Toronto Blue Jays v. Omaha Storm Chasers; GM 3

[gruber92]

I would actually consider pinch hitting with Biggio for Chapman here.

[jaysguy44]

Chap DP incoming

[Solaxys]

Damn he hit it well, just at someone; ugh

[Deadpool]

Kirk looking at him like You Mother f***er.

 

Sorta looks like he's eyef***ing him...

[jaysguy44]

Oh for piss sakes

[gruber92]

Was that a missed hit and run from Espinal?

[Jonn]

This is a spot I would have Biggio hitting for Espinal but because Kirk is out of the game. You have to hold him back.

 

Hard to believe Espinal made the All-Star team with .638 OPS vs RHP.

[Solaxys]

Was that a missed hit and run from Espinal?

 

ya prolly; Gurriel was looking to the plate rather than full on stride for steal

 

The ball was no where near hittable though

[Deadpool]

I think they need to get him on a proper strength training program. He has a tremendous natural ability to gain size. I think he should be taking full advantage of it. Start by getting his Macros on track, trim some body fat, and then add lean muscle. He could be an absolute monster. If they could just get him into the 15-18% body fat range he could be a different kind of athlete. My best guess he’s currently closer to 25-30% which is trending towards Obese.

 

He really hasn't had a proper off season (nobody has), hopefully w/ no pandemic and no labour dispute he'll be able to work at the new facility to get his s*** going next year.

 

Also, that was a dumb steal attempt. And why do people slide foot first when stealing? They all wear those oven mitts now...

[BigCecil]

He really hasn't had a proper off season (nobody has), hopefully w/ no pandemic and no labour dispute he'll be able to work at the new facility to get his s*** going next year.

 

Also, that was a dumb steal attempt. And why do people slide foot first when stealing? They all wear those oven mitts now...

 

Must have been a hit and run and it bounced so badly no 2 strike effort to hit it by Espy? A straight steal to Lourdes is dumb. He is slow as f***. That was a brutal out on the bases again.

[gruber92]

ya prolly; Gurriel was looking to the plate rather than full on stride for steal

 

The ball was no where near hittable though

 

Yeah, but you still need to offer at it regardless. Could have bought the base runner an extra half second.

[DigitalRock]

AAA Royals giving us fits

[BigCecil]

Yeah, but you still need to offer at it regardless. Could have bought the base runner an extra half second.

 

2 strikes and 2 out I think. It was such a bad pitch bouncing I don't think he could have offered and touched it. Any runner with any speed would have safe by a lot.

[el duque]

meat ball alert

[gruber92]

Must have been a hit and run and it bounced so badly no 2 strike effort to hit it by Espy? A straight steal to Lourdes is dumb. He is slow as f***. That was a brutal out on the bases again.

 

There was one strike on Espy. I don't think I've ever seen a hit and run put on with two strikes, unless the count is full.

[el duque]

Calling a Springer walk off

[Solaxys]

Noice Yimmy.

[jaysguy44]

Yimiiiii

[EdwinsParrot]

yimi doing all he can

[gruber92]

Calling a Springer walk off

 

I'm kind of feeling that also.

[BigCecil]

There was one strike on Espy. I don't think I've ever seen a hit and run put on with two strikes, unless the count is full.

 

I just replayed it on PVR. It was 2-2 100%. Ya if it was a hit and run it was a weird call. If it was a straight steal it was worse.

[Jonn]

If we could just add a couple late inning relievers with swing and miss stuff. Moving the likes of Mayza, Garcia, Cimber, and Phelps into their more suited MR roles. I feel this bullpen would be more than competent. It’s frustrating they didn’t even attempt to fix this in the off-season. Are they willing to give up assets for these types of relievers because they definitely are out there if you’re willing to pay for it. And not just rentals either. Teams that aren’t contending for a couple years have no advantage of holding onto these types of arms.

[gruber92]

I just replayed it on PVR. It was 2-2 100%. Ya if it was a hit and run it was a weird call. If it was a straight steal it was worse.

 

My bad, thought the count was 2-1. Straight steal with Gurriel running is not smart.

[Solaxys]

Wow. 85 hanger. I don't think that's ever coming back if he swung at it.

[el duque]

If we could just add a couple late inning relievers with swing and miss stuff. Moving the likes of Mayza, Garcia, Cimber, and Phelps into their more suited MR roles. I feel this bullpen would be more than competent. It’s frustrating they didn’t even attempt to fix this in the off-season. Are they willing to give up assets for these types of relievers because they definitely are out there if you’re willing to pay for it. And not just rentals either. Teams that aren’t contending for a couple years have no advantage of holding onto these types of arms.

 

Should we get Chapman

[Jonn]

Should we get Chapman

 

Only if we are moving Kikuchi in the deal.

[gruber92]

Please burn these red jerseys

[Stangstag]

Please burn these red jerseys

 

They’re cursed. Don’t ever wear these except for July 1st

[Jonn]

Please burn these red jerseys

 

Here’s another spot where elite relievers know when they need to miss the bat. Absolutely no contact.

[Jonn]

Take him out. Hes to important to your future. Get some ice on that right away.