2023 MLB Postseason Thread

[jaysblue]

Yes, low blood pressure pills, yes. Grow a spine man, you sound like our future leadership?

 

lol.

 

You're useless man.

[Spanky__99]

I just quoted my response. Stop playing stupid.

 

"It's not black and white. It can be debatable. Blue Jays had more bats with a wRC+ over 100 so yeah they had a deeper lineup, but nobody really had a huge standout year offensively. A lot of Jays bats like KK, Springer, Biggio, Chapman, Jansen and Kirk were pretty much all around 100 wRC+ and had meh numbers offensively. Belt was outstanding, but he was used strictly in a platoon role and only played against RHP. Bo was really the only bat who performed at a high level offensively on a day-to-day basis. Vladdy wasn't that bad as well according to wRC+ but still a huge underperformance for what was expected and could have been better in other areas.

 

D'Backs got an MVP performance from Corbin Carroll and both Ketel Marte and Christian Walker had really strong years offensively. Their top 3 bats were better than the Jays top 3 bats this season offensively IMO. The rest of the D'Backs lineup was meh, but even a player like Gurriel who just had a 106 wRC+ also provided 24 HR's while someone like KK who had a similar wRC+ of 104 just hit 8 HR's and only played against RHP.

 

Overall, both lineups weren't anything special in 2023. D'Backs got better performances from their star players, whereas the star players on the Blue Jays like Vlad and Springer underperformed. If this Blue Jays lineup was hitting like they did in 2021 (even minus Semien), they have a much better lineup."

 

Tell me what's wrong with it? Is it that irrational what I said? Do I sound like a GDT troll who is all doom and gloom about this team?

 

Our conversation *is* and was about our offense being better, we were. You see it different, for some odd reason, and are trying to make me pick away at that s*** show of a post, right? No thanks.

[jaysblue]

Our conversation *is* and was about our offense being better, we were. You see it different, for some odd reason and are trying to make me pick away at that s*** show of a post, right? No thanks.

 

It's not a s*** show of a post, grow up Spanky. Your posts don't even offer any substance.

 

If you disagree with some things I said, sure say them, but don't put me down and make me out as some kind of idiot or troll.

[Spanky__99]

It's not a s*** show of a post, grow up Spanky. Your posts don't even offer any substance.

 

If you disagree with some things I said, sure say them, but don't put me down and make me out as some kind of idiot or troll.

 

Are you okay, man. You've been insulting me for weeks. And no, I haven't come to suffice that thread that's anything better than the fluff you've been regurgitating since early October.

[Spanky__99]

lol.

 

You're useless man.

 

Not really, I take em', you should look into it.

[jaysblue]

Regardless, I'm done talking about the D'Backs and I'm done talking about the Jays disappointing 2023 season. Seem like if you say anything positive about the D'Backs, Term hits the ceiling. If you say anything negative about the Jays, some of you on here go haywire. Ready to move the page and focus on the offseason and 2024.

 

Never seen this board as toxic as it is now. It used to be a place for discussion and debate, not condescending responses and treating well respected posters like they're inferior or idiots.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the World Series. Hopefully it goes 7 games! Cheers!

[Spanky__99]

lol

[connorp]

Marte has outhit Vlad once since his Rookie year. that was this year where Marte had a 128 wRC plus to Vlad's 117. Tough to call him a stud hitter and not consider Vlad to be one (Not sure of your opinion on Vlad just pointing out a recency bias)

 

I lost faith in Vlad along the way this season. Hoping we see a new man in 2024. I was actually much less vocal about this than many of you. The only person I know of that thought Vlad was still a big bat was LTBF. He was relentlessly mocked across the season by many of the people now throwing numbers at me about how good Vlad really is. So I don’t know what to tell you. I’m always a pretty self-aware guy, which is a lacking quality here

[connorp]

Anytime LTBF wanted to make some kind of defense of Vlad, it was time to line up to tar-and-feather him. Now that there’s shots fired at me, all the people marching to the Ivory Tower want to tar-and-feather me too. Taking the position they mocked LTBF for lol.

[Brownie19]

Regardless, I'm done talking about the D'Backs and I'm done talking about the Jays disappointing 2023 season. Seem like if you say anything positive about the D'Backs, Term hits the ceiling. If you say anything negative about the Jays, some of you on here go haywire. Ready to move the page and focus on the offseason and 2024.

