I didn't realize how bizarre Josh Donaldson's season has been.
10.0 BB%
26.7 K%
.292 ISO
Over 120 PA
You might think he's having a pretty good season. But he has a 0.076(!!!) BABIP. Yet he has a barrel rate pushing 20%.
Just crazy stuff. Overall it makes for a 75 wRC+
He pitched in the minors for his first 4 starts. It had been quite a long time since his last major league action so 4 starts down in the Japan Eastern League seems reasonable.
The team playing like there's a weight off its back lol
For everyone involved, sending Manoah down was the right thing to do. Personally, I am interested in what Manoah could look like if he is willing to lean into the pitching lab side of things.
And viagra was originally for hypertension.
They are weight loss drugs. Appetite suppressants. And it is actually pretty interesting how effective they seem to be. I think they are going to continue to explode in popularity.
With all the Ozempic and Rybelsus ads on the broadcasts they should be able to throw in a few free doses for the Blue Jays.
Get Manoah, Kirk and Vladdy on the stuff now and see how they look next spring.
6-4 on a 10-game road trip to start the season is a great outcome. Could easily be 3-7, too. Can't do much about the Rays' start. Just have to win the season head-to-head to close the gap.