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I feel Pompey should be in CF. I believe Pillar is playing all out to prove he can be a regular and while it has been nice to see I do not feel he can sustain this for long. I am hoping I am wrong but that's the feeling I have.

He looked really fit in that shot - hopefully he is back on Tuesday especially now that Travis looks to miss some games.

Seems like he was too nonchalant - He needs to look over at Pillar to see what intensity is all about.

I usually walk with a long ethernet cable when I am going to stay at a hotel. I prefer to use the laptop in bed where it is more comfortable - The connection is more stable and faster. Just something to think about for your next hotel stay.

It's the 5th innings - don't be too quick on the trigger.

I think Reyes injured it while playing in Baltimore while the Jays were still doing well. No one wants to sit down when they are hitting well so he most probably felt he could handle the discomfort without having it impact the team's play on the field. The issue I have with this mentality is that you cannot play all-out with an injury without doing more damage. I am sure he most probably did not know he was dealing with a fractured bone till now. This highlights another issue but I am not sure how it can be handled. It's a pity management do not insist upon an MRI to ensure the real problem is identified and action taken very early in the process.

Yes, I do. I have used it a dozen times this past season. Why do you ask?

There are approx. 200 people online. I guess most don't really want to be drawn into trash talk and prefer to just lurk.

True, those walks were horrendous however that meltdown occurred in a single innings and he only gave up two runs which should not normally be insurmountable. Odorizzi pitched reasonably well however his success was also aided by the Jays hitting approach. The Rays defense was also good especially at 2B and SS. They gobbled up everything - even the single SS misplay and the ricochet off the pitcher's leg still managed to get outs. Rivera also got into the act with 2 great plays as well. It was an unfortunate start to a packed, pumped up fan base.

It's nice to see a civil, well written response. You do the board proud.

No way!!! He would have ended the quote with ".... I am Japanese."

Janssen may say what's on his mind at times without thinking of the consequences but that quote showed arrogance which fits Rasmus' character more closely than any other members.

I agree with this. Sounds more like Rasmus especially the last part "I'll show any time I want to show up."

Hopefully the mods take this view point as well and act accordingly. I know the mods are doing their best to ensure this place is enjoyable (I know they do not want the site to be overly censored) but personally I find it hard to enjoy the GDT with those types of posts taking place. Anyway, the ignore function does help to mitigate behaviour.

It shows he has his head in the game even if it is only a ST game. I saw the initial action but it sure did not look as funny as this - love it. Can't thank the individual as he is in the special cheering section (the IL). Anyway, it's a new season so I will let them all out and rebuild that section as I go through this season.

Just some guys trying to be funny or trying to be "the life of the party" types. The jokes are old and no longer come across as funny but they still continue with it maybe not realizing how they are coming across. It helps by putting them on ignore however when others keep quoting the individual you are once again subjected to seeing their nonsense. Just wish there was a way to have that quote not show up at all but that is not possible as far as I am aware. Anyway, it's like junk mail, you can slow it down but never eradicate it totally. This site has some great contributors and it is interesting to see the opposing views at times however the GDT specifically can be quite a challenge at times. I can understand feelings of disappointment in a bad result but to some, they live and die for each pitch/at-bat/error and that takes away from the experience of fans being together virtually supporting their team. The "fire/dfa/moron/idiot" repetitive comments are just too much at times but sadly I keep coming back to the GDTs. Anyway, it was great to see some baseball once again and I am anxious for the Bluejays to get into season form. I am hoping to see some exciting baseball from all of them more-so the new comers.

It is exciting news however I just hope he doesn't try to be a hero by coming back too quickly and then suffer a set-back.

Thanks for the link - Can't wait for the season to begin. Also, found this one in the RH pane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z49ehW0z7Q

I too was googling his name and came across an interesting article - I really did not know all this was taking place behind closed doors. http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2014/10/16/edward-rogers-the-man-who-would-be-king/

Apparently Manfred felt he was entrusted to protect the integrity of the game... to honour the game's history... to modernize the game without interfering with its history and traditions yet he is talking about doing stuff like this. I am usually interested in minor changes which makes the game fair, not make it longer, yet still maintain a nice experience for the fans but I see these proposed changes negatively. I think this guy wants to be remembered as the person who made an impact on the game of baseball. Soooooo, if they are going to persist with making arbitrary changes (eliminating strategy/competitive advantages) then I would like to see all pitching mounds set on hydrolics. In this way, pitching mounds can automatically be adjusted (higher/lower, forward/backward) so that any competitive advantage a tall, long-armed, long-strided pitcher may have, could be equalized - Imagine the fairness to shorter pitchers like Stroman who can have a higher release point and be closer to home plate.

The two friends from UWO he most probably was referring to were Edward Rogers and Roger Rai and not meant to imply that Levine attended UWO. I believe the sentence could have been constructed a little differently to avoid any confusion. Then again, the fluff (two friends from their University of Western Ontario days) could have simply been left out entirely. Levine gave Edward Rogers and Roger Rai, two friends from their University of Western Ontario days, a pair of names. If he had said "Levine gave his two friends from their University of Western Ontario days... " that would imply Levine was part of the UWO group. Just my interpretation of what was meant to be said.

Don't fight the small stuff - it will be a waste of energy. There are some who will keep hounding you down till you quit in despair. You will be judged by the quality of your post. If you do not know your stuff don't try to come across as all knowing cuz you will be mercilessly roasted. If you are truly interested in expanding your knowledge on baseball, or even sharing insights, just post intelligent comments then you will find this site to be a great one. Also, people will have different opinions based on stats, the good "eye standard", or the good "gut feeling". Those who use stats have a leg up but stats is not the be all and end all of discussions. Belated welcome. Have fun.

Don't be angry, be patient. Schedule shows the season hasn't started as yet and if we know anything about Anthopolous it is that he usually makes his moves quietly. We do not know what is being talked about behind those closed doors so don't assume nothing os being talked about.

Happy holidays to you too. Thanks to all the mods for making this site available and for keeping the undesirable trolling at a minimum. Also, thanks to the participants for their contributions as it presents varying perspectives on moves/trades etc. It is definitely a great baseball site.

Beane found out first-hand how a top-notch "despairer" can play tricks with your mind. No, he is untouchable... I said no... which part of no didn't you understand?... It's you again??? Ok, make me a good offer... Really??? you got to do better than that... Awwwww crats Alex!!! Look, just take him and promise to stop calling me for goodness sakes!!!