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  1. jaysblue
    100% agreed. Over a full season, it has a huge impact on the bullpen, which many people undermine and things that xFIP and other stats don't show. When the Jays are forced to tax their solid arms that early and often it definitely has a lasting impact.
  2. jaysblue
    Thing is Brandon Morrow really hasn't shown 5-6 innings of pure dominance on a consistent basis this season I obviously think we both understand each others point of view and reasonings. I definitely enjoy the debate, won't lie. Hopefully Morrow turns it around but the Jays need to start seeing results sooner rather than later.
  3. jaysblue
    So far, he hasn't given me much confidence that he could hold up as a starter in terms of staying healthy and consistency. I love using stats like xFIP, SIERA, BABIP, SwStr% to evaluate pitchers, so they are not BS stats. They can tell a lot about how good a pitcher really is. Obviously for a pitcher like Morrow, he's always going to have a lower xFIP than an ERA since he generates a lot of strikeouts. Though from watching him over the last how many years on a regular basis, you can't just look at those numbers and use them for the whole side of an argument in every case. When Morrow can't pitch past the 5th inning almost every start, that is a huge turnoff for me. Starting pitchers need to pitch deep into games, plain and simple. That's there job. If Morrow can't provide innings, I don't care what his periperals and other stats like K/9, xFIP etc suggest.
  4. jaysblue
    I know MB isn't going to sustain this success all year. Though through the first month of April, you can't say Morrow has been > MB. I know all the stats like xFIP etc favour Morrow, though considering MB has given the Jays quality innings rather than burning out in the 5th-6th almost every outing, that holds its own value. Hutch has been the Jays best pitcher at the moment agreed.
  5. jaysblue
    I'd rather take MB's 33 innings over Morrows 22 through 5 starts at this point. Morrow obviously has much better swing and miss stuff, we all know, though when he can't pitch deep into games, that's a big turnoff for me. Morrow averaging less than 5IP/per start so far this season is unacceptable and also impacts the bullpen since the Jays are forced to use guys like Rogers after, and overwork their other solid pen arms which definitely has a lasting impact not just in that game, but for the next day as well. I'm a big Brandon Morrow fan, and I obviously think he can be the best pitcher on this staff if he's stays healthy and starts becoming more consistent, though in my opinion I've been disappointed with his performance so far.
  6. jaysblue
    Peripherals have been great yes, though Hutch and MB have been better pitchers so far this season.
  7. jaysblue
    Hutch and Buerhle have been better. Morrow has the "potential" to be the Jays best starter, not denying that. Though he hasn't proven that yet, and I'm not confident he'll cash in on that potential taking everything into consideration.
  8. jaysblue
    Morrow the best starter on this team? Common seriously.
  9. jaysblue
    Yeah my expectations on Morrow aren't that high. You can't expect much with him and expect him to pitch to his potential, because that seems like it never will happen. I'm a huge Brandon Morrow fan, though people need to come to realization that he is never going to be that ace or solid No. 2 guy in the rotation.
  10. jaysblue
    Walking 8 batters is clearly unacceptable, there is no sugar coating it.
  11. jaysblue
    We were planning a trip in the midwest to visit St. Louis and Kansas City in June. Will have to discuss the details at the next Jays game get together. Hopefully Spanky is sober, because last time he was in no condition to plan a trip with.
  12. jaysblue
    Spanky is being blocked - this trolling is unacceptable. If he needs to reach me for trades (which is hardly ever), tell him to send me a PM on this board! Or if he ever got a cell phone, he could text me.
  13. jaysblue
    I think it does. If McGowan does at least give the Jays 5 innings in his next start, he's out of the rotation. You can't have a starter averaging less than 5 per start and expect to contend in this division, let alone league. By the way, just curious is that a picture of you in your avatar?
  14. jaysblue
    Game 25 Reyes (3pts) - SumoNinja, JaysAllMighty Melky (1pt) - baseballsss Bautista (1pt) - Angrioter, fatcowxlive, vdub Edwin (2pts) - orgfiller, Spanky99, Jonn, jaysblue, Dylan, King, o2cui2i, G-Snarls, Chappy, JaysBlue Francisco (2pts) - Navarro (4pts) - JFaS Rasmus (2pts) - Lawrie (2pts) - JohnHavok, flafson, LetTheBallFly Thole (8pts) - jays4life19 Goins (7pts) - Diaz (8pts) - Sierra (7pts) - Stangstag, GD Next person to make a pick copy and paste this list and add your pick.
  15. jaysblue
    V-Mart and Tex are available. Will listen in on offers for Napoli as well, though he'll be tougher to move.
  16. jaysblue
    Guys, I received a suspicious e-mail from Spanky on my both accounts, which I deleted right away. Looked like Spam to me with directions to this weird link. Don't open any e-mail that looks suspicious from Spanky. And Jay, check that out because you sent me two e-mail one to my GMAIL and YAHOO, so I'm assuming your e-mail is spamming.
  17. jaysblue
    I got some arms coming back finally with Minor and Chacin. Also, took a flier on Arrieta and he'll be back sometime this week.
  18. jaysblue
    Moose is available if you need a 3B.
  19. jaysblue
    I'll go with Edwin tomorrow
  20. jaysblue
    Completely agreed. And the same could be said about Brandon Morrow as well. His rotation spot should be in jeopardy and the Jays can't keep running him out there thinking he's going to cash in on all that potential. Thing is, other than Stroman its not like the Jays have any better options.
  21. jaysblue
    In a perfect world, he should have just been used as a reliever (had success last season out of the pen). If the Jays managed to sign Santana, McGowan likely would have been in the pen. I was excited to see him succeed as a starter again, though clearly I think his time is running short in the rotation. His next start likely will be his last one, unless he shows he can go out there and give them a quality outing. I wouldn't be surprised to see Stroman making his MLB debut next weekend, especially if McGowan can't get through 5 innings.
  22. jaysblue
    Jason Varitek or Sandy Alomar Jr.
  23. jaysblue
    Why didn't you go?
  24. jaysblue
    8 walks by Morrow today in 2 innings lol. We'll likely see Stroman up next week, mark my words.
  25. jaysblue
    This is a first for old Spanky
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