GDT: Game 1/2 Phillies @ Blue Jays (Aug 15 at 7:07 ET)

[Terminator]

Very important W.

 

And waiting for Shermanator's apology to Biggio.

 

Definitely giving him credit for wearing that one. One of the few times I've ever seen a guy wear one when they should like that.

[Spanky99]

Great win, seriously.

[BlueBaller]

Fire it up!

[L54]

Took it like a man

 

No more Gatorade showers until Vlad has 1 WAR

[Omar]

Hope Romano's back doesn't tighten up again due to the ice bath from Vladdy.

[glory]

Romano completely changes the complexion of the bullpen

 

And there’s still Green and Richards on the way.

 

If this team had any HR power they’d actually be built pretty nicely for the playoffs.

[hanton]

pitchers should be off bounds for the gatorade ....

[philly30]

Watching these teams does not give me much hope for the 93 rematch I wanted

[Masterbather]

pitchers should be off bounds for the gatorade ....

 

Vladdy should be thrown into the f***ing lake at this point.

[Spanky99]

Watching these teams does not give me much hope for the 93 rematch I wanted

 

WTF??? We just watch the same game, man?

[Masterbather]

Watching these teams does not give me much hope for the 93 rematch I wanted

I wouldn't bet the house on it that's for sure

[Spanky99]

And there’s still Green and Richards on the way.

 

If this team had any HR power they’d actually be built pretty nicely for the playoffs.

 

They are built well, stop.

[John_Havok]

Vladdy should be thrown into the f***ing lake at this point.

 

Would be the first tsunami warning in GTA history

[philly30]

WTF??? We just watch the same game, man?

 

At this point I don't think either offense is good enough for a long playoff run, Phillies got lucky last year, maybe I am too pessimistic

[spats]

Hope Romano's back doesn't tighten up again due to the ice bath from Vladdy.

 

Vladdy's only contribution to this team is the ice bath. So sick of this s***. He's such a dumbass. What amazes me is that the players/ management tolerate it.

[jaysguy44]

Vladdy's only contribution to this team is the ice bath. So sick of this s***. He's such a dumbass. What amazes me is that the players/ management tolerate it.

He definitely does come across as a guy who would be pretty annoying

[Carlos Danger]

Is this the first time we had multiple pitchers who could get 100. I certainly don't remember a time.

 

I don’t remember velocities, but the Henke, Ward combo was pretty good.

[Omar]

I don’t remember velocities, but the Henke, Ward combo was pretty good.

 

I remember Wardo topping out at around 97. Great stuff though.

[Spanky99]

I don’t remember velocities, but the Henke, Ward combo was pretty good.

 

Best ever in my eyes, haven't even looked at stats. That was sick.

[Omar]

He definitely does come across as a guy who would be pretty annoying

 

Vladdy's only contribution to this team is the ice bath. So sick of this s***. He's such a dumbass. What amazes me is that the players/ management tolerate it.

 

Many (most?) posters on this board have become disenchanted with Vladdy based on his performance (and antics) but I wonder if the casual Blue Jay fanbase feels the same way? If he was in NY he would have been boo-ed already; in Toronto, not so much.

[glory]

They are built well, stop.

 

Pitching and defense yes. Offense no.

[Masterbather]

I remember Wardo topping out at around 97. Great stuff though.

 

Ward was filth. One of the filthiest we ever had. Short career though. From 1989-93, he was fun to watch.

[Carlos Danger]

In 91 we had Henke closer, Wardo set up man, Wells lefty set up man, Weathers, Timlin.. Probably one or two more I am missing.

[BCZ]

Man I loved the way Biggio took that pitch... what pro!

[Carlos Danger]

Pitching and defense yes. Offense no.

 

This team is probably a better playoff team then reg season. Years prior, vice versa. We just need to get to the playoffs.

[Daniel Labude]

This team is probably a better playoff team then reg season. Years prior, vice versa. We just need to get to the playoffs.

 

It was built for the playoffs for sure, but you have to make it there

[Omar]

This team is probably a better playoff team then reg season. Years prior, vice versa. We just need to get to the playoffs.

 

If we have the lead going into the 6th inning I don't think any team would be tougher to beat in the AL. Just need the bats to give us that lead. It's going to be a crapshoot once we get in and we have as good a chance as any other team in the AL to get to the Series.

[glory]

This team is probably a better playoff team then reg season. Years prior, vice versa. We just need to get to the playoffs.

 

If they had a bit more HR power in the lineup I would agree. I just can't see this "need 4 singles to score 1 run" style working against better pitching unless they get 2015 Royals type of BABIP luck.

 

It goes without saying, but this team desperately needs Vlad to be 2021 Vlad, even if it's for 2 months. He changes everything.

[Masterbather]

If we have the lead going into the 6th inning I don't think any team would be tougher to beat in the AL. Just need the bats to give us that lead. It's going to be a crapshoot once we get in and we have as good a chance as any other team in the AL to get to the Series.

 

Unless this version of Kikuchi is suddenly the real deal, we still have a number 1, a couple of 3's and a 4 as our starters. You still need somebody to pair with Gausman to form a legit one-two punch. This version of Kikuchi would do it, but is this real or just a good run?

 

The bullpen will be very deep and very very good, definitely a strength, but we still don't have a truly elite pitcher in the pen.

 

This offense though, against elite pitching, it's going to be putrid. They give the pitching no margin for error.

[jaysblue]

Unless this version of Kikuchi is suddenly the real deal, we still have a number 1, a couple of 3's and a 4 as our starters. You still need somebody to pair with Gausman to form a legit one-two punch. This version of Kikuchi would do it, but is this real or just a good run?

 

The bullpen will be very deep and very very good, definitely a strength, but we still don't have a truly elite pitcher in the pen.

 

This offense though, against elite pitching, it's going to be putrid. They give the pitching no margin for error.

 

Yeah after Gausman, there really isn't a true No. 1A or 2 guy but still Berrios, Bassitt and Kikuchi are solid arms behind him. Manoah was supposed to be that guy but this season for him is a wash.

 

The Jays do have a deep bullpen, but they still lack an elite arm in the pen. Romano as closer is fine, but before him gotta hope Green could be that guy. Hicks can be erratic but also be lights out. Mayza has been solid. Swanson is decent but not that elite pen arm this team was lacking. The rest like Garcia, Cabrera and Richards are guys in the 6th or 7th innings.

 

This lineup is going to have a difficult time against elite pitching in the Postseason. Pretty much the Jays starters and BP have to be near perfect.