General 2017 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[z3r0s]

2 singles in 59 AB's for our backup catchers this year. Wow.

 

sounds like Martin to start the year

[Dick_Pole]

Over for who? The Central might be interesting with a strong Cards team and the Cubs house of cards wavering a bit. I expect the Dodgers to overtake the Rockies in the West, but the Rox could still make some noise in the WC. Who knows what the Mets will do?

 

I was obviously being facetious given that these projections suggest that three teams have a greater than 90% chance of making the playoffs and half the NL is already under a 10% shot. Perhaps the admin needs to add a category under the thanked posts line item that displays level of autism in each poster so I know exactly how literal I have to be when posting.

[Dick_Pole]

Jays are up to a 27.3% chance of making the playoffs now. Passing Detroit. Next to knock off is Baltimore then the Jays hit the top 5

[Jonn]

sounds like Martin to start the year

 

Martin was hitting bullets right at people though.

[TholesWeirdEye]

I was about to get my Jay's neck tattoo covered up, but the weekend series sweep changed that plan!

[Caper]

I can't believe that team is winning with that lineup they are throwing out there.

[Sammy225]

I can't believe that team is winning with that lineup they are throwing out there.

 

Over performing players (stepping up) Pillar, Smoak, Barney, Zeke looks good. I would take the good times as they come because my guess is not all are going to continue to rake.... Odds are a couple are going to fall off the rails at some point. Also does not hurt that we were facing a team whose rotation is a walking dumpster fire.

[Maahfaace]

I can't believe that team is winning with that lineup they are throwing out there.

 

Its really been the pitching staff, they've done a marvelous job so far (Liriano control issues not withstanding). This team really needs it's studs to get healthy if they want any kind of sustained success though

[G-Snarls]

Bartolo Colon is having a "released and forced into retirement" type season

 

Hopefully we can score in bunches tonight

[bones10]

Bartolo Colon is having a "released and forced into retirement" type season

 

Hopefully we can score in bunches tonight

 

which is sad really, hes a fun player.

[TholesWeirdEye]

Bartolo Colon is having a "released and forced into retirement" type season

 

Hopefully we can score in bunches tonight

 

He still has a ridiculous k/bb ratio.

[G-Snarls]

which is sad really, hes a fun player.

 

Agreed

 

Always been a fan

 

Wanted us to sign him a few years back

 

But I want the Jays to win more than I want him to salvage his season

[G-Snarls]

He still has a ridiculous k/bb ratio.

 

Just so hittable this year

[Jonn]

Bartolo Colon is having a "released and forced into retirement" type season

 

Hopefully we can score in bunches tonight

 

If he still throws 90% fastballs I like our chances.

[Gary]

Bartolo Colon is having a "released and forced into retirement" type season

 

Hopefully we can score in bunches tonight

 

It was only a matter of time before his age and weight caught up to him. Lets just hope he's not released prior to tonight's game!

[G-Snarls]

[wamco]

which is sad really, hes a fun player.

 

Falsifying his age, PEDS....hilarious

[Laika]

LMAO the guy at 50 in Beat The Streak actually picked Carrera tonight. Our Zeke. Of all the players in MLB, he picked Zeke.

 

I hope he f***ing loses.

[John_Havok]

LMAO the guy at 50 in Beat The Streak actually picked Carrera tonight. Our Zeke. Of all the players in MLB, he picked Zeke.

 

I hope he f***ing loses.

 

You should really be in the GDT, we've been ragging on that all game long

[Laika]

You should really be in the GDT, we've been ragging on that all game long

 

yuck no thanks

 

I can't run with the big dogs

[John_Havok]

yuck no thanks

 

I can't run with the big dogs

 

Looks like 1 more AB for him in the 9th thanks to the jays getting a few on base in the 7th. 1 more shot at having his stupidity bailed out

[burlingtonbandit]

When does JP Howell get DFA'd? He's been a complete waste of a roster spot and its obvious he can't get anyone out at the Major League level. Atkins roster management has been skeptical so far. They need another position player on the team.

[Jonn]

When does JP Howell get DFA'd? He's been a complete waste of a roster spot and its obvious he can't get anyone out at the Major League level. Atkins roster management has been skeptical so far. They need another position player on the team.

 

Well he did his job yesterday. Gibbons kept him vs right-handers despite having 2 of them ready.

 

You can't just DFA him he's making 3 million and has barely pitched. He needs to be used as an extreme loogy. Randy Choate level s***.

[TheHurl]

Goins had trade suitors at the start of the season. Colorado has Story hurt (and playing terrible before his DL visit) and all those GB pitchers. Valaika is not the player we are currently seeing and isn't a legit SS (he was barely even playing there in the minors). Hoffman appears to be ready, Jon Gray is coming back. Is there a pitcher you could trade for from them that is an emergency spot starter/middle reliever. Jordan Lyles doesn't do it for me but I think the Rockies are a fit for a move right now.

[Laika]

Goins had trade suitors at the start of the season. Colorado has Story hurt (and playing terrible before his DL visit) and all those GB pitchers. Valaika is not the player we are currently seeing and isn't a legit SS (he was barely even playing there in the minors). Hoffman appears to be ready, Jon Gray is coming back. Is there a pitcher you could trade for from them that is an emergency spot starter/middle reliever. Jordan Lyles doesn't do it for me but I think the Rockies are a fit for a move right now.

 

Chris Rusin seems like a perfectly cromulent swingman

[BTS]

Goins had trade suitors at the start of the season. Colorado has Story hurt (and playing terrible before his DL visit) and all those GB pitchers. Valaika is not the player we are currently seeing and isn't a legit SS (he was barely even playing there in the minors). Hoffman appears to be ready, Jon Gray is coming back. Is there a pitcher you could trade for from them that is an emergency spot starter/middle reliever. Jordan Lyles doesn't do it for me but I think the Rockies are a fit for a move right now.

 

I still can't wrap my head around an out-of-options Goins having trade value.

[TheHurl]

I still can't wrap my head around an out-of-options Goins having trade value.

 

I have to believe that the stories were true though. Just DFA'ing him seems to make no sense if there were people interested. It's likely going to be for a DFA candidate pitcher but maybe we can add to the deal and get someone with options and upside.

[TheHurl]

Chris Rusin seems like a perfectly cromulent swingman

 

He seems to effective to be included but he does fit perfectly. He's the third lefty in their pen now and probably #8 on their starting rotation. Worth asking about.

[Laika]

He seems to effective to be included but he does fit perfectly. He's the third lefty in their pen now and probably #8 on their starting rotation. Worth asking about.

 

Their system is so barren - pitching depth is nonexistent even at the upper levels in the form of MiLB veterans. Seems like it would be Rusin, Lyles, or bust.

[TheHurl]

Their system is so barren - pitching depth is nonexistent even at the upper levels in the form of MiLB veterans. Seems like it would be Rusin, Lyles, or bust.

 

Yency Almonte is an interesting guy who is on the 40. Sam Moll, short lefty reliever with a nice fastball, curveball combo. That's the extent of what else could help this year.