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Lineup + Happ + Start-time = Unwatchable

I'm offended by the use of the word "platoon" in describing anything concerning the Jays' lineup construction this year. Sitting good players with significant splits in favour of scrubs who simply can't hit is not a platoon.

Isn't Spanky a donor? Arguably that entitles him to a certain amount of leeway not afforded to the average poster. Partisanship was a foreseeable consequence of accepting donations from posters, but obviously that ship has sailed.

No disrespect the OP, who presumably was just having a little fun, but these "Rays Fanboys" threads/discussions need to stop. Continue discouraging appreciation for baseball in general and it's only a matter of time until this board becomes intolerable as its predecessor.

This thread is pretty amazing and should probably be stickied. Hard to believe Sierra doesn't make his first appearance until page four and Colon until page five, those guys are staples of baseball blunders.

Basically every Jays game I've been able to watch in May has been a Happless start. At the very least AA has successfully despaired me.

Everyone knows Asians can throw approximately twice as many pitches and Darvish is half-Asian, I'm no mathematician but his optimal pitch-count should obviously be ~150.

HOU was leading SEA 2-1 after six, SEA now leading 9-6 in the eighth lol Hard as it may be to watch the Jays at times, it'd be worse to be an Astros fan watching games like that AND having to look at Brett Oberholtzer's face. http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/27/12/40/6072354/19/960x540.jpg

Definitely did not miss it, was practically the high point of my week. I suppose "would have" was a little ambiguous, hypothetically then.

I'd be interested to know if Liriano's career or 2013 L/R splits would have justified starting Sierra (not necessarily in CF) rather than Rasmus?

You realize that both Francisco and Kawasaki could have been had for nothing recently if the Padres were so inclined? Chris Denorfia actually has some value. Maybe they can throw in Getz and Tolleson and receive Cashner/Gyorko as well?

There's absolutely a common misconception in which people believe certain players are capable of radically outperforming their talent level in high leverage situations. However, everyone reacts to feeling pressure differently, falling somewhere on the spectrum between utter loss of focus and becoming "dialed in". I don't think it's crazy to believe these changes in mentality can impact performance. Additionally, no one player reacts uniformly to pressure across various instances. For example, a hitter normally crippled by these situations may react better during a hot-streak or time of increased self-esteem due to recent non-baseball related events (banging a supermodel or something lol). Another factor could be how a hitter reacts to pressure relative to the current pitcher. For example, a hitter who thrives under pressure may face a pitcher who actually reacts better, thus varying the outcome expectancy. I believe "clutchness" is definitely a factor, it's just not nearly as simple or impactful as it's made out to be.

Gose replacing Sierra is a good first-step, but how poorly does this team need to play in order to get Kratz, Stroman and Kawasaki added to the roster?

It's actually Arencerbic, but I forgive you because English is your second language.

The HBP in McGowan's start vs BAL, no challenge and it changed the complexion of the game.

Someone obviously had their remotes pointing the wrong direction, who's responsible for the bad juju?

All I want for Easter is Goins and Sierra in AAA, DFA Buck and Tabby please.

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m11qk2jv8t1r2jqifo1_500.jpg Moogy is the quintessential professional appreciator, one day his Cosby sweater will be exposed and it'll be glorious.

Hamels' change and Santos' slider both play up because of the contrast created by the other pitche(s) in their respective repertoires. Kenley Jansen throws only one pitch and it's comparably effective; he is the new Rivera, most dominant pitch in baseball hands down.

...so JSFIP is JFaS' retarded little brother, right? Am I right?

I suspected something was wrong days ago. Yes the season starting increased traffic, but King was on vacation...should have been pretty neutral lol

Using ice should be punishable by death, f***ing Swedes Edit: Gsnarls too quick on the draw, f***ing Atlantic-Canadians.

Maybe you can harness that aggression for your thrown-down with JFaS http://i.imgur.com/AKAiHEO.gif

ftfy "Do you know what would happen if I emailed a client with a mistake like that!?"

This team is certainly committed to getting blown-out in loses. Maybe AA is betting heavy on posting a winning record with a negative run differential to boost the payroll next year?