Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2026)

[bronson44]

8 minutes ago, Omar said:

Looking at the schedule the Jays could easily lose the next ten consecutive series (including a makeup game with the Cubs).  They play the Royals in late August which you would expect them to represent.

We may be at the doorstep to one of the most horrendous stretches of baseball for the team in recent memory. 

Hope I'm wrong but....

It's sad but we are an easy opponent for teams that are competing right now.

[Brownie19]

3 hours ago, Stangstag said:

When there was 0 pressure on the team to perform 

Definitely noticed this team since 2020 has cracked/failed when given big expectations, and they tend to do well when the eyes are off them and 0 expectations.

Good observation.  Nobody expected what we got last year.  Minimal expectations on them last year.  A magical season to enjoy as a fan.

[jaysblue]

4 hours ago, Stangstag said:

When there was 0 pressure on the team to perform 

Definitely noticed this team since 2020 has cracked/failed when given big expectations, and they tend to do well when the eyes are off them and 0 expectations.

The human element of the game that computers can't project. 

[Jays24]

In times like this, we need to know if Terminator still believes.  If hes off the bandwagon then its officially over :( 

[jaysblue]

15 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

In times like this, we need to know if Terminator still believes.  If hes off the bandwagon then its officially over :( 

I think after this week. If they lose each series against Tampa and Boston, it's likely over. Term even acknowledged the season is on the line. 

[Eat My Shatkins]

One of the most surprising things from this season for me is Ernie's sub par play at 2B.

I figured if he and Giminez could produce 90-100 wRC+ with all star defense in the MIF we'd be in great shape. Well, Ernie's glove is way worse than expected but he's produced a 108 wRC+ so far. The two combined are 2.8 fWAR so far. Not bad, not great either.

 

[Eat My Shatkins]

 

[Stangstag]

32 minutes ago, Eat My Shatkins said:

One of the most surprising things from this season for me is Ernie's sub par play at 2B.

I figured if he and Giminez could produce 90-100 wRC+ with all star defense in the MIF we'd be in great shape. Well, Ernie's glove is way worse than expected but he's produced a 108 wRC+ so far. The two combined are 2.8 fWAR so far. Not bad, not great either.

 

Gimenez has been putrid offensively for the 3rd year in a row now. I don’t think he’s ever sniffing his rookie numbers, the contract is terrible if he’s not at least giving us 90ish wRC+

20 million a year for 2 WAR exclusively with the glove is laughable 

Hopefully FO doesn’t fall into the same trap trying to extend Varsho

[bronson44]

4 hours ago, Stangstag said:

Gimenez has been putrid offensively for the 3rd year in a row now. I don’t think he’s ever sniffing his rookie numbers, the contract is terrible if he’s not at least giving us 90ish wRC+

20 million a year for 2 WAR exclusively with the glove is laughable 

Hopefully FO doesn’t fall into the same trap trying to extend Varsho

His contract goes up to 23.5M next year from 15.5M. Yay!

An absolutely moronic acquisition

[bronson44]

 

[Stangstag]

3 hours ago, bronson44 said:

 

Pitching matters. Also had s*** luck in the ALCS

[jaysblue]

10 hours ago, Eat My Shatkins said:

One of the most surprising things from this season for me is Ernie's sub par play at 2B.

I figured if he and Giminez could produce 90-100 wRC+ with all star defense in the MIF we'd be in great shape. Well, Ernie's glove is way worse than expected but he's produced a 108 wRC+ so far. The two combined are 2.8 fWAR so far. Not bad, not great either.

 

Defensively, this team hasn't been as sharp like they were last season. I pointed that out back in May/June, but was tarred and feathered by some for it.