GDT (3/3) | Blue Jays (9-11) @ Rays (11-10) | Ryu vs Patino | April 25 — 1:10 PM

[BlueRocky]

"I hope Vlad breaks out this season!"

 

Monkey's Paw: Every other player will be injured or take a major step backwards.

 

“Renounce your wishes!”

[Jaysareus]

Tough spot for chatwood here 0 out 2 on thanks buntoyo

[Slyfisher]

That was a strike!

[Brownie19]

Of course. I am just making an assumption that Bo wasn't even approached to play 2B today because of what it would mean for his ego.

 

The biggio thing came about because another poster said he does deserve special treatment. I don't put him near that category.

 

Anyways, Ryu just got hurt. f***!!

 

Don't base opinions on assumptions. It's a terrible habit.

 

As for Biggio - he didn't get special treatment. You created this narrative. He isn't "playing over Tellez" today. He's also produced like a top 40-50 positional player in baseball since arriving in 2019. I don't know what 'special treatment' even means, but he should be playing everyday.

[Slyfisher]

Huge pitch coming...

[BlueRocky]

Nice Chatwood

[John Balkabella]

Great job!

[Jgarza868899]

This bullpen is f***ing nails.

[EdwinsParrot]

very nicely done chatwood

[Jays24]

Don't base opinions on assumptions. It's a terrible habit.

 

As for Biggio - he didn't get special treatment. You created this narrative. He isn't "playing over Tellez" today. He's also produced like a top 40-50 positional player in baseball since arriving in 2019. I don't know what 'special treatment' even means, but he should be playing everyday.

 

Agreed on the first part. Just throwing s*** out there unnecessarily out of frustration.

 

Special treatment is sticking with the guy more than you would for the average player (e.g. Bo at SS which he rightfully deserves). I didn't think Biggio deserved that treatment at 3B. I do agree that he should be in the lineup almost everyday when healthy. Would just prefer that to be at 2B/LF/RF.

[Jays24]

Clutch performance from Chatwood!!

[Slyfisher]

Nice to see Semien's avg creeping up

[JFD]

dog s*** offense

[Slyfisher]

Is it time to think about getting another hitting coach? Our offensive team approach seems to be lacking

[Jays24]

dog s*** offense

 

Everyone expected an elite offense and dog s*** pitching. Scared that once our hitting becomes good, our pitching will become dog s***.

[TrueNorth]

Jays line up scares no one except maybe Vlad

[Deadpool]

Bichette hitting for grand slam instead of avg what a f-ing selfish fcker

 

Probably should have bunted...

[Jays24]

Probably should have bunted...

 

Worked for Gurriel.

 

I know you're joking lol.

[Deadpool]

Agreed on the first part. Just throwing s*** out there unnecessarily out of frustration.

 

Special treatment is sticking with the guy more than you would for the average player (e.g. Bo at SS which he rightfully deserves). I didn't think Biggio deserved that treatment at 3B. I do agree that he should be in the lineup almost everyday when healthy. Would just prefer that to be at 2B/LF/RF.

 

To be clear, Biggio is playing 3B because the team has asked him to play 3B, because the team signed Semien with the understanding that he would be playing 2B. Biggio is playing out of position to help the team, at their request.

[Brownie19]

Agreed on the first part. Just throwing s*** out there unnecessarily out of frustration.

 

Special treatment is sticking with the guy more than you would for the average player (e.g. Bo at SS which he rightfully deserves). I didn't think Biggio deserved that treatment at 3B. I do agree that he should be in the lineup almost everyday when healthy. Would just prefer that to be at 2B/LF/RF.

 

Before you s*** on Biggio again, you might stop and realize they moved Biggio to 3rd this year so they could sign Semien (who they clearly have an agreement with to keep him in the middle infield). Biggio didn't bitch and complain, he moved to 3rd as a team player. He's injured his throwing hand on 3 separate occasions so far this year, acknowledged he isn't 100%, but is out there doing what he can to help the team win.

 

The reality is in today's game - great defense isn't as impactful as it one was (refer to the article on the Reds). Obviously this FO thought it was worth the potential downgrade on our 3rd base defense to get Semien on this team. Maybe they think Martin will be here by mid season, or at least by September and thus this is just a short term fix (in all likelihood - Semien is gone next year and Biggio's back at 2nd). These are all calculated risks. There's always a chance they don't work.

 

I think the team is 100% committed to playing Bo at SS all year. We don't really have another options (short term or long term) unless we want Espinal as a starter.

[Slyfisher]

Gotta say that I feel much more confident with balls hit to ss today

[Jonn]

Ok Joe Panik nice play

[gruber92]

Nice play from Panik.

[John Balkabella]

Good ballgame.

[Jonn]

Jays line up scares no one except maybe Vlad

 

Why would Vlad be scared of the Jays lineup? Or do you just suck at English?

[bronson44]

Let Borucki go one more, then Castro for the 8th and Dolis for the 9th

[Slyfisher]

Nice 1 Espinal!

[Jonn]

Espinal wants playing time.

[John Balkabella]

Jansen is so unlucky.

[Stangstag]

Jansen actually looks better at the plate right now just getting 0 luck