Blue Jays prioritize diversity after scandal-Promote Anthony Alford to join Smith Jr.

[Spanky99]

What are the chances of going with a Pompey-Pillar-Alford outfield in 2018 (assuming Pompey isn't dead)?

 

Or will they trade the gay hating bastard and go with Alford in CF?

 

Pompey's playing now, I'm not sure how many games it is before he has to come off the DL, and put back on the 40, it used to be 15 games or days. Also there's talk of Alford making the '18 roster. Smith Jr... has a chance too.

[Krylian]

lol Pompey

 

I'll say it again. Pompey will never play another game for the Toronto blue Jays.

[JuniorFelix]

Honestly, this is probably the most exciting prospect to come up for me since, I don't know, Stroman?

 

Can't wait to see this guy!

[Spanky99]

I'll say it again. Pompey will never play another game for the Toronto blue Jays.

 

Why?

[G-Snarls]

This is exciting. When was the last time we got to see a legit prospect called up midseason?

 

In recent years only the pitchers (Stro, Osuna, etc)

[Gary]

Where is Alford batting in tonight's lineup?

[G-Snarls]

Anyway I'm excited to see him

 

Looks like a well-rounded player

 

Got his autograph in Dunedin

[TheHurl]

Where is Alford batting in tonight's lineup?

 

8th I bet

[G-Snarls]

[Gary]

8th I bet

 

That'd be cool. I hope he at least in the lineup and not sitting on the bench.

[Jonn]

Alford is playing LF tonight. Would have liked to see him in CF with Smith Jr getting the start over Zeke.

[Gary]

Lineup is out and he's batting 8th.

[Atothe]

Gibby is so weird, a guy with his defensive tools is being wasted in LF so a guy like Zeke can play CF. Hopefully Alford impresses Gibby

[Spanky99]

8th I bet

 

1. Ezequiel Carrera (L) CF

2. Jose Bautista ® RF

3. Kendrys Morales (S) DH

4. Justin Smoak (S) 1B

5. Devon Travis ® 2B

6. Ryan Goins (L) SS

7. Darwin Barney ® 3B

8. Anthony Alford ® LF

9. Luke Maile ® C

[Gary]

Gibby is so weird, a guy with his defensive tools is being wasted in LF so a guy like Zeke can play CF. Hopefully Alford impresses Gibby

 

Gibby's got a bone-crush on Zeke.

[Laika]

Pompey's playing now, I'm not sure how many games it is before he has to come off the DL, and put back on the 40, it used to be 15 games or days. Also there's talk of Alford making the '18 roster. Smith Jr... has a chance too.

 

Pompey hasn't played an official game yet - he's just played one or two in extended

[Spanky99]

Pompey hasn't played an official game yet - he's just played one or two in extended

 

What's the timeline in the CBA for hitters, when they get back to pro AB's/action?

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Gibby is so weird, a guy with his defensive tools is being wasted in LF so a guy like Zeke can play CF. Hopefully Alford impresses Gibby

 

Maybe Gibby (like me!) is playing Zeke where he'll can do the most harm to the team so it will be easier for him to play himself off the team!

[Krylian]

Why?

 

I think the organization has completely written him off. I could be completely wrong, but that's the feeling I get.

[Spanky99]

I think the organization has completely written him off. I could be completely wrong, but that's the feeling I get.

 

Oh, I see.

[Atothe]

I think the organization has completely written him off. I could be completely wrong, but that's the feeling I get.

 

He had a concussion and he was definitely gonna be up if he didn't. Shatkins is not gonna give up on talent

[Jimcanuck]

I think the organization has completely written him off. I could be completely wrong, but that's the feeling I get.

 

Hard to see a healthy Pompey as anything less than a 4th OF.

[glory]

I'll say it again. Pompey will never play another game for the Toronto blue Jays.

 

Possible but he's out of options next year and plays for a team that has an asset hoarding front office. They kept f***ing Goins on the roster rather than risk losing him. Pompey has a shot.

 

Whether he ends up being any good is a different story.

[Krylian]

I think he gets packaged out

[Spanky99]

Hard to see a healthy Pompey as anything less than a 4th OF.

 

Did you scout him?

[Jimcanuck]

Did you scout him?

 

Yes.

[Governator]

I would've liked to have had Pompey up here all season over Carrera. I think given the opportunity to play everyday he could be a valuable contributor, not to mention we've lacked any real on base threat since Rajai.

[Ray]

Giving up on a 24 year old switch hitting outfielder who plays good defense and has premium speed would be absolutely criminal. At the very worst, Pompey is a 4th OF, which is still valuable. Also, he's gonna be cheap for the foreseeable future. You give guys like that every chance to succeed.

[Sammy225]

Giving up on a 24 year old switch hitting outfielder who plays good defense and has premium speed would be absolutely criminal. At the very worst, Pompey is a 4th OF, which is still valuable. Also, he's gonna be cheap for the foreseeable future. You give guys like that every chance to succeed.

 

He plays decent outfield it is not a strongest point.

[Governator]

Giving up on a 24 year old switch hitting outfielder who plays good defense and has premium speed would be absolutely criminal. At the very worst, Pompey is a 4th OF, which is still valuable. Also, he's gonna be cheap for the foreseeable future. You give guys like that every chance to succeed.

 

I've seen enough videos of his misplays in centre to not label him a good defender, though it's clear he has the range to cover a lot of ground.