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Not many. 8-10. Lots of people skipping.

I cringe when I see people do this. Looks goofy.

I'd wear it. The historical value of the jersey goes up

Canada plays Finland in a pre-tournament game tonight on TSN

Goodbye Dogg

11 entries thus far

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Does any team have interest in signing Bautista? The Jays have moved on (though still possible), Orioles don't want to anger their fans, Red Sox don't see a fit, Yankees and Giants aren't that interested. The only report that came out which a team showed interest was the Jays and Indians and that was 15 days ago. The market for him seems to be non existent http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/latest-on-market-for-jose-bautista.html

So you are going to send in a list?

Finally back on the winning track.

Wow!

Don't recall the Donaldson thing, but SRF thanked us for his ranking on our prospect list.

Sounds like you're the one that needs a safe space, sir.

street cred

Make that 3. Coming in hot!

We have received our first entry!

" I'd suggest that the rationale for these rankings be at the discretion of the ranker. By that I mean whatever they determine to factor into an individual being hot is allowable to be considered. This includes, but is not limited to, facial aesthetics, physique, personality, sexual adventurousness, sense of humour, etc." - TRM

Hi Everyone. It's time for the 2016 BJMB Hottest Jays rankings. Eligible players are listed below. Send me a PM of your rankings from 1-25 with commentary (does not have to be long, maybe a few sentences on select players) and they will be compiled into a google doc. The final list will be released starting in the middle throughout December 23rd/24th to December 26th. Anyone from the BJMB is encouraged to submit a list. Rules as per the TRM from last year 1. Send me your list of Jays, from hottest to not hottest by PM. The list of eligible Jays are listed below. Please rank every player. 2. Try not to influence the rankings of others, but healthy discussion on the merits (or lack thereof) of any Jays player is fine. 3. Don't be homophobic. It's not f***ing hard. 4. Provide commentary with your rankings. However, know that I may choose to include these quotes this in the dramatic reveal from 25-1. 5. I reserve the right to add further rules as they become necessary. 6. Please let me know if you DO NOT consent to having your rankings shared. 7. Have fun! Eligible Players Russell Martin A.J. Jimenez Justin Smoak Steve Pearce Kendrys Morales Devon Travis Darwin Barney Ryan Goins Troy Tulowitzki Josh Donaldson Melvin Upton Jr. Ezequiel Carrera Dalton Pompey Kevin Pillar Aaron Sanchez J.A. Happ Marco Estrada Marcus Stroman Francisco Liriano Roberto Osuna Jason Grilli Joe Biagini Danny Barnes Aaron Loup Glenn Sparkman 2015 Rankings 25. Chavez 24. Osuna 23. Sanchez 22. Dickey 21. Loup 20. Colabello 19. Smoak 18. Happ 17. Encarnacion 16. Travis 15. Cecil 14. Thole 13. Hutchison 12. Bautista 11. Revere 10. Barney 9. Saunders 8. Stroman 7. Goins 6. Estrada 5. Pillar T3. Pompey T3. Martin 2. Donaldson 1. Tulowitzki http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/5898-Forum-Hottest-Jays-Rankings Good Luck to all players and rankers involved! Will Tulo retain his #1 spot? Will Osuna take last spot with the departure of Chavez?

Wtf?

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Everyone post your favourite CC memories here

Wow!

I don't think his personality was in question which no one is debating.

