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polar bear

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Diaz had a .857 OPS in the 2nd half with a .290 babip and .233 ISO.

 

Thought he deserved a shot to start next season so we could see what we really have. He was trending up.

 

Definitely got better as the season progressed.

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Brownie19

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You should stop trying to make this a thing. It's not funny, it hasn't caught on, and it's getting so cringey.

 

+ it doesn't even make any sense. His BABIP ended up at .328, which isn't outrageous - especially for someone who's well above average in exit velocity and was top 10 in the league at the % of balls hit 95 MPH+.

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So the Jays FO must think one of a few things:

 

1. Tulo will be back

2. Gurriel is capable defensively at SS

3. They like Thornton more than Diaz and will try and pick up another SS this offseason

 

If #2 pans out that would be great for the franchise. The FO could simply be counting on a combo of all 3 occurring next year though.

 

4. We're going all out for Manny Machado

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glory

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You're overthinking it. This FO is banking on Bo Bichette as the franchise shortstop and is fine with stopgap options for 2019.

 

This is the right answer. The left side of the infield by 2020 will be Vlad/Bo. Where Gurriel fits in remains to be seen but he is not the long term answer at short either way. I guess they are willing to try him there in 2019 and see what happens. I’d rather have a real SS out there especially if we are trying to increase the value of our GB starters but maybe Montoyo will shift enough to compensate for it.

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I personally want nothing to do with someone who is apparently allergic to the idea of running when he makes contact.

 

Did you like Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion?

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Captain Adama

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Did you like Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion?

 

Personally I'm ok with guys not running full sprint out of the box. I get running hard down the line if you suck, but I don't think you want your star players increasing their injury risk just on the off chance a fielder absolutely botches a routine play.

Krylian MVP

Krylian

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Not to mention the play in question was a single that should've been a double, he's just back pedalling now.

 

In the post season too

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Dick_Pole

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To be fair, his exposure to the post season was non-existent and he grew up with a stupid team that tolerated his behaviour. If Buck Showalter was your manager during your formative years as a player would you not have been poisoned as well? Now that he has been exposed to how baseball should be played, he can adjust his attitude accordingly.
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Spanky99

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To be fair, his exposure to the post season was non-existent and he grew up with a stupid team that tolerated his behaviour. If Buck Showalter was your manager during your formative years as a player would you not have been poisoned as well? Now that he has been exposed to how baseball should be played, he can adjust his attitude accordingly.

 

I don't get it, you hate Stroman, but are apologetic for a league wide known *******.

Krylian MVP

Krylian

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I don't get it, you hate Stroman, but are apologetic for a league wide known *******.

 

I don't like either one. I'm consistent...I don't discriminate. No iodiocity is exempt.

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Boxcar

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I don't like either one. I'm consistent...I don't discriminate. No iodiocity is exempt.

 

I'd tolerate Stroman a lot better if he was a superstar

Krylian MVP

Krylian

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Shaddup Dummy... 3-4 WAR Stroshow's coming!

 

Get with the program. Stroman's a clown. He's also not elite. He can be very good...but elite...like Superstar elite? No.

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Spanky99

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Get with the program. Stroman's a clown. He's also not elite. He can be very good...but elite...like Superstar elite? No.

 

Can I f***ing dream! Godammit Krylian!

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