Blue Jays vs. Angels - June 20, 2019

[Deadpool]

This ump needs to be killed horribly.

[Orgfiller]

The catcher did a great job but Biggio really got the screw job in that AB.

[glory]

LOL.

 

Ump is s***.

[Ray]

Biggio and Vlad are getting f***ed by these umps.

[Deadpool]

Absolutely f***ing stole that AB from Biggio. That's inexcusable.

[JFD]

dumb s*** ump strikes again

[gruber92]

This ump is ridiculously horrible

[Ray]

I’m now wondering how much of Biggios K-rate% in the minors could actually be attributed to taking close pitches that were outside the zone. A little aggression might help him.

[Daniel Labude]

That was some Machado looking douchebaggery from Vlad.. calling an obvious out safe.. HATE that!

 

He was running and Pujols foot came off...it was close...so no just no...not even close to this lmao

[Orgfiller]

A bit awkward but nice job McKinney.

[Deadpool]

Nice, well done McKinney.

[Deadpool]

Okay, let's not spend the next two batters trying to bunt here.

[Deadpool]

f*** YES BILLY!

 

/cf

[5ToolPhenom]

Wow! McKinney of all people! SWEEEEEEEET

[Orgfiller]

Wow damn that's a hell of a performance from the bench for McKinney!

[Deadpool]

Undercover Santa there just trying to get McKinney out there for the post game interview.

[glory]

McKinney doing that in front of Justin Upton was not a coincidence.

[tbad]

McKinney still on the team?

[Deadpool]

I really love how Vladdy is the first one out of the dugout and the first one congratulating everyone, I really enjoy his enthusiasm and passion for his teammates.

[wk680]

There is absolutely no way this front office should move Ken Giles unless they get an absolute haul. He’s been one of the best relievers in baseball.

 

So I think he will be a free agent after next season. Should they (assuming he is not dealt this July) try to sign him to an extension ? I know people say you don't need a closer for a non-contending team, BUT the hope is this team could be a playoff contender as early as 2021.

[jmomcc]

So I think he will be a free agent after next season. Should they (assuming he is not dealt this July) try to sign him to an extension ? I know people say you don't need a closer for a non-contending team, BUT the hope is this team could be a playoff contender as early as 2021.

 

If you aren’t good, you just trade him imo.

[glory]

So I think he will be a free agent after next season. Should they (assuming he is not dealt this July) try to sign him to an extension ? I know people say you don't need a closer for a non-contending team, BUT the hope is this team could be a playoff contender as early as 2021.

 

If the returns for him and Stro are s***, then keep them and try to work out extensions. Trading for the sake of trading is not going to help this team.

 

But a rebuilding team that looks years away probably would benefit more by trading a closer than extending him. Stroman is a different story since 3-4 WAR starters are harder to find.

[bones10]

I didn't even know McKinney was on the team

[wk680]

I didn't even know McKinney was on the team

 

He wasn't until getting called up a couple days ago when Smoak went to the DL. I think that was his 1st AB since being called up.

[Ray]

So I think he will be a free agent after next season. Should they (assuming he is not dealt this July) try to sign him to an extension ? I know people say you don't need a closer for a non-contending team, BUT the hope is this team could be a playoff contender as early as 2021.

 

Depends mostly on the what prospect returns you're looking at, but I would look to move relievers as quickly as possible given their volatility. Ken Giles is in the midst of a career year by every measurable metric, so you'd be selling at probably the highest point of his career. He's yo-yo'd between having elite seasons and having underwhelming ones. Sell him while he's legitimately one of the best relievers in baseball.

 

The Twins might actually be the best target here. If we can convince them that they're an elite reliever away from being legitimate World Series contenders (which they very well might be given their historically great hitting right now), a small market team like them might be willing to overpay in prospect capital to get over the top.

[Bobthe4th]

[Ex Player]

When Kawhi Leonard walked in and #BlueJays fans started cheering, Clayton Richard was pitching. For a moment, he wondered if the cheers were for him

 

"I got 0-2 on Calhoun and I was like 'man, I know I haven't gone 0-2 on a lot of hitters, but they got excited for that one."

It wouldve been even more hilarious had he tipped his hat