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"Evaluators" are cracking their old calculus textbooks open to try to figure out how to interpret AAA numbers, when wRC+ already f***ing exists. Biggio 2018: 145 wRC+ in AA Biggio 2019: 168 wRC+ so far He's off to a great start but it's not that hard to put it in context. It's also not other-wordly at this point. Fair to give him some helium but it's too early to say that he's the Jays' 4th best prospect or anything like that.
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General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread
Laika replied to Bobthe4th's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
The scout tweets about Anthony Alford from spring training are f***ing hilarious now -
General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread
Laika replied to Bobthe4th's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
It doesn't have to be that stark... maybe "improvement" just means he goes from a 3.5 win pitcher to a 4 win pitcher who is capable of seasonal variance that goes a bit higher. His curveball (pitchFX or whatever on Fangraphs classifies it as a CB) is currently the best in baseball by run values. It looks like an uber-elite pitch to me. It completely owns hitters; the action is disgusting and it looks like the product of computerized, optimal pitch design or something. -
General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread
Laika replied to Bobthe4th's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Not enough information yet. He's getting super lucky on HR rate but I do like the repertoire changes he has done. The slider looks like an elite secondary and he is finally using it as often as he should. I would bet that he is clearly better than old Stroman. -
Yikes
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The pitching WAR leaderboard is kind of mind blowing. Lots of youth, former Blue Jays, surprisingly elite arms. 1. Marco Gonzalez 2. Boyd 3. Luis Castillo 4. Paxton 5. Scherzer 6. Stroman 7. Rodon 8. Gray 9. Bauer 10. German Marquez 11. Caleb Smith 12. Glasnow 13. Weaver 14. Musgrove 15. Syndergaard
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Feel free to sign any time now, Dallas.
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Eduardo Nunez is injured and not on my IR. Ian Desmond is no longer injured and in my IR. Fantrax doesn't let me swap them? Oops wrong thread
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General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread
Laika replied to Bobthe4th's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Nope. We probably had a potential bet about production and you wanted to throw in some retarded PA clause which drastically tilted the bet in your direction, as you have done multiple times with multiple other posters. I think you might have a brain tumor. -
General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread
Laika replied to Bobthe4th's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Tercet is a genius. - Complain that nobody ever makes bets with him - Receives legitimate offers to bet on something - Only takes bets if you send him the money up front - "trust me I play poker" - Complains that nobody ever makes bets with him Repeat forever. Never has to take a risk, gets to call everyone else a pussy for not betting with him. Genius. -
Abom I said HANDS DOWNS.
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The Rays are insanely good. Their offense is legitimate and so deep. Pitching is good all over and especially in light of how they handle their pitching staff. Best team in the division, hands down. And quality farm depth to back it up.
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Everyone does, but it's been four years running with those expectations and he still hits like a middle infielder.
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Somewhat encouraging though. His velocity was apparently up and the K/BB numbers were good. He might be fine if the trend continues next time.
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Wow, James Paxton. Pretty glad I didn't trade you for Danny Vogelback yesterday.
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Min gets the risk and the reward. I worry that Darvish is entirely broken but Smoak is extremely boring.
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I'll text Ross and let him know
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I have cancelled it in Yahoo because there are other offers under consideration. I would likely still do it.
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SP for a 1B makes the most sense for me. I have some SP depth.
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I would really like a 1B. Min please accept my very fair offer.
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Anybody want Brock Burke for their NA slot, or a roster stash? Stupendous numbers last year, stupendous first start in Frisco (AA). Ten AA starts now so he's probably on the MLB roster in 2020. I would only need a small-ish roster upgrade or a pick upgrade in all likelihood.
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Yeah he does not have a real radio voice. There is absolutely nothing dulcet about Mike Wilner. Only redeeming quality is that he tends to be a bit more honest than other announcers. He doesn't toe the company line 100% of the time like most.
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This deep aversion to ads on baseball uniforms is f***ing insane. People in America really get upset that their brand has another brand on it? f*** off
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Not really correct to say the Boston is old / plays a s***** 90s style. They have arguably the best first line in hockey and some very mobile defensemen. They basically play a modern possession style with high level skill on the first line and an elite power play. The grungy / old school / rough aspects of their team are pretty minor, and a bit of a perception hangover from the team around the time of their cup run. I guess relative to the current NHL they probably are tougher than most teams but it doesn’t strike me as a defining thing anymore. I mean their best player is Patrice Bergeron, the definition of a gentleman.
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Love seeing the Leafs and their fans whine relentlessly about the refs
