GDT: Blue Jays @ Rays Game 1 of 3

[Spanky99]

Blue Jays Lineup...

 

1. Kevin Pillar ® CF

2. Jose Bautista ® RF

3. Russell Martin ® C

4. Kendrys Morales (S) DH

5. Justin Smoak (S) 1B

6. Steve Pearce ® LF

7. Ryan Goins (L) SS

8. Devon Travis ® 2B

9. Chris Coghlan (L) 3B

 

Francisco Liriano LHP

 

Liriano finished the month of April in strong fashion after his first outing of the season. In the four starts since, the left-hander holds a 2.01 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 22 1/3 innings. Opposing batters have posted a .600 OPS over that span

 

Rays Lineup...

 

1. Tim Beckham ® SS

2. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF

3. Evan Longoria ® 3B

4. Steven Souza Jr. ® RF

5. Corey Dickerson (L) DH

6. Rickie Weeks Jr. ® 1B

7. Daniel Robertson ® 2B

8. Derek Norris ® C

9. Peter Bourjos ® LF

 

Chris Archer RHP

 

Archer's last start was against these same Blue Jays. He came away with a tough no-decision, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five in 7 1/3 innings. The right-hander is 18-26 with a 3.22 ERA in 66 career home starts.

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

LETS GO BLUE JAYS *CLAP, CLAP* *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP*

 

[o2cui2i]

[jays4life19]

Let's go Jays?

[Grant77]

Runs should be at a premium tonight so hopefully Liriano gives us at least 6 strong innings.

[Spanky99]

Runs should be at a premium tonight so hopefully Liriano gives us at least 6 strong innings.

 

Yeah, a pitching duel seems likely.

[Spanky99]

 

I was surprised no GDT after 7 PM, just whipped this up, quickly.

[o2cui2i]

I was surprised no GDT after 7 PM, just whipped this up, quickly.

 

couldn't believe it was one post after game had already started.

[o2cui2i]

[Grant77]

Kevin Pillar is an athlete and a baseball player. Stay tuned for more insightful analysis from Tabby.

[Spanky99]

Still ball to me... Raptors are playing too.

[Jonn]

Come on Liriano we need you to pitch well until July 31st so we can trade you to a contender.

[Spanky99]

Plantar Fasciitis is the worst... Longo's a tough SOB.

[o2cui2i]

Kevin Pillar is an athlete and a baseball player. Stay tuned for more insightful analysis from Tabby.

 

you mean he's an Ath-a-lete right?

 

it bothers me more that he adds a syllable to every word

[Spanky99]

Nice Liriano.

[o2cui2i]

good job

[art_vandelay275]

they sure love 'em sliders

[Spanky99]

Just missed it, damn!

[o2cui2i]

raps only down 4 after 1

[Omar]

Hey guys can someone tell me why when I post an attachment it comes out thumbnail size?

[Grant77]

Hey guys can someone tell me why when I post an attachment it comes out thumbnail size?

 

If I uncheck that box it seems to come out normally.

[o2cui2i]

Hey guys can someone tell me why when I post an attachment it comes out thumbnail size?

 

you need to use the link for the img. if you are using google click the view image button and copy the url. then use link

[Grant77]

http://blogimages.thescore.com/mlb/files/2011/05/5246393111.jpg

[Orgfiller]

http://blogimages.thescore.com/mlb/files/2011/05/5246393111.jpg

 

Is that Russ Adams? I don't think I was in Canada when he was around so forgive me for not knowing.

[art_vandelay275]

seems all the K's are off of the slider...

[Grant77]

Is that Russ Adams? I don't think I was in Canada when he was around so forgive me for not knowing.

 

That's correct.

[o2cui2i]

That's correct.

 

just imagine how good he could have been if he could have ever learned to throw to first base.

[Grant77]

just image how good he could have been if he could have ever learned to throw to first base.

 

The bat looked really promising after his rookie season where he walked as much as he struck out and showed some power. The next 3 picks in that draft were Kazmir, Swisher, and Hamels though

[Daniel Labude]

If only we could hit the first pitch fastball down the middle...got a bunch of them tonight

[o2cui2i]

The bat looked really promising after his rookie season where he walked as much as he struck out and showed some power. The next 3 picks in that draft were Kazmir, Swisher, and Hamels though

 

he had good range too, just couldn't throw to first. they even moved him to second to see if being closer would help with the throwing, but it didn't and he was a bust

 

those were dark times

[o2cui2i]

Liriano has some really good movement on his pitches tonight