General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2021)

[Krylian]

Thought: What if Pearson's control issues are him trying to get ahead of the MLB cracking down on foreign substances for pitchers?

 

Hang on. Let me drop my pants so you can really connect fully with your kick to the balls.

[gruber92]

Bottom line is that we're going to need a LHB that can play outfield. If I'm Shatkins, I'm exploring a way in obtaining Jesse Winker or Tyler Naquin from Cincinnati in a trade for Gurriel + or Grichuk +. For Winker there would have to be more but you should get the 30 year old Naquin straight up. I would love to see Winker in LF for us next year. What would be realistic as an added piece to get Winker?

[Jays24]

By theory the order should be...

 

Springer

Vlad

Bichette

Teo

Semien

Biggio

 

Your best hitter overall hitting 2nd. Your 3rd best overall hitter should be hitting 5th. 4th best overall hitter hitting 3rd.

 

Why is biggio on your list over Grichuk and even Gurriel? Come on man lol.

 

Correct answer will be:

Springer

Bo

Vlad

Teo

Semien

Grichuk

[DigitalRock]

I say Springer leadoff for sure

 

I like the thought of keeping Vlad 3rd though to make sure he gets a PA in the first inning every game

 

Second or third in the order for MVP Vlad fo sure.

[Stangstag]

Bottom line is that we're going to need a LHB that can play outfield.

 

Why? It would be nice but its definitely not a NEED. The OF is kinda set for the next few yers, I think it would be great to bring in a 3B that hits left. But again, its definitely not a need.

 

The team desperately NEEDS arms. Reliable starters and back-end relievers.

[DigitalRock]

Bottom line is that we're going to need a LHB that can play outfield. If I'm Shatkins, I'm exploring a way in obtaining Jesse Winker or Tyler Naquin from Cincinnati in a trade for Gurriel + or Grichuk +. For Winker there would have to be more but you should get the 30 year old Naquin straight up. I would love to see Winker in LF for us next year. What would be realistic as an added piece to get Winker?

 

That is definitely not the bottom line lol.

[Laika]

Bottom line is that we're going to need a LHB that can play outfield. If I'm Shatkins, I'm exploring a way in obtaining Jesse Winker or Tyler Naquin from Cincinnati in a trade for Gurriel + or Grichuk +. For Winker there would have to be more but you should get the 30 year old Naquin straight up. I would love to see Winker in LF for us next year. What would be realistic as an added piece to get Winker?

 

Winker would cost way too much. He's home grown for them, hitting out of his kind, and under control for a couple more years. He also might not be a massive upgrade.

 

If they are pushing chips in it will be for pitching

[TwistedLogic]

AL Hit leaders going into today's game.

 

[RobinThicc]

Jays need at least a number three starter. Then some BP help.

 

Those two things need to be addressed.

[Krylian]

Jays need at least a number three starter. Then some BP help.

 

Those two things need to be addressed.

 

The starter has needed addressing for a while now.

[philly30]

Have to allow Blue jays back soon then, this would be unfair not to

 

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31578263/nhl-canadian-government-reach-agreement-cross-border-travel-ahead-stanley-cup-semifinals

[Eat My Shatkins]

Hatch pitched again in Buffalo finally. 2 innings, 1 walk, 1 K no hits, no runs.

 

Biggio also played for the Bisons today, 1 for 4 with a homer.

 

Also, Smith went 2 for 4 with a walk and Adams 1 for 3 with a walk as both guys continue to stay fairly hot after slow starts. Smith with an .883 OPS and Adam's rocking a 1.010 OPS.

[G-Snarls]

Have to allow Blue jays back soon then, this would be unfair not to

 

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31578263/nhl-canadian-government-reach-agreement-cross-border-travel-ahead-stanley-cup-semifinals

 

Nice. I would like to think so but...

 

The only thing is this is only for one or two playoff rounds and teams can isolate and test

 

Jays have to play over 100 more games and would have to go back and forth between the US and Canada repeatedly

[AdamGreenwood]

Bottom line is that we're going to need a LHB that can play outfield. If I'm Shatkins, I'm exploring a way in obtaining Jesse Winker or Tyler Naquin from Cincinnati in a trade for Gurriel + or Grichuk +. For Winker there would have to be more but you should get the 30 year old Naquin straight up. I would love to see Winker in LF for us next year. What would be realistic as an added piece to get Winker?

 

No reason we can't get Winker. Probably cost us either Vladdy or Bo.

