General 2017 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[RealAccountant]

 

Starting to feel like locking in that DH Spot to Morales may have been a mistake.

 

Already Donaldson and Bautista both looking like they would be able to use 20-30 games at DH each. To what extent Morales can switch over and play 1st we don't know yet.

 

When the dog days hit, the big guns will need time at the DH Slot.

[HERPDERP]

Duquette throwing shade at JB Again

 

http://deadspin.com/dan-duquette-orioles-fans-hate-jose-bautista-prefer-1793519917?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

MLB.com: You expressed no interest in Jose Bautista this offseason, saying, “Jose is a villain in Baltimore and I’m not going to go tell our fans that we’re courting Jose Bautista for the Orioles because they’re not going to be happy.” How often do you consider something like fan reaction when considering potential acquisitions?

 

Duquette: (Laughs) Well that was an easy one; our fans just don’t like Jose. We play those guys 25 times a year and he’s the face of the Blue Jays. He’s the villain in the play whenever we play the Blue Jays. I like our guys. Our guys are good. [Mark] Trumbo is like a working-class-type baseball player. If he was going to work every day on a construction site, you would understand that he brings that kind of work ethic every day. That’s the kind of player that our fans identify with. We try to get gritty players that work hard every day and give their best effort every day. Our fans seem to like that and respond to it.

[Laika]

Duquette throwing shade at JB Again

 

http://deadspin.com/dan-duquette-orioles-fans-hate-jose-bautista-prefer-1793519917?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

MLB.com: You expressed no interest in Jose Bautista this offseason, saying, “Jose is a villain in Baltimore and I’m not going to go tell our fans that we’re courting Jose Bautista for the Orioles because they’re not going to be happy.” How often do you consider something like fan reaction when considering potential acquisitions?

 

Duquette: (Laughs) Well that was an easy one; our fans just don’t like Jose. We play those guys 25 times a year and he’s the face of the Blue Jays. He’s the villain in the play whenever we play the Blue Jays. I like our guys. Our guys are good. [Mark] Trumbo is like a working-class-type baseball player. If he was going to work every day on a construction site, you would understand that he brings that kind of work ethic every day. That’s the kind of player that our fans identify with. We try to get gritty players that work hard every day and give their best effort every day. Our fans seem to like that and respond to it.

 

This is patently racist.

 

Jose Bautista is probably one of the hardest working, best prepared players in baseball.

 

How does Manny Machado appeal to their fans then?

[BTS]

Duquette throwing shade at JB Again

 

http://deadspin.com/dan-duquette-orioles-fans-hate-jose-bautista-prefer-1793519917?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

MLB.com: You expressed no interest in Jose Bautista this offseason, saying, “Jose is a villain in Baltimore and I’m not going to go tell our fans that we’re courting Jose Bautista for the Orioles because they’re not going to be happy.” How often do you consider something like fan reaction when considering potential acquisitions?

 

Duquette: (Laughs) Well that was an easy one; our fans just don’t like Jose. We play those guys 25 times a year and he’s the face of the Blue Jays. He’s the villain in the play whenever we play the Blue Jays. I like our guys. Our guys are good. [Mark] Trumbo is like a working-class-type baseball player. If he was going to work every day on a construction site, you would understand that he brings that kind of work ethic every day. That’s the kind of player that our fans identify with. We try to get gritty players that work hard every day and give their best effort every day. Our fans seem to like that and respond to it.

 

These comments are very very stupid.

[LGBJ29]

Dan Duquette needs a muzzle

[Sammy225]

How this guy is not fired yet i don't know.... In 3 season he has done absolutely nothing to improve the bullpen or OBP as a team.... He thinks the solution to everything is big homerun and K guys.

 

That does not work.

[RealAccountant]

How this guy is not fired yet i don't know.... In 3 season he has done absolutely nothing to improve the bullpen or OBP as a team.... He thinks the solution to everything is big homerun and K guys.

 

That does not work.

 

Made the playoffs 3 out of the last 5 years despite being in the hardest division in baseball and with the second lowest payroll in the Division.

 

He is a damn fine GM, just talks too much.

[intentional wok]

How this guy is not fired yet i don't know.... In 3 season he has done absolutely nothing to improve the bullpen or OBP as a team.... He thinks the solution to everything is big homerun and K guys.

 

That does not work.

 

Do you mean the starting rotation, not the bullpen? The O's pen is tough.

[Sammy225]

Do you mean the starting rotation, not the bullpen? The O's pen is tough.

 

Sorry yes I mean SP.

[LGBJ29]

"We signed an inferior player to a 3 year deal because our fans didn't like the divisional rival star player. Also he's white"

 

- Dan Duquette 2017

[burlingtonbandit]

Lol funny that he was Rogers First Choice a couple years ago as president.

[TheHurl]

This is patently racist.

 

Jose Bautista is probably one of the hardest working, best prepared players in baseball.

 

How does Manny Machado appeal to their fans then?

