GDT Game 2/3... Jays @ Rays 7:10 PM EST

[Jaysareus]

Way to hustle after the ball Grichuk. Pathetic effort as they probably hold the runner on third or nail him at the plate if Grichuk hustles after the ball.

 

I just saw that now. He was leisurely jogging back to that ball

[Olerud363]

Grichuk will go on his usual hot streak in the summer when the Jays are like 20 games under .500, so at least there's that.

 

one bad scenario

 

all prospects bust, Jays on track to at least get top 3 pick but... Grichuk, Sogard, and Galvis go on titanic hot streak, Jays get tenth pick

 

Orioles - two 1st overalls in a row, lead to legendary dynasty.

[5ToolPhenom]

s*** like that breeds from somewhere and it's up to management to set the tone, this is the major leagues ffs. Atkins has no clue on how to evaluate talent.

 

Say what one will about Anthopolous and he certainly did some dumb s***, but he was able to acquire some good established players through shrewd moves. It's an ability that I haven't really seen with Atkins as most of his trades have been rather milquetoast. The Grichuk/Leone deal is his big shining jewel and while it was a good trade, it wasn't exactly something to write home about. The Cards had no room for Grichuk and were looking for some bullpen help and Leone had just come off a great season.

[Barkerfan23]

Feel like Shapiro will through Atkins overboard this year

[JFD]

one bad scenario

 

all prospects bust, Jays on track to at least get top 3 pick but... Grichuk, Sogard, and Galvis go on titanic hot streak, Jays get tenth pick

 

Orioles - two 1st overalls in a row, lead to legendary dynasty.

 

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[5ToolPhenom]

if we don't sign stroman I'm going to be pissed.

 

Well, prepare to be pissed.

 

He's Atkins last big piece to trade in order to net something good for the rebuild. He struck out with his other chips so I think he's gonna work hard to not mess this one up.

[tbad]

UNWATCHABLE

cf

[Jaysareus]

Buck set that he up nice "they haven't put a ball in play yet vs panonne"

[5ToolPhenom]

Panone is definitely not the kind of reliever that you want pitching late in close games. Ignoring his crappy numbers, his velocity is s*** and he just doesn't have the "stuff". Probably the last guy I'd put in a 2 run game in the 7th inning.

[gruber92]

What a trade the Rays made for Archer, Meadows and Glasnow are awesome returns. Any confidence is Atkins maximizing Stroman's trade value if he's moved?

[Ex Player]

Not only can they not hit, they cant bunt either

[JFD]

wtf was that. I want a refund on my mlb.tv sub.

[Abomination]

What a trade the Rays made for Archer, Meadows and Glasnow are awesome returns. Any confidence is Atkins maximizing Stroman's trade value if he's moved?

 

They traded away an ace / past ace on a VERY team friendly contract. Stroman isn't anywhere close to the same situation. Honestly though, I feel like unless someone bowls us over, I'd rather just extend him. I don't feel like he'll produce the kind of return that would make us really happy, unless a contender gets really desperate at the deadline and overpays.

[Barkerfan23]

What a trade the Rays made for Archer, Meadows and Glasnow are awesome returns. Any confidence is Atkins maximizing Stroman's trade value if he's moved?

 

They are going to trade for a Medicare veteran and a failed prospect

[JFD]

another cheeseball call for the K

[Barkerfan23]

You can't take that pitch at this level

 

Maybe vlad should go spend some time in Buffalo

[Ex Player]

That was no strike

[Superdood]

This team feels so hopeless, they can't do anything well or even f***ing average. Terrible approaches at the plate, awful defense, no pitching, this season can't end fast enough.

[Barkerfan23]

They traded away an ace / past ace on a VERY team friendly contract. Stroman isn't anywhere close to the same situation. Honestly though, I feel like unless someone bowls us over, I'd rather just extend him. I don't feel like he'll produce the kind of return that would make us really happy, unless a contender gets really desperate at the deadline and overpays.

 

Well let's wait and see if the Indians need a starter...they might call on their old buddy Shapiro

[Daniel Labude]

Another BS call on Vlad...that doesn't get called 90% of the time

[JFD]

You can't take that pitch at this level

 

Maybe vlad should go spend some time in Buffalo

 

How is that gonna help him at this level?

[tbad]

How long do I have to wait until Vlad will be good

[Daniel Labude]

You can't take that pitch at this level

 

Maybe vlad should go spend some time in Buffalo

 

Lmao...maybe Trout should to

[Ex Player]

Another BS call on Vlad...that doesn't get called 90% of the time

And the 2nd strike on Smoak was a ball too.

 

Ump sucks

[Spanky99]

Panone is definitely not the kind of reliever that you want pitching late in close games. Ignoring his crappy numbers, his velocity is s*** and he just doesn't have the "stuff". Probably the last guy I'd put in a 2 run game in the 7th inning.

 

He's pitched quite well out of the pen. He's likely the last guy I want starting.

[Superdood]

5,786 is the recorded attendance for this game, time to move the Rays to Montreal lol

[gruber92]

Another BS call on Vlad...that doesn't get called 90% of the time

 

I agree. Catcher set up on the outside part of the plate, catcher reaches across borderline inside and still gets the call.

[Abomination]

5,786 is the recorded attendance for this game, time to move the Rays to Montreal lol

 

Lol, a record! I wonder how many minor league teams are out-drawing them?

[Daniel Labude]

I agree. Catcher set up on the outside part of the plate, catcher reaches across borderline inside and still gets the call.

 

Especially on a right hander vs RHP as well

[Superdood]

Lol, a record! I wonder how many minor league teams are out-drawing them?

 

I don't know the numbers but I would bet a fair number of teams. Gotta be so disheartening as a Rays player to draw so few no matter how good you play.