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  1. darthjon
    Not a good sign when a comment like this from Lind follows not too long after players like Bautista criticized the lack of moves at the trade deadline. Morale is obviously in the shitter, which probably has something to do with the collapse down the stretch. I think it has become pretty clear that the problems with the team go much deeper than a couple of holes in the roster. This team just doesn't have what it takes to win, whether it's heart, commitment, stamina, or whatever. The Yankees have been decimated by injuries and yet they figure out how to win. The Rays were 15 games out and without most of their starting rotation, and look at what they've done in the second half. The Blue Jays are simply a bad team that has enough talent to play some good baseball over short stretches. The only difference between 2014 and 2013 is that they played great for a whole month this year instead of just an 11 game winning streak.
  2. darthjon
    I'm getting tired of Gibby over-playing the lefty-righty matchups and bringing that useless sack of crap into the game. He can't field, he can't hit, and what the hell was with him stumbling out of the batter's box three times today? If they can't get rid of him altogether, at least leave him on the bench until you have no choice but to use him.
  3. darthjon
    Adequately? Error aside, 7 hits through 3 innings is far from adequate. Oh look, another double as I write. At this rate it's going to be another wonderful 5 IP performance from the guy.
  4. darthjon
    And last year was the reverse, brutal in first half and then solid down the stretch. Would be nice to get some consistency from the guy. And stupid Reyes has to be one of the most overpaid players in the game.
  5. darthjon
    Just what every team wants, a 1B with hopefully decent defense who can't hit crap.
  6. darthjon
    Is it possible that AA is calling up Sanchez to showcase him as trade bait? If he pitches well he helps the team and his trade value increases.
  7. darthjon
    Unfortunately I'm 40, which is what makes this so painful. I was in high school during 92/93 (and was sitting in the 500 level for the famous Joe Carter home run) so I remember how awesome it is to cheer for a good Jays team. I also have two kids who are both into the Jays and I don't want to miss out on cheering for a good team with them while they are still young. I've just booked a trip to Chicago in August and my kids were ecstatic when I told them we got tickets to see the Jays in Chicago. It's really going to take a lot of the fun out of the experience if they're in last place by then...
  8. darthjon
    We can't. The lineup right now only slightly resembles the lineup from 6 weeks ago. You can't expect a first place team to stay in first place when it isn't even the same team. Right now we're in the same mess we were in early 2013 - trying to compete with a lineup full of replacements. The only difference between 2014 and 2013 is that this year we've added a bunch of players other teams didn't want. The second half of July is going to be the most important two weeks of the season IMO. Whether we stay in the race or fall 7 or 8 games behind; whether we get Lawrie and Enc back by the end of July or very early in August; whether Rasmus can break out of his funk and reclaim his everyday spot in CF; and depending on all those factors, whether AA is able to pull off a deal to take this team over the top. It's going to be really disappointing if by August we're looking at another 20 year rebuilding period...
  9. darthjon
    No news on an injury but Reyes is out of the lineup tonight. If that guy goes on the DL again....
  10. darthjon
    This is getting stupid, AA really needs to stop bouncing useless players back and forth between Buffalo. Clearly there is no solid option at 2B so I'd rather see Kawasaki or Goins than any of the others.
  11. darthjon
    I think you have to get a lot more specific than this for single game performance. For example, park factor is too general compared to something more specific like having a lefty power hitter playing in Yankee Stadium. Lefty/Righty splits also become very valuable for players who have a big split, as well as home/away splits.
  12. darthjon
    Tight hammy has certainly done wonders for Reyes' performance...
  13. darthjon
    Just thought of a fantastic idea for a reality show: Manage the Jays for the Day. Fans could send in applications and then be selected to manage the team for a game, while being followed by cameras. Great entertainment, great for fans, and probably better for the Jays. It's money!
