General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)

[BigCecil]

I dunno. Toronto is f***ed. Seattle probably goes 10-6, Texas probably 10-7.

 

f***ity f*** f***. 2021 revisited. Lit a candle in my window hoping for a miracle here.

[Jonn]

I don’t go nearly as much as I use to. It is nice sometimes but for the most part factory in the hassle of traveling and price isn’t worth it. It’s been tough for me to vibe with this team this year despite my love for the team in general.

[Cynical]

Vladdy - fat

Manoah - fat

Kirk - fat

Bo - selfishly cares more about his money and refuses to come off SS even though it hurts the team.

 

These are the young players who were supposed to take this team to the next level.

 

Schneider - keep him away from our young players and hitting coaches. Those are terrible people to follow.

 

This team needs major changes to its culture. It's clear there's zero accountability when young players can get away with being fat, lazy and selfish.

[Olerud363]

it's a recession, bros

 

There is no recession, is there? Like on a serious note what is happening right now is very hard to define.

 

There is massive differences in cost of living geographically.

GDP is kindof OK? Like not gangbusters but not decreasing as in recession.

Unemployment is low

Inflation is high, but maybe getting a bit lower

Cost of housing is crazy high for some people, fine for others.

Credit was easy to get until a few months ago.

Interest rates were zero for a long time, now they are 5%.

 

I know I joke around too much and am irrational sometimes. Serious question what is happening with the economy. My understanding...

 

1. Interest rates up so if you have any loans or debt that are adjustable not good!

2. Housing prices increasing including rent

3. Some other inflation

 

Between the three if your budget worked out fine in 2021 it is not working out fine now... but not technically a recession.

[harvey16]

People really need to come off the ledge. Jays still have a 53% chance of making the playoffs according to BR. Yes it sucks that we've lost 3 in a row to Texas but we can just as easily turn things around and win 4 of the next 5 ect...At the end of the day we just need to get there and anything can happen. We need to likely go 10-6 or even 9-7 to get in. Season is far from over at this point.

[Stangstag]

f***ity f*** f***. 2021 revisited. Lit a candle in my window hoping for a miracle here.

 

You just know we’re gonna miss by like 1 game.

 

Extra pain if we end up tied with Texas/Seattle on the last day

[Stangstag]

People really need to come off the ledge. Jays still have a 53% chance of making the playoffs according to BR. Yes it sucks that we've lost 3 in a row to Texas but we can just as easily turn things around and win 4 of the next 5 ect...At the end of the day we just need to get there and anything can happen. We need to likely go 10-6 or even 9-7 to get in. Season is far from over at this point.

 

The season might not be over, but im over it

[jaysblue]

Season isn't over but yeah no room for error the rest of the way. Just have to take it one game at a time.

 

Like some have said, tough to really cheer on and like this group given the way they've played this season. Still want to see Postseason baseball in Toronto. But if it doesn't happen, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. Even when the Jays didn't make the Postseason before, I still enjoyed October baseball.

[L54]

Jays best chance at the playoffs is one of Seattle or Texas going at least 5-2. If they go 4-3 it’s going to be really tough to gain ground.

 

They end the season with a four game series in Seattle

[Laika]

There is no recession, is there? Like on a serious note what is happening right now is very hard to define.

 

There is massive differences in cost of living geographically.

GDP is kindof OK? Like not gangbusters but not decreasing as in recession.

Unemployment is low

Inflation is high, but maybe getting a bit lower

Cost of housing is crazy high for some people, fine for others.

Credit was easy to get until a few months ago.

Interest rates were zero for a long time, now they are 5%.

 

I know I joke around too much and am irrational sometimes. Serious question what is happening with the economy. My understanding...

 

1. Interest rates up so if you have any loans or debt that are adjustable not good!

2. Housing prices increasing including rent

3. Some other inflation

 

Between the three if your budget worked out fine in 2021 it is not working out fine now... but not technically a recession.

 

The definitions are just wrong.

 

https://old.reddit.com/r/HighEndEscorts/comments/16h89qb/nyc_thriving_business_died_out_of_nowhere/

[Brownie19]

Season isn't over but yeah no room for error the rest of the way. Just have to take it one game at a time.

 

Like some have said, tough to really cheer on and like this group given the way they've played this season. Still want to see Postseason baseball in Toronto. But if it doesn't happen, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. Even when the Jays didn't make the Postseason before, I still enjoyed October baseball.

 

I generally agree with this. If you sneak into the playoffs, there's always a chance of getting hot at the right time and people sure love to say "pitching and defense wins in the playoffs" - which we have. But my expectations are almost non-existent if we do sneak in. In the past, I would have spent some big bucks to go to playoff games and/or take my kids for the experience, but I can't see doing that this year.

 

I am excited to watch the playoffs though. Lots of really good, exciting teams to follow.

[Laika]

I generally agree with this. If you sneak into the playoffs, there's always a chance of getting hot at the right time and people sure love to say "pitching and defense wins in the playoffs" - which we have. But my expectations are almost non-existent if we do sneak in. In the past, I would have spent some big bucks to go to playoff games and/or take my kids for the experience, but I can't see doing that this year.

 

I am excited to watch the playoffs though. Lots of really good, exciting teams to follow.

