Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series Game 1 Thread: Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell

[Omar]

[Governator]

30 minutes ago, JaysAllMighty said:

Lets Fking Go Blue Jays.

 

 

 

 

Not that anyone really cares and as cool at this looks, it kind of confirms AI.  The D is literally embedded on his featers/fur there's no left edge of the jersey unless I'm missing something.

[G-Snarls]

48 minutes ago, Carlos Danger said:

You don't think they dropped their balls enough making Trey the game 1 starter...? I mean there is only so much you can drop your balls before they get stuck in a crack in the pavement....

Oh it COULD backfire

But I'm also glad they're trying all this

Game 1 is critical for us

[Kordesi]

16 minutes ago, Omar said:

Some interesting changes! Let’s go Blue Jays!

[Stangstag]

1 hour ago, L54 said:

Super curious to see how he looks

Im rolling with him either way but I hope he can at least go 1st to 3rd or score from second etc .. 

He couldn't do that before the injury

[GoBlue41]

Is it game time yet?  Man, this wait is a killer. Seems like nobody is giving the Jays a chance, but I've learned to never doubt this team. LFG! Of course I can't wait to see Bo play, but I'm really interested to see how the manager incorporates Barger and Lukes into the game. Those are two good hitters who can come in during key spots and do damage against bullpen righties. 

[Grant77]

I like having Straw in the lineup. He's been solid all season and it leaves Barger and Lukes for select pinch hit opportunities against a bullpen that doesn't have their top 2 lefties.

[SeranthonySantander]

I like that they (dodger fans) can’t pin an asterisk on this loss with vesia out.  Because we are missing our best slugger, Anthony Santander.  Now we are even.  Get well soon Mr and Mrs Vesia.

[infinitebook]

The big thing I think for the Jays is not striking out. Snell gives up a ton of ground balls, but ground balls at least have a chance of squeaking through, expecially on the fast skydome turf. But perhaps most importantly is forcing someone other than Snell or Sasaki to pitch, and doing damage when they do. 

[hanton]

Babe is doing some damage today

[Grant77]

3 minutes ago, infinitebook said:

The big thing I think for the Jays is not striking out. Snell gives up a ton of ground balls, but ground balls at least have a chance of squeaking through, expecially on the fast skydome turf. But perhaps most importantly is forcing someone other than Snell or Sasaki to pitch, and doing damage when they do. 

I think we will do some damage against Sasaki in this series. The velocity is impressive, but he still isn't striking anyone out.

[Big_Walleye]

6 hours ago, Masterbather said:

I don't see any scenario in which Varsho and Giminez don't play. Those are your everyday guys regardless of pitcher.

You are correct sir.

[Omar]

29 minutes ago, Grant77 said:

I think we will do some damage against Sasaki in this series. The velocity is impressive, but he still isn't striking anyone out.

I agree. We should see him twice.  Would be great to beat him both times.  

[hanton]

37 minutes ago, Grant77 said:

I think we will do some damage against Sasaki in this series. The velocity is impressive, but he still isn't striking anyone out.

he can also make you look foolish, 100 fastball and secondaries in the 80's.  He lacks experience though

[infinitebook]

10 minutes ago, Omar said:

I agree. We should see him twice.  Would be great to beat him both times.  

He will pitch every game

[hanton]

eager to see how Bo handles the pivot and the foot work at second  - probably more stress on his knee at 2nd vs ss

[SeranthonySantander]

3 minutes ago, infinitebook said:

He will pitch every game

he had some good games sure but I don’t think this experiment is going to go as doyer expected.  

[Doubleplay21]

Rodríguez did not make the roster due to poor appearances neither did Nance. But Little who throws in the dirt 2 out of 3 pitches still makes the roster ??

[hanton]

Just now, Doubleplay21 said:

Rodríguez did not make the roster due to poor appearances neither did Nance. But Little who throws in the dirt 2 out of 3 pitches still makes the roster ??

ohtani, freeman and muncy that's why

[Doubleplay21]

Just now, hanton said:

ohtani, freeman and muncy that's why

Left hand pitches do not scare those three.

[Abomination]

I don't think Springer staying at DH has anything to do with the knee. I think he's got some other injury (likely in the arm) and they don't want him having to throw the ball.

[hanton]

Alex Vesia most likely to miss the WS

[John_Havok]

2 hours ago, Laika said:

Arden Zwelling

@ArdenZwelling

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says Ty France "has gotten back to an incredible position physically. He's looked really good in all of his live at-bats. And he's a good matchup against this team.”

Ty France is an absolute unit physically for someone under 6 feet tall. but for some reason though he still swings a pool noodle with a 71 for his average swing speed. 

Quirky numbers for him on defense, 96th percentile range for a 1B. 1st percentile arm.

[John_Havok]

29 minutes ago, Doubleplay21 said:

Left hand pitches do not scare those three.

Of course not, but if you look at Ohtani, he's merely excellent against LHP (130wrc+) vs top tier superstar against RHP (wrc+ 168). Strikes out more, walks less, SLG is over 100 points lower. 

Freeman - career-wise 120 wrc+ against LHP vs 151 against RHP. 

Muncy - 113 vs LHP, 130 vs RHP. 

I'd take those margins everytime. Muncy has been especially dogsh*t against LHP this season though with a 59 wRC+, 159 vs RHP. 

 

Given how the Jays seem to be giving guys different looks this offseason, they might be using different guys in big spots against Ohtani ... first time might be Little, second time might be Fluharty, 3rd time might be Lauer. then Fluharty again, then Lauer and back to Little... something like that. Trying to make sure he gets different looks as often as possible. 

Feels like Varland is gonna get a shot too given they seem to like using him in every game of the postseason. Seranthony probably matches up more towards the Teoscar part of the lineup. 

[Kordesi]

Let’s say a thanks to Springer for giving us this chance. We were down and out and this dude just did it. Saw interview with his dad and sister. Such a lovely family. This Jays team just so many nice guys and love them!  Let’s have fun tonight!

[SeranthonySantander]

Wonder is all those celebrities who watch the dodgers will come to Roger’s centre.  It would be cool to meet Ben Verlander.

[bones]

Love the lineup, lets win game 1! 

[Spanky__99]

4 hours ago, Grant77 said:

Our local hockey team, the Soo Greyhounds, moved their game ahead by an hour so people won't miss the Jays game after! You know Blue Jays fever has taken hold everywhere when hockey games are moved in one of the nation's top hockey cities.

Like the TML of Toronto, moved up tomorrow to a 5PM start in the NHL. lol

[Grant77]

5 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

Like the TML of Toronto, moved up tomorrow to a 5PM start in the NHL. lol

Smart business move! Everyone has Jays fever!

[Omar]

58 minutes ago, infinitebook said:

He will pitch every game

Yeah I mean these two games at home