General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)

[Omar]

Define dead horse. Dogg has beaten the proverbial dead horse for 20 years that I know of. Anyone’s commitment to a schtick pales in comparison

 

You're right. Never underestimate another mans commitment to trolling.

[glory]

Now that the Jays are in, yes, tank for the better position. The Astros can still win the West if they win tomorrow and the Rangers lose, so they should have something to play for. The Jays benefit by losing so put the shittiest lineup out there possible.

[John_Havok]

Now that the Jays are in, yes, tank for the better position. The Astros can still win the West if they win tomorrow and the Rangers lose, so they should have something to play for. The Jays benefit by losing so put the shittiest lineup out there possible.

 

Prediction on the lineup.

 

Heineman, Espy, Eden, Schneider, Varsho, Biggio, Whit, Chappy, and Bichette DH.

[Omar]

Prediction on the lineup.

Heineman, Espy, Eden, Schneider all starting

 

Chapman should start. He still needs to work on his swing.

[John_Havok]

Chapman should start. He still needs to work on his swing.

 

Yeah, I hit submit too soon. Basically all the fatties sit, Belt, plus George and KK.

[Jays24]

Tank for Twinkies?

 

I mean we're not going to give our best effort tomorrow in terms of lineup, but should we go out of our way to not make strategic decisions to try to win the game also?

 

This shouldn't be a question. It's a must lose tomorrow lol

[glory]

Prediction on the lineup.

 

Heineman, Espy, Eden, Schneider, Varsho, Biggio, Whit, Chappy, and Bichette DH.

 

CA Heineman, 1B Biggio, 2B Schneider, SS Espinal, 3B Chapman, OF Merrifield, OF Varsho, OF Eden, DH whoever

 

How they get through 9 innings pitching wise is the question. They need to call up Francis or some other move. If only Manoah was available. When you need a loss, I can't think of a better SP to go to in 2023.

[Stangstag]

Lineup tomorrow:

 

LF-Merrifield

1B-Biggio

DH-Vlad

2B-Schneider

3B-Chapman

CF-Varsho

SS-Espinal

C-Heineman

RF-Eden

[John_Havok]

CA Heineman, 1B Biggio, 2B Schneider, SS Espinal, 3B Chapman, OF Merrifield, OF Varsho, OF Eden, DH whoever

 

How they get through 9 innings pitching wise is the question. They need to call up Francis or some other move. If only Manoah was available. When you need a loss, I can't think of a better SP to go to in 2023.

 

I figured Bo to DH because of him coming off injury most recently, just to get an extra 4 PAs.

[Governator]

Funny thing is, I can imagine TB might be throwing the game tomorrow as well so they can avoid Astros playing on the road. This could be interesting

[hanton]

Some players might not want the rest

[jaysblue]

Funny thing is, I can imagine TB might be throwing the game tomorrow as well so they can avoid Astros playing on the road. This could be interesting

 

[Ehjays]

CLINCHED!!

 

[Delgalladay]

I don’t care who we play. Anyone can beat anyone. They just need to show up. Plus I imagine the Rays were proud of themselves thinking they forced Gausman to pitch tomorrow so it’d be funny if he destroys them.

[G-Snarls]

Lineup tomorrow:

 

LF-Merrifield

1B-Biggio

DH-Vlad

2B-Schneider

3B-Chapman

CF-Varsho

SS-Espinal

C-Heineman

RF-Eden

 

Who pitches?

 

Francis?

[John_Havok]

Who pitches?

 

Francis?

 

Probably just a matter of who is available. Not Hicks, Yimi or Richards for certain given their recent workloads.

 

Pearson and Francis for sure. Cabrera, Green, Mayza and Swanson will be available. Romano would be available but I’m sure they’d rather like to avoid that.

[harvey16]

Jays can still win tomorrow and finish in the 3rd WC spot if the Astros win and the Rangers lose. Bottom line is the Astros need to win tomorrow for the Jays to have a chance to play the Twins. Astros lose and we play the Rays no matter what we do tomorrow.

[Terminator]

Call up Manoah and let him throw 9. We need to lose tomorrow because the Twins will be easy to beat.

[Governator]

Scenarios

 

[Jonn]

Scenarios

 

 

I want Minnesota so bad.

 

We have nothing to play for today. Both Texas and Houston are playing for the Division so I think they both go for the win.

[harvey16]

I want Minnesota so bad.

 

 

We have nothing to play for today. Both Texas and Houston are playing for the Division so I think they both go for the win.

 

Yeah it will be a big game for both of them since the division winner will get a bye to the ALDS. Not sure I'd rather play the Twins though. They've been on fire lately and have better starting pitching then the Rays.

[Governator]

Would you rather face a well rested Os team in a best of 5 or face them in the ALCS best of 7?

[Pinkfloid]

[Eat My Shatkins]

Man, I wonder WTF happened to spanky?

 

Hasn't posted in like 4 days.

[jaysblue]

I think Stangstag has me on ignore. Can someone please remind him that he owes me $20 from our Mariners/Rangers bet. Never responded to my post yesterday.

[jaysblue]

Man, I wonder WTF happened to spanky?

 

Hasn't posted in like 4 days.

 

Didn't he fly to the East coast?

[connorp]

Man, I wonder WTF happened to spanky?

 

Hasn't posted in like 4 days.

 

Met someone at the senior center and is getting his noodle wet. Out of the basement. I feel like he’s abandoned the brotherhood come playoff time. Disappointed

[jaysblue]

Met someone at the senior center and is getting his noodle wet. Out of the basement. I feel like he’s abandoned the brotherhood come playoff time. Disappointed

 

Spanky is secretly cheering for the Orioles in the Postseason.

[max silver]

Spanky is secretly cheering for the Orioles in the Postseason.

 

There are several board members openly cheering for the Orioles, but I get the feeling Spanky would rather commit seppuku instead of cheering for anyone other than the Blue Jays.

Edited October 1, 2023 by max silver

[BigCecil]

There are several board members openly cheering for the Orioles, but I get the feeling Spanky would rather commit seppuku instead of cheering for the Blue Jays.

 

I agree this Max! He is as hard core true blue glass half full Jays fan as exists.

 

I loathe the O's. Edwin's 2016 walk off is one of the best moments this Board ever had trolling the "O's Hangout" with their

"Real life celebrity" Roy Firestone. Boxy's finest hour. I cant imagine anyone cheering for them over the Jays.