 

Pitching + Defense strategy still requires a big hit most nights

 

Toronto is allergic to the big hit

[Omar]

Now that everyone is writing them off the Jays might go on a run and squeak into the playoffs and maybe make some noise. Everyone will have to begrudgingly come back into the fold and cheer them on before being gutted by a terrible loss in the playoffs solely due to our overweight players.

[Brownie19]

Pitching + Defense strategy still requires a big hit most nights

 

Toronto is allergic to the big hit

 

An optimistic person would simply suggest "they're due" and I mean, we're really due. Maybe all those big hits will come over a nice 6 week period?

[Laika]

yeah maybe Vlad has been saving 20 more homers for the next few weeks

[jaysblue]

I generally agree with this. If you sneak into the playoffs, there's always a chance of getting hot at the right time and people sure love to say "pitching and defense wins in the playoffs" - which we have. But my expectations are almost non-existent if we do sneak in. In the past, I would have spent some big bucks to go to playoff games and/or take my kids for the experience, but I can't see doing that this year.

 

I am excited to watch the playoffs though. Lots of really good, exciting teams to follow.

 

Yeah the Jays have the starting pitching, bullpen and defense to go on a deep Postseason run for sure. Going to be tough to win 2-1 or 3-2 games every night though.

 

I'm hoping we see a Dodgers/Braves NLCS. That will be an awesome series if it happens.

[Spanky99]

f***ity f*** f***. 2021 revisited. Lit a candle in my window hoping for a miracle here.

 

f***, just win tonight Birds. Is a run too much to ask, lol.

[Spanky99]

Now that everyone is writing them off the Jays might go on a run and squeak into the playoffs and maybe make some noise. Everyone will have to begrudgingly come back into the fold and cheer them on before being gutted by a terrible loss in the playoffs solely due to our overweight players.

 

lmao...

[Stangstag]

f***, just win tonight Birds. Is a run too much to ask, lol.

 

Jays finally score 5 but Gausman lays a dump and gives up 7

[Olerud363]

Jays finally score 5 but Gausman lays a dump and gives up 7

 

I'd open with Mayza. Not sure what the gentlemen's agreement is in this situation. Like how far in advance do you have to announce that to give the other team a chance to react? I doubt Texas would change anything anyway.

 

Not trolling or joking on this one.

 

The thinking is Gausman is great. One of the best pitchers in baseball obviously. His weakness that has stopped from winning a Cy Young is that occasionally teams either seem super prepped for him and recognize the splitter and jump on him early, or very occasionally he doesn't have enough control to get the fastball low enough to fool them. Perhaps it is a bit of both.

 

f***it. Open with Mayza in the most critical game of the year. Gausman can still go 7 after that and get a win.,

[Spanky99]

Eovaldi was up to 47 pitches his last time out, I'm assuming he's on a 65-70 pitch count tonight, get at em Birds!!!

[DonJays]

People really need to come off the ledge. Jays still have a 53% chance of making the playoffs according to BR. Yes it sucks that we've lost 3 in a row to Texas but we can just as easily turn things around and win 4 of the next 5 ect...At the end of the day we just need to get there and anything can happen. We need to likely go 10-6 or even 9-7 to get in. Season is far from over at this point.

 

The jays likely need to go 11-5 against the AL east and that is not happening. I’ve been generally positive like a schmuck all season but this team does not have a 53% chance of making the postseason. They need to go on their best run of the season and they don’t have it in them. It’s over

[harvey16]

The jays likely need to go 11-5 against the AL east and that is not happening. I’ve been generally positive like a schmuck all season but this team does not have a 53% chance of making the postseason. They need to go on their best run of the season and they don’t have it in them. It’s over

 

What you fail to factoring in is that the Jays will gain a minimum of 4 games against either Texas or Seattle because they play each other 7 times. Could be more if one of those teams wins 5 or 6 of those games. If either one of those teams struggle down the stretch were in. My guess is 88-89 wins will likely be enough to capture the 3rd wild card spot.

[M.E.]

What you fail to factoring in is that the Jays will gain a minimum of 4 games against either Texas or Seattle because they play each other 7 times. Could be more if one of those teams wins 5 or 6 of those games. If either one of those teams struggle down the stretch were in. My guess is 88-89 wins will likely be enough to capture the 3rd wild card spot.

 

Unfortunately they will find a way to f*** it up. It's who this team is.

[deanmike]

Ironically, the guy comes off as a narcissistic sociopath himself, basically thinking Vlads existence is to entertain him lol

 

You are certifiably f***in hilarious connorp, never change!

[Stangstag]

Man, someone like Nathan Lukes must look at Manoah and be disgusted. Lukes has been a f***ing yoyo this season

[RustyTrombone]

Man, someone like Nathan Lukes must look at Manoah and be disgusted. Lukes has been a f***ing yoyo this season

 

Cant imagine Manoah has any fans in that clubhouse right now. Probably a good thing hes not with the big team. But probably not a good thing hes off being a cancer for the AAA guys.

[WryNGinger]

Nice that Manoah will be able to get to know the guy that will be passing on the depth chart this weekend.

[RustyTrombone]

Chapman activated. Lukes back to AAA.

[Stangstag]

We’re most likely going to end the season without a single hitter clearing 25 homers.

 

A team with Vlad, Bo, Springer, Chapman, Varsho, Belt….

 

Really hope the front office takes a long hard look at what the f*** went wrong this year.