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To whoever picked up Lopez tonight to stream in fantasy baseball:

I hope Lopez gets rocked!

A's have really sucked recently. They were looking like AL West contenders just 2-3 weeks ago lol. Let's hope it continues haha.

I wouldn't bank on these kind of numbers over the full course of a season. Lauer might be able to stick as a No. 5 starter as he's proven to be a capable arm during his time with the Brewers. Doubt these guys both have sub-3 ERA's at season's end though.

Will gladly take the series win against the Rangers, but just FYI the Rangers offence has even been worse than the Jays this season lol. As well the Rangers lost 2 of 3 to the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. They have had a real tough time scoring runs. Wouldn't get my hopes up too much. Jays lineup is still an issue. The reality is against better teams, scoring 4 runs in a series ain't going to cut it.

Fantrax site down. Never recalled Fantrax being this bad and glitchy in past seasons. Seems like we encounter problems every week on this platform.

Playoffs will be easy to make!

Atkins should be tarred and feathered for letting Yarbrough go!

Yeah interesting point. Makes you wonder. Jays losing Bassitt as a free agent this offseason and Scherzer only here for one season anyways, so that leaves two vacant spots in the rotation for 2026. That is if you include Francis as still part of the rotation heading into 2026, which I don't think is a guarantee given how he has pitched this season, so it's possible the Jays might have three spots vacant. Also, we'll see how Manoah is when he comes back, so he might occupy one of those spots. Last offseason we saw the price for mid-rotation arms via free agency was pretty high in November/December. Unless you played the waiting game (e.g. Pivetta), but that is never a guarantee and not the strategy the Jays should take with a massive void to fill in their rotation. Using Hoffman as a starter in 2026 actually makes some sense given the Jays situation and circumstances. Easier to go out and sign another high leverage reliever or promote a closer from within. Maybe Yariel at the end of 2025 looks like he's capable of handling the ninth inning duties where the Jays give him the chance in ST to audition for the role. We've seen relievers make the successful transition back to the rotation in their early 30's, like Seth Lugo and Clay Holmes, so definitely not out of the question with Jeff Hoffman if the Jays decide to give him that opportunity. Might be able to squeeze a 3-4 WAR season out of Hoffman if he pitches like Lugo in 2024 or Holmes in 2025.

Haha only wagered $50. Figured they wouldn't get swept and with Bassitt on the mound. People spend more on Blue Jays tickets + concessions when they go to a game lol.

Liked Josh Walker damn. Think there was something there with his arm.

That was a bad idea.

Sean Newcomb designated for assignment by the Red Sox. He actually didn't pitch that bad this season with them: 41 innings, 9.00 K/9, 3.73 BB/9, 3.95 ERA, 3.42 FIP, 0.6 WAR in 12 games (5 starts). Would take a flier on him for rotation depth and as a long man.

Panthers are just too good!

Have been really impressed with both Barger and Luke, along with Yariel in the pen. Love Barger's arm at the hot corner and hope he can start hitting some out of the park. Potential is there. As for Lukes, what more can you ask for! Seems like he can be a very reliable fourth OF/platoon bat. As for Yariel, he looks comfortable now out of the pen and in high leverage spots. Looks like an extra weapon down in that pen behind Hoffman and Yimi (let's hope he comes back soon). Right now, I think the Jays needs are another big bat along with another mid-rotation starter. Can't rely on Scherzer remaining healthy even after he returns from the IL and like you said Francis might need to get sent down to AAA to work on a few things. Lauer has done a decent job as rotation depth and could probably stick as a No. 5 starter, but yeah would like another arm in the rotation which right now is kind of running on fumes.

Going all in on the Blue Jays this afternoon!

Eli White with a huge base running blunder in the bottom of the ninth yesterday lol. Even worse than Vlad levels!

Spanky, as much as I love him, likes to instigate s*** and create fake narratives. So far he hasn't produced any receipts. Its all just hot air.

Is it that time of the month for you?

lol. I've always said that I love their young core. Never said it was the best ran team in baseball. I agree their FO is wasting prime years of Gunnar, Rutchman, Westburg, Cowser etc. Not a homer at all though. But think what you will. Go find some receipts.

May historically always feels like a good month for the Jays.

Every time I see Erik Lauer pitch, I think of William from the LOD.