Jays Claim Isiah Kiner-Falefa

[Grant77]

 

[Grant77]

This is fine, but I'm not sure that I really see the need. Hopefully he can be added to the roster tomorrow so that we don't have to make a move.

Loperfido was making real positive contributions to the team so it kind of sucks that he probably won't be back up right away.

[Jonn]

Who is he going to replace on the roster lol. Weird move.

[Grant77]

8 minutes ago, Jonn said:

Who is he going to replace on the roster lol. Weird move.

We get an extra roster spot tomorrow

[Jonn]

22 minutes ago, Grant77 said:

We get an extra roster spot tomorrow

I know that but it seems adding an Outfielder with a bat made more sense than the infield version of Myles Straw. Especially when you already employee 2 glove first regulars in Clement and Giminez

[Angrioter]

34 minutes ago, Jonn said:

Who is he going to replace on the roster lol. Weird move.

Barger to AAA? 

 

😂😂

[Angrioter]

Right now, Falefa is a better option than Gimenez 

[Omar]

Hard to see the fit.  Sit Gimenez, Clement?

[hanton]

7 minutes ago, Omar said:

Hard to see the fit.  Sit Gimenez, Clement?

I don't get it also, we trying to play the splits with every position....

[abola2121]

Looks like Falafel's back on the menu.

[Laika]

?????

[glory]

1 hour ago, Omar said:

Hard to see the fit.  Sit Gimenez, Clement?

Schneider would take a bullet before he sits Clement, and don't think Gimenez against RHP is in any danger of losing playing time. IKF has a 37 wRC+ against LHP this season, but he bats right handed, so I guess that makes a Gimenez/IKF platoon something they'll end up doing. 

I really don't see the fit there other than wanting to double down on more defense.

[hanton]

Buehler, Buehler.......

[hanton]

....just saw he's going to the Phillies.  aargh

[Terminator]

2 hours ago, hanton said:

I don't get it also, we trying to play the splits with every position....

Lukes/Schneider

Barger/Clement

Gimenez/IKF

Varsho/Straw

 

[Grant77]

I think we're reading a little too much into this. IKF is a pinch runner and defensive replacement who most of the guys already know. If there's an injury or something, we'll be happy to have him. If not, it just cost some cash 

[Laika]

15 minutes ago, Grant77 said:

I think we're reading a little too much into this. IKF is a pinch runner and defensive replacement who most of the guys already know. If there's an injury or something, we'll be happy to have him. If not, it just cost some cash 

Yeah was thinking same 

Useful extra guy in Sept. Nothing more

Can do some of what Ernie does, if Clement's hand gives out at some point  

[John_Havok]

48 minutes ago, Laika said:

Yeah was thinking same 

Useful extra guy in Sept. Nothing more

Can do some of what Ernie does, if Clement's hand gives out at some point  

Sucks that its costing Loperfido from coming back up though as obviously they'll probably bring Fisher back as the other call-up

[Omar]

 

 

[Abomination]

Does anyone know if this move happened prior to September 1st (ie, will he be eligible for the playoffs?)

[Spanky__99]

58 minutes ago, Abomination said:

Does anyone know if this move happened prior to September 1st (ie, will he be eligible for the playoffs?)

I believe so.

[jaysblue]

Yeah with Clement's hand concern and looking banged up a bit, not a bad idea to bring IKF aboard for some depth in case one of an injury. Jays don't lose a beat defensively and IKF is a versatile guy you can pretty much play anywhere. 

[max silver]

16 minutes ago, jaysblue said:

Yeah with Clement's hand concern and looking banged up a bit, not a bad idea to bring IKF aboard for some depth in case one of an injury. Jays don't lose a beat defensively and IKF is a versatile guy you can pretty much play anywhere. 

My fear is that he does nothing but serve to cannibalize playing time for other more deserving players. From the manager's comments it doesn't sound like he's going to play every day but given John Schneider's seeming love affair with Ernie Clement and IKF largely fitting the same mold as light hitting speedy utility player who knows for certain.

[Laika]

IKF should never start a game. 

That's the litmus test. If he gets a start and it's not because of injuries, we hang John Schneider

[Barrelsandbombs]

5 minutes ago, max silver said:

My fear is that he does nothing but serve to cannibalize playing time for other more deserving players. From the manager's comments it doesn't sound like he's going to play every day but given John Schneider's seeming love affair with Ernie Clement and IKF largely fitting the same mold as light hitting speedy utility player who knows for certain.

Ernie Clement himself is the one who's already been cannibalizing playing time for other more deserving players against RHP all season. If IKF is the one who finally convinces John Schneider to stop trotting Ernie's 66 wRC+ vs. RHP out there every day, that's likely a good thing. Also when IKF and Ernie were both here last season IKF got more playing time, at 3B and in general.

Otherwise we'll just have to wait until Santander gets back for Ernie to get displaced.

[max silver]

1 minute ago, Barrelsandbombs said:

Ernie Clement himself is the one who's already been cannibalizing playing time for other more deserving players against RHP all season. If IKF is the one who finally convinces John Schneider to stop trotting Ernie's 66 wRC+ vs. RHP out there every day, that's likely a good thing. Also when IKF and Ernie were both here last season IKF got more playing time, at 3B and in general.

Having one such player on the roster that's pencilled into the lineup no matter what is bad enough though let alone two of them. It's crazy but IKF has actually outperformed Ernie against RHP this season, albeit with a still really bad 87 wRC+.

[glory]

16 minutes ago, Laika said:

IKF should never start a game. 

That's the litmus test. If he gets a start and it's not because of injuries, we hang John Schneider

Get the noose ready. IKF is 100% someone Schneider will start a few times a week at a minimum. 

[Laika]

1 hour ago, glory said:

Get the noose ready. IKF is 100% someone Schneider will start a few times a week at a minimum. 

I don't really think so 

I mean is he taking Barger or Clement out of the lineup? Or platooning Gimenez with another light hitter? 

Hard to see it. I think the comments about pinch hitting more aggressively are sincere 

[Jonn]

2 hours ago, Laika said:

IKF should never start a game. 

That's the litmus test. If he gets a start and it's not because of injuries, we hang John Schneider

You know he’s going to start and play 2-3 times a week. Not even worth getting mad at it. He has always played the full roster.