GDT: 1/3 Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays (Friday 7:07 ET)

[Laika]

The 2023 Toronto Blue Jays

 

Flyballs to dead CF and groundballs right at middle infielders

[WryNGinger]

Just no life in these batters tonight. Such an easy team to pitch to right now. Hard to watch.

 

Might be affecting the pitchers as well if they feel like they cannot make any mistakes or the team will lose. One thing perpetuates the next and down the spiral they go.

[Jaysareus]

Jay's always struggle against rookie pitchers

[Jaysareus]

Cubs lost their last series vs mets so they are hungry.

[DigitalRock]

That hit is the best example I have seen of why Vladdy has horrible defensive numbers and is a bad defender

 

Literally fall down range

 

His first step is atrocious

He is replacement level nearly . Unreal

[BlueBaller]

I liked the idea of making vladdy our mascot. It's a solid idea.

[hanton]

The wave isn't even going well

[Daniel Labude]

Vlad has like a career BA of .100 with no gloves. Such a bad choice

 

Springer getting paid to hit grounders again

[travisinfla]

Vlad has like a career BA of .100 with no gloves. Such a bad choice

 

Springer getting paid to hit grounders again

 

Vlad Sr. no gloves, that guy could hit anything. Unfortunately Jr. has his mom's build

[WryNGinger]

What was that? 8 pitches for Assad that inning? Way to work him over boys...

[Jaysareus]

They can't hit this soft tossing rookie

[Jaysareus]

Lay down a bit on this rookie get him flustered

[BlueDrip]

I am willing to give Vlad 1 more year. Work hard in the offseason, figure your stuff out and come back next year with a clean slate. If he struggles again, trade him. The only player I am willing to offer a big long term contract on this team so far is Bo.

[BlueDrip]

Wait... Joe Bats signed a one day contract. Can we pinch hit him tonight?

[DigitalRock]

Team can’t hit breaking balls and seems to have no plan at the plate. I hate this team lol

[Daniel Labude]

They can't hit this soft tossing rookie

 

They can't hit. The Jays FO, stadium, and hitting coaches turned a power hitting team into Luis Arraez without the batting average lmao

[Daniel Labude]

That swing from Varsho on the foul out looks like a pitcher hitting. What a s*** show from the Jays hitting coach to turn him into this

[glory]

Francis facing a lineup for the 2nd time must be making Schneider’s head explode.

[june.june]

That swing from Varsho on the foul out looks like a pitcher hitting. What a s*** show from the Jays hitting coach to turn him into this

 

VarshoÂ’s biggest offensive weapon this season is his bunt.

 

Let that sink in.

 

Atkins traded a very young catcher and a clutch hitter for him.

[Spanky99]

Bowden Francis has done an excellent job, tonight.

[hanton]

Francis looks fantastic, very nice FB / breaking pitch combo

[Spanky99]

Swing and a Belt.

[Spanky99]

Cubbies showed why their leading the MLB in runs scored since the break, Jays need to turn this around in a hurry and win this series.

 

Danner coming in.

[hanton]

Merryweather for the 9th?

[Carlos Danger]

If this guy is good, he should be in for some shampoo commercials.

[Carlos Danger]

Well, so much for the shampoo commercials

[Spanky99]

Aaaaand he's hurt. Poor guy.

[Daniel Labude]

So Pearson or Manoah back up

[hanton]

That is just awful.

[Daniel Labude]

That is just awful.

 

He will be back hopefully. Really sucks on your 2nd hitter