General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Brownie19]

John Axford released.

 

Too bad it didn't work out for him. He's probably done. Seems like a nice guy who's always had an electric arm.

[Carlos Danger]

So why was Richard pulled from his scheduled start today against Team Moosehead?

[5ToolPhenom]

Yeah, they really don't need to be playing video games DURING the game...

 

It's always disappointing as a fan to hear reports of this happening with players. I remember years back there was reports that Rickey Henderson was in the clubhouse playing cards during a Mets playoff game or Griffey JR in his last year with the M's laying on a sofa watching cartoons while the game was being played.

 

I suppose the truth might be that the games don't matter to a lot of players as much as we think they do. That's why I don't mind guys like Stroman who might seem a little obnoxious but are clearly really into the game and winning.

[Spanky99]

Sat, Mar 23

 

The Blue Jays have paid RHP Bud Norris a retention bonus to keep him from opting out of his minor league contract.

 

Advice: Davidi reports the retention bonus is $100,000. Norris is currently dealing with forearm fatigue, and the retention bonus will keep him with Toronto. If they hadn't have paid it, he would have been eligible to opt-out of the deal and become a free agent. Instead, the Blue Jays won't have to add him to the 40-man roster until he's fully healthy, but there's likely another opt-out date for Norris this spring.

 

More: Shi Davidi on Twitter

 

(Rotoworld.com)

[Spanky99]

 

 

[Carlos Danger]

If I was organizing the Montreal exhibition games I would be pissed.. Monday and Tuesday night games against Milwaukee, Gaviligio and Pannone starting, no Vlad, none of the high profile prospects that I am aware of..... Sounds like a snooze fest...

[BTS]

If I was organizing the Montreal exhibition games I would be pissed.. Monday and Tuesday night games against Milwaukee, Gaviligio and Pannone starting, no Vlad, none of the high profile prospects that I am aware of..... Sounds like a snooze fest...

 

I mean, it’s spring training. They’re always snoozefests.

[Spanky99]

Game's on RSN

 

On the bump... SRF

 

1. Kevin Smith ® SS

2. Eric Sogard (L) 3B

3. Randal Grichuk ® CF

4. Billy McKinney (L) 1B

5. Richard Urena (S) 2B

6. Joshua Palacios (L) RF

7. Brock Lundquist (L) DH

8. Roemon Fields (L) LF

9. Luke Maile ® C

[Carlos Danger]

I mean, it’s spring training. They’re always snoozefests.

 

Understand it is still ST. However, if you compare to years past when the games were on weekends or last year when you had Vlad, Bichette, etc in the line up or Martin homecoming his first year with his dad playing sax etc... So, my point is, relative to other ST series in Montreal, this one seems like it is looking to be a snooze fest...

[Carlos Danger]

Very happy to be able to see Smith in the line-up and on TV..

[Krylian]

Jays sign Daniel Hudson to a 1-year deal

[KevinGregg]

If I was organizing the Montreal exhibition games I would be pissed.. Monday and Tuesday night games against Milwaukee, Gaviligio and Pannone starting, no Vlad, none of the high profile prospects that I am aware of..... Sounds like a snooze fest...

 

Bo will be there

[Carlos Danger]

Bo will be there

 

Ok, good Thanks.

[Spanky99]

 

[Spanky99]

How did Fields let J-Hay get to 3rd on that single is mind boggling.

[BTS]

So

 

Giles

Mayza

Biagini

Norris

Hudson

 

Now look like locks for the opening day pen.

[Spanky99]

So

 

Giles

Mayza

Biagini

Norris

Hudson

 

Now look like locks for the opening day pen.

 

Also two of Pannone/SRF and Thornton... possibly Adams.

 

[BTS]

Also two of Pannone/SRF and Thornton... possibly Adams.

 

 

Yeah, looks like whichever two of Pannone, Thornton and SRF doesn’t get Borucki’s rotation spot will go to the pen. And if Adams makes it too, that leaves the bench at Maile, McKinney/Hernandez platoon, and one of Urena/Sogard.

[Bobthe4th]

I mean, it’s spring training. They’re always snoozefests.

 

You have a point, but last year’s Vlad homer in Montreal was the highlight of the season. Always good to see a few of the top prospects, even in a spring training game.

[Bobthe4th]

Jays sign Daniel Hudson to a 1-year deal

 

Does this signal the end of the Elvis experiment?

[Carlos Danger]

SRF’s modus operandi has been walking bases loaded then Kng the side. The K part isn’t working so well today..

[Spanky99]

Does this signal the end of the Elvis experiment?

 

We'll find out Tuesday, I guess.

[Spanky99]

Boom says Randal!!!

[Spanky99]

Daniel Norris might've pitched himself out of the rotation today.

[Laika]

Reid-Foley's scattershot approach to pitching seems to be very dependent on him getting the borderline high strike calls.

[Bobthe4th]

[Spanky99]

 

Shi Davidi called this.

[Carlos Danger]

Nice to see Bud out there. No relation to Daniel, but Chuck is his daddy!

[Spanky99]

Norris just got Rekt! lol... that was a bomb.

[Carlos Danger]

Nice to see Bud out there. No relation to Daniel, but Chuck is his daddy!

 

Well, at least he is not on the IL Needs more ST..