John_Havok
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All of this back and forth can pretty be summed up as: If there's a skillset that could still succeed despite obvious flaws at 18 years old, it would be Nimmala's. Doesn't mean he will of course but...
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My guess is he's really close to his innings limit. Remember he didn't pitch at all last year. Up to 88.2 IP now this season. Probaby have him scheduled for around 100 IP, 4 starts left with regular rotation...so, probably 3 IP each for his last few starts -
Not sure why they kept calling sliders...he'd alreafy whiffed on the high inside fastball a few pitches earlier. Should have gone back there
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Agree. But Wagner has a pretty legit so far. And let's not forget about Orelvis. They still need to fill out the top of the lineup though. Need Bo to bounce back (if not traded) amd a near Vlad equivalent or better up there. There's none of those in house. Right now the lineup has 1 feared hitter and a lot of good enough to get by. I really hope August Horwitz shows up for 2025, that would be ideal. Power actually surfaced.
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Ohtani, Betts and Freeman went back to back to back to open the game against Arizona. First time in franchise history to start the game with 3 HRs.
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It's also called sarcasm.
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Looks legit
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I'd put Loperfido in there too, but he's got more work to do. Wagner, Clement, Horwitz, Jimenez...they're the high floor low ceiling guys. Not stars, not scrubs. Good guys to have to slide in whenever you need. Won't kill you, but won't be difference makers long term. That said, if I had to rank those 4 in terms of who would have the best chance of exceeding those expectations, probably Wagner, Horwitz, Clement and then Leo.
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Lukes ceiling is a 4th OF. He has virtually no useable power. 2300 PAs in the minors and just over 40 HRs. He's not a guy to worry about. Just look at his minor league track record and it's not a big revelation as to why he's never got a shot. At age appropriate levels in the upper minors he's been an average hitter with no pop. Age 22 at AA...wRC + of 101 with an ISO of .095 Age 23 at AA, improved to a whopping 107 wRC+, ISO .122 24, AAA, 57 wRC+, ISO 100. That was 2019, 2020 wiped out by COVID. 2021, Now 26, back at AAA, 115 wRC+, ISO .153. Literally nothing to be excited about. This is when he dumped by the Rays. Jays grabbed him for 2022, AAA, 27...111 and .140 Pure vanilla.
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Kikuchi shoved again for the Astros, 12 k over 7 innings vs The Royals. Griffin Conine splashed his first career HR into the bay at San Fran.
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If you're worried that Lukes was somehow a hidden gem that just didn't get a fair shot at the 4th OF role...why?
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)
John_Havok replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Sure, but Roden surely wouldn't be in the running for a 4th OF in 2025 given that he doesnt play CF. He'd be a guy that would be moreso in the running for a fulltime corner OF gig if the power comes around, which ... while improving, still isn't where it needs to be. -
General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)
John_Havok replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Roden isn't on the 40 man, Lukes is. Probably his last chance to look good enough for a 4th OF role. -
General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)
John_Havok replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
We're mostly just discussing for the sake of discuss8ng at this point, not really advocating -
While in town to be groomsmen at their sister's wedding that was to be today.
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)
John_Havok replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Yeah, I think it would probably go the opposite way though, like they'd sign a guy first, then trade Bassit. But I think he's here next season unless Atkins pulls off some wizardry -
If it did, it was the very edge of a seam. That one was nowhere near as close as the one Springer got thrown out on a few weeks back.
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Like, I get why a guy might think a bunt there is defensible ( i dont), but...doing it with a guy who's clearly never done it and doesn't practice it...that's just dumn
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)
John_Havok replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Oh for sure he'd be a guy they'd have to eat salary to move but they could get some warm body/ lotto ticket back. Besides, if they're under the tax already, there's no reason to shed salary. And even if they did as you said, who's taking him on just to pay him 21 million next season? -
I mean, the history of the franchise, all the moments good and bad.....all of that stuff still happened. Whether they play in the current shithole or not. Eventually ya just have to let go of a substandard stadium, regardless of how historic it is. One thing I give Boston though, Yawkey way is a f***ing amazing place both before and after a game.
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I know they'd never do this, but with a guy like Hill, why not move up in the batters box, its not like he's ever gonna blow it past you. More up and catch that curve way out front before it breaks off the plate.
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History will be there whether the stadium is or not. That's the cool thing about history
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But yeah, let's keep a solid metal wall out there because history and stuff. f*** player safety... Implode this f***ing dump already.
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I agree. Varsho is not a 2 hole hitter.
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Just on age alone...like, that's a solid 5-7 years of two guys who should be 5-7 fWAR. And I'd there's anything the Jays are flush with right now, it's capable young players that likely won't be stars, but won't be scrubs either. I know it's kind of a pipe dream, but if there's a time to throw money around, it's this offseason.
