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I'm happy with this lineup. I would swap Martin and Tulo but other than that, it's exactly what I would have written out. Good job Gibby.

 

Lets WIN

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Honestly, they both suck at fielding.

 

The downside to it is if they want Upton as a late inning fielding replacement he has to replace Bautista's bat and place in the lineup rather than Saunders. Upton in the PR-DH role for Saunders is just a waste of a spot. Other than that the line-up and roster is about as good as it can be.

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The downside to it is if they want Upton as a late inning fielding replacement he has to replace Bautista's bat and place in the lineup rather than Saunders. Upton in the PR-DH role for Saunders is just a waste of a spot. Other than that the line-up and roster is about as good as it can be.

 

Good point

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We just need the bats to show up today. If we only score 2-4 runs we will lose. Need to put up 5 or more to win
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The downside to it is if they want Upton as a late inning fielding replacement he has to replace Bautista's bat and place in the lineup rather than Saunders. Upton in the PR-DH role for Saunders is just a waste of a spot. Other than that the line-up and roster is about as good as it can be.

 

That's not that big a factor with all the spare outfielders they are carrying (Upton, Carrera, Pompey).

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Not sure if anyone has posted the lineup yet but there it is. No surprised other than Bautista playing the field and Saunders DHing which I mentioned as preferring yesterday.

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It appears that it was a collaborative franchise decision. FO and the analytics department were also involved.

 

I think it was, but Gibby was given the final say from Shapiro and Atkins. The analytics team could have yelled Liriano til their blue in the face but it was always Gibby's call. Shapiro is just trying to spread the blame to protect Gibby and the organization.

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I think it was, but Gibby was given the final say from Shapiro and Atkins. The analytics team could have yelled Liriano til their blue in the face but it was always Gibby's call. Shapiro is just trying to spread the blame to protect Gibby and the organization.

 

You have no idea if that's true or not. The analytics department could have suggested Stroman.

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That's not that big a factor with all the spare outfielders they are carrying (Upton, Carrera, Pompey).

 

It is if you want to keep Bautista's bat in the line up while improving your defense in a tight lead scenario late in the game. Anyways, I'm kind of picking at straws because I'm pumped for 3-4 hours from now. Let's hope the Jays win this 8-0 and none of this nitpicking will matter.

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I think Bautista is a better defender than Saunders. Saunders is just brutal. So is Bautista but he has made some alright plays lately, particularly while running back toward the wall. Late in the game it could present a problem with substituting Bautista out like everyone said but I think the small upgrade at defense is worth it.
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If its a 1 run lead in the 9th and Bautista was due up next inning I think you have to keep him in there otherwise you could get screwed if the Os tie the game and have Upton due up next.

 

No, you put the better defense in the field. A Bautista mistake in the field can easily be more damaging than the potential value he might bring at the plate.

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I think Bautista is a better defender than Saunders. Saunders is just brutal. So is Bautista but he has made some alright plays lately, particularly while running back toward the wall. Late in the game it could present a problem with substituting Bautista out like everyone said but I think the small upgrade at defense is worth it.

 

I think we'd be f***ed late in the game anyway if we're down in the 9th lol.

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No, you put the better defense in the field. A Bautista mistake in the field can easily be more damaging than the potential value he might bring at the plate.

 

We should probably sub Goins for Travis.

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