Terminator

This is how we win tonight. Bolsinger throws up a quality start. The two guys who belong on a big league roster each have multiple hits. The guy who might belong has a hit as well. The 6 replacement level players don't do much but they don't make any errors and one of them (we can go with Ohlman if you want) runs in to a pitch and hits it over the fence with a guy on base. The bullpen holds them scoreless for 3 innings. Jays win 4-3.

So we've got Morales and Pillar who are big leaguers. Then whatever Bautista is at this point. And then 6 replacement level players. With a 29 year old AAA SP on the hill. Not sure I like our odds tonight you guys.

That lineup...yikes.

Goins over Upton seems to be an example of this. Tepera and other over Barnes, Ramirez, etc. is another example. Giving multiple starts to Latos and especially Lawrence over Bolsinger and others. It's weird.

That's kind of how most polls work but I'm sure 9 out of 10 can't be accurate. I don't even think 9 out of 10 people believe the earth is round. So you're probably right, more care than the polls gives credit to. As for a rally to change the names of sports teams I'm sure you'll find Native Americans who care. Try out a pow wow, it won't even come up.

Most virtue signaling SJWs won't stop with just Chief Wahoo or the Redskins. They think Seminoles are offensive too.

That didn't last long.

No offense but not only are white people like you on it, they are pretty much the only ones on it. Studies have shown that Native Americans don't care. The most recent was done in 2016 and 9 out of 10 Native Americans said they were not offended by the Redskins team name. That's an overwhelming landslide. It's definitely a point of pride for a lot of them. Being prideful might be more common than not giving a s***. If Florida State ever changed their name the Seminole tribe would be livid. They love it and see it as a point of pride and they officially endorsed it. And Florida State isn't exactly PC about it either. They have Chief Osceola riding around on a horse and throwing spears. The Utes and Chippewas have also given express consent. I agree Native Americans have no political pull whatsoever but I don't know that drumming up phony outrage over something that doesn't really matter would be considered a win. Poverty, jobs, constant land battles with the feds, violence against women, alcohol and drug abuse, poor education, poor housing, inadequate healthcare, youth suicide, and banking and financial issues are all far far more important to that community right now then some sports team names. Getting the Washington Redskins to change their name for 16 Sundays a year isn't going to provide any momentum to change those issues IMO.

I get the arguments to change it but those communities have bigger issues than sports team names. Redskins and Chief Wahoo probably stand out the most and are most deserving to be changed. This is colloquial evidence but it is backed up by some studies which say that Native Americans don't care in general about these names, but my Native American friends love all the sports names and see them as a point of pride. Some of them became HUGE Chiefs fans simply because of the name.

I hope he does well. I've wanted this guy to get a chance for a while. Could be a serviceable backend SP.

What are the doubts about his swing? What position do you think he eventually plays?

What was their reasoning for leaving him out of the Top 101 at the time? I wonder if they'll quickly correct it and just have him rocket up their list or if they'll debut him a lot lower. The former will be admitting a mistake in their process and ripping off the bandaid. The latter pegs them as the one outfit that didn't like Vlad Jr. If he turns out to be a superstar it might be best to just rip the bandaid off but I guess they can't really get to wrapped up in that. They have to focus on what they actually think.

Gibby is a beaut. We all want to give Carapazza a piece of our mind. I'm glad he did.

He's outperforming his projections by a lot right now and he's still hitting like s*** this season.

Nice win. The team is playing a lot better. It'd be nice to take one of the next two against CLE to win the series and then give the M's and Braves a beatdown to end the home stand. 6-3 or better would be great.

Keith Law had a meltdown over that one.

No one cares about an Ezekiel Carrera hit streak lol

Team can't even run a proper pickle play.

Don't forget he once lobbied hard for ROTY in the stupid Post of the Year thread. But of course if he gets the nod to become the new mod let's all forget I ever posted this okay?

You guys remember last time Stroman had a 4 run lead?

Yeah it's a way to hedge your bets so to speak. Guaranteed run or guy on second, make them pick.

Yeah that would have at least have been close IMO.

Schulman is really good. He set up Smoak's AB really well.

Please trash Bauer. I actually find his banter kind of funny but it's always best to be on the right side of it.