2022 Blue Jays Post Season Discussion Thread!

[Brownie19]

Zimmer sucks, but he could actually be useful in the playoffs as a pinch runner/defensive replacement. Although I completely understand if they feel JBJ does the same thing and didn't want to duplicate bench players with the same role. Vetrin presents in this case might be a good thing. Wouldn't surprise me if Kooch is used against a tough lefty if Mayza is unavailable for whatever reason, but he's been too inconsistent to trust in a big spot like that, so best case is he is not needed.

 

What will be interesting is how they handle the lineup against Robbie Ray. If Espinal is not starting in that game (with Merrifield in LF), when he has huge R/L splits, then he's probably not healthy.

 

Also glad that Jansen is at DH. Right call and should be the norm in the playoffs with him and Kirk. Whoever isn't catching should be the DH.

 

Keep in mind that with the potential to play 3 games in a row, the Jays may have added Kikuchi in the event that Mayza isn't available for one of the games. That scares the crap out of me - but the very recent numbers have been good.

[Deadpool]

Keep in mind that with the potential to play 3 games in a row, the Jays may have added Kikuchi in the event that Mayza isn't available for one of the games. That scares the crap out of me - but the very recent numbers have been good.

 

Also has value if the team is up 5+ runs relatively early today/tomorrow to save the rest of the bullpen and/or some Manoah/Gausman bullets.

[Carlos Danger]

The fact that Kickuchi and Richards are on the roster is scary and goes to lack of pitching/BP depth in general that I have been/am worried about.

[jaysblue]

Also has value if the team is up 5+ runs relatively early today/tomorrow to save the rest of the bullpen and/or some Manoah/Gausman bullets.

 

Let's hope even with a 5+ run lead, Kikuchi or Richards could hold it.

[Laika]

The fact that Kickuchi and Richards are on the roster is scary and goes to lack of pitching/BP depth in general that I have been/am worried about.

 

Richards is fine. His FIP and xFIP are the same as last year. He misses bats, which could be handy in a weird extra inning game.

 

Every team in the playoffs probably has one RP on their playoff roster worse than Richards.

[Laika]

Also has value if the team is up 5+ runs relatively early today/tomorrow to save the rest of the bullpen and/or some Manoah/Gausman bullets.

 

I'm not throwing Kooch in there unless it's a 10 run lead/deficit lol

[Carlos Danger]

Richards is fine. His FIP and xFIP are the same as last year. He misses bats, which could be handy in a weird extra inning game.

 

Every team in the playoffs probably has one RP on their playoff roster worse than Richards.

 

Isn't Richards a fly ball pitcher... I mean the Mariners kept Flexen off the roster and I would rather have Flexen then Kickuchi or Richards for long relief.

[Laika]

Isn't Richards a fly ball pitcher... I mean the Mariners kept Flexen off the roster and I would rather have Flexen then Kickuchi or Richards for long relief.

 

Flexen is a length guy. They kept Festa and Brash, those guys are both potential gas cans just like Richards.

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

I guess they’re playing off the Canada’s team thing but I don’t like it either lol as feeling

[Deadpool]

I'm not throwing Kooch in there unless it's a 10 run lead/deficit lol

 

I figure 5 runs is enough that you've got time to yank him before any real damage could be done...

[Laika]

I figure 5 runs is enough that you've got time to yank him before any real damage could be done...

 

nah man

 

Kikuchi can fart twice and give up five runs in between

[Daniel Labude]

Id like to see Moreno start in LF tomorrow. Go for broke on offense

[jaysblue]

Is the CN Tower lit in blue tonight?

[Omar]

Id like to see Moreno start in LF tomorrow. Go for broke on offense

 

No need to panic. As the saying goes, You got to dance with who brung ya.

[John_Havok]

Is the CN Tower lit in blue tonight?

 

It was.

[Daniel Labude]

No need to panic. As the saying goes, You got to dance with who brung ya.

 

Tapia, or Biggio, or JBJ vs Ray isn't gonna help. Moreno could

[Olerud363]

Id like to see Moreno start in LF tomorrow. Go for broke on offense

 

Are you assuming Springer is out? Or instead of Espinal?

[Stangstag]

Are you assuming Springer is out? Or instead of Espinal?

 

I think he means Moreno over Tapia. Not so sure Espinal will be starting tomorrow

[Daniel Labude]

Are you assuming Springer is out? Or instead of Espinal?

 

I think he means Moreno over Tapia. Not so sure Espinal will be starting tomorrow

 

Basically this. If Springer can't go, Moreno definitely should play. I was assuming Espinal is only a defensive replacement meaning LF is Tapia, Biggio, or JBJ

[keggy]

Tapia should not be starting against Ray. His top strengths are being fast and hitting RHP better than Jackie Bradley Jr. Facing a LHP nullifies both of those strengths.

[Spanky99]

Jays got rekt tonight, it doesn't change that the Birds will win, but they failed, no doubt about it.

[Solaxys]

 

Castillo was good but Martinez' gameplan wasn't working.

Edited October 8, 2022 by Solaxys

[JaysAllMighty]

 

 

 

 

Wow, that's unbelievable. Young, eager and lack of experience.

[Omar]

Whit in left field today. Espinal back in the lineup.

 

 

 

 

[DigitalRock]

 

Castillo was good but Martinez' gameplan wasn't working.

 

Probably nerves/ anxiety. Hopefully out of the system. Need to make pitchers work, come into the zone.Castillo is nasty though

[Stangstag]

Probably nerves/ anxiety. Hopefully out of the system. Need to make pitchers work, come into the zone.Castillo is nasty though

 

Yeah if they’re gonna go chasing that slider from Ray today…. Its gonna be another ugly game. Gotta stay calm and patient

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

Wait on that fastball, you know it’s coming and you’re going to see it often.

[G-Snarls]

Are you assuming Springer is out? Or instead of Espinal?

 

Springer's hand would have to have been amputated to keep him out of the game today

[BlueBaller]

 

Castillo was good but Martinez' gameplan wasn't working.

Clutch

[Horses Fart]

Clutch

 

Very excited bunch yesterday they were.