GDT 2/3 | Blue Jays (34-23) @ Tigers (23-34) | June 11 - 4:10 PM ET

[TwistedLogic]

Game #58

 

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[Deadpool]

Dude's got 8 starts this year and they still don't have a headshot for him. I like our chances today!

[DigitalRock]

Go Jays

[Deadpool]

Also, more pitchers should use words like "flabbergasted".

[Big BlueJay]

Kirk on the bench again for the second time in 3 games ....

[Effit]

I miss Kirk already

[Jays24]

Why the hell is our best hitter sitting out when we just had a day off?

 

Springer needs to get his ass out there today while letting Kirk DH. Then Springer can DH tomorrow while Kirk catches. Not hard to figure out...

[Ehjays]

Why the hell is our best hitter sitting out when we just had a day off?

 

Springer needs to get his ass out there today while letting Kirk DH. Then Springer can DH tomorrow while Kirk catches. Not hard to figure out...

 

Umm,,,,,Its not Springer making up the lineup card

[Solaxys]

Whatever they are doing with Springer, load management wise, he hasn't been on the IL for the season thus far (knock on wood) - so, I'm happy for them to keep doing whatever keeps him off IL, even if it means Kirk misses a game (Its Detroit and this lineup can win without Kirk) cause Springer has to DH every other game.

[TwistedLogic]

[THANOS]

I don't understand why our FO or Charlie can't understand the logic in only giving guys the DH rest day when Kirk is catching.

 

By choosing to do it on days he's not, you remove the best hitter from the lineup.

 

It's common sense. It shouldn't be this hard.

[Jays24]

Umm,,,,,Its not Springer making up the lineup card

 

Really? Thanks for the info lol.

 

Pretty sure my anger was directed towards whoever came to this decision. This franchise really makes you scratch their heads at times.

[Stangstag]

I don't understand why our FO or Charlie can't understand the logic in only giving guys the DH rest day when Kirk is catching.

 

By choosing to do it on days he's not, you remove the best hitter from the lineup.

 

It's common sense. It shouldn't be this hard.

 

Agreed, the only thing I can think of is that they literally mapped out these DH days for Springer before the season even started, and they aren’t willing to adapt or budge from that set plan.

[RustyTrombone]

So since May 24th the Jays are 1st on fangraphs batting WAR at 6.7. Next closest team is at 5. Difference between 1st and 2nd is the same the as the difference between 2nd and 11th. Went back and looked all previous 2.5 week stretches this season and the Jays have by far the best one. Pitching was 13th during this stretch.

[Jays24]

I don't understand why our FO or Charlie can't understand the logic in only giving guys the DH rest day when Kirk is catching.

 

By choosing to do it on days he's not, you remove the best hitter from the lineup.

 

It's common sense. It shouldn't be this hard.

 

This franchise doesn't seem to be able to deviate from their plan. Seems like no matter what is happening on the field, whoever has finalized their prearranged plans must stick.

[Jonn]

Having Kirk out ot the lineup right now under any circumstances is incredibly stupid.

[glory]

I don't understand why our FO or Charlie can't understand the logic in only giving guys the DH rest day when Kirk is catching.

 

By choosing to do it on days he's not, you remove the best hitter from the lineup.

 

It's common sense. It shouldn't be this hard.

 

Agreed. Charlie and/or the org doesn’t know how to time these off days to the team’s advantage. If Kirk is going to catch 4 days a week, then you have 4 games a week to DH Springer/Vlad. That seems pretty reasonable. Just f’n plan the DH days for the days Kirk catches. They could have easily had Kirk DH today and Springer DH tomorrow with Kirk catching.

 

It’s the Tigers so hopefully it doesn’t matter but if this was an important series against a good team then that would be horrendous. Tapia is going to end up with more PA’s than Kirk this season, and it will be done intentionally.

[Stangstag]

Agreed. Charlie and/or the org doesn’t know how to time these off days to the team’s advantage. If Kirk is going to catch 4 days a week, then you have 4 games a week to DH Springer/Vlad. That seems pretty reasonable. Just f’n plan the DH days for the days Kirk catches. They could have easily had Kirk DH today and Springer DH tomorrow with Kirk catching.

 

It’s the Tigers so hopefully it doesn’t matter but if this was an important series against a good team then that would be horrendous. Tapia is going to end up with more PA’s than Kirk this season, and it will be done intentionally.

 

As pretty much half the board predicted when that trade was made.

[Buster]

How many tools does Tapia have?

 

1?

2?

[Stangstag]

How many tools does Tapia have?

 

1?

2?

 

Speed, Contact/Hit???

 

2 i guess

[Solaxys]

Speed, Contact/Hit???

 

2 i guess

 

God, I wish Zimmer could have an OBP of .300, his speed would change the game.

 

Zimmer has just better everything than Tapia except can't get on base to save his life.

[Jonn]

I’m still confused why the Jays continue to roster both Tapia and Zimmer. Surely one of the younger options in AAA couldn’t possibly be worse.

[TwistedLogic]

I love Arden Zwelling's work but he is extremely creepy on camera.

[Daniel Labude]

Another big game coming here

[Omar]

[Stangstag]

Great at bats so far

[Stangstag]

Nobody got on, but good at bats

 

Yeah they’ll definitely get to this guy soon. Maybe second time through

[Orgfiller]

Bats were all over Briske. Long ABs, and rockets of 103, 107 and 110 that just didn't find holes. xBA of .560 that inning. They're gonna score a lot of runs today if that continues.

[MunenoriKawasakiMVP]

Three barrels three outs fml. 270, 900 and 510 xba. This Brieske guy sucks.

[Solaxys]

I still do not understand the logic of pitching away when you shift to pull; you are literally asking the batter to tap it the other way through the giant hole.