 

Never seen this board as toxic as it is now. It used to be a place for discussion and debate, not condescending responses and treating well respected posters like they're inferior or idiots.

 

Who are the well respected posters who are being treated like they're inferior and/or idiots?

 

I know you joined back in 2013, but I honestly don't remember you posting a lot on here until recently. Did you take a break or something along the way or am I just mis-remembering? I also believe connorp only used to post on the OT threads until this year...

[connorp]

Who are the well respected posters who are being treated like they're inferior and/or idiots?

 

I know you joined back in 2013, but I honestly don't remember you posting a lot on here until recently. Did you take a break or something along the way or am I just mis-remembering? I also believe connorp only used to post on the OT threads until this year...

 

My friend, I’m an OG. 20 years ago my threads were the stuff of legend. It’s like the debates now, but literally 100 pages. People can confirm. This is the mild me

[Brownie19]

My friend, I’m an OG. 20 years ago my threads were the stuff of legend. It’s like the debates now, but literally 100 pages. People can confirm. This is the mild me

 

And when did you return to posted on this main board?

[connorp]

And when did you return to posted on this main board?

 

Idk but if there was an initial HOF ceremony from Day 1 of the board history, I would be one of the first 5 inducted for sure

 

I’d change my avatar to Ty Cobb but that’s been done many times here

[Laika]

And when did you return to posted on this main board?

 

connorp left when we added some rules to the message board and tried to limit political posting

 

he came back like a year later, probably because he missed me and I am one of his best friends

[connorp]

connorp left when we added some rules to the message board and tried to limit political posting

 

he came back like a year later, probably because he missed me and I am one of his best friends

 

Solid recap

[Brownie19]

connorp left when we added some rules to the message board and tried to limit political posting

 

he came back like a year later, probably because he missed me and I am one of his best friends

 

That's nice. I'm just curious on the timeline. I honestly just don't recall him ever posting as much as he has over the past season.

[Laika]

That's nice. I'm just curious on the timeline. I honestly just don't recall him ever posting as much as he has over the past season.

 

He's definitely been much more active in the last year or so

 

Getting more indignant and opinionated with age

 

Also probably giving up on ever getting laid again so he is just posting through it 20 hours a day

[connorp]

He's definitely been much more active in the last year or so

 

Getting more indignant and opinionated with age

 

Also probably giving up on ever getting laid again so he is just posting through it 20 hours a day

 

I tried to hint about my recent score and it was erased

[Marew]

It was impressive at a 25 year old if someone can hook up with a lot of girls. If you get into your 30s and can’t get a long term relationship I would recommend counselling

[wilko]

Regardless, I'm done talking about the D'Backs and I'm done talking about the Jays disappointing 2023 season. Seem like if you say anything positive about the D'Backs, Term hits the ceiling. If you say anything negative about the Jays, some of you on here go haywire. Ready to move the page and focus on the offseason and 2024.

 

Never seen this board as toxic as it is now. It used to be a place for discussion and debate, not condescending responses and treating well respected posters like they're inferior or idiots.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the World Series. Hopefully it goes 7 games! Cheers!

 

I'm rooting for them to win. f*** the Rangers.

[Brownie19]

Idk but if there was an initial HOF ceremony from Day 1 of the board history, I would be one of the first 5 inducted for sure

 

I’d change my avatar to Ty Cobb but that’s been done many times here

 

You've already been inducted into the board's HOF man - it says it right under your name. I'm also in Cooperstown though so take it for what it's worth.

[hanton]

These f***ing dbacks are going to small ball their way to a ws victory

[BigCecil]

What a stupid run by walker home with 0 out against Garcia. Ran right through stop sign.

[hanton]

and the 3B coach had it right, Walker has to be thinking about that BEFFORE the hit. Come on.

[BigCecil]

What are the odds Vlad, Manoah and Kirk come into the 2024 spring training camp looking like Adolis Garcia?

[Jimcanuck]

What are the odds Vlad, Manoah and Kirk come into the 2024 spring training camp looking like Adolis Garcia?

 

If the Rangers win, 10%, if they don't, 0.1%

[hanton]

Pham

[Stangstag]

Clutch DP by Seager

[hanton]

Clutch DP by Seager

 

I thought they had no chance at 2

[Brownie19]

That was ball 4 to Moreno. Terrible miss. Changes the whole inning.