Man - this hits home for me. I developed a stuttering problem in like Grade 5 or 6. I don't remember exactly when I managed to overcome it, but it was probably Grade 10 or something. It was an AWFUL time in my life. It's actually just recently came back to a small extent (on words that start with a particular letter - it's really odd). It was incredible hard for me as a teenager.
Rajai Davis's speed never disappeared either. However, there are always expections to the rules. In general - don't pay for leg only guys in their 30's.
meh - I think there will always be a place for counting stat milestones. One could argue against the merits of 3,000 hits, 500 HRs, etc. But as a fan, they are still cool and will remain iconic numbers.
I really doubt it was ever a factor in whether or not Johnson made the HOF; however, regardless of how important pitching wins really are, it will always remain an iconic baseball number and one worth chasing if you're close as there's a chance he'll be the last pitcher ever to reach the milestone.
The Contract isn't awful, but I'd be reluctant to bring in another guy who posts a wRC+ in the 80's and relies on his speed. Especially since he'll be turning 30 next year.
I'd rather trade for Derek Dietrich and see if we can extend him for a couple of a years.
Fans are dumb if they are going to the dome because they think the 2017 Jays are a playoff team. It is what it is right now - you go to the game because you like watching baseball. Sometimes they'll win, sometimes they'll lose - but it doesn't really matter because overall, they aren't going anywhere. The same thing can be said if they rebuild....unfortunately, fans are dumb.
Just looking to understand all the hate on here for Judge. Is it just because he's a Yankee?
Personally - I LOVE great young baseball players regardless of the team they play for. The Yankees new young core is probably going to be a significant hurdle for our Blue Jays for the better part of the next decade, but for some reason, I can't help but get excited by what they have there. It's good for baseball.
That was entertaining AF. Watching Bour in front of his own fans screaming and pimping home run after home run was unreal. That guy reminds me of Matt Stairs. I never knew he had that kinda pop. Judge is simply ridiculous. Four 500+ ft home runs was unbelievable.
I also enjoyed watching Stanton hit rapid fire home runs in Round 1. If they could make any change, I'd get rid of the rule that the ball has to land before you throw another pitch. Screw it - go at whatever pace you want. MLB has done this right.