GDT. Theee Toronto Bluejays vs Baltimore Orioles. (1/3) 7.07PM

[Pendleton]

Because GIbbons is a f***ing idiot. I don't get why people always question lineup and bullpen decisions. Gibbons has been making stupid decisions for a long time. Luckily he has a talented team or he'd been fired long ago. I just worry about September callups, Gibbons like his new shiny toys, so these guys will all be coming in in close game situations. Can't wait.

 

If the decisions are bad, aren't we right to question them? I agree that no one should be surprised when Gibby makes a weird decision, but you think everyone should just ignore it?

[gruber92]

Sure but Pillar could do the same thing in the 9 hole. Hes not quite as fast but Pillar can definitely run.

 

I agree and Pillar should be batting ninth.

[admin]

If the decisions are bad, aren't we right to question them? I agree that no one should be surprised when Gibby makes a weird decision, but you think everyone should just ignore it?

 

No. That just didn't come out the way I meant it. I just meant Gibbons is a f***ing idiot and makes stupid decisions on a regularly basis and no one should be surprised when they see a ridiculous lineup or bullpen move. Of course we should question it. I like to think Shapiro is a smart enough man that he has to sit up there thinking, "What the f*** is this guy doing?", half the time.

[Sammy225]

My God their outfield D is Horrific though.

[o2cui2i]

True, but Upton or Pillar for that fact, can score from first at a higher success rate on gap shots than than anyone else batting ninth.

 

Actually, Pillar batting ninth and Travis seventh would make more sense.

 

I do understand the mentality Travis hitting ninth. He gets on base well and that's a good reason to have him hit first, but that might take 1 AB away from Jose, JD or EE and you want your best hitters to get as many AB as possible. Martin is on a tear so that's fine.

 

then you go to Travis 9th because there is a good chance he is on base when those top 3 come up without taking away one of their AB

[Pendleton]

No. That just didn't come out the way I meant it. I just meant Gibbons is a f***ing idiot and makes stupid decisions on a regularly basis and no one should be surprised when they see a ridiculous lineup or bullpen move. Of course we should question it. I like to think Shapiro is a smart enough man that he has to sit up there thinking, "What the f*** is this guy doing?", half the time.

 

Gotcha, I agree 100%.

[gruber92]

I do understand the mentality Travis hitting ninth. He gets on base well and that's a good reason to have him hit first, but that might take 1 AB away from Jose, JD or EE and you want your best hitters to get as many AB as possible. Martin is on a tear so that's fine.

 

then you go to Travis 9th because there is a good chance he is on base when those top 3 come up without taking away one of their AB

 

Good point, but you have to think that there will be more RBI situations in the seventh spot opposed to ninth.

[o2cui2i]

Good point, but you have to think that there will be more RBI situations in the seventh spot opposed to ninth.

 

if you hit your shittiest guys 8,9 then you almost guarantee that Jose never comes up with anyone on base.

 

just saying...

[JFD]

I don't care about Travis batting 9th but why is Smoak in the lineup?

[intentional wok]

Just bunch all the best guys above the worse guys so they get more consecutive ABs. This shouldn't be such an overthought decision.

[gruber92]

if you hit your shittiest guys 8,9 then you almost guarantee that Jose never comes up with anyone on base.

 

just saying...

 

True, but Bautista isn't his normal self yet, Travis would be just as dangerous currently with men on. I guess it's a good problem to have when a 10 year old kid can put up a decent line up when we're healthy.

[o2cui2i]

True, but Bautista isn't his normal self yet, Travis would be just as dangerous currently with men on. I guess it's a good problem to have when a 10 year old kid can put up a decent line up when we're healthy.

 

I like the fact that Gibbons is riding Martin's hot bat. I just hope he can adjust if that changes.

 

I'm with JFD. the only mistake is Smoak being in the lineup instead of Navarro. Maybe Ed needs a night at DH. that would make sense. He's played a lot of first.

 

Maybe Smoak can build off his last couple of hits.

[CJ-Freeway]

f*** yeah. Go jays.

[Jimcanuck]

if you hit your shittiest guys 8,9 then you almost guarantee that Jose never comes up with anyone on base.

 

just saying...

 

well if its the bottom of the ninth, runners on, 1 run game, who do you want at the plate, Travis or Pillar? if Travis is batting 9th, there's a better chance its Pillar

[Grant77]

This would be a good time for the return of Acetrada.

[Spanky99]

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

 

f*** YOU ORIOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EdwinsParrot]

Lets go Jays!!!

[NJay]

Let's go big series!

[Spanky99]

Get lost Reimold!

[EdwinsParrot]

Damn that looked gone

[jaysguy44]

Damn

[BigCecil]

Jose swings at ball 4 and JD gets robbed. Lets go Jays!

[Jonn]

I thought Reimold was suppose to be a butcher in CF

[Jonn]

CY Miley

[gruber92]

Frustrating start.. We'll get him.

[Spanky99]

Same pitch, Blue?

[intentional wok]

Wow. Same pitch. Can the ump at least not be the most incompetent guy on the field?

[EdwinsParrot]

Same pitch basically dumb freakin ump

[BigCecil]

Same pitch, Blue?

 

exact same pitch....and he rings him up. clown umps. I hope he gives Marco those too.

[thatoneguy]

Why does it seem like there is always questionable/terrible umpiring in Jays/Orioles series?