Toronto Blue Jays Roster Discussion (2022)

[Krylian]

Did I read the Jays schedule correctly? They start the season off with a 10 game road trip (STL x 3, KC x 4, LAA x 3)? Edited December 29, 2022 by Krylian

[Jonn]

Did I read the Jays schedule correctly? They start the season off with a 10 game road trip (STL x 3, KC x 3, LAA x 3)?

 

Probably a built in fail safe incase they needed a couple extra weeks for the renovation project at the Stadium. I’m sure it will be complete well ahead of time. But makes sense.

[Rusty_Savage]

Did I read the Jays schedule correctly? They start the season off with a 10 game road trip (STL x 3, KC x 3, LAA x 3)?

Probably a buffer in case the dome isn't quite ready.

 

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[Laika]

Yeah I think that was even mentioned in an article somewhere

[John_Havok]

Idk man, pretty certain that Varsho will be playing every day.

 

Yeah, probably Kiermaier will sit against lefties. I deleted that part of my post as it was getting too long

[Jonn]

Lets keep in mind Varsho produced a .553 OPS vs Lefties last season. If he wants to play against them everyday that better dramatically improve because that’s absolutely putrid.

[Brownie19]

Yeah, probably Kiermaier will sit against lefties. I deleted that part of my post as it was getting too long

 

It would be best to find opportunities to rest our 33 year old CFer (who's often injured). Vs. LHP makes a f***ton of sense.

[Spanky99]

It would be best to find opportunities to rest our 33 year old CFer (who's often injured). Vs. LHP makes a f***ton of sense.

 

Yeah man, for sure, he'd still be on the strong side of a platoon, with many AB's. That's where Merrifield steps in.

[Ehjays]

[Eat My Shatkins]

Man it's exciting knowing the jays have three legit CFers patrolling the OF now.

[wilko]

 

#sacbunts

[Krylian]

 

Can you imagine if Charlie was still in charge?

 

#buntsfordays

[BTS]

 

I actually like this

[glory]

 

Charlie wiping a tear from his eye as he reads that.

[Laika]

hopefully Toronto tries to get him to chill on the bunting, at least for a month or two

 

his projected HRs last year were 30+ in most stadiums and without the shift he might want to just f***ing hack away all year long...

[Laika]

wait Varsho is incredible at bunting for hits

 

9 for 12 last year

[Jonn]

wait Varsho is incredible at bunting for hits

 

9 for 12 last year

 

How many of them were against lefties?

[John_Havok]

wait Varsho is incredible at bunting for hits

 

9 for 12 last year

 

Yeah he was good at dragging it past the pitcher on the 1b side where neither the 1b or 2b could get it and throw him out before he outran it.

[Laika]

How many of them were against lefties?

 

i can't find that split easy but the video probably shows all the hits

[Spanky99]

wait Varsho is incredible at bunting for hits

 

9 for 12 last year

 

Drag bunts in the shift, as long as he picks his spots well, I might enjoy it. 2nd baseman will be playing him much differently this season.

[L54]

I actually like this

 

I do too. Obviously there are days guys just aren’t feeling “it” and having the ability to drop one down and then steal second adds another layer to his game. Huge fan.

[Stangstag]

Man it's exciting knowing the jays have three legit CFers patrolling the OF now.

 

Completely new OF wall and dimensions too.

 

Its not hyperbole to say the Jays completely transformed their outfield this offseason.

[Laika]

Toronto has the best defensive outfield in baseball

 

Yes or no?

[Eat My Shatkins]

Toronto has the best defensive outfield in baseball

 

Yes or no?

 

I'd say yes, although we'll see how Varsho transitions to LF.

[Ray]

Lets keep in mind Varsho produced a .553 OPS vs Lefties last season. If he wants to play against them everyday that better dramatically improve because that’s absolutely putrid.

 

In 2021, he had a .819 OPS against lefties. Better than he hit RHP, albeit only 90 PA.

 

Seems like he tweaked his approach in 2022 primarily to pull and sold out for more power as a result. The elevated home run numbers and strikeout numbers support that. His strikeout rate against lefties was a little high, but nothing outrageous leading me to believe that he was probably getting absolutely destroyed by the shift which will be gone next year. No shift + better hitters parks makes me think he can do enough against lefties to warrant time in the lineup consistently. I don’t think he’ll be great against lefties going forward, but should be better.

 

I’m really excited to see Varsho’s offensive progression next year.

[Spanky99]

I'd say yes, although we'll see how Varsho transitions to LF.

 

Huh?

[The Cats Ass]

Toronto has the best defensive outfield in baseball

 

Yes or no?

 

I'll go with yes.

 

Steamer has KK and Varsho 6th and 7th in defensive value for OFers. We have 3 guys out there that are all capable of playing CF.

[mellowgold]

I'll go with yes.

 

Steamer has KK and Varsho 6th and 7th in defensive value for OFers. We have 3 guys out there that are all capable of playing CF.

 

Not only are they all capable but two of the three are elite and the other I think was roughly league average in cf (correct me if I'm wrong about Springer). Can't wait to see them tracking down baseballs in the new RC outfield.

[Krylian]

As it stands today, what does everyone's 26 man roster look like?

[The_DH]

As it stands today, what does everyone's 26 man roster look like?

 

Starters

 

Manoah

Gausman

Berrios

Bassitt

Kikuchi

Relievers

 

Romano

Mayza

Swanson

Cimber

Bass

Garcia

Richards

Merryweather

Catchers

 

Jansen

Kirk

Infield

 

Guerrero

Biggio

Bichette

Chapman

Merrifield

Espinal

Outfield

 

Kiermeier

Varsho

Springer

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