General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)

[Stangstag]

I could see these bars and sections also boosting season ticket hold interest or increasing the appeal of seeing a ton of games. It'll allow fans a change compared to their normal seat experience.

 

I think they’ll definitely be selling more of the crappy 500s seats. Like the sides rows 15+ will be cheap and people will just go to the fun areas

[Laika]

Idk man the crowds both days seemed extremely casual. Like show up after first pitch casual. Compared to the Seattle fans that were hanging around the stadium well before game time.

 

Game 1 defs had nothing to cheer about. Game 2 had lots to cheer for until the 5th inning came around

 

I can only speak for myself but I was at game 2 and I sat in stunned silence for most of the game

 

then I cried on the Go Train in front of my father in law and peed my pants a bit

[Stangstag]

I can only speak for myself but I was at game 2 and I sat in stunned silence for most of the game

 

then I cried on the Go Train in front of my father in law and peed my pants a bit

 

You didn't cheer at all when the Jays were scoring runs? Up 8-1 at one point IIRC.

 

Damn you are a hardcore fan.

[Laika]

I don't even like baseball

[Brownie19]

That is true.

 

However I do specifically remember the crazy cheering from the Seattle portion of the crowd behind 3B when they scored the go-ahead run in that final game. There were probably more hardcore Seattle fans than hardcore Jays fans at those 2 playoff games.

 

That is a bit embarrassing given the fact we’re in a different f***ing country 5+ hours flight away. Also the fact tickets were going for like 30$ each just an hour before first pitch.

 

Easy to hear 50 hard core Seattle fans when 40,000 casual + hardcore Jays fans were in f***ing shock.

[Deadpool]

I don't even like baseball

 

I always suspected that you were Adam Dunn...

 

JP RICCIARDI SLAM!

[Brownie19]

I think they’ll definitely be selling more of the crappy 500s seats. Like the sides rows 15+ will be cheap and people will just go to the fun areas

 

That's what we did in Cleveland - bought nose bleeds and then stood in the RF corner drinking the craft brews. It was great.

[jaysblue]

I think they’ll definitely be selling more of the crappy 500s seats. Like the sides rows 15+ will be cheap and people will just go to the fun areas

 

Yeah groups of people will just buy the cheapest seats in order to chill in these areas.

 

When I was in Houston back in 2017, it was a bobblehead night so bought the cheapest ticket on StubHub and just chilled at the Torchy's Taco Bar in CF.

[G-Snarls]

Yeah groups of people will just buy the cheapest seats in order to chill in these areas.

 

When I was in Houston back in 2017, it was a bobblehead night so bought the cheapest ticket on StubHub and just chilled at the Torchy's Taco Bar in CF.

 

Whose Bobblehead was it? Buzzin Altuve? Cheater McBregman? Criminal Correa? Backdoor Beltran?

Edited January 19, 2023 by G-Snarls

[L54]

I could see these bars and sections also boosting season ticket hold interest or increasing the appeal of seeing a ton of games. It'll allow fans a change compared to their normal seat experience.

 

100% which is probably their thinking too. Get people into the stadium, make it the place to be during the summer, give them options once they’re there.

[Terminator]

I can only speak for myself but I was at game 2 and I sat in stunned silence for most of the game

 

then I cried on the Go Train in front of my father in law and peed my pants a bit

 

Similar to my experience. Neither my dad nor I spoke the entire time after the game on the Go Train. Maybe after the first 15 minutes on the ride back my dad turned to me and said, "Can you believe that s***?"

 

I think I was in denial. Over the coming days anger took over and like any true diehard fan I sent John Schneider several death threats to his email address. That seemed to help me let off some steam a lot.

 

But while we were on the train there was a couple sitting next to us and the girl would not quit talking about the game, which players will be back, whether they should get season tickets or not, etc. In retrospect I admire her spirit but her boyfriend just sat there slack jawed and in silence the entire time. Kind of funny looking back on it.