And here's one more just for good measure http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/07/13/zack-greinke-incredible-first-half-all-star-game/30115935/ CINCINNATI -- You want to hear the truth, or are you afraid of it? You want your answers unfiltered, or do you want political correctness? You want to talk to the most interesting man at the 86th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, or do you want to listen to the typically varnished thoughts of most other superstars? Go ahead, if you dare, and talk to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke, the National League starter in Tuesday's Midsummer Classic at Great American Ball Park. And if he doesn't like your line of questioning, don't worry, he'll let you know: "Sorry, for some reason, I'm not understanding your questions," he told a TV reporter asking him to compare this year with his past in Kansas City. "They're probably too proper for me." Someone thought he was supposed to go on a live TV spot, following American League starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, but no one asked Greinke until moments before he was supposed to be on air. "Sorry," he said, "I don't do live TV." It was no different from when Matt Vasgersian, host of the All-Star news conference, asked Greinke if he wanted to make a comment Monday after it was announced he would be the starter. He shook his head no. Next question? Yet when you corner him, and he gives you time, he can be the most fascinating man in baseball. What player do you know that will spend his off days, and free time in spring training, scouting amateur players? What player do you know who, when teammate A.J. Ellis casually asked him how he would make the Dodgers better, would tell Ellis that they'd be better off if he were traded? And what player do you know who has an opt-out clause after this season that could make him the richest right-handed pitcher in baseball and would honestly tell you that he loves where he is and would leave Los Angeles for only a couple of teams, if he even elects to become a free agent. "It's a pretty darn good situation," Greinke said, citing the Dodgers' facilities, coaching staff and attendance. "If you could get rid of some of the traffic, it would be perfect. Or get closer to the beach." That's Greinke, not only the finest pitcher in baseball these days but also perhaps the game's ultimate gym rat. 'He's just such an interesting guy. There's no one like him," Dodgers teammate Clayton Kershaw said. "He has a ton of different things that interest him and he's constantly gaining knowledge from different things. He wants to learn stuff, read stuff, and if he deems you worthy of listening, he'll tell you about it." Go ahead, pick his brain, Greinke isn't afraid to share his thoughts. Should the Dodgers trade one of their prized prospects for the chance to win their first World Series since 1988? "When you add an All-Star starter, that's always going to help," Greinke said. "It just depends on what it's going to cost." OK, would you give up Julio Urias, the Dodgers' top minor league pitcher? "It depends on who it's for," he said. How about Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto? "For half a year of someone, no," Greinke said. "I don't care who it is. I would never do that." Never? "It's not like this is the last season the Dodgers are ever going to play, so you've got to think about beyond just who they could bring in for this year's benefit," he said. Now, if the Reds throw in closer Aroldis Chapman, or if you're talking about Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cole Hamels, who's under contract for 3½ more years, you've got Greinke's attention. You want to know who he was rooting for in last year's World Series, the Kansas City Royals, the team that drafted, signed and raised him, or the archrival San Francisco Giants? "I like the Giants players," Greinke said, a comment that surely will horrify the Dodgers' passionate fan base, "so I couldn't even decide who I wanted to win the World Series." It's premature to know which team had the best and worst draft in June, but Greinke says he scouted about 100 players in this year's class and, just as as he did when he was with the Milwaukee Brewers, spent time in the Dodgers war room during the draft, even going over amateur hitting video with manager Don Mattingly. "I really enjoy the draft, more than probably just about anyone," Greinke says. "Ever since I can remember, I've enjoyed it. This year, I did more quantity than quality." Greinke, 31, even scouted in his spare time after he was drafted out of high school in 2002 by the Royals, with his career almost ending because of battles with depression and anxiety issues. He missed almost a full season in 2006, was a reliever for most of 2007, and two years later won the Cy Young Award. "He's the absolute real deal," said Boston Red Sox special assistant Allard Baird, who drafted Greinke for the Royals, stayed patient with him during his time away from the game and remains close to him today. "He's so competitive and is always looking to stay one step ahead. "This guy would never go out at night, come in during the morning, watch our prospects and then give me a report. He loves evaluating players and prospects. One day, I get a text from (scout) Eddie Bane, and he says, "Is this guy serious? Your guy is out here scouting and breaking down one of my players.' "He'd be a great scout, not just in the future, I'm talking right now. Of course, he'd have to take a pretty good pay cut.'' Yes, no scout is making $23 million a year, and Greinke is pitching so sensationally, he could opt out of the $71 million left over the final three years of his contract and perhaps triple it. Greinke, whose wife is three weeks away from having their first child, a son, enters the All-Star Game with the lowest ERA (1.39) of any starting pitcher with at least 100 innings at the break since 1968. The man hasn't given up a run since June 13, with a scoreless streak of 35 2/3 innings, yielding 16 hits with three walks and 31 strikeouts. He's a no-hitter waiting to happen every time he steps on the mound, throwing his changeup more than at any other time in his career while mixing in his fastball and slider. "I've probably changed more than anyone else in baseball over the past 10 years," Greinke said. Let's see, he was a control pitcher out of high school. Then a power pitcher. And then a struggling power pitcher. Then a solid control pitcher. Then perhaps the best pitcher in the game. "He's probably as well prepared as any pitcher in baseball as far knowing the hitters, evaluating the swings and knowing their weaknesses," says Brewers GM Doug Melvin, who traded two future All-Stars to Kansas City for Greinke in 2010. "And he has such a passion for the game of baseball. I couldn't be happier for him." Certainly, he can make life easy for a manager, even if his brutal honesty can leave Mattingly scratching his head about whether to keep him in the game or take him out. "There was a recent game when I asked him how he was feeling,'' Mattingly said. "And he said, 'I don't really want you to ask me. I want you to make the decision.' I said, 'Zack, Give me some help here.'" Now, if you ask Greinke if he wants to shag balls in the outfield on the days he doesn't pitch, he'll tell you. "Most guys would just try to fake it and be on the field shagging," Mattingly said. "But Zack will tell me, 'Hey, it doesn't do me any good being out there.' He'll still do it, but he'll tell you what he thinks about it. "That's Zack. He's one of a kind." And that's a shame.

I agree with your general point but there have been hundreds of Greinke stories that have come out over the years regarding his personality. I don't think Greinke is much of a question Here's a good article, from 2010, but it's still relevant today http://joeposnanski.com/being-there-with-greinke/ (and one more by the same writer http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/zack-greinke-scoreless-streak/)