2017 Blue Jays Spring Training thread

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[Spanky99]

Whatever we do in LF and 1st base i hope the team finds a way to keep Goins on the 25 man.

I would send Smoak to the minors or cut Upton and his 1 year deal in a heart beat. Goins over Zeke too.

 

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[SaskJaysFan_2]

Where does Mike Ohlman fit into the Jays' future? Farm filler or does he have a chance to be something? Once a top ten prospect in the Orioles system (2013). Seems to handle the bat well, and his defense seems playable in the majors. I couldn't find a lot of scouting reports on him. But I trust your opinions more, honestly.

 

This fan seems him as a decent backup, possible starter in a year or two.

[burlingtonbandit]

Not the worst idea

 

He's not fast but .364 career OBP

 

Don't need a fast guy leadoff when you have Donaldson, Morales, Martin etc hitting behind you. I think Bautista should hit there and Travis 6th or 7th.

[Spanky99]

Where does Mike Ohlman fit into the Jays' future? Farm filler or does he have a chance to be something? Once a top ten prospect in the Orioles system (2013). Seems to handle the bat well, and his defense seems playable in the majors. I couldn't find a lot of scouting reports on him. But I trust your opinions more, honestly.

 

This fan seems him as a decent backup, possible starter in a year or two.

 

Here's a story SN did a few days ago on him... plus I'll find a Scouting Report for you.

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/catcher-mike-ohlman-ready-seize-opportunity-blue-jays/

 

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/eyewitness_bat.php?reportid=178

 

http://redbirdrants.com/2016/01/15/st-louis-cardinals-2016-top-prospects-17-mike-ohlman/

 

Likely a future back-up.

[saskjayfan]

the movement Liriano gets is ridiculous. I really enjoy watching him pitch.

[G-Snarls]

the movement Liriano gets is ridiculous. I really enjoy watching him pitch.

 

He might be the best 5th starter in the American League

[saskjayfan]

He might be the best 5th starter in the American League

 

the jays have the best number 4 and number 5 pitchers in the AL. I just don't know which of the 5 would be labelled the number 4 and 5. They are all solid pitchers. I hope they stay healthy, knock on wood.

[RealAccountant]

I dont understand why Morales is DHing when he can just as well start at 1B and get some practice. Like Seriously 90% of spring this guy is Dhing. Is it really too much to ask for him to be prepared to take over at 1st and get some practice in.

 

This is an old team, when Bautista or Donaldson has to DH is Morales going to sit? I just hate the idea of this stationary DH

 

I just dont understand why he cant at least get himself f***ing ready for first base. Its like he is just okay parking his fat ass on the bench.

[Laika]

Prospect looks today:

 

Josh Palacios and JB Woodman starting for Toronto.

Chance Sisco and Trey Mancicni starting for Baltimore.

 

Woodman looked really good singling off fringe LHP MLB SP and former Blue Jay org member Jayson Aquino.

Chance Sisco looked a bit better throwing him out trying to steal.

[burlingtonbandit]

Salty's receiving still pretty bad.

 

Noticed he's using Martin's set up but he on the low pitch he brings his glove up but then back down.

[Laika]

Woodman just made a really nice catch in CF - good jump, speed, instincts on a sinking liner.

 

I don't know much about him but he seems like a solid all around player.

[Pendleton]

Woodman just made a really nice catch in CF - good jump, speed, instincts on a sinking liner.

 

I don't know much about him but he seems like a solid all around player.

 

I can trade him to you in LoD.

[Laika]

I can trade him to you in LoD.

 

haha no thanks

[John_Havok]

Woodman just made a really nice catch in CF - good jump, speed, instincts on a sinking liner.

 

I don't know much about him but he seems like a solid all around player.

 

Seems to be a guy who could be an average CF defensively.... but his swing and miss is worrisome. 33% K rate in his debut of pro ball last year. Decent walk rate though.

[Laika]

Seems to be a guy who could be an average CF defensively.... but his swing and miss is worrisome. 33% K rate in his debut of pro ball last year. Decent walk rate though.

 

I assumed lefties were chewing him up down there, but he looked fine against them today. He didn't strike out an exorbitant amount in the SEC, but he also wasn't a high contact player (a bit under a strikeout per game while leading the SEC in homers). Who knows. A full season this year will show us all we need to know, likely.

 

The obvious comparison is Michael Saunders. Maybe with slightly more boring tools than the youthful version of Saunders.

[Gary]

Arash Madani is creepy. He comes across as a pedophile who hangs out in his car and watches kids play in playgrounds.

[Melvin]

Arash Madani is creepy. He comes across as a pedophile who hangs out in his car and watches kids play in playgrounds.

 

That's a pretty f***ing stupid thing to say.

[TBJ12]

arash madani is creepy. He comes across as a pedophile who hangs out in his car and watches kids play in playgrounds.

 

wtf?

[RealAccountant]

Arash Madani is creepy. He comes across as a pedophile who hangs out in his car and watches kids play in playgrounds.

 

f*** off. The man has a family and is a pretty standup guy. POS

[tazsub3]

Arash Madani is creepy. He comes across as a pedophile who hangs out in his car and watches kids play in playgrounds.

 

Sad talk have sunk into this level? what is it you dont like in him? his ethnic background? Nothing is more creepy then people like you.

[TBJ12]

Where are all the guys requesting a ban now?

[L54]

Ya if that's not ban worthy IDK what is.

[Gary]

Sad talk have sunk into this level? what is it you dont like in him? his ethnic background? Nothing is more creepy then people like you.

 

It's his voice. He reminds me of the creepy old guy on the Family Guy.

[Gary]

f*** off. The man has a family and is a pretty standup guy. POS

 

He's single.

[THANOS]

Arash Madani is creepy. He comes across as a pedophile who hangs out in his car and watches kids play in playgrounds.

 

Dear lord..

[TBJ12]

It's his voice. He reminds me of the creepy old guy on the Family Guy.

 

You know Family Guy is a cartoon right?

[Gary]

You know Family Guy is a cartoon right?

 

Yes. I said it as a joke (mostly...Arash is still kinda creepy).

[TBJ12]

Yes. I said it as a joke (mostly...Arash is still kinda creepy).

 

That's not a joke dude. What's so creepy about him? That voice pays his bills, why change it? Your the creepy one here not Arash.

[z3r0s]

banworthy? Are you guys f***ed?

I'm not agreeing with the sentiment (although I do think Arash is a pretentious f***), but f*** off with the faux outrage.