GDT: 2&3/5 Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays (Double Header)

[Jonn]

You hate 6 innings, 7 hits allowed and 3 ER's? Perhaps your expectations are a bit too high? or maybe you're just high?

 

He pitched better the outing went on. But he’s still Mitch “f***ing” White at the end of the day.

[Olerud363]

Close to maybe making contact

 

I think both Vlad and Orelvis Martinez have both been very consistent since mid April, Vlad at .275 .340 .480 or so with a bad ground ball rate, and Orelvis at .200 .280 .480.

 

Both have been close according to LTBF for 4 months.

 

Not trying to start an argument that either one is the greatest failure in the world, or that either one won't be much better next year.

 

Just that despite LTBF saying both are close, every day the last 4 months, neither has changed their level of performance, and the probably won't until next year, maybe after working on things after the season.

[Olerud363]

I think both Vlad and Orelvis Martinez have both been very consistent since mid April, Vlad at .275 .340 .480 or so with a bad ground ball rate, and Orelvis at .200 .280 .480.

 

Both have been close according to LTBF for 4 months.

 

Not trying to start an argument that either one is the greatest failure in the world, or that either one won't be much better next year.

 

Just that despite LTBF saying both are close, every day the last 4 months, neither has changed their level of performance, and the probably won't until next year, maybe after working on things after the season.

 

 

Actually if anything despite 'being close' both Orelvis and Vlad have gone into power slumps the last 3 or 4 weeks. Maybe 2 homers between them in a month?

[Stangstag]

I think both Vlad and Orelvis Martinez have both been very consistent since mid April, Vlad at .275 .340 .480 or so with a bad ground ball rate, and Orelvis at .200 .280 .480.

 

Both have been close according to LTBF for 4 months.

 

Not trying to start an argument that either one is the greatest failure in the world, or that either one won't be much better next year.

 

Just that despite LTBF saying both are close, every day the last 4 months, neither has changed their level of performance, and the probably won't until next year, maybe after working on things after the season.

 

To be honest, there are times when Vlad looks to be turning a corner and hitting line drives up the middle… but then he goes back to swinging at junk and grounding into 2 double plays a game. Every time I hear “he’s close” im like… ok sure

[Omar]

If Vlad turns on beast mode in the playoffs all will be forgotten. Until then I dub him Gidpy as his new nickname.

[Deadpool]

If Vlad turns on beast mode in the playoffs all will be forgotten. Until then I dub him Gidpy as his new nickname.

 

That works. Given that this board is historically just f***ing awful at disparaging nicknames for players, it fits right in.

[Solaxys]

All right, lets beat up this nobody and jump back up to #2 WC

 

Manoah/Gaus/Stripling - all 3 winnable games as long as our offense other than Bo shows up.

[Omar]

[Omar]

Thought that maybe Moreno would have a shot at playing in the second game...oh well.

[Omar]

That works. Given that this board is historically just f***ing awful at disparaging nicknames for players, it fits right in.

 

Skinny Predator and Silver Fox are standouts.

[Omar]

[Stangstag]

All right, lets beat up this nobody and jump back up to #2 WC

 

Manoah/Gaus/Stripling - all 3 winnable games as long as our offense other than Bo shows up.

 

Yup just a regular series now. Take 2 of 3

[Stangstag]

Thought that maybe Moreno would have a shot at playing in the second game...oh well.

 

Yeah odd. If they ain’t gonna start him today then it ain’t gonna happen

[Stangstag]

That works. Given that this board is historically just f***ing awful at disparaging nicknames for players, it fits right in.

 

Vladdy Groundballo?

[Horses Fart]

Let’s go BigBoy!

[Solaxys]

Just want us to take the lead first this game

[Kordesi]

Can we have some of other bats help out Bo please!

[Floortom]

Back to back homers from Springer and Vlady to start the game would be most excellent

 

Would you settle for two weak groundouts?

[Horses Fart]

First pitch Vladdy, ur close buddy ur close.

[Orgfiller]

Oh look, another groundball for Vlad. He is beyond frustrating right now.

[Kordesi]

Bradley no glasses tonight

[bones10]

can't really justifty losing this one with the pitching matchup.

[Kordesi]

Close

[Inklink]

Hey Siri, get lost

[Kordesi]

Come on Chappy

[DigitalRock]

Vlad swings so much I thought he was known to be a bit more patient?

[saskjayfan]

Vlad swings so much I thought he was known to be a bit more patient?

 

He is when he's going well...lol

[Solaxys]

nevermind. another game, another playing from behind.

[John_Havok]

Dang, that was a hanger. Deserved to be launched.

[Horses Fart]

Fly the f*** out of it Choi.