GDT (1/3) | Blue Jays (41-38) vs. Rays (47-34) | July 2 — 7:07 PM

[RustyTrombone]

Today's version of Manoah has the potential to be No. 1 in Jays' rotation.

 

Ya if can somehow find a couple mph on his heater and sit 95-96 and hit 98-99 he could be elite

[THANOS]

Ya if can somehow find a couple mph on his heater and sit 95-96 and hit 98-99 he could be elite

 

It's possible with his size. I could see it.

[glory]

Blowing out the Rays is a rarity so have to enjoy these moments. Time to take the next two. Sweep these mofos and get legit back in the WC race.

[max silver]

Ya if can somehow find a couple mph on his heater and sit 95-96 and hit 98-99 he could be elite

 

I'm hoping that Manoah decides to winter in Dunedin. I think taking a full offseason to use the elite training facility and pitching lab could potentially unlock ace potential if the stuff ends up ticking up further.

[saskjayfan]

My only real gripe with Reese McGuire so far was his catching of Manoah. I wasn't a big fan of his defense and framing either but he's been looking better in those aspects lately. Now that he's figured out how to call a Manoah game, I have become a Reese McGuire stan and would rather keep him as the backup when Kirk is ready to come back. Put Adams and Jansen on the trade block and see what you can get.

 

Kirk is ready. I hope he's on a plane right now. He started playing extended spring training games 3 weeks ago. In 3 games at buffalo he's killed it. I really don't want to see him getting 2 hits for the Bisons tomorrow. I want him catching Ross Stripling. There is a chance they hold off until Sunday so he can catch Ray.

[RustyTrombone]

I'm hoping that Manoah decides to winter in Dunedin. I think taking a full offseason to use the elite training facility and pitching lab could potentially unlock ace potential if the stuff ends up ticking up further.

 

If he looses maybe 15-25 lbs and gets leaner could see his arm speed go up and let him hit upper 90s with ease.

[max silver]

Kirk is ready. I hope he's on a plane right now. He started playing extended spring training games 3 weeks ago. In 3 games at buffalo he's killed it. I really don't want to see him getting 2 hits for the Bisons tomorrow. I want him catching Ross Stripling. There is a chance they hold off until Sunday so he can catch Ray.

 

I'd like to see Jansen stashed in AAA for the time being. Finally getting some offensive production from the catcher position is a really nice bonus right now, so you might as well bring up Kirk once he's ready and it's murder central for opposition pitchers. Combined with the return of Springer and Biggio, Adding Kirk into the mix will just make for a crazy attack 1-9. If Jansen can find his stroke in AAA and McGuire cools down then you reassess from there.

[JaysAllMighty]

I'd like to see Jansen stashed in AAA for the time being. Finally getting some offensive production from the catcher position is a really nice bonus right now, so you might as well bring up Kirk once he's ready and it's murder central for opposition pitchers. Combined with the return of Springer and Biggio, Adding Kirk into the mix will just make for a crazy attack 1-9. If Jansen can find his stroke in AAA and McGuire cools down then you reassess from there.

 

But is Kirk a good catcher?

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Like batters gripping the bat to hard, maybe he wasn't relaxed on the mound for his first handful of MLB starts. Some stress and nerves caused him to lose some velo and control??

[saskjayfan]

I'd like to see Jansen stashed in AAA for the time being. Finally getting some offensive production from the catcher position is a really nice bonus right now, so you might as well bring up Kirk once he's ready and it's murder central for opposition pitchers. Combined with the return of Springer and Biggio, Adding Kirk into the mix will just make for a crazy attack 1-9. If Jansen can find his stroke in AAA and McGuire cools down then you reassess from there.

 

Rowdy had an expected slug about 100 points higher than what his actual slug was in the majors. He was up down up. It felt thinking and guessing at the plate after pitches at times. He just needed to get some confidence going. Now he's in AAA and doing well. He's working himself back to being a viable left handed option. Jansen needs to do the same. Get some confidence going for a couple weeks.

 

Maybe some team will look at Reece as a desirable secondary piece in a trade.

[G-Snarls]

Manoah 11 swings and misses on his slider alone

[spats]

Who would have thought Manoah would be an important part of this rotation this early in the season. That anticipation belonged to Pearson.

[Krylian]

If he looses maybe 15-25 lbs and gets leaner could see his arm speed go up and let him hit upper 90s with ease.

 

Agreed. He doesn't need a Vladdy type weight overhaul, but 20 pounds and some toning up could make a big difference.

[Deadpool]

Agreed. He doesn't need a Vladdy type weight overhaul, but 20 pounds and some toning up could make a big difference.

 

As long as he doesn't follow the Brandon League offseason training regimen...

[RustyTrombone]

As long as he doesn't follow the Brandon League offseason training regimen...

 

Lmao didnt League hulk out and gain like 15 lbs or something all on his shoulders and he couldnt even throw 90 after that

[Krylian]

Lmao didnt League hulk out and gain like 15 lbs or something all on his shoulders and he couldnt even throw 90 after that

 

Ya. That was such a waste. What an incredible sinker he had when he first got here. High 90s and movement for days.

[RustyTrombone]

Ya. That was such a waste. What an incredible sinker he had when he first got here. High 90s and movement for days.

 

I remember there was so much hype around him for a couple years throwing 100... now hed be just another guy lol