Quick question. Are you allowed to use expanded rosters for tiebreaker games since they aren't technically postseason games? Tried googling it, can't seem to find the answer. Thanks!
Here's a hypothetical. If the Jays end up in a 3 way tie for the last WC spot which would you choose? Based on the tiebreaker rules, Jays would have a choice of winning 2 games at home or having to win only 1 game but on the road?? This would be tough but I still think I would choose only having to win 1 road game. What would you pick?
The only silver lining is that basically any scenario that plays out with the Jays getting a WC or tiebreaker game, the Jays would at least get homefield! Trying to look on the brightside lol
"-If the Mariners are 2-1, that will be three way tie... and it will get more complicated"
How would this actually play out?? I'm curious. There is actually still a possibility of a 4 way tie too (Jays 1-1, Os 0-2, Det 2-1, Ms 2-0)
Who is your opinion will get the bigger contract? What do you think each player will sign for?
I personally think Edwin will get the better deal because of the season he is having. I could see Edwin getting 4/90 or even 5/100. I don't see Bautista getting more then a 3 year deal. 3/70 I think is his absolute ceiling!
Jays only need to be within 3 games to give themselves a chance going into the final series. If they can go on a run and win 7 of their last 8, we have a shot albiet a small one.
If Happ gets to 20 wins does he have a legit shot at winning the CY Young? Who would of every thought at the start of the season he would even be in this conversation.
I can easily see us winning 5 of the next 6 or 7 of 9. Let's focus on locking up a playoff spot then concentrate on the division title. We have some very winnable games against TB, Angels and Mariners over the next 9 games. Win 7 of those and we basically lock up a WC spot and are likely in 1st in the division going into the final 10 games.
The Jays are still in a good position and they have a more favorable schedule then Boston or Baltimore. That west coast road trip is gonna be huge. We take 5 of 7 out there, we win the division.
Yasiel Puig has been placed on trade waivers by the Dodgers.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dodgers-place-yasiel-puig-trade-194753292.html
Any chance the Jays take a flyer on him? Might be worth exploring with the possible departure of JB, EE and Saunders. Needs a major change in attitude but has the raw talent. Reclamation project that might be worth taking a risk on? Thoughts?
I'm okay with him resting up for the weekend but at least DH him the way he's been hitting. Catchers don't usually play back to back on a short turn around. Night game/Day game
Jays lineup
Bautista DH
Donaldson 3B
Encarnacion 1B
Tulowitzki SS
Saunders RF
Pillar CF
Upton LF
Travis 2B
Thole C
Nice to see both Saunders and Travis back in the lineup. Guess Thole will be catching both games this weekend. Not a bad idea to give Martin a break with a ton of huge games to play in September. Now's the time to do it! Hopefully the Jays can continue with the hot bats. Santana has been lights out lately so let's hope we can cool him off.
Might want to check your facts before posting. They actually compared his numbers during the broadcast last night and they were significantly better with Navarro. He has a sub 3.00 Era and a whip below 1 with Navarro catching.
It doesn't work that way. The better seed gets to pick what designation they want. So they can be either A, B or C, it's their choice. 2nd seed picks next and 3rd seed gets whatever is left.
The "C" designation should get homefield though, they shouldn't have to choose between winning only 1 on the road or potentially winning 2 at home. "C" should be hosting the winner of the "A" vs "B" game.
So basically if you had a choice you would choose "C" since you would only need to win one game to get the division, only drawback is you would have to win that game on the road. IMO, designation C should get homefield, cause now you have to choose between trying to win a single game on the road or possibly 2 at home if you choose designation "A". Strange setup.
The team with the best record in only the games involving the tied teams would be ranked accordingly. Currently Jays are 14-12 (7-6 vs both Bos and Bal). Bos and Bal are tied with 12-13 records (they are 6-6 against each other so far). Crazy tight even in common games!
With the race for the AL East title so close I was curious to see how the tiebreaker rules work. Did not realize in a 3 way tie for the division that the top team gets to choose their match up (designation A, B or C), interesting! Jays would get to choose their designation based on us currently having the best record between the potential tied team's (Boston ,Baltimore and Toronto).
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/59527184/playoff-tiebreaker-rules/
I would do 3/60 in a heartbeat for JB. I honestly don't see any team offering him any more then that. Doubt he takes a QO at his age. Unless he goes lights out in September and the playoffs he won't get anywhere near the 5/150 he thinks he's worth. I could see Boston giving EE something like 4/100 or 5/110. Don't see the Jays overpaying to keep him. With the Saunders has.been playing lately don't even know if I want him back.
Doubt he takes the QO. Might be able to snag him for 3/60 though. I doubt any team gives him 5 years based on his age. With 2 DL stints this year, even if they are freak accidents, will still cause teams to shy away from any monster deal.
On a side note. Jays break 103 year old record with 61 Ks in a 4 game series, old record was 58. Astros Pitchers now hold the record for Ks in a 3 and 4 game series. Both records set this year, crazy!
I'm the OP. I don't think it's a rediculous idea to entertain the possibility. We know we're not gonna resign him, he's already made it clear he wants a huge contract that the Jays won't offer him. He's a horrible defender and basically a DH at this point. We have the offense to carry us through the playoffs without him, what we need is pitching! If we can get a #3 type starter and a solid bullpen guy, we would be stupid not to pull the trigger. Whether or not they are any possible suitors out there is a different story though.
Just had a thought! We have proven that we can win without JB! Would there be any posibility of unloading him before the deadline? I realize that he has a no trade clause but wonder if he would waive it. We could probably get a decent starter and bullpen help. Thoughts?