General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2022)

[Solaxys]

what's the number for a guaranteed jays playoff birth

 

As it stands, magic number is 13 to clinch WC for Jays (Os have 68 losses, we have 63 losses; 17 games left for us, 17 - 5 = 12, which is a tie - so 13).

Any combination of Jays W/Os L equaling 13 will clinch it.

 

For Seattle, its 15 | For Rays, its also 15.

 

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The magic number for Yankees to clinch playoff berth (against Os record): 8

The magic number for Yankees to clinch AL East (against Jays record): 13

[Jonn]

Sounds like he'll be back soon...

 

 

The way Danny Jansen is hitting right now I don’t think it matters.

[Spanky99]

The way Danny Jansen is hitting right now I don’t think it matters.

 

Okay, Jonn.

[John Balkabella]

 

Kirk unavailable for the 4th straight game now, I think? Anyone getting worried?

 

Only thing I am worried about is that this injury robs him of his speed.

[John_Havok]

Sounds like he'll be back soon...

 

 

I really hope he takes his fitness to heart this offseason. He could have an incredible career if he shaves down 30-50 pounds. Being a catcher with his build already in his early 20s (if not improved) is a near certain recipe for being out of baseball by 30.

[Jonn]

I really hope he takes his fitness to heart this offseason. He could have an incredible career if he shaves down 30-50 pounds. Being a catcher with his build already in his early 20s (if not improved) is a near certain recipe for being out of baseball by 30.

 

That would be a great start. It all comes down to will power. He’s only going to be able to do it if he wants to. Nobody can force him. It starts with him. Luckily he’s very privileged as an athlete the Blue Jays would have no issue hiring both a nutritionist and personal trainer for him exclusively.

[keggy]

I really hope he takes his fitness to heart this offseason. He could have an incredible career if he shaves down 30-50 pounds. Being a catcher with his build already in his early 20s (if not improved) is a near certain recipe for being out of baseball by 30.

 

With all the contact he makes on the infield, skinny Kirk could be a future batting champion from increased BABIP alone.

[John_Havok]

With all the contact he makes on the infield, skinny Kirk could be a future batting champion from increased BABIP alone.

 

Doesnt need to be skinny, just going from bowling ball to bowling pin would be a great start

[Spanky99]

Only thing I am worried about is that this injury robs him of his speed.

 

lol

[Spanky99]

I really hope he takes his fitness to heart this offseason. He could have an incredible career if he shaves down 30-50 pounds. Being a catcher with his build already in his early 20s (if not improved) is a near certain recipe for being out of baseball by 30.

 

That's the plan, he can hit enough to stay in ball past 30 though, I'm on the get in shape train also, both have a personal trainer.

[jerb]

 

Mitch Bannon

@MitchBannon

 

José Berríos has had some success rocking the red jerseys recently, but it’s actually the hitters telling him to wear read, he says.

 

The #BlueJays jersey choice today was Bo Bichette’s.

[Stangstag]

 

Mitch Bannon

@MitchBannon

 

José Berríos has had some success rocking the red jerseys recently, but it’s actually the hitters telling him to wear read, he says.

 

The #BlueJays jersey choice today was Bo Bichette’s.

 

So just as I thought, its not ALWAYS the pitcher that decides

[MunenoriKawasakiMVP]

[Ehjays]

[G-Snarls]

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Yankees car

[G-Snarls]

On the verge of being only 4.5 back!

 

Go Brewers

[DigitalRock]

Yanks lose woot

[Stangstag]

Yanks lose woot

 

Seattle down 2-0 lets go Shohei

[G-Snarls]

Can't understate what a big deal it would be to have Berrios pitch like a front end starter from here on out

[BigCecil]

Seattle down 2-0 lets go Shohei

 

Angels win! Strength of schedule matters but man we have felt the reality that it's no W guarantee. Good ol' Loup closed out a 2-1 win for LAA.

[jaysblue]

Can't understate what a big deal it would be to have Berrios pitch like a front end starter from here on out

 

Yeah can be the difference maker for this team in the Postseason. If Berrios pitches like a front of the rotation starter, the Jays in a short series can be dangerous!

[jaysblue]

Angels win! Strength of schedule matters but man we have felt the reality that it's no W guarantee. Good ol' Loup closed out a 2-1 win for LAA.

 

Even the Cubs swept the Mets last week. You can't discount these teams at this point in the season like you said. No win is ever a guarantee.

[JaysAllMighty]

Even the Cubs swept the Mets last week. You can't discount these teams at this point in the season like you said. No win is ever a guarantee.

 

Of course not, that's why they call it The Show.

[Spanky99]

Rays lose, M's win, not bad.

[Eat My Shatkins]

Rays lose, M's win, not bad.

 

Orioles getting f***ed up by the Tigers.

 

About to fall 6 games back of the Jays

[mellowgold]

Tampa's schedule the rest of the way is probably tougher than ours. HOU, TOR, @CLE, @HOU, @BOS.

 

If we can somehow manage a split this weekend, I like our chances to finish ahead of them.

[Spanky99]

Orioles getting f***ed up by the Tigers.

 

About to fall 6 games back of the Jays

 

They've never worried me. f*** the O's.

[BigCecil]

Jays Talk PLUS pod yesterday there us a very interesting interview with Eno Sarris on Berrios and Strip on their "Stuff +", etc talking about potential playoff pitching choices etc. if anyone interested.

[Spanky99]

[Stangstag]

 

I like how he names 2 NL teams lol. Why not say Seattle/Tampa