Blue Jays, 2013 edition

gcostanza

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quick question about today's game....

I was at today's game, (oooooh we had awesome seats :p) but I was grabbing food when Edwin hit (what the monitor by the food stall said was a HR, then it was called back? Just curious if anyone knows why (?)

Ps - I'm liking Redmond and yes - definitely agree that Davis should be in LF full-time
It was a double, it hit the 'N' in Nikon, and bounced down, with the camera angle, was tough to tell whether it hit facing and bounced back onto field, or the wall.

Umps got the call right (they reviewed it).
 

Dawgger

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I think you keep Johnson in the rotation to the end of the year......and out of sheer embarrassment, he can only get better...and if not, no qualifying offer..... When Drabek and Hutchison are ready...and maybe Stroman......go to a 7 or 8 man rotation in September. I have positive feelings about those 3 guys. And lets hear it for Todd Redmond...done a great job as number 4 starter (relegating Johnson to 5).
Johnson should not be starting, unfortunately, they ain't got no one else! Happ ain't ready and Romero needs to continue mental rehab in Buffalo. If you went to McGowan he'd probably blow out his arm. If Johnson isn't embarrassed at this point he never will be.
 

mandrill

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Johnson should not be starting, unfortunately, they ain't got no one else! Happ ain't ready and Romero needs to continue mental rehab in Buffalo. If you went to McGowan he'd probably blow out his arm. If Johnson isn't embarrassed at this point he never will be.
With due respect to JJ, he looked pretty damned glum and humiliated in the dugout after being yanked. I am guessing it's pretty lonely in the locker room as well.

McGowan has been less impressive of late. I wonder if the arm isn't already starting to hurt.
 

Dawgger

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With due respect to JJ, he looked pretty damned glum and humiliated in the dugout after being yanked. I am guessing it's pretty lonely in the locker room as well.

McGowan has been less impressive of late. I wonder if the arm isn't already starting to hurt.
He should look glum he is awful! Not just Mcgowan, bull pen isn't as sharp as it was earlier, probably a little overworked.
Redmond, to this point, looks solid. Lets see what happens when he faces a team for the second time.

I haven't been impressed with Lawrie's attitude this year, but yesterday I loved the attitude, when Rasmus singled to win it, Lawrie charged on to the field and was the first to congratulate Rasmus. No question he wants to win!
 

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The TV guys said they checked the video and confirmed it wasn't an HR.
It was a double, it hit the 'N' in Nikon, and bounced down, with the camera angle, was tough to tell whether it hit facing and bounced back onto field, or the wall.

Umps got the call right (they reviewed it).
Thanks :)
 

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The Rangers are looking for offensive help, with the probability that Nelson Cruz will be suspended. Rumors that Manny R. will be joining them. Wonder if the Rangers are interested in Bautista. If so I'd be real interested in trading him straight up for Ian Kinsler, but I doubt that will happen.
By the way, whats with the snub by JB against EE when he hit the 2 homers in the same inning?
 

Nad Smith

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He was still pouting from his own bad at bat...does show selfishness though.....and he probably realizes EE is now the better player (so is Jose reyes)
 

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By the way, whats with the snub by JB against EE when he hit the 2 homers in the same inning?
JB upset that EE declined to participate in the home run derby.

P.S.Jose Bautista - 2012 Pre: .244 AVG, 27 HR, 65 RBIs, .360 OBP, .540 SLG, .899 OPS
Post: .174 AVG, 0 HR, 4 RBIs, .333 OBP, .294 SLG, .627 OPS
 

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He was still pouting from his own bad at bat...does show selfishness though.....and he probably realizes EE is now the better player (so is Jose reyes)
JB needs to re-assess. Gone are the many walks of a couple of years ago. The average is slowly sliding away and he is hit and miss in clutch situations. Sometimes he comes through in fine style. Other times, he flails and then takes a tantrum and big sulky-wulk. Between Lawrie and Bautista the Jays' club-house must feature about as many tantrums as a pre-schoolers daycare centre. The way it's going, Gibby probably changes their nappies.
 

blackrock13

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JB upset that EE declined to participate in the home run derby.

P.S.Jose Bautista - 2012 Pre: .244 AVG, 27 HR, 65 RBIs, .360 OBP, .540 SLG, .899 OPS
Post: .174 AVG, 0 HR, 4 RBIs, .333 OBP, .294 SLG, .627 OPS
So JB, who 'didn't' participate in the HRD is in a slump. OMG, it's the inverse curse!!!
 

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This will be an easy sweep for A's. Jays no match for a team that knows how to get the most out of non super star players. No contest imho. Frankly I believe A's will go to world series
 

Nad Smith

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The first inning makes us all look smart. Melky runs like an old man - I can beat him and im 63.......Cespedes isnt hitting homers since the home run derby ......and Colby cant throw a good strike to home plate
 

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A classic of bad pitching and fielding. The Jays looked as if they didn't want to be on the field.
 

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JB needs to re-assess. Gone are the many walks of a couple of years ago. The average is slowly sliding away and he is hit and miss in clutch situations. Sometimes he comes through in fine style. Other times, he flails and then takes a tantrum and big sulky-wulk. Between Lawrie and Bautista the Jays' club-house must feature about as many tantrums as a pre-schoolers daycare centre. The way it's going, Gibby probably changes their nappies.
This is what I see.

The Jays club house is run by Narcissists who didn't complete high school...
Nobody cares about winning or the little, complicated things that win baseball games...
It's all about Looking Good and Flexing For My Fans and My Personal Stats.

Gibby may as well stay in bed for all the impact he has...
This is the kind of team that can unravel fast and lose 10 in a row.
 

blackrock13

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This is what I see.

The Jays club house is run by Narcissists who didn't complete high school...
Nobody cares about winning or the little, complicated things that win baseball games...
It's all about Looking Good and Flexing For My Fans and My Personal Stats.

Gibby may as well stay in bed for all the impact he has...
This is the kind of team that can unravel fast and lose 10 in a row.
Name names Jack. Don't be a pussy. THey didn't get hired for they skill with a pen or a scalpel.
 
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