[Jays24]

Have to allow Blue jays back soon then, this would be unfair not to

 

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31578263/nhl-canadian-government-reach-agreement-cross-border-travel-ahead-stanley-cup-semifinals

 

Exactly what I thought. Can't make an exception for hockey but not the Jays.

[Grant77]

Have to allow Blue jays back soon then, this would be unfair not to

 

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31578263/nhl-canadian-government-reach-agreement-cross-border-travel-ahead-stanley-cup-semifinals

 

This is a big test for Shapiro, he's got to get something done soon. Canada is the most vaccinated country in the world.

[Jays24]

This is a big test for Shapiro, he's got to get something done soon. Canada is the most vaccinated country in the world.

 

How the hell did this happen with the type of start we had to the vaccination process? Lol

[z3r0s]

This is a big test for Shapiro, he's got to get something done soon. Canada is the most vaccinated country in the world.

 

Malta says hello!!! j/k

 

Claim didn't make sense to me on first blush, but I guess if you are talking about 1st doses only sure.

 

Not that I think it necessarily a bad strategy in a case of limited supply, but we aren't doing so hot in terms of both dose rate.

[philly30]

Nice. I would like to think so but...

 

The only thing is this is only for one or two playoff rounds and teams can isolate and test

 

Jays have to play over 100 more games and would have to go back and forth between the US and Canada repeatedly

 

It can work with baseball, the team goes to Toronto and gets tested each day and isolates, it is only for a few days. It is not like each team would be in a bubble for months

[WryNGinger]

Thought: What if Pearson's control issues are him trying to get ahead of the MLB cracking down on foreign substances for pitchers?

Interesting idea. Pearson and Murphy could be a couple of black aces if they lay low and get their s*** together.

[Spanky99]

Yeah... stop.

[Grant77]

Malta says hello!!! j/k

 

Claim didn't make sense to me on first blush, but I guess if you are talking about 1st doses only sure.

 

Not that I think it necessarily a bad strategy in a case of limited supply, but we aren't doing so hot in terms of both dose rate.

 

First dose is what I was referencing. It was in several news articles over the last couple of days.

 

Vaccine supply is no longer a concern in most first world countries. Vaccinating enough people to make it effective seems to be the biggest concern now and we're doing quite well. The reasons for not having baseball in Canada are dying pretty quickly.

[Olerud363]

First dose is what I was referencing. It was in several news articles over the last couple of days.

 

Vaccine supply is no longer a concern in most first world countries. Vaccinating enough people to make it effective seems to be the biggest concern now and we're doing quite well. The reasons for not having baseball in Canada are dying pretty quickly.

 

Looks like Jays will be at Sahlen Field until at least July 24th. Hopefully they will return in August. No reason not to if the fatality rate from the virus remains low in U.S. and Canada. Case counts may become deceiving if vaccines reduce fatalities a huge amount.

[philly30]

Looks like Jays will be at Sahlen Field until at least July 24th. Hopefully they will return in August. No reason not to if the fatality rate from the virus remains low in U.S. and Canada. Case counts may become deceiving if vaccines reduce fatalities a huge amount.

 

Some places are not even reporting case counts anymore, I know Florida stopped, Speaking of Florida, only 5,000 fans there when the Phillies played last week, that is a disgrace, should Move to Montreal or anywhere else

[G-Snarls]

BlueJays.com e-mail:

 

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The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that Sahlen Field capacity will increase to 80% for games beginning June 24 through July 21. Additional fully vaccinated seating sections will be opened in the 100L bowl for these games, while the 200L will remain as physically distanced seating pods.

 

We want to thank our fans for everything they have done to combat COVID-19 in our communities. Blue Jays fans should continue to follow the latest local public health guidelines, including non-essential travel outside of Canada; through these efforts, we can hope for the day we reunite at Rogers Centre.   

[G-Snarls]

Wife and I are going to the first game back at the Rogers Centre no matter when it is

 

Can't f'n wait even though I'm moving 4500 km across the country this summer I'll get there no matter when it is... This year or next

[Brownie19]

Wife and I are going to the first game back at the Rogers Centre no matter when it is

 

Can't f'n wait even though I'm moving 4500 km across the country this summer I'll get there no matter when it is... This year or next

 

Yeah I have a little 5 year old who absolutely loves the Blue Jays right now. He knows all the players names and numbers. I can't wait to take him to a game as soon as I can.

[RobinThicc]

This is a big test for Shapiro, he's got to get something done soon. Canada is the most vaccinated country in the world.

 

Why would the players want that?

[philly30]

Why would the players want that?

 

Want what?

[RobinThicc]

Want what?

To have to live in a bubble here in Toronto.

 

Thats what the government and NHL agreed on.