GDT - Dodgers @ Jays (1/3) 7:07 ET

[Omar]

It would be nice if Vlad and Bo remembered how to hit.

 

I don't mind so much that our pitching staff is giving up double digit runs against an elite team but it doesn't excuse our bats going cold.

[Spanky99]

It would be nice if Vlad and Bo remembered how to hit.

 

Yeah, that would solve a lot of s***, lol.

[Steeljays]

Yeah, that would solve a lot of s***, lol.

 

I can't get over how stubborn the staff is to change the lineup. No way Vlad should be in the 2 slot. As yogi once said, it gets late here early

[Masterbather]

Richards, Pearson, Mayza.

Wasted innings. Who's next?

[NHLPRO]

This team is a f***ing joke. FU Schenider fire that POS and play the Babe ffs and FU Kirk Vladdy Bo Springer pathetic ..................................................... All trash.:mad::mad:

[Spanky99]

Think I'm gonna watch the Oilers game instead

 

Isn't that in another hour ?

[G-Snarls]

Isn't that in another hour ?

 

Unfortunately yes I just realized LOL

[Masterbather]

Now we get to waste Swanson. Awesome!

 

You enjoying this Spanky?

[JFD]

Atkins built team playing like an Atkins built team

[Spanky99]

I don't think so, Bassitt would absolutely wear it for the team, all JS had to do was go out and ask him if he's fine with it.

 

How so? It's the 3rd inning, we were down 7 and his pitch count was fine, you don't believe in saving the pen or something?

 

I'd have, Bassitt has no issues with wearing it, he's said that several times in the past.

 

I have mentioned before how major league teams should really considered the idea of forfeiting games instead of killing their bullpen or risking injury to position players because this is just stupid and actively hurts our ability to win future games. Traditionalists get really angry at that idea though. I would do it until MLB stopped me.

 

lol... you're a tool.

 

Gonna have a tough time explaining to the people who buy tickets lol

 

Bingo.

 

Now we get to waste Swanson. Awesome!

 

You enjoying this Spanky?

 

Okay. I know you are Eeyore.

[hanton]

Barger!!! yes...

[Masterbather]

Okay. I know you are Eeyore.

I see you skipped over my counter arguments, which are completely reasonable and legitimate.

 

The fact of the matter is in 2024 there is no reason to continue to do this stupid crap. If we value player value and player safety, forfeiture should be part of major league baseball games and people need to start having that discussion more seriously whether you like me or not.

[Spanky99]

Kimbrel's about to blow the game against the A's...

[Spanky99]

I see you skipped over my counter arguments, which are completely reasonable and legitimate.

 

The fact of the matter is in 2024 there is no reason to continue to do this stupid crap. If we value player value and player safety, forfeiture should be part of major league baseball games and people need to start having that discussion more seriously whether you like me or not.

 

Your opine is stupid, stupid. You called me out. The Rockies beat the Padres 10-9 last night scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 9th, meat. Do tell?

[Masterbather]

Your opine is stupid, stupid. You called me out. The Rockies beat the Padres 10-9 last night scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 9th, meat.

 

How many teams come back from 10 run deficits in the last couple of innings? The fact that it could happen once in awhile does not compare to the times it actually never happens and the way it could f*** your bullpen for several days. How many games could a compromised bullpen cost you? I bet there's a lot more losses from that than there are wins from great comebacks. Besides you could always leave it to manager's discretion. You think if we didn't have the option to end this game after 6th or 7th we wouldn't have taken it? Of course we would have.

[Spanky99]

How many teams come back from 10 run deficits in the last couple of innings? The fact that it could happen once in awhile does not compare to the times it actually never happens and the way it could f*** your bullpen for several days. How many games could a compromised bullpen cost you? I bet there's a lot more losses from that than there are wins from great comebacks. Besides you could always leave it to manager's discretion. You think if we didn't have the option to end this game after 6th or 7th we wouldn't have taken it? Of course we would have.

 

Ticket holders will stick that right up MLB's ass, idiot. Weather is one thing, I gave an example in my previous post, use your head for more than a hat rack, man. Not to mention television markets and implications.

[Masterbather]

Ticket holders will stick that right up MLB's ass, idiot. Weather is one thing, I gave an example in my previous post, use your head for more than a hat rack, man.

 

Ticket holders would not revolt, that's a purely theoretical argument and the world baseball classic proves that. Most fans leave the ballpark in blow out games, nobody wants to sit there through that. As long as it makes sense, fans completely understand, there would be no revolt. I think we would all gladly have saved our bullets in the bullpen in this game.

 

Besides how did you like IKF pitching in the 9th inning for us? I know some people find it cute to watch that stuff, but if a guy who has actually been pretty good for us this year gets hurt doing that is it really worth it? What if anybody else from either team gets hurt in a blowout game?

 

I just don't think it makes sense in the modern era to be doing this anymore.

[Stangstag]

I can't get over how stubborn the staff is to change the lineup. No way Vlad should be in the 2 slot. As yogi once said, it gets late here early

 

Newsflash, maybe the STAFF is the problem.

