GDT: Blue Jays @ Rays GM 2 of 3 (July 25th) - SN 3:10 PM EDT

[BlueRocky]

 

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Confirmed TB Rays lineup for todays game:

 

(1) 1B Ji-Man Choi

(2) LF Brandon Lowe

(3) 3B Yandy Diaz

(4) DH Yoshi Tsutsugo

(5) 2B Joey Wendle

(6) RF Manuel Margot

(7) CF Kevin Kiermaier

(8) SS Willy Adames

(9) C Michael Perez

 

SP:Ryan Yarbrough

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Edited July 25, 2020 by BlueRocky

[BlueRocky]

[BTS]

That is perfect lineup construction.

[Boxcar]

That is perfect lineup construction.

 

I'd rather see Fisher in CF than Alford but whatever I guess.

[Orgfiller]

I'd rather see Fisher in CF than Alford but whatever I guess.

 

Not that we've seen better from Alford to make us have confidence in him, but watching Fisher in the field gives me Vietnam flashbacks. I'd like for the team to wait for him to stop giving us a heart attack on flyballs before they trot him out in the most difficult of the positions in the outfield.

[Deadpool]

I'd rather see Fisher in CF than Alford but whatever I guess.

 

Fisher is kinda a circus in LF, I don't know that CF is something he could realistically handle...

[glory]

[Orgfiller]

 

Less sexy lineup with McGuire instead of Jansen but it's a lot of games in little time so I guess it makes sense to give your main catcher as much rest as necessary.

[baubau]

Fisher is kinda a circus in LF, I don't know that CF is something he could realistically handle...

 

I agree but I think I trust Fisher's bat more. I'd rather have him out in LF than Alfrod in CF.

It's likely observation bias on my part but Fisher has looked more impressive at the plate.

 

I guess the Jay's got to make a decision on one, if not both, of these two eventually and see how they play.

[Deadpool]

I agree but I think I trust Fisher's bat more. I'd rather have him out in LF than Alfrod in CF.

It's likely observation bias on my part but Fisher has looked more impressive at the plate.

 

I guess the Jay's got to make a decision on one, if not both, of these two eventually and see how they play.

 

It's likely that one (or both) of those two don't finish the season w/ the Jays, so get as much info on the two of them before making that call. Fisher's had a decent week including the exhibition games, so he's probably in the lead currently, but I really don't think he's viable as a fielder anywhere right now...

[Boxcar]

Not that we've seen better from Alford to make us have confidence in him, but watching Fisher in the field gives me Vietnam flashbacks. I'd like for the team to wait for him to stop giving us a heart attack on flyballs before they trot him out in the most difficult of the positions in the outfield.

 

Maybe you're right. I probably just have irrationally high hopes for him.

 

Just weird, he easily has the speed for CF and that's like 75% of the position.

 

E: I guess my point is moot, didn't realize the first lineup was "probable" and that this one is very different. Still very good lineup construction, but that glaring hole at DH is really starting to bother me.

[TheDragon]

I f***ing love the potential in our lineup, almost every guy has the ability to rake... Edit: I heard McGuire has been putting extra work into his stroke in the off season, good on him!

[Jonn]

McGuire hasn’t embarrassed himself when he has got an opurtunity at the plate. Obviously his minor league numbers dictate he’s probably not going to be a good hitter at all. But he has shown extra base power and looks good behind the plate. All you can really ask for out of your backup.

[Bobthe4th]

Oh wow, I love the new intro!

[Bobthe4th]

It’d make a massive difference if Shoemaker can stay healthy for a few months.

[Grant77]

Go Jay's Go!!!!

[TheDragon]

Smoak just homered. Can I post that here?

[Deadpool]

Boy, have I not missed Jamie Campbell puns...

[Slade]

I think Teoscar Hernandez is going be a big surprise this year, at least with the bat.

[el duque]

This line up looks so good, 2016 Jays are back

[TheDragon]

I think Teoscar Hernandez is going be a big surprise this year, at least with the bat.

 

In all honesty, you're not really going out on a limb considering he had a great second half but it should be his last chance to prove himself as an everyday player as he's nearly 28 years old.

[TheDragon]

Does Gurriel know it's not the 1980's?

[Deadpool]

31 games for Biggio. Nice stroke.

[Bobthe4th]

[el duque]

he has a mask, which is 2020

[Stangstag]

Damn that was almost gone f***

[Deadpool]

Surprised that didn't hit the roof...

[TheDragon]

DH'ing already? Wow he looks like he put on another 20 lbs (not muscle)...

[BlueBaller]

DH'ing already? Wow he looks like he put on another 20 lbs (not muscle)...

you mustn't say these mean words.

[dineke]

vlad's ass is so thicc it's cartoony