GDT 4/4 | Blue Jays (4-2) @ Yankees (3-3) | April 14 — 7:05 PM

[Orgfiller]

Hopefully this game gets rained out so we don't have to witness the hitting lol

 

The only difference between this lineup and tomorrow's might be Chapman being in the lineup. I'd rather not mess with Gausman's schedule because Tapia is batting a couple spots too high in the lineup. Also f*** rainouts in general lol, that's why the elite teams - Toronto, Tampa, Milwaukee, Seattle, Miami - all have roofs.

[Stangstag]

The only difference between this lineup and tomorrow's might be Chapman being in the lineup, with the next potentially also having another playing getting the day off. I'd rather not mess with Gausman's schedule because Tapia is batting a couple spots too high in the lineup. Also f*** rainouts in general lol, that's why the elite teams - Toronto, Tampa, Milwaukee, Seattle, Miami - all have roofs.

 

They’re planning on going to a 6 man rotation anyways, so if there’s a rainout that just means Stripling/6th guy won’t get a start.

[John_Havok]

Yeah that would make sense but with Chapman and his hip issues maybe they want to give him the full day off every once in a while instead of a half day off. Kirk is going to need days off now too now that he is the primary C. So getting Chapman his day off in now before Kirk gets his is a decent way to stagger their days off. Also, the team wasn't planning on Teoscar getting hurt last night and if that didn't happen this lineup would be looking much better.

 

The only real complaint I have with everything is Tilapia batting 5th over Biggio. I like splitting the lefties up so I'd put one of them in there ahead of Kirk so the lefties can go 5-7-9 but I would have chosen Biggio over Tilapia. So all that said, is switching 7 and 5 all that big of a deal? Not really so I don't have too much to complain about tbh.

 

Yeah, but you cant tell me they cant figure out how not to DH Springer and give Chapman a full day off on the same day, especially when 2 other guys just went down. It's not hard to put one of the off days... off for a day to break them up.

[Spanky99]

Looks like this game might be delayed. Raining right now in the Bronx.

 

Expected to play, though.

[Terminator]

Yeah, but you cant tell me they cant figure out how not to DH Springer and give Chapman a full day off on the same day, especially when 2 other guys just went down. It's not hard to put one of the off days... off for a day to break them up.

 

But what does it matter if Springer is in the field or not? I think you basically end up with the same 9 right? Only one of them would be DHing.

 

Tbh it seems like the perfect day to DH Springer because Zimmer is being forced into action anyway. Might as well take advantage of it and give Springer a little breather.

[John_Havok]

But what does it matter if Springer is in the field or not? I think you basically end up with the same 9 right? Only one of them would be DHing.

 

Tbh it seems like the perfect day to DH Springer because Zimmer is being forced into action anyway. Might as well take advantage of it and give Springer a little breather.

 

Youre right in that in only hurts the offense with 1 guy missing, but the defense takes a s***-kick when Tapia is out there. Just saying it would be better to split up the off days

[Terminator]

Youre right in that in only hurts the offense with 1 guy missing, but the defense takes a s***-kick when Tapia is out there. Just saying it would be better to split up the off days

 

Ok I see what you’re saying.

[Spanky99]

You're splitting hairs fellas.

[BigCecil]

Another exciting match up night! My wife asked me last night as I was cursing out Tapia "how long is baseball season again? when does it end?". I told her October. Look on her face wasn't good.

 

My son is playing 15U AAA this summer and my 5 year old daughter is starting and I'm coaching that chaos. Doesn't help that I have the MLB subscription and some form of baseball seems to be on 16 hours a day.

 

Love this sport!! Its the best.

[John_Havok]

You're splitting hairs fellas.

 

To a point sure, but this lineup is not as optimal as it could be with even the slightest common sense applied. When you're already down offensively, at least put your best D out there

[glory]

 

 

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m almost looking forward to Fowler on the team if it means less Tapia.

[Effit]

Hopefully this ends up being one of those don’t judge a book by its cover games.

[Spanky99]

To a point sure, but this lineup is not as optimal as it could be with even the slightest common sense applied. When you're already down offensively, at least put your best D out there

 

Like I said splitting hairs. The D difference is marginal at best, in 1 game.

[TwistedLogic]

Hopefully this ends up being one of those don’t judge a book by its cover games.

 

Might be an early-season thing but I'm disgustingly optimistic going into every game with this team.

 

Lineup decisions could be better but I don't think they'll make or break anything.

 

Hell, the lineup change I want the most is Vladdy in the 2-hole and that's clearly not going to happen.

[Stangstag]

But what does it matter if Springer is in the field or not? I think you basically end up with the same 9 right? Only one of them would be DHing.

 

Tbh it seems like the perfect day to DH Springer because Zimmer is being forced into action anyway. Might as well take advantage of it and give Springer a little breather.

 

Yeah now im realizing this too. There’s nobody on the roster that would look good at DH anyways so might as well keep Springer off the wet outfield

[Stangstag]

Another exciting match up night! My wife asked me last night as I was cursing out Tapia "how long is baseball season again? when does it end?". I told her October. Look on her face wasn't good.

 

My son is playing 15U AAA this summer and my 5 year old daughter is starting and I'm coaching that chaos. Doesn't help that I have the MLB subscription and some form of baseball seems to be on 16 hours a day.

 

Love this sport!! Its the best.

 

Lol season just started and she’s already asking when it’s over??

 

It ain’t over til November for the jays this year

[Spanky99]

Those sky's are still ominous, unless they were on there way out, yikes!

[Spanky99]

Another exciting match up night! My wife asked me last night as I was cursing out Tapia "how long is baseball season again? when does it end?". I told her October. Look on her face wasn't good.

 

My son is playing 15U AAA this summer and my 5 year old daughter is starting and I'm coaching that chaos. Doesn't help that I have the MLB subscription and some form of baseball seems to be on 16 hours a day.

 

Love this sport!! Its the best.

 

I thought she was a fan, lol.

[BigCecil]

I thought she was a fan, lol.

 

She is BUT NOT UNTIL OCT/NOV. Im way way too into it lol

[The Cats Ass]

Is there an expected start time?

 

Weather radar looks like it’s clearing around 9:10

[Spanky99]

She is BUT NOT UNTIL OCT/NOV. Im way way too into it lol

 

You'll always be, pal. Watching and going to games with Huddy till you're old.

[Omar]

Almost time....

 

 

[jaysguy44]

8:35pm ET start time

[TwistedLogic]

[Terminator]

Almost time....

 

 

 

Awesome! Have fun!

[Jonn]

Sick. I’m ready for more Vlad swings. Gausman against the Yankees is also an important test. I feel people forgot we gave this dude $110 million.

[G-Snarls]

On a positive note... Jays are now alone in first place before even playing

[jaysblue]

Those sky's are still ominous, unless they were on there way out, yikes!

 

What did I say

[jaysblue]

Watch out for those Oakland A's, they just took 3 of 4 from Tampa.

[Daniel Labude]

Go Blue Jays!!!