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  1. Laika
    John Schneider everybody
  2. Laika
    Is Vlad standing too far from the plate or something? Holy s*** he's f***ing horrible on that stuff
  3. Laika
    I am not having fun
  4. Laika
    He could be Aaron Judge except a shortstop and faster lol
  5. Laika
    The effect is so tiny I think it's basically just an old school bone that the front offices throw the managers/players to make them comfortable
  6. Laika
    And Springer 4th is perfect because he's either coming up with a man on in the 1st inning, great for his HR swing, or he's leading off the 2nd, which he is a role he is used to.
  7. Laika
    In terms of hitter talent The Book basically says you want them to hit 1st = best hitter 2nd = second best hitter 3rd = fourth best hitter 4th = third best hitter 5th = fifth best hitter Toronto has their 3rd best hitter leading off best hitter hitting 2nd 2nd best hitter hitting 3rd 4th best hitter hitting 4th 5th best hitter hitting 5th So it's not exactly optimal, it's just a change. The reason 3rd in the order is not for one of the top 3 hitters is because they come up with bases empty and 2 outs a lot. 3rd would actually be the spot for Bo IMO because he's not really a high OBP guy. I think I'd go: Vlad Kirk Bo Springer Teoscar Gurriel Chapman Jansen Biggio
  8. Laika
    I like it. Just shake it up a bit see if that prompts Vladdy or Bo to start beasting.
  9. Laika
    that's a f***ing laser beam
  10. Laika
    Bo needs a beeeg stronnnnggggg daddy figure to be mean to him
  11. Laika
    Bo refused to wear the jacket? I didn't notice that. That's pretty saucy. Interesting that Bo is the one who seems to support the change given his struggles this year.
  12. Laika
    He would need very good fastball characteristics other than the velo if that's his max. Like high af spin rate and great shape... because that velo sucks.
  13. Laika
    He could also be a great bench coach or third base / first base coach.
  14. Laika
    lmao make this a t shirt venn diagram would work nice
  15. Laika
    It's not binary. Obviously we don't know but I feel like it's reasonable to think the players tired of his demeanor, just like more hard nosed fans despised his demeanor. It's more like politician approval rating. I bet his player approval rating is lower now than ever.
  16. Laika
    Montoyo never made sense We was simultaneously NOT old school but also NOT progressive I would assume he lost the players because of the former and lost the front office because of the latter Like I bet the FO over time became slowly frustrated with his inability to just use all the information they were giving him. Probably a multi-year, painful education process and they just got sick of trying. He did improve slightly on the tactical side like we aren't seeing the really stupid bunts anymore.
  17. Laika
    Yeah just a cheaper upgrade on Tapia
  18. Laika
    Paul Sewald saved both games of the doubleheader today. That's pretty cool. Has to be super rare.
  19. Laika
    He's not starting that much anymore. I think 3 of the last 6 for example. Since everyone is healthy. It's not a multiple win swing either. By projections it would only be about one win. A high leverage reliever might beat that difference and perhaps by a lot depending on your reliever evaluation politics
  20. Laika
    It's moot because he's not Vax but I just don't see Toronto adding a bat tbh If they spend I think it's on pitching only and they might do something like take on a heavier contract for a closer type
  21. Laika
    Zimmer is a defensive replacement and pinch runner, he almost never starts. Tapia starts like 50% of the games. When one of the three starting outfielders needs a day off or a DH day. Benintendi on the team = one of Springer, Gurriel, Hernandez, Benintendi, Kirk, or Jansen is ALWAYS sitting. It's not really an efficient use or resources. Kind of awkward.
  22. Laika
    Benintendi is an outfielder and Toronto has three starting outfielders AND the DH spot occupied most of the time Benintendi is not a perfect fit
  23. Laika
    lose King
  24. Laika
    yeah it looks smooth to me
  25. Laika
    delete this
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