 

Can’t believe Atkins keeps wasting seasons with this mediocre coaching staff

[Spanky99]

Ticket holders would not revolt, that's a purely theoretical argument and the world baseball classic proves that. Most fans leave the ballpark in blow out games, nobody wants to sit there through that. As long as it makes sense, fans completely understand, there would be no revolt. I think we would all gladly have saved our bullets in the bullpen in this game.

 

Besides how did you like IKF pitching in the 9th inning for us? I know some people find it cute to watch that stuff, but if a guy who has actually been pretty good for us this year gets hurt doing that is it really worth it? What if anybody else from either team gets hurt in a blowout game?

 

I just don't think it makes sense in the modern era to be doing this anymore.

 

 

And television/media deals...

[Masterbather]

And television/media deals...

What do you think the ratings are like in blowout games? You're trying to use extremist arguments that don't make any sense. The idea that television and media money would suddenly plummet is theoretical and speculative.

 

Again, inclement weather has not plummeted media value, shortened world baseball classic games has not plummeted media value, seven inning double header games did not plummet media value. Where's the evidence that that actually would happen? It's in the same place as the evidence of fans revolting is, purely in the realm of theoretical and unproven speculation. All the evidence suggests everyone would be fine and life would go on.

[RobinThicc]

Its joever.

 

Cancel the season.

[Spanky99]

What do you think the ratings are like in blowout games? You're trying to use extremist arguments that don't make any sense. The idea that television and media money would suddenly plummet is theoretical and speculative.

 

Again, inclement weather has not plummeted media value, shortened world baseball classic games has not plummeted media value, seven inning double header games did not plummet media value. Where's the evidence that that actually would happen? It's in the same place as the evidence of fans revolting is, purely in the realm of theoretical and unproven speculation. All the evidence suggests everyone would be fine and life would go on.

 

How so, where's this evidence? International baseball and weather is your end game. That will never fly in professional sports. Of course weather isn't an issue, it's an act from mother nature, lol.

[Steeljays]

Newsflash, maybe the STAFF is the problem.

 

 

 

Can’t believe Atkins keeps wasting seasons with this mediocre coaching staff

 

 

I sense your sarcasm. But to trot out the same nonsense everyday without trying to encourage a spark speaks of staff issues

[Masterbather]

How so, where's this evidence? International baseball and weather is your end game. That will never fly in professional sports.

 

Inclement weather and seven inning games are professional baseball. There's literally no evidence to suggest people would have a problem with this, none.

 

Baseball has proven in recent years that it can make dramatic changes and people are fine with it as long as it makes sense. This makes sense, especially with the way pitchers get hurt these days. The idea of forcing teams to continue to throw guys on to the mound in virtually no win scenarios is archaic. Most people tune out anyway.

[Spanky99]

Inclement weather and seven inning games are professional baseball. There's literally no evidence to suggest people would have a problem with this, none.

 

Baseball has proven in recent years that it can make dramatic changes and people are fine with it as long as it makes sense. This makes sense, especially with the way pitchers get hurt these days. The idea of forcing teams to continue to throw guys on to the mound in virtually no win scenarios is archaic. Most people tune out anyway.

 

[Masterbather]

Exactly, okay.

 

This conversation is going to happen eventually, I think the idea of seven inning games being permanent in the future isn't pie in the sky either, there was some conversation about this during the doubleheaders a couple of years ago. These aren't outlandish ideas by any stretch of the imagination. If baseball is truly interested in making the game as entertaining as possible, as competitive as possible and holding interest as long as they can, these are the types of conversations they have had and will continue to have. The more people actually talk about it the more people will come around to these ideas.

[MikeM3]

We are perfectly mediocre

[Jonn]

Oh stop it, every fan base does the same thing, it's fun, players don't care, people make too much of it.

 

I'm much more concerned about the fact that, you know, we're getting assf***ed by a real team.

 

I’m not overly invested in this roster to be quite honest. And I do love the Blue Jays but I don’t have any expectations for this team. So I don’t really get overly upset about the results. Especially April results.

 

Losing to the Royals 3/4 was pretty embarrassing but looking back at things in perspective. This team probably isn’t that much better than the Royals despite the price tag. A lot of roster holes for a team this expensive.

[Spanky99]

Exactly, okay.

 

This conversation is going to happen eventually, I think the idea of seven inning games being permanent in the future isn't pie in the sky either, there was some conversation about this during the doubleheaders a couple of years ago. These aren't outlandish ideas by any stretch of the imagination. If baseball is truly interested in making the game as entertaining as possible, as competitive as possible and holding interest as long as they can, these are the types of conversations they have had and will continue to have. The more people actually talk about it the more people will come around to these ideas.

 

[Spanky99]

I’m not overly invested in this roster to be quite honest. And I do love the Blue Jays but I don’t have any expectations for this team. So I don’t really get overly upset about the results. Especially April results.

 

Losing to the Royals 3/4 was pretty embarrassing but looking back at things in perspective. This team probably isn’t that much better than the Royals despite the price tag. A lot of roster holes for a team this expensive.

 

Royals have been the best team we faced, save for the Yankees.