GDT Jays vs Rays 1/4 Game time 6:40 P.M

[Barkerfan23]

I think we will score 10 tonight

[TheHurl]

lol.....yes let's defend dumb decisions because. Regular thing with Montardo

 

I am saying it doesn't matter over the context of winning or losing this game. It is a comment to those saying that Montoyo is throwing the game.

[Ex Player]

Over a season I don't want to see Biggio batting 8th and costing him PA's

I dont think even Montoyo is dumb enough to bat Mr. Biggsleworth 8th over an entire season..............then again!!

 

Over a game it could work out great for the Jays. Yarborough seldom gets to 26 batters faced. Third time through Biggio will see a different pitcher and maybe that is what they want

I'll become a monkey's uncle if it all works out for Montoyo and we win the game

 

(and Jansen drives home the winning run)

[Spanky__99]

I am saying it doesn't matter over the context of winning or losing this game. It is a comment to those saying that Montoyo is throwing the game.

 

It's still stupid AF, man.

[Krylian]

I couldn't care less if a manager picked his lineup out of a hat for a game or two. It isn't going to matter

 

But why not try to put your team in the best position to win every night? Isn't that what he's paid to do? Hat lineups don't put the team in the best position.

[TheHurl]

But why not try to put your team in the best position to win every night? Isn't that what he's paid to do? Hat lineups don't put the team in the best position.

 

I've spent the past 5 years following the Rays closely. They had 152 different batting orders last year. 13 different batters batting lead-off, 26 different players batting 9th. All based not on handedness but a lot of data coming in from the front office. Batting orders aren't going to make or break a team.

[DigitalRock]

It's still stupid AF, man.

 

Exactly...holy s*** I agreed with Spanky....2020 stays f***ed

[DigitalRock]

I've spent the past 5 years following the Rays closely. They had 152 different batting orders last year. 13 different batters batting lead-off, 26 different players batting 9th. All based not on handedness but a lot of data coming in from the front office. Batting orders aren't going to make or break a team.

 

The difference is those lineups were data driven, this is Montardo.

[glory]

The Rays announcers just called this the “George Constanza” lineup when talking about Biggio batting 8th.

[EdwinsParrot]

lefties hit better

 

buntoyo says idc lol

[Stangstag]

Lol what in the hell is this lineup

[wilko]

The Rays announcers just called this the “George Constanza” lineup when talking about Biggio batting 8th.

 

lol Bizzaro world lineup.

[Ex Player]

How can you be late on an 82mph fastball (or changeup)??

[Barkerfan23]

so far it's not looking great

[DigitalRock]

late on 84, chasing changeups in the dirt. I hate Yarborough.

[Jonn]

Someone needs to get the Blue Jays a new computer. This one is broken.

[Jonn]

Hell of a battle boys!

[Barkerfan23]

first 3 hitters strike out

[glory]

Lineup working just as planned so far.

 

4D chess.

[Ex Player]

I dont think hitters are picking up Yarbrough's fastballs.

 

These things are sitters and they're all swinging through them

[wilko]

Strikes out the side. That worked well so far.

[Stangstag]

Lol Buck trying to say a “computer” came up with this lineup because its so bizarre. Nope, just Montoyo being an idiot

[saskjayfan]

I am saying it doesn't matter over the context of winning or losing this game. It is a comment to those saying that Montoyo is throwing the game.[/quoteuch

 

This is you playing the manager doesn't matter card and one game doesn't matter. The Angels could bat Mike trout 9th and still win a game. The more they did it eventually it would cost them games. Montoyo's had several bad lineups. They are starting to add up. You never know what game it's going to be where such a ridiculous decision costs you a game. It could be game one, it could be 10.

 

It's like drinking and driving. There's a good chance you drink too much and drive home you'll make it without getting a DUI or getting in an accident. That doesn't mean you should ever do it. The more you do it, eventually a horrible outcome will happen.

[Barkerfan23]

when your on a 5 game streak it's a good thing to mess around with the lineup

[Stangstag]

when your on a 5 game streak it's a good thing to mess around with the lineup

 

Yeah that’s the most confusing part for me, it seemed like they finally had a stable lineup that was working for over a week (even in that Miami loss)

 

And then Charlie goes and changes it because “Yarbrough is tough against us”

[DigitalRock]

You hangy, they Bangey

[Jonn]

We should get Lowe when gets expensive for the Rays.

[doorknob]

Did one of those cardboard fans throw the home run ball back onto the field? Lol.

[Stangstag]

Shoemaker gives up way too many homeruns

[Jays24]

I'm surprised Lowe is batting 2nd. Shouldn't he bat 8th?