General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2021)

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[InsideThePark]

Oh, never heard this...

 

That exert seems contradictory. The opening line says he's eligible to return Saturday and the final paragraph says he might pitch Wednesday. Is 1 of those an updated report?

[Spanky99]

That exert seems contradictory. The opening line says he's eligible to return Saturday and the final paragraph says he might pitch Wednesday. Is 1 of those an updated report?

 

Yeah the 26 is incorrect, he'll have to pass his test Wednesday the 23rd.

[Virgil_Hiltz]

I was looking forward to seeing Vlady Vs Ohtani but totally understand him opting out.

Plus if Ohtani wins, imagine the hype for next yrs HR Contest if Ohtani wins this year and Vlady enters next season's.

[Sammy225]

 

This makes me happy actually. Don't need this f***ing up his swing.

[Krylian]

Selfishly I would've liked to see Vladdy in the Derby. But if he feels that skipping it will give him a bit of a breather and help him with the 2nd half playoff push then I'm all for it.

[G-Snarls]

Red Sox back in first place but play back to back series against the Rays and Yankees

 

At the very least it guarantees no more than one team surges ahead in the standings

[Ray]

Red Sox back in first place but play back to back series against the Rays and Yankees

 

At the very least it guarantees no more than one team surges ahead in the standings

 

Red Sox rankings (AL):

OPS: 3rd

ERA: 8th

 

Blue Jays rankings (AL):

OPS: 2nd

ERA: 6th

 

 

Red Sox: 43-29

Blue Jays: 35-35

 

Pain

[TwistedLogic]

Red Sox rankings (AL):

OPS: 3rd

ERA: 8th

 

Blue Jays rankings (AL):

OPS: 2nd

ERA: 6th

 

 

Red Sox: 43-29

Blue Jays: 35-35

 

Pain

 

Blue Jays run differential: +43

Games above .500: 0

 

Red Sox run differential: +34

Games above .500: 14

[Stangstag]

Blue Jays run differential: +43

Games above .500: 0

 

Red Sox run differential: +34

Games above .500: 14

 

Well yeah, their latest series sums it up perfectly.

 

Split the 4 game series... the Jays 2 wins were by 10+ runs while the Redsox 2 wins were by 1 run, both being walk-off wins where the Jays were leading most of the game. Extremely frustrating.

[RustyTrombone]

Well yeah, their latest series sums it up perfectly.

 

Split the 4 game series... the Jays 2 wins were by 10+ runs while the Redsox 2 wins were by 1 run, both being walk-off wins where the Jays were leading most of the game. Extremely frustrating.

 

So much wrong with that statement. Jays won 7-2 on saturday. And never lead the monday game.

[Stangstag]

So much wrong with that statement. Jays won 7-2 on saturday. And never lead the monday game.

 

My memory failed me. The rest is correct? Point being Jays easily could/should have won all 4

[Benito]

Selfishly I would've liked to see Vladdy in the Derby. But if he feels that skipping it will give him a bit of a breather and help him with the 2nd half playoff push then I'm all for it.

 

I'm glad he's not. I'm probably in the minority, but I don't really care much for the HR derby. For me, it's not that exciting.

[RustyTrombone]

My memory failed me. The rest is correct? Point being Jays easily could/should have won all 4

 

It happens. But we hit like crap in the monday game and didnt deserve to win.

[DigitalRock]

Blue Jays run differential: +43

Games above .500: 0

 

Red Sox run differential: +34

Games above .500: 14

 

Baseball can be so frustrating.

[BigCecil]

I'm glad he's not. I'm probably in the minority, but I don't really care much for the HR derby. For me, it's not that exciting.

 

I feel the same about the hr derby. no interest. But have to admit watching all that top young talent and Ohtani at Coors was something that had my interest. But still glad Vlad said no. He is on a roll playing great on offense and D. Just keep it going. I would guess that derby makes for a exciting but tiring and stressful evening.

[Brownie19]

I feel the same about the hr derby. no interest. But have to admit watching all that top young talent and Ohtani at Coors was something that had my interest. But still glad Vlad said no. He is on a roll playing great on offense and D. Just keep it going. I would guess that derby makes for a exciting but tiring and stressful evening.

 

Bunch of sour puss's. I think the HR derby is great and love the new format (time instead of outs). Then again - I have 3 young boys, so it's a fun night for us. I still think it's the best skills competition in any of the 4 major sports and truly is an event that can feature the 'stars' of baseball (as opposed to the dunk competition, which is usually full of a bunch of 11th or 12th guys off the bench who nobody cares about).

[Jays24]

So what time does Springer get activated and announced as our leadoff hitter playing CF today? Lol

[NHLPRO]

So what time does Springer get activated and announced as our leadoff hitter playing CF today? Lol

 

 

They said springer hitting 5th or 6th.

 

 

M.Semien

B.Bichette

Vladdy

T.Hernandez

G.Springer

R.Grichuk

L.Gurriel Jr.

C.Biggio

R. McGuire/R.Adams

 

DEEEEP Lineup!

[Spanky99]

So what time does Springer get activated and announced as our leadoff hitter playing CF today? Lol

 

Shi makes it sound like it's a forgone conclusion...

 

[G-Snarls]

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Bunch of sour puss's. I think the HR derby is great and love the new format (time instead of outs). Then again - I have 3 young boys, so it's a fun night for us. I still think it's the best skills competition in any of the 4 major sports and truly is an event that can feature the 'stars' of baseball (as opposed to the dunk competition, which is usually full of a bunch of 11th or 12th guys off the bench who nobody cares about).

 

Would love to see various of skills being exhibited.....fastest man to first and/or around the bases and outfielders speed/accuracy throws to home are the two at the top of my head!

[Dr. Dinger]

 

I don’t love Pat Tabler, and that was a suggestion so braindead that it should be fireable for a colour analyst.

[Benito]

 

Lol. Did Pat provide some kind of reasoning for this suggestion? Not that it matters for such an absurd idea.

[Stangstag]

Lol. Did Pat provide some kind of reasoning for this suggestion? Not that it matters for such an absurd idea.

 

Im sure it was "turn the lineup over for the big bats"

[NHLPRO]

Bichette

Biggio

Vladdy

Teo

Springer

Grichuk

Gurriel Jr.

McGuire

Semien

 

Pretty nice lineup he might not be so far out of left field on this 1!

[Spanky99]

Wtf, lol.

[glory]

 

Baseball needs to get some new, fresh blood into their announcing ranks. The Jays broadcast when it’s just Buck and Pat is like the dictionary definition of “out of touch”. Can’t promote the sport to a younger demo with guys like that still employed in prominent roles.

[wilko]

Bichette

Biggio

Vladdy

Teo

Springer

Grichuk

Gurriel Jr.

McGuire

Semien

 

Pretty nice lineup he might not be so far out of left field on this 1!

 

Can't have McGuire and Semien that close together...

[The Iceman]

Bichette

Biggio

Vladdy

Teo

Springer

Grichuk

Gurriel Jr.

McGuire

Semien

 

Pretty nice lineup he might not be so far out of left field on this 1!

 

So randemly putting Semien who is unquestionably your second best hitter this year in any measurable behind McGuire, Gurriel, Biggio and Grich?

And Bo with the 5th best OBP leading off?

 

Semien

Bo

Vladdy

Hernandez

Springer

Biggio

Grich

Gurriel

McGuire

And when Springer gets a couple weeks under his belt and if he is outpreforming those above him move him up.

The only must is Vlad does not hit below 3 in the order. EVER.