[G-Snarls]

Similar to my experience. Neither my dad nor I spoke the entire time after the game on the Go Train. Maybe after the first 15 minutes on the ride back my dad turned to me and said, "Can you believe that s***?"

 

I think I was in denial. Over the coming days anger took over and like any true diehard fan I sent John Schneider several death threats to his email address. That seemed to help me let off some steam a lot.

 

But while we were on the train there was a couple sitting next to us and the girl would not quit talking about the game, which players will be back, whether they should get season tickets or not, etc. In retrospect I admire her spirit but her boyfriend just sat there slack jawed and in silence the entire time. Kind of funny looking back on it.

 

Felt similar after going to games 1 and 2 of the ALDS vs Texas in 2015. (Wish we'd gone to game 5 instead LOL)

 

2022 game 2 must have been much worse for many reasons

[jaysblue]

Whose Bobblehead was it? Buzzin Altuve? Cheater McBregman? Criminal Correa? Backdoor Beltran?

 

I think it was a three player bobblehead of Bagwell, Biggio and Berkman, not sure haha. It was some retro night.

[Laika]

Felt similar after going to games 1 and 2 of the ALDS vs Texas in 2015. (Wish we'd gone to game 5 instead LOL)

 

2022 game 2 must have been much worse for many reasons

 

I guess in time it will become cool to say that I was at the worst game in Toronto Blue Jays history? I guess? haha

 

I mean, if they win it all during my life then it becomes jokes. Almost a romantically sad but funny memory.

 

If they never win the WS it will be just a plain sad/bitter memory to haunt me on my deathbed. As I die on a ventilator from Covid28.

[L54]

Similar to my experience. Neither my dad nor I spoke the entire time after the game on the Go Train. Maybe after the first 15 minutes on the ride back my dad turned to me and said, "Can you believe that s***?"

 

I think I was in denial. Over the coming days anger took over and like any true diehard fan I sent John Schneider several death threats to his email address. That seemed to help me let off some steam a lot.

 

But while we were on the train there was a couple sitting next to us and the girl would not quit talking about the game, which players will be back, whether they should get season tickets or not, etc. In retrospect I admire her spirit but her boyfriend just sat there slack jawed and in silence the entire time. Kind of funny looking back on it.

 

Lmao reminds me of that guy and his gf at the Leafs game. Someone has to have that gif, I have no idea how to .gif

[Terminator]

Felt similar after going to games 1 and 2 of the ALDS vs Texas in 2015. (Wish we'd gone to game 5 instead LOL)

 

2022 game 2 must have been much worse for many reasons

 

Yeah like Laika said in some sort of bizzarely boastful way I can say I was there. Anytime we play the Mariners that game is being brought up and the highlights will be shown. It's basically the pinnacle moment in the garbage Mariners' franchise history. I can say I was there and everyone can laugh at me.

 

If we win another World Series that will definitely take the sting off but it almost needs to be won with this core group. Or at least with a key player from 2022 like Vlad leading the charge. It's been pretty disappointing that in the past two years we've got nothing to show with a team this talented. Hopefully 2023 makes up for it in a big way.

[Stangstag]

I guess in time it will become cool to say that I was at the worst game in Toronto Blue Jays history? I guess? haha

 

I mean, if they win it all during my life then it becomes jokes. Almost a romantically sad but funny memory.

 

If they never win the WS it will be just a plain sad/bitter memory to haunt me on my deathbed. As I die on a ventilator from Covid28.

 

I don’t really see how its the worst game all time. Like i said it was a fun game until the 5th. Even if they win they still need to win a game 3 to advance.

 

Worst collapse/choke of all time? Sure probably.

 

From a non-biased perspective, as a general fan of baseball it was actually a great game.

 

I guess it also helps that I like the Mariners too. But I also enjoyed Yordan’s absolute missile walkoff against Ray.

[John_Havok]

I don’t really see how its the worst game all time. Like i said it was a fun game until the 5th. Even if they win they still need to win a game 3 to advance.

 

Worst collapse/choke of all time? Sure probably.

 

From a non-biased perspective, as a general fan of baseball it was actually a great game.

