone even remember the results days after it happens? It's meaningless.

[jays_fever]

Man I hope the front office stops these guys from playing in the WBC. Does anyone even remember the results days after it happens? It's meaningless.

 

It's for entertainment purposes, if it doesn't interest you don't watch.

 

It's no different than spring training

[glory]

It's for entertainment purposes, if it doesn't interest you don't watch.

 

It's no different than spring training

 

I don't watch it, but that wasn't my point.

[Laika]

Man I hope the front office stops these guys from playing in the WBC. Does anyone even remember the results days after it happens? It's meaningless.

 

I love the WBC.

[burlingtonbandit]

Think I'll go to Miami to watch the WBC. Canada, USA and Domnican make for a pretty stacked round 1.

[burlingtonbandit]

Russ Martin committed to playing for Canada at WBC!

[Jonn]

Russ Martin committed to playing for Canada at WBC!

 

He only didn't catch last time because he had just signed with the Pirates and didn't want to learn 2 pitching staffs in Spring. Was still willing to go as an infielder but Pirates and Team Canada said no.

 

Hopefully this finally squashes the whole notion that Martin doesn't want to represent his country. The big ones for me are Freeman, Tallion, and Paxton.

[burlingtonbandit]

He only didn't catch last time because he had just signed with the Pirates and didn't want to learn 2 pitching staffs in Spring. Was still willing to go as an infielder but Pirates and Team Canada said no.

 

Hopefully this finally squashes the whole notion that Martin doesn't want to represent his country. The big ones for me are Freeman, Tallion, and Paxton.

 

Yeah Paxton and Tailon are huge considering the pitching outside of them sucks. Offence will still be good without Freeman but he obviously would make it a lot better.

[Grant77]

Man I hope the front office stops these guys from playing in the WBC. Does anyone even remember the results days after it happens? It's meaningless.

 

I'll always remember that Canada-Mexico game.

[Candy Maldonado]

@ShiDavidi

Canada manager Ernie Whitt says Russ Martin could catch or play up middle at WBC. Whatever Martin and #BlueJays want

[Brownie19]

@ShiDavidi

Canada manager Ernie Whitt says Russ Martin could catch or play up middle at WBC. Whatever Martin and #BlueJays want

 

We want him to DH Ernie. Play up the middle....f*** off.

[Candy Maldonado]

Ben Nicholson-Smith ‏@bnicholsonsmith 2m2 minutes ago

Russell Martin "likely" to play infield for Team Canada at WBC per #BlueJays GM Ross Atkins. Mgr Ernie Whitt says that works well for him

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Marco Estrada, Aaron Sanchez Roberto Osuna look set to pitch for Mexico at WBC, Marcus Stroman for US. Israel interested in Kevin Pillar