General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)

[Laika]

Not a fan of that decision. He was fantastic all Spring. He didn’t even give up a run. He misses a ton of bats. He’s probably going to go somewhere and have a very good season.

 

Literally don’t know what else he could have done.

 

He was probably only here as injury insurance

[The_DH]

Pearson to AAA, Zach Pop seems to be on the team, White to the IL.

[Grant77]

Pearson to AAA, Zach Pop seems to be on the team, White to the IL.

 

I think Pop is a quality major league reliever, but I disagree with the decision to put Pearson in AAA.

[Stangstag]

I think Pop is a quality major league reliever, but I disagree with the decision to put Pearson in AAA.

 

Pearson to AAA is a head-scratcher… are they trying to stretch him out as a starter again?? Wasting bullets in AAA imo. If he’s healthy just use him while you can.

 

White to the IL seems out of nowhere too

[Grant77]

Pearson to AAA is a head-scratcher… are they trying to stretch him out as a starter again?? Wasting bullets in AAA imo. If he’s healthy just use him while you can.

 

White to the IL seems out of nowhere too

 

It's been speculated that White would start on the IL for a couple of weeks now.

[G-Snarls]

Pearson to AAA is a head-scratcher… are they trying to stretch him out as a starter again?? Wasting bullets in AAA imo. If he’s healthy just use him while you can.

 

White to the IL seems out of nowhere too

 

Puzzled by Pearson to AAA

[Spanky99]

Pearson to AAA is a head-scratcher… are they trying to stretch him out as a starter again?? Wasting bullets in AAA imo. If he’s healthy just use him while you can.

 

White to the IL seems out of nowhere too

 

White to the IL has been known for near 2 weeks at least.

[Jimcanuck]

Pearson continues to dominate in AAA, he will be up soon.

[gruber92]

Pearson to AAA is confusing.

[Spanky99]

Pearson to AAA is confusing.

 

Not really, gives them a month to evaluate the other assets, without options.

[Stangstag]

White to the IL has been known for near 2 weeks at least.

 

Ah ok feel like I haven’t heard his name all spring

[Stangstag]

Not really, gives them a month to evaluate the other assets, without options.

 

Yeah and in that time, Pearson has another injury

[Spanky99]

Yeah and in that time, Pearson has another injury

 

Then it didn't matter.

[The_DH]

The more I hear about the Pearson demotion, the more I disagree with the decision. Doesn't sound like he's going to be stretched out or anything. Just rotting on the vine.

[Grant77]

Not really, gives them a month to evaluate the other assets, without options.

 

Pop has options as well.

[Jonn]

Am I the only one who think Pop f***ing blows? He’s literally nothing. As long as Thornton doesn’t make the team. I actually feel Richards could bounce back and be effective because he actually misses bats. Problem is when he doesn’t.

[John_Havok]

Am I the only one who think Pop f***ing blows? He’s literally nothing. As long as Thornton doesn’t make the team. I actually feel Richards could bounce back and be effective because he actually misses bats. Problem is when he doesn’t.

 

Pop is Pearson with a sinker instead of a 4 seamer. That’s about it.

[Jonn]

Pop is Pearson with a sinker instead of a 4 seamer. That’s about it.

 

I think Pearson can rack up K’s. He just hasn’t pitched for an extended period of time to form any consistently. He has dominant over powering stuff and has displayed it. Pop throws hard but hitters cover everything he throws.

[Stangstag]

Am I the only one who think Pop f***ing blows? He’s literally nothing. As long as Thornton doesn’t make the team. I actually feel Richards could bounce back and be effective because he actually misses bats. Problem is when he doesn’t.

 

Yes you’re the only one. He’s still young and has upside. Numbers last year were decent enough. Throws a high 90s sinker. He’s intriguing

[Stangstag]

I think Pearson can rack up K’s. He just hasn’t pitched for an extended period of time to form any consistently. He has dominant over powering stuff and has displayed it. Pop throws hard but hitters cover everything he throws.

 

FWIW Pop has better major league numbers than Pearson ever did.

[Jonn]

FWIW Pop has better major league numbers than Pearson ever did.

 

Pearson has barely pitched in the Majors. And Pop has given up more hits than IP and barely strikes anyone out. Hard to imagine him being anymore than a passable Middle Reliever who floats around the league for a handful of years.

[The_DH]

Pop isn't bad, no criticism, just thought we needed a bit more length.

[Jimcanuck]

Trust the Jays FO. My thinking is they feel Pearson needs some more reps at a lower level, after hardly pitching the last few years, before the MLB pressure cooker.

 

Everyone is aware of the stuff, but between the ears is just as, or more important. When they think he's had enough reps, he'll be up.

[Captain_Obvious]

Not really, gives them a month to evaluate the other assets, without options.

 

Exactly. I think he and Pop deserve to make the team, but for the first time ever, the bullpen does not have a clear opening.

 

Romano

Garcia

Swanson

Bass

Cimber

Mayza

Richards

One of Pop or Pearson.

 

I expected Pearson to be up in a month when one of Bass (seems to have lost 3 MPH in velocity at 35), Richards, or whoever else gets injured or start sucking.

[Laika]

Pearson has barely pitched in the Majors. And Pop has given up more hits than IP and barely strikes anyone out. Hard to imagine him being anymore than a passable Middle Reliever who floats around the league for a handful of years.

 

Pop would give up more hits but mostly singles

 

Pearson is the type to go K, K, walk, home run... when he sucks

[Laika]

Toronto used what, 26 different relievers last year?

 

Breaking camp doesn't matter a whole lot for a reliever who will be first in line anyway. He might not even be in Buffalo for two weeks.

[Spanky99]

Y'all rookies....

[keggy]

Exactly. I think he and Pop deserve to make the team, but for the first time ever, the bullpen does not have a clear opening.

 

Romano

Garcia

Swanson

Bass

Cimber

Mayza

Richards

One of Pop or Pearson.

 

I expected Pearson to be up in a month when one of Bass (seems to have lost 3 MPH in velocity at 35), Richards, or whoever else gets injured or start sucking.

 

If Richards is anything less than good he needs to go. Managing a bullpen with just one optionable slot is just too difficult over a long season.

[Deadpool]

Found this in the wild:

 

[L54]

Tercet is not smart. It’s clearly an options game and it happens with every single team in the league.

 

I agree with Keggy that having a bunch of RP’s who are out of options makes it tough to shuffle around the pen. If Richards sucks hopefully they just cut their losses and open up that roster spot