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[Sammy225]

It's hard not to laugh when seeing "if he stays healthy" and "Brandon Morrow" in the same sentence

 

No. Offense to the guy I loved him but damn...

 

I still strut around in my Morrow Jersey and i still thought he could be the man of a rotation... And i will never let it go.

[Brownie19]

I still strut around in my Morrow Jersey and i still thought he could be the man of a rotation... And i will never let it go.

 

He was my favourite pitcher for a while there too Sammy.

[KingKat]

Morrow was a very talented and likable Blue Jay. Hard to fault him for not having good health.

 

Reading his name made me wonder about diabetic athletes in general. As usual, there's a Wikipedia entry for that. The list of diabetic athletes is longer than I realized and includes some very successful careers though it's possible that some of these athletes were only diagnosed very late of even after their careers were over. The article doesn't really give any clarifications on that.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sportspeople_with_diabetes

[G-Snarls]

He was my favourite pitcher for a while there too Sammy.

 

I spent 3 straight years predicting a 20 win season and a no-hitter for him

 

Neither happened

[jerb]

 

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Sources: Cleveland Indians to host 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field

https://t.co/w7hUHqSwtk

[G-Snarls]

WILL Rogers Centre ever get to host it again I wonder??

[KingKat]

WILL Rogers Centre ever get to host it again I wonder??

 

I don't think they want the game to be played on turf anymore. Some franchises have hosted it twice since the Jays last had it. The Rays have never hosted it at all.

[TBJ12]

I don't think they want the game to be played on turf anymore. Some franchises have hosted it twice since the Jays last had it. The Rays have never hosted it at all.

 

I don't buy into the turf being the issue. I'd say the team not being very good, fans not that interested, being a Canadian team, and a stadium in desperate need of renovations as the more likely reasons. Tropicana is just a f***ing dump that nobody wan't to visit.

[burlingtonbandit]

I don't think they want the game to be played on turf anymore. Some franchises have hosted it twice since the Jays last had it. The Rays have never hosted it at all.

 

Its one game lol. Don't think people will care to be on the turf for a few hours.

[G-Snarls]

Its one game lol. Don't think people will care to be on the turf for a few hours.

 

And the Mike Trouts etc play like 4 innings and might catch 2 balls

[Terminator]

Morrow was a very talented and likable Blue Jay. Hard to fault him for not having good health.

 

Reading his name made me wonder about diabetic athletes in general. As usual, there's a Wikipedia entry for that. The list of diabetic athletes is longer than I realized and includes some very successful careers though it's possible that some of these athletes were only diagnosed very late of even after their careers were over. The article doesn't really give any clarifications on that.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sportspeople_with_diabetes

 

I went to High School with John Chick! That guy was a beast.

[Brownie19]

Did anyone listen to Cliff Floyd on Bobcat's show last night? It was easily the worst interview I've ever heard (Jeff Blair included!).

[Sammy225]

Bit of an odd story:

 

https://ca.yahoo.com/sports/news/seattle-area-burglary-suspect-arrested-while-wearing-felix-hernandezs-watch-001858984.html

[Brownie19]

I stumbled on it for like 10 seconds and it was so f***ing bad.

 

I heard bobcat say "cybermetrics" and I changed the channel.

 

Ahhh yes...good catch. I laughed when Bobcat threw out the cybermetrics. What a joke.

[wamco]

I went to High School with John Chick! That guy was a beast.

 

Diabetics suxxxxxxxxx

[King]

Dillon Overton goes to the Mariners for Jason Goldstein, a 23 year old catcher who barely played last year in short season ball.

[L54]

I went to High School with John Chick! That guy was a beast.

 

The Saskatchewan Roughrider!

[Ray]

Overton is a good get by the Mariners.

[Stangstag]

I would have thought Shatkins would be in on some of these depth guys. Even OF depth like Jackson or Eibner. Kind of disappointed not gonna lie.

 

Really hoping we can nab Pagan

[intentional wok]

Really hoping we can nab Pagan

 

Abom and some others have made a case for Coghlan too. Had a couple of solid years prior to last year's injuries. He can do some passable infield too from what I've heard.

[Grant77]

Abom and some others have made a case for Coghlan too. Had a couple of solid years prior to last year's injuries. He can do some passable infield too from what I've heard.

 

Coghlan would be nice depth on a minor league deal, for sure.

[Ray]

Wonder if we have enough in the budget now for one of Moss/Pagan + one of Blevins/Logan. Prices are dramatically falling on guys at this point.

[Grant77]

Shapiro's statement on payroll at the beginning of the offseason should answer that question with a yes. I'm sure they have a plan in mind and are just waiting for the best opportunity to present itself before acting. Patience was the way to go in this offseason and we did a pretty good job of it other than the Morales clusterf***.

[RealAccountant]

Moss to Royals

[Pendleton]

Wonder if we have enough in the budget now for one of Moss/Pagan + one of Blevins/Logan. Prices are dramatically falling on guys at this point.

 

Looks like Moss may be close to signing with KC.

[Laika]

Moss gets 2/$12

[Boxcar]

Moss gets 2/$12

 

What an absolutely terrible place for him to land.

[RealAccountant]

Moss gets 2/$12

 

Thats a song, great deal

 

Wonder if they will DH him and outfield some. Perhaps deal Dyson.

[Stangstag]

Moss gets 2/$12

 

I'm angry.

[King]

Thats a song, great deal

 

Wonder if they will DH him and outfield some. Perhaps deal Dyson.

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