 

Manny is gone October 2, 2018 IMO. If he's not traded before then

[KingKat]

I don't think Duquette does a bad job with the hand he's been dealt. He has a meddlesome owner and his team, despite some success, is a very unattractive destination for free agents because of some of the contract s*** they've pulled. I'm sure he would like to sign some high OBP guys but he's somewhat limited to the same motley crew of players with a devalued skillset because better players find better places to play. That being said his comments about Jose are a patently ridiculous non-denial denial.

 

"I’m not going to go tell our fans that we’re courting Jose Bautista for the Orioles because they’re not going to be happy."

 

Notice that he doesn't say that they weren't courting Bautista just that he's not going to tell his fans that. I bet he got rejected by Bautista and now he's pulling some "Well I never really wanted you anyways" ********.

 

[TBJ12]

Shockingly the O's Hangout not real pleased with Duquette comments... http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28015-dan-duquette-orioles-fans-hate-jose-bautista-prefer-working-class-players/

[TheHurl]

Shockingly the O's Hangout not real pleased with Duquette comments... http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28015-dan-duquette-orioles-fans-hate-jose-bautista-prefer-working-class-players/

 

They bring up Adam Jones in their conversation but never Machado, who means so much more to the team and is friend's with Jose. I assume they have already come to grips with the fact that Manny will be gone.

[Spanky99]

Estrada had another good outing... 5 IP 2 H 1 ER 0 BB 5 K he's at 68 pitches, I'd assume his day is done. Norris is pitching a very good game also.

[nmrch]

This is patently racist.

 

Jose Bautista is probably one of the hardest working, best prepared players in baseball.

 

How does Manny Machado appeal to their fans then?

 

Duquette is hardly alone with views like that, they're extremely common across the league among fans, executives and even players. Any non-white player in Baseball with even a hint of a personality is a diva by default.

[Boxcar]

Shockingly the O's Hangout not real pleased with Duquette comments... http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28015-dan-duquette-orioles-fans-hate-jose-bautista-prefer-working-class-players/

 

Important takeaway: they are still upset over a batflip that happened a year and a half ago to a completely different team on the other side of the country.

 

Orioles fans are the gift that keeps on giving. If you're a fan of salt, that is.

[GreekFatAss]

I just love when people criticise Jose, the more upset he gets the better he plays.

[G-Snarls]

Estrada had another good outing... 5 IP 2 H 1 ER 0 BB 5 K he's at 68 pitches, I'd assume his day is done. Norris is pitching a very good game also.

 

Good back and throwing well I'm excited for his season

[TBJ12]

They bring up Adam Jones in their conversation but never Machado, who means so much more to the team and is friend's with Jose. I assume they have already come to grips with the fact that Manny will be gone.

 

Racism is only black and white in Baltimore. I read something just the other day about how the O's don't shop in Latin America.

[Spanky99]

Tune into MLB Tonight on the MLBN @ 7 PM... The Jays are featured in the 30 clubs in 30 days this evening. Enjoy the lulz!

[burlingtonbandit]

I wonder what the odds were of us going from Duquette or Kenny Williams to someone like Shapiro. This franchise was doomed to years of failure and somehow we avoided the glacier. Maybe the MLB stepped in and told Ed Rogers to stop what he's doing and approach Shapiro because they don't want to see one of the best markets get nuked.

 

The upgrade from the current FO to one with either of those clowns is probably worth over $100 Million if not more in value. Crazy how lucky Rogers was.

[Stangstag]

Manny is gone October 2, 2018 IMO. If he's not traded before then

 

What if they make the postseason tho

[TBJ12]

Racism is only black and white in Baltimore. I read something just the other day about how the O's don't shop in Latin America.

 

This sounds confusing. Based on what I've seen on the O's board, racism is black and white. O's FO seems to have a problem with players who aren't American. Wish I had linked to the article, but it's only a few days old and seems to label the O's as anti Latin American. It's not going to be a coincidence when Machado walks while Jones, Trumbo and Davis were retained. Weiters would have gotten the same treatment if it weren't for his spat with Mr. 50hr himself, Brady Anderson.

Edited March 23, 2017 by TBJ12

[THANOS]

Tune into MLB Tonight on the MLBN @ 7 PM... The Jays are featured in the 30 clubs in 30 days this evening. Enjoy the lulz!

 

The damn WBC talk shafted 30 in 30

[Spanky99]

The damn WBC talk shafted 30 in 30

 

It might start at 8, not sure. It's supposed to be tonight, I'll check after the ball game tonight myself.

[THANOS]

It might start at 8, not sure. It's supposed to be tonight, I'll check after the ball game tonight myself.

 

Thanks. I'd love to watch the replay!

[Spanky99]

Thanks. I'd love to watch the replay!

 

It's weird, they said it'd be tonight live this afternoon, maybe tonight, late.

 

Or they push it back a night? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[TBJ12]

It's weird, they said it'd be tonight live this afternoon, maybe tonight, late.

 

Or they push it back a night? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

Isn't tonights game at 9?