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  1. jaysblue
    It's really a shame despite how great this team has played to date, Vladdy hasn't really done much at all. We need him to be our Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr, Shohei Ohtani type of bat. He's not living up to the expectations of someone who should be on a $500M contract. All the Jays need is the Vladdy of 2021 or the second half of last season show up, and and then this Jays team goes from a Postseason contender to a World Series contender!
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    They need to go on a winning streak like Toronto did lol. Not sure they have the pitching with Lopez and Ober all on the IL. They're 3.5 GB behind Tampa for the last WC spot with both Seattle and Texas ahead of them as well. Impossible catching the Tigers. It's going to be tough. Unless they get back to above 5 or so games above .500 by the end of July, maybe.
  3. jaysblue
    Jays are 4th in the AL East with a +21 run differential. Yankees: +117 Red Sox: +57 Rays: +65
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    Yeah its a mix of both. Can definitely attribute some bad luck to when they were struggling and some good luck (which every winning team needs) when they're winning. It all evens out. I agree with your point on having the right supporting coaches. Think that has made a difference.
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    If bad luck exists in your world, some good luck must exist as well.
  6. jaysblue
    Would the Twins trade Joe Ryan as well 😅 Duran definitely would be a nice arm for the pen. Louis Varland as well! Harrison Bader would be a nice RHB addition for the outfield. Do the Twins want to get rid of the Buxton contract?
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    The played the Rockies for 3 games at Fenway this past week which helps lol. They definitely can go on a bit of a run and lock down a WC spot. As well, like you said they could add big contracts now with more flexibility since the Devers trade. Wouldn't count them out in September.
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    We need to give Schneider as many solid BP options as possible for the Postseason. Starters like Berrios or Gausman aren't going to pitch more than 5 or 6 innings in a Postseason game and he's going to need to heavily rely and manage the pen from the 5th inning or so on. Gotta hope he has high leverage options available for every game. If last night was Game 1 of a WC series, he likely implements the same BP strategy in a 7-3 game. Only difference is maybe Scherzer doesn't stay out as long as he did.
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    Not sure the exact stats to back it up, but it always seems to me when a closer is placed in a non-save situation like where they have a 4 run or greater lead in the 9th inning, they tend to do much more poorly. It's psychological. Like I bet if the Jays were winning only 5-3 heading into the ninth, good chance Hoffman is sharper and shuts them down. I also understand getting some work in for Hoffman since he hadn't pitched since July 6th, but sucks that he burned through 30 pitches.
  10. jaysblue
    Severino has sucked this year and hates pitching at the ballpark in Sacramento. Jays should score a ton of runs off him.
  11. jaysblue
    Yeah he signed that contract with Texas because I believe it was close to home for him and probably because of the no state income taxes. Some selling points for the Jays is that they're in a Playoff race, and they become instant World Series contenders with him in the fold, as well as the FO/training staff success of keeping veteran arms healthy and with Max Scherzer here. Those are some reasons he may waive his NTC but yeah makes it a lot tougher.
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    Yeah depends on the acquisition cost. Not many teams can take on that contract and some teams would be worried about his age/health which you would think would limit the Rangers market for deGrom somewhat. Jays under this management and training staff have done a superb job at keeping their vet SPs healthy which is something that might interest deGrom into waiving his no-trade clause to come here. As well, makes me feel more comfortable acquiring an arm like deGrom versus if this team didn't have as successful of a track record. I wouldn't be worried about this season. He definitely gives the Jays a huge boost in the rotation and makes them instant World Series contenders if he's healthy. Would worry more about 2026 and 2027 at $37M AAV.
  14. jaysblue
    This front office would be tarred and feathered!
  15. jaysblue
    Geez, I bet the Mariners tonight and got the early payout since they went up 5-0. But damn, upset they blew it FFS!
  16. jaysblue
    You would think based off the season he's had thus far, he could easily get $100M over 3 years if he were a FA. Maybe even more on a shorter term deal. So $37M AAV for him over the next three seasons isn't that bad. Jays are one the few teams who can take on that kind of salary. Other notes: 2028 Club Option: $20M (contains no buyout) 625 Innings Pitched or 1 Top 5 Cy Young: $30M 725 Innings Pitched or 3 Top 5 Cy Youngs: $37M 2028 Becomes a $37M Player Option if: 160+ IP + Top 5 Cy Young + Healthy in 2027
  17. jaysblue
    Finally helping my fantasy team now lol. The days of arms like Roy Halladay finishing 10-12 games per season or going 7 innings minimum are gone lol.
  18. jaysblue
    Ross Atkins at the trade deadline:
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    deGrom actually makes a huge difference this season if he's added to the rotation. Just got to pray he stays healthy lol. If the Jays add deGrom, they instantly become World Series contenders IMO. It would feel really good to have deGrom start two games in a DS or CS series.
  20. jaysblue
    This is why pitching depth is so important. Jays bullpen depth options have actually been solid when they've been called up from Buffalo. I know when everyone is healthy, the Jays don't have enough room to roster everyone (like we've been discussing who in the pen gets cut when Yimi or Burr etc get back), but in baseball that's never the case usually lol. Adding bullpen reinforcements before and at the trade deadline wouldn't hurt IMO, especially if the Jays can't land a top starter. If the Jays are only going to allow their SP's pitch once/twice through an order in a Postseason game, will need a deep bullpen to finish off the games.
  21. jaysblue
    You would think they would have learned from that mistake, but who knows lol.
  22. jaysblue
    10-game winning streak exactly what the doctored ordered. Tough loss today but you can't win them all. Lets hope we take 2 of 3 or sweep in Sacramento!
  23. jaysblue
    I'm never watching another game. I'm done with this team!
  24. jaysblue
    Yeah nothing against Vladdy, he's having a decent season but imagine if he was playing like a superstar like he did in 2021 and the second half of last season? Would definitely be considered World Series favourites.
  25. jaysblue
    Fire everyone! 😂
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