GDT..Toronto Blue Jays (Estrada) @ Colorado Rockies (Gray) Game 1/3 (8:40pm)

[BTS]

The latter 2 have played very well in June, just saying.

 

That's kind of beside the point. Overall they've been incredibly disappointing, and its a testament to the quality of the team that they're in WC contention despite the fact that many of their stars have played like complete s***.

[Effit]

2-6 in last 8. s*****, but that's baseball.

 

41-37 with a hold on Wild Card 2, not even at the season's half yet. Most teams would love to be the Jays right now, so everyone needs to chill.

 

You've really changed your outlook lately, I remember you being extremely frustrated. I shall try to follow suit.

[TheGrandslamMan]

At least the Red Sox seem to be crashing down to earth. To their credit their traveling schedule has been pretty rough, but they have some glaring holes in the bullpen and a few in the starting lineup. Travis Shaw's red hot start has declined at a rapid pace, they need another outfielder (unless you believe that the return of Brock Holt will solve their problems) and their catchers have been an offensive black-hole.

 

It's the other birds in the division that we have to be concerned about.

[Spanky99]

That's kind of beside the point. Overall they've been incredibly disappointing, and its a testament to the quality of the team that they're in WC contention despite the fact that many of their stars have played like complete s***.

 

I was just adding on, I agree with ya, you fart smelling sphincter loving hermaphrodite.

[intentional wok]

The only problem is this was probably the easiest stretch of games we were going to have for a while. Needed to do way better than we have

 

I'm not saying 4 > .500 is ideal, but the team is still poised to make a strong run.

 

I'd also argue that a weekend spent facing Carlos Rodon and Chris Sale is not easy by any stretch.

[jays4life19]

Allow me to take a moment to brag about my MLB ticket tonight...

i had..

under (11.5) Jays/Rockies

Rays to win

Over 8 runs (Rays/Red sox)

Nationals to win

Indians to win

Cubs to win

 

800$+ ticket. (30$ bet)

 

Yeah. I'm an idiot for jinxing that. Silly Jays.

[Spanky99]

Yeah. I'm an idiot for jinxing that. Silly Jays.

 

Told Ya!

[BlueJayWay]

Home teams are 16-0 all time when Toronto and Colorado play each other. Wish this series was in Canada.

[intentional wok]

You've really changed your outlook lately, I remember you being extremely frustrated. I shall try to follow suit.

 

There were some inexcusable offensive performances early that I couldn't resist commenting on, but was I really that bad? I always thought my posts stayed relatively level-headed when it came to the long term perspective.

[burlingtonbandit]

Of course not, but they are what they are: an above average team that's received absolutely nothing from the likes of Bautista, Stroman, Martin, and Tulowitzki.

 

I wouldn't say they've received nothing. Stroman is on pace to be an around 3 WAR starter which is right around where he was projected to be. Just because he's been really bad this last stretch doesn't change how good he was earlier in the season much like Martin and Tulo.

 

All teams have performance vary from player to player

[Spanky99]

There were some inexcusable offensive performances early that I couldn't resist commenting on, but was I really that bad? I always thought my posts stayed relatively level-headed when it came to the long term perspective.

 

I think he's mis-remembering, bro.

[Effit]

There were some inexcusable offensive performances early that I couldn't resist commenting on, but was I really that bad? I always thought my posts stayed relatively level-headed when it came to the long term perspective.

 

Your frustration level came across as pretty high, I think I even remember you commenting about it getting out of control. Not saying anything bad man, I do need to chill as you have obviously done. No matter how angry I get it's not going to change anything, so there's really no point.

[TheGrandslamMan]

I really believe in this Jays lineup, but the decline on Stroman hurts and the fact that this regime is gonna move Sanchez to the bullpen has me a little nervous...

 

There was also a report that came out a few days ago that they'd be limiting Estrada's innings.

 

If they don't make some deals at the deadline it's hard to envision who's going to lead the rotation down the stretch run.

[Effit]

I think he's mis-remembering, bro.

 

I could be but I don't think I am. Regardless, I was commending him for now having a level head, wasn't trying to insult him at all. If we could all keep our cool that way, we'd all be better off.

[BTS]

I wouldn't say they've received nothing. Stroman is on pace to be an around 3 WAR starter which is right around where he was projected to be. Just because he's been really bad this last stretch doesn't change how good he was earlier in the season much like Martin and Tulo.

 

All teams have performance vary from player to player

 

It's really just a semantic argument with Stroman. While the xFIP is nice, he hasn't actually contributed real wins this year. The other three have combined for like 1 win.

[burlingtonbandit]

Yeah. I'm an idiot for jinxing that. Silly Jays.

 

Im glad the Nats lost otherwise that would have been a crushing defeat.

[burlingtonbandit]

It's really just a semantic argument with Stroman. While the xFIP, he hasn't actually contributed real wins this year. The other three have combined for like 1 win.

 

Yeah I guess so but I still think those players have been better than you made it sound lol.

[jays4life19]

Im glad the Nats lost otherwise that would have been a crushing defeat.

 

They won 11-4?

[Jonn]

There were some inexcusable offensive performances early that I couldn't resist commenting on, but was I really that bad? I always thought my posts stayed relatively level-headed when it came to the long term perspective.

 

Venting is a perfectly healthy practice.

 

Its the Mr. Brightside types you gotta watch for. Ticking time bombs and you don't want to be around when they explode.

[TheGrandslamMan]

@4Life19: Apparently Thor's having some elbow soreness and he got roughed up badly tonight.

 

Makes Jays fans feel a little better about RA

[Jonn]

They won 11-4?

 

Why haven't you been banned yet?

[BTS]

Yeah I guess so but I still think those players have been better than you made it sound lol.

 

Have they? Bautista, Martin and Tulo are at a combined 1.2 fWAR through 78 games. That's like 6 wins less than we would have expected.

[burlingtonbandit]

They won 11-4?

 

lol when I looked at the score I thought I saw a 1 instead of 11.

 

In that case... I don't even know what to say haha. Man

[Effit]

Venting is a perfectly healthy practice.

 

Its the Mr. Brightside types you gotta watch for. Ticking time bombs and you don't want to be around when they explode.

 

Venting doesn't appear to be widely accepted.

[Jonn]

@4Life19: Apparently Thor's having some elbow soreness and he got roughed up bad tonight.

 

Makes Jays fans feel a little better about RA

 

It really doesn't because hes like 24

[jays4life19]

Why haven't you been banned yet?

 

lol wat.

[Jonn]

Venting doesn't appear to be widely accepted.

 

Society doesn't allow it. It promotes weakness and vulnerabilities. When in reality humans are fragile and extremely vulnerable. I blame the Catholic Church.

[Jonn]

lol wat.

 

You ruined the game

[Dylan]

Pen sucked again? Shocking. Glad I missed this one

[burlingtonbandit]

Have they? Bautista, Martin and Tulo are at a combined 1.2 fWAR through 78 games. That's like 6 wins less than we would have expected.

 

Martin playing through the neck injury cost him some production I'd say. If the Jays had a better backup he probably went on the DL and his numbers look a lot better.