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  1. jaysblue
    Lmao Pirates came back to beat the Reds 13-12.
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    Yeah I agree, this Jays team isn't an elite team by any stretch of the imagination. They are what their record says they are right now - a borderline Wildcard/playoff team. If they get into the Postseason, they could definitely make some noise, get hot and go on a run. They have an impressive rotation and the bullpen is still very solid and deep, if used properly. Right now the goal is just to get in and go from there. 2021 was definitely the best window IMO. It's unfortunate they never were able to take advantage of that opportunity. A lot of blame could be placed on Atkins and the FO for not addressing the issues in the pen earlier.
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    Needed to get a starting bat into my lineup tonight, and Conforto on the bench again against a lefty and Yankees game rained out. Don't think it will make a difference since Bailey Falter just ruined all my pitching numbers.
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    Lmao he had a stretch of 26 consecutive saves before today's game.
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    It's the fault of the players for under performing. Then some blame can be placed on the coaching staff and some can be placed on the GM/front office for putting this team together. Sure having a Felix Bautista would help in the Postseason, but is there any realistic chance the Jays could have added an arm like him at the deadline?
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    Yeah the offense has been horse s*** this season. You don't build a team from the bullpen up. You build a team starting with positional players and starting pitchers. Bullpen arms are the final pieces. When you have a World Series contending team, then you can go all out to make BP upgrades. But even then, it's not a guarantee. So far the lineup has been the huge disappointment. Even if the Jays had guys like Bautista, Diaz, Williams all in their bullpen this season, they likely aren't in the lead for the division or WC lol.
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    Even if Mariano Rivera was the Jays closer this season, they probably just have another win or two. They still would be behind the Rays for the top WC spot and Baltimore for the division. There is nothing wrong with Romano as the closer.
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    The issue with the Jays this season has been the lineup. Even if you had a Felix Bautista as a closer, doubt the Jays are leading the AL East or WC.
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    I don't think anyone was. Maybe Trevor Hoffman and Billy Wagner came close. Jansen in his glory days with the Dodgers put together a stretch of really solid years. Kimbrel when he was with Atlanta. Can't think of anyone else really over the last 2-3 decades. Guys like Eric Gagne and Brad Lidge had amazing standout seasons where they were just spectacular, but they weren't consistent over a long period.
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    Yeah he's not a top 3 or 5 closer in baseball. Only those guys would be considered elite really and there aren't many. There are some elite relievers as well who aren't closers since they haven't been given the opportunity yet as well. Romano has shown he's capable of handling the closers role over the last 3 seasons, so he's definitely better than Swanson and Mayza when it comes to that regard. Some pitchers can't handle the ninth inning, no matter how good their stuff is. Did the Astros have an elite closer last season when they won the World Series? Romano had a higher WAR and more saves than Ryan Pressly did last season. Romano isn't an issue at all and isn't going to hold the Jays back from winning a World Series.
  11. jaysblue
    Sure, some other closers I would rank ahead of Romano: Bautista Williams Clase Hader Bednar Munoz Alexis Diaz Edwin Diaz (when healthy) Liam Hendriks (when healthy) Would still consider Romano a Top 10 closer in the game. Even with that list, couldn't list 10 closers I would prefer ahead of him. Romano has been very good and consistent as a closer. He's perfectly fine!
  12. jaysblue
    Lol you just said he's a 3-3.5 ERA caliber pitcher. His ERA hasn't even been close to that the past three seasons. I agree he's not one of the top elite closers in the game, but he's still very good and consistent. He gets the job done majority of the time. He's going to blow the odd save here or there, but I have no problem with him as the Jays closer.
  13. jaysblue
    Romano's ERA is 2.68 this season.
  14. jaysblue
    The right move was probably to bring in Mayza to face Lowe or walk Lowe to have Romano face Margot. Regardless if Schneider brought in Mayza and he blew it, I bet some of the trolls would be complaining "why didn't Schneider leave Romano in!" haha.
  15. jaysblue
    I think he's become one of my new favourite pitchers in baseball from a likability perspective. Such a character!
  16. jaysblue
    Nice inning from Yimi Garcia! As well, what a diving catch by Merrifield! That catch was huge!
  17. jaysblue
    Some FAs who likely will sign a 1 year deal are Donaldson, Longoria, Urshela, and Brian Anderson. Actually like the idea of bringing in Donaldson as a guy who plays some 3B and DHs. Same with Longo. Urshela wouldn't be bad at all if he could stay healthy. If he could come on a 1-year deal, would definitely welcome that. Has shown he's capable of putting up a 2-3 WAR season. Not sure he can return to his 2019/2020 offensive form.
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    Yeah JD Davis wouldn't be a bad option as well. Should be good for 2-3 WAR. Who do you think the Jays would have to trade? Moncada comes with some huge risk. Wouldn't give up anything of significance for him and would probably want to bring in another vet 3B like Donaldson or Longoria just in case. Not sure if he'll ever put together another 4-5 WAR season. Still only 28 and if the Jays can't bring in anyone better, would take a flier on him though.
  19. jaysblue
    In a 20-team dynasty league, would you drop Conforto or Stanton?
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    Imagine Kikuchi after a night out on the town drinking. He probably is a huge write off the next day!
  23. jaysblue
    Rowdy Tellez pitched in the Brewers blowout 16-1 win over the Marlins last night haha.
  24. jaysblue
    Ah flying out of YTZ. At least you didn't have to travel across the 401 to YYZ. Yeah flight crew shortages have been an issue with a lot of Canadian airlines. Porter especially since they've been expanding at a really fast pace.
  25. jaysblue
    Gotta love Romano and the guy has been rock solid as a closer! If I had to buy a new Jays jersey, it would be with his name on the back of it.
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