 

I guess it also helps that I like the Mariners too. But I also enjoyed Yordan’s absolute missile walkoff against Ray.

 

Meh, its just one game. How would it feel to be the Yankees, up 3 games to none, with the lead in the 9th, and Mariano on the mound and you lose the series, making it the first time in MLB history a team comes back from 3-0 down.

Way worse than just 1 game.

 

 

Also, lets not forget game 4 of the '93 series. Jays came back on Philly, in Philly, when they were down 14-9 in the 8th and put up a 6 spot to take the win 15-14 and go up 3-1 in that series.

 

What's worse, choking a 7 run lead at home in the 5th in a wildcard series or a 5 run lead at home in the 8th in the World Series???

[Stangstag]

Meh, its just one game. How would it feel to be the Yankees, up 3 games to none, with the lead in the 9th, and Mariano on the mound and you lose the series, making it the first time in MLB history a team comes back from 3-0 down.

Way worse than just 1 game.

 

 

Also, lets not forget game 4 of the '93 series. Jays came back on Philly, in Philly, when they were down 14-9 in the 8th and put up a 6 spot to take the win 15-14 and go up 3-1 in that series.

 

What's worse, choking a 7 run lead at home in the 5th in a wildcard series or a 5 run lead at home in the 8th in the World Series???

 

Yeah you’re right, definitely the WS game you mentioned is worse in terms of circumstances. Or the epic collapse of 87

[G-Snarls]

Yeah you’re right, definitely the WS game you mentioned is worse in terms of circumstances. Or the epic collapse of 87

 

Or the Leafs almost every year

[Laika]

I don’t really see how its the worst game all time. Like i said it was a fun game until the 5th. Even if they win they still need to win a game 3 to advance.

 

Worst collapse/choke of all time? Sure probably.

 

From a non-biased perspective, as a general fan of baseball it was actually a great game.

 

I guess it also helps that I like the Mariners too. But I also enjoyed Yordan’s absolute missile walkoff against Ray.

 

???

 

It's pretty clearly the worst jays game of all time from a jays perspective is it not?

[jerb]

[Stangstag]

???

 

It's pretty clearly the worst jays game of all time from a jays perspective is it not?

 

No I don’t think so

[Terminator]

No I don’t think so

 

Please enlighten me on which game was worse than losing a playoff elimination game after having an 8-1 lead in the 6th lol

[Stangstag]

Please enlighten me on which game was worse than losing a playoff elimination game after having an 8-1 lead in the 6th lol

 

I would argue the first game was worse to watch since it was a snoozer

[Pendleton]

Rogers is a bit behind the times adding all these new areas in which to consume alcohol. They could have made an enclosed area just beyond the CF wall and called it section 420.

[Laika]

I would argue the first game was worse to watch since it was a snoozer

 

Lol alright

[Stangstag]

Meh, its just one game. How would it feel to be the Yankees, up 3 games to none, with the lead in the 9th, and Mariano on the mound and you lose the series, making it the first time in MLB history a team comes back from 3-0 down.

Way worse than just 1 game.

 

 

Also, lets not forget game 4 of the '93 series. Jays came back on Philly, in Philly, when they were down 14-9 in the 8th and put up a 6 spot to take the win 15-14 and go up 3-1 in that series.

 

What's worse, choking a 7 run lead at home in the 5th in a wildcard series or a 5 run lead at home in the 8th in the World Series???

 

Rogers is a bit behind the times adding all these new areas in which to consume alcohol. They could have made an enclosed area just beyond the CF wall and called it section 420.

 

Surprisingly there’s 0 smoking areas at the dome. Even the outdoor patio area is smoke-free.

[Terminator]

I would argue the first game was worse to watch since it was a snoozer

 

Well if just general excitement no matter who wins is your criteria then Game 2 against the M's would rank up there with Carter's home run game?

[Grant77]

Please enlighten me on which game was worse than losing a playoff elimination game after having an 8-1 lead in the 6th lol

 

1985 had some pretty bad games.