GDT: Spring Training

[Stangstag]

It's a nice notion... But Charlie will squeeze Grichuk in wherever he can.

 

Can’t wait to see Grichuk at DH while Springer is limping around in the OF

[Olerud363]

Yeah but at 29.5 he's pretty old to fix.

 

Yes, lots of examples of players figuring it out around 30 years old but it's still incredibly rare. And Bird is a guy with zero MLB PA in last two season + he was not great in his AAA year in 2021.

 

So the only issue really is the statement you made about him being one of the most talented hitters on the team. Evidently that ceased being true years ago. In fact, I would say that the last time Greg Bird was statistically interesting was way back in 2015.

 

Every projection system now thinks Greg Bird is a below average hitter

 

BUT he may be able to find the physical capability to be an MLB contributor. A productive platoon hitter would be a great outcome.

 

I 100% agree and should have said that Bird 19 through age 22 was an interesting hitter. Clearly better than Hernandez or Gurriel thorugh age 22, and it would be awesome if that talent showed up at 29. Awesome but very unlikely, because I can think of a few guys who "figured it out" at 29, but am struggling to remember super-injured guys who got magically healthy at 29... maybe I forget them though.

[Olerud363]

It's a nice notion... But Charlie will squeeze Grichuk in wherever he can.

 

Reese too

[Olerud363]

Just scanned Twitter for the latest Blue Jays news

 

1. Nate Pearson - 2 innings, 4 ks. That's a lot of innings this early for a guy they plan to use in relief. Maybe it will be creative long relief and he gets 100 innings and fills in for injured guys and piggy backs. That would be cool to see.

 

2. Mike Wilner still wearing a mask - Please no politics. Not political. Just reporting that Wilner is keeping himself safe.

 

3. Bird opposite field homerun - That was yesterday but just saw the video. Very talented guy.

[Sammy225]

Just scanned Twitter for the latest Blue Jays news

 

1. Nate Pearson - 2 innings, 4 ks. That's a lot of innings this early for a guy they plan to use in relief. Maybe it will be creative long relief and he gets 100 innings and fills in for injured guys and piggy backs. That would be cool to see.

2. Mike Wilner still wearing a mask - Please no politics. Not political. Just reporting that Wilner is keeping himself safe.

 

3. Bird opposite field homerun - That was yesterday but just saw the video. Very talented guy.

 

In the first 4 + weeks they have only 1 off day i am wondering with the short spring training if they will go to some hybrid 6 man rotation for the first month. It would ease guys into it and we can see who can stick.

[saskjayfan]

Just scanned Twitter for the latest Blue Jays news

 

1. Nate Pearson - 2 innings, 4 ks. That's a lot of innings this early for a guy they plan to use in relief. Maybe it will be creative long relief and he gets 100 innings and fills in for injured guys and piggy backs. That would be cool to see.

 

2. Mike Wilner still wearing a mask - Please no politics. Not political. Just reporting that Wilner is keeping himself safe.

 

3. Bird opposite field homerun - That was yesterday but just saw the video. Very talented guy.

 

They said they were going to prepare him as a starter. I could just be it's not that easy to pitch with a sports hernia all year, which he did last year. I'm all for an early 6 man rotation if he has a good spring.

[Jimcanuck]

I can see a 6 man rotation for much of the season, given Ryu and I am sure there is some caution with Manoah's innings. Edited March 21, 2022 by Jimcanuck

[Laika]

I 100% agree and should have said that Bird 19 through age 22 was an interesting hitter. Clearly better than Hernandez or Gurriel thorugh age 22, and it would be awesome if that talent showed up at 29. Awesome but very unlikely, because I can think of a few guys who "figured it out" at 29, but am struggling to remember super-injured guys who got magically healthy at 29... maybe I forget them though.

 

there are probably almost none

seems like most of the late bloomers were AT LEAST healthy and active baseball players in the big leagues before breaking out

or at least least dominating in Japan/Korea or something

[THANOS]

I wonder why we haven't seen Moreno yet? I don't remember seeing his player photo the other day either.

[Brownie19]

I wonder why we haven't seen Moreno yet? I don't remember seeing his player photo the other day either.

 

visa issues.

[THANOS]

visa issues.

 

Ah, thank you

[Deadpool]

[Stangstag]

I can see a 6 man rotation for much of the season, given Ryu and I am sure there is some caution with Manoah's innings.

 

Nah. Lets not take innings away from Gausman/Berrios

[Stangstag]

Has Teoscar played yet?

 

Yeah he was in the lineup 2 days ago. Had a gaffe in RF and a couple strikeouts

[Laika]

Has Teoscar played yet?

 

Yeah he was in the lineup 2 days ago. Had a gaffe in RF and a couple strikeouts

[Stangstag]

Yeah he was in the lineup 2 days ago. Had a gaffe in RF and a couple strikeouts

 

Hey

[jerb]

 

Marly Rivera

@MarlyRiveraESPN

 

Hernández banged his wrist against the ground sliding in the outfield but said he feels good and will go through his whole training routine today.

 

Marly Rivera

@MarlyRiveraESPN

 

Teoscar Hernández’s wrist is feeling much better; will do a full workout today. Hernández did not need an MRI or any additional testing.

[jerb]

 

Hazel Mae

@thehazelmae

 

Charlie Montoyo’s pregame avail:

* Hyun-Jin Ryu amd Adam Cimber set to make spring debuts Friday

* Congrats to the Cimber family on birth of son, River Christian Cimber

* Teoscar Hernandez (sore wrist) day-to-day, took part in workouts

* Cavan Biggio (elbow) good to go #BlueJays

[jerb]

 

Arden Zwelling

@ArdenZwelling

 

Hyun Jin Ryu's scheduled to make his Blue Jays spring debut this Friday vs. Detroit. Jose Berrios starts Wednesday followed by Kevin Gausman on Thursday.

[Stangstag]

 

Arden Zwelling

@ArdenZwelling

 

Hyun Jin Ryu's scheduled to make his Blue Jays spring debut this Friday vs. Detroit. Jose Berrios starts Wednesday followed by Kevin Gausman on Thursday.

 

Hot

[Deadpool]

The audio guy has the crowd noise a bit too loud...

[Deadpool]

GREAT play from Bo right there!

[Deadpool]

Bo is flashing some leather so far this game.

[Deadpool]

Springer slipping out of the box like that didn't make me feel great...

[Deadpool]

Noice. This lineup just kicks so much ass.

[Stangstag]

Hit parade

[Deadpool]

Great ABs from the first 4 batters so far.

[Stangstag]

Gurriel being patient and then driving an oppo double in a full count?? Wtf???

[Deadpool]

Suck it, Yankees.

[Deadpool]

That could have easily been a double in the gap, but a sac fly is a decent consolation prize for Chapman there.