  14. darthjon
    Sure, but it's like watching an enjoyable movie that ends terribly. Over and over again. It must be completely demoralizing for the team to head into the late innings with the lead so many times only to see it fall apart. I think last night's game was a good example of poor management on Gibbons' part. Zaun nailed it in his comments again. There was no reason to leave Loup in there to erase a 4 run lead on 4 hits and a walk. Unlike many of the other blowups, last night's game wasn't about one bad pitch with runners on. Gibbons should have yanked Loup to try to stem the bleeding and retain the lead. And I don't know how many times he has to put Redmond and Jenkins in high leverage situations before he realizes that they can't handle it. One more thing: when is Reyes going to start contributing? The way he's been playing since returning from the DL (again) he should not be hitting at the top of the order.
  15. darthjon
    I don't know how many more times fans can watch this team blow leads before they just stop watching to begin with. Something has to change.
  16. darthjon
    I've played Fanduel and Starstreet. I preferred Starstreet because it had a better format that actually allowed for strategy. Over the course of the 2013 season I turned $25 into $75 just playing $1 head-to-head games. Then they changed the format to be just like Fanduel and eliminated the strategic element. The games are pure gambling, plain and simple. Forcing you to pick a complete lineup of players and limiting your choices by salary cap significantly increases the luck factor because no amount of statistical analysis can help you accurately predict single game performance for that many players under those restrictions. The previous format of Starstreet was brilliant because it allowed for a great deal of flexibility. You only had to pick a minimum of three players and could buy as many shares as you wanted and could afford of each player. That format allowed for statistical analysis, such as lefty-righty splits, park effects, and so on.
  17. darthjon
    Just making a point about the inability to find the strike zone. In a joking manner.
  18. darthjon
    I coached 1B for my son's little league team. Easy gig. I became quite adept at pointing and yelling, "Go to second!"
  19. darthjon
    I think he actually brings a lot more to the team than just comedic value in a losing season. His work ethic and positive attitude is a good role model for younger players, he gets the crowd into the game, and he keeps the team having fun. I think all of those things have some kind of intangible positive impact. It's certainly better than another player who hits .230 with no power and doesn't bring any of those things. Bottom line is if you don't have a solid 2B anywhere on the roster and you're just going to fill a spot with a warm body, why not let it be a guy who hustles, works hard, gets the crowd into the game, and raises the overall fun factor?
  20. darthjon
    I'm sure it will even out over time but I was simply making the point that if a player is struggling and there is a considerable difference between his RISP and empty base stats, that could indicate a particular mental problem. Maybe some of you stat junkies can find some examples of players with big gaps between their RISP and bases empty stats...
  21. darthjon
    The most concerning stat so far is the RISP. I can't find month-by-month stats for previous seasons, but the numbers so far this season are brutal: .056 BA with 2 RBI. Of his 4 homers, 3 have come with bases empty. Small sample aside, that would seem to indicate a mental issue with the pressure of driving in runs. Maybe they should stick him in the 9th spot to take the pressure off and see if he can start getting on base for Reyes and Melky.
  22. darthjon
    If they're going to keep calling up light hitting middle infielders, just bring Kawasaki back. At least makes people laugh and gives a killer interview.
  23. darthjon
    Is it just me, or does he look completely lost out there? He can't put the bat on the ball and he seems a bit slower in CF. Looks like he's hating playing ball right now. Watching Rasmus and Sierra hit one after another last night was absolutely painful. Get runners on, both strike out. Get runners on, both strike out. Brutal.
  24. darthjon
    Agree. Walking 8 batters in 3 innings is a sign of something seriously wrong, whether it is his mechanics or his mental game or both. Making good pitches and getting hit happens to every pitcher, but a complete inability to find the strike zone can't be tolerated. Morrow = the next Rick Ankiel?
  25. darthjon
    No, not me. Like I said, I just came across it while I was searching the interweb about the topic. I happen to be just a baseball fan who doesn't know much about the management side of the sport, so I found the article very informative.
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