Jays 2023

[shack]

the only elite thing is his save numbers

And THAT is the only number that's important. A closer's role is to get the save, seal the deal and that is what he consistently does. It's gotta be more than just luck that's going for him.

I love when people criticize, when there's nothing to criticize.

If you think that he shouldn't be the closer, what do you suggest that the Jays do? Hopefully you'll have specific names to put forward.

 

[black booty lover]

the only elite thing is his save numbers

Generally speaking what closers are judged on...lol.

 

[The Oracle]

Philip gonna be a little upset with Romano tonight.....Quick wellness check.

 

[shack]

Philip gonna be a little upset with Romano tonight.....Quick wellness check.

My take is that:

1) He only gave up one hit.

2) It wasn't a save opportunity.

 

[The Oracle]

My take is that:

1) He only gave up one hit.

2) It wasn't a save opportunity.

My take is:

1) He's no Mariano.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Philip gonna be a little upset with Romano tonight.....Quick wellness check.

lol omg Romano sucks. Tonight was a perfect example of how this guy hides behind his numbers, and manages to deceive us all, and look decent on paper. This is exactly what he does. He comes in a tie game, and he fucking gives up the lead, so no blown save opportunity…. And then he’ll string together his next three outings, and convert his next 3 saves by pitching a clean ninth with a 3 run lead, thus keeping his ERA down.

Complete deception for people that look at his stats.


This guy has mastered the art of hiding behind his numbers and being babied with his usage. And backyard bbq “kiss the cook” John Schneider high school coach, is helping him do it.

Philip

 

[Toronto Passions]

So there's no better options than Romero available for the Jays.

You should come out of the bullpen for them. I bet you any money you would do better than Romano. Throw them the shack spitball sinker. Then avoid the umpire checking you after the inning.



Philip

 

[unassuming]

FFFUUUUCKEN ROMANO!!!!!

 

[shack]

FFFUUUUCKEN ROMANO!!!!!

Who should they replace him with? Not one person has come up with one credible name. Just a bunch of silly answers.

Lots of critics, but so far no solutions offered.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Who should they replace him with? Not one person has come up with one credible name. Just a bunch of silly answers.

Lots of critics, but so far no solutions offered.

Pearson or Swanson. Swanson was lights out last night. With the off day on Thursday would’ve been nice to let him go two. Romano is not a tie game guy and I don’t know why Mr Minor League High School coach hasn’t figured that out.

 

[Insidious Von]

Isn't Vlady amazin, nearly put that pitch in someone's beer. Am I correct in assuming that radio host Ben Wagner is subbing for Dan Shulman?

 

[Insidious Von]

BoBochette was the first player to reach 100 hits in the Majors, he's currently two behind Luis Arraez who torched us in the 11-0 game.

Where have all the BoBo whiners gone?

 

[shack]

Pearson or Swanson. Swanson was lights out last night. With the off day on Thursday would’ve been nice to let him go two. Romano is not a tie game guy and I don’t know why Mr Minor League High School coach hasn’t figured that out.

Swanson has been very good and last night's tie may have been a good situation for him. As far as him being our regular closer in save situations, I checked his stats and he has 7 career saves in his 4 or 5 years in the bigs. It seems that he's mainly been a set-up man and has basically never been thrown into the role of closer. Would you feel comfortable with a guy with basically 0 history being thrust into that role? And then we lose our current Duane Ward setting up Henke.

And then what do you do with Romano? Make him the set-up guy? And if Swanson doesn't work out, how would Romano do if they wanted to put him back in knowing the team has lost its' confidence in him knowing that he's saved 22 out of 25 (I think that's what it is)?

I think Romano isn't going anywhere soon (or Swanson as the 8th inning guy) unless he has an extended bad streak.

 

[shack]

Am I correct in assuming that radio host Ben Wagner is subbing for Dan Shulman?

Gotta be he's getting a well-deserved break. If he's out, it would have been big news in these here parts.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Swanson has been very good and last night's tie may have been a good situation for him. As far as him being our regular closer in save situations, I checked his stats and he has 7 career saves in his 4 or 5 years in the bigs. It seems that he's mainly been a set-up man and has basically never been thrown into the role of closer. Would you feel comfortable with a guy with basically 0 history being thrust into that role? And then we lose our current Duane Ward setting up Henke.

And then what do you do with Romano? Make him the set-up guy? And if Swanson doesn't work out, how would Romano do if they wanted to put him back in knowing the team has lost its' confidence in him knowing that he's saved 22 out of 25 (I think that's what it is)?

I think Romano isn't going anywhere soon (or Swanson as the 8th inning guy) unless he has an extended bad streak.

funny story- my accountant looks ever so slightly like Romano…. I told him his this, and he says to me,“come on dude, he looks like a 70s porn star.”

I just don’t think he’s good for tie game scenarios. He has proven this time and time again.

Philip

 

[shack]

I just don’t think he’s good for tie game scenarios. He has proven this time and time again.

Gotta agree with you on that.

That's why on my 1st post after last night's game, I said that Romano hadn't been in a save situation, meaning he was out of his element. I think that last night, they had other options. Pearson and his 100mph would have been a good follow up to Swanson and his slower stuff, even though Pearson got a little roughed up in his last appearance.

Save Romano for the saves.

 

[Insidious Von]

Dan Shulman is probably chillin under patio lanterns at the cottage. He's still ESPN's anchor, with that rich coffee hued baritone of his.

Vlady goes Slapshot on a cameraman, I think it's rude. He should go back to the dugout and feel shame.

I told ya.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Gotta agree with you on that.

That's why on my 1st post after last night's game, I said that Romano hadn't been in a save situation, meaning he was out of his element. I think that last night, they had other options. Pearson and his 100mph would have been a good follow up to Swanson and his slower stuff, even though Pearson got a little roughed up in his last appearance.

Save Romano for the saves.

And then go figure, today he comes in for one out and found himself in a save situation with a four run lead. Comes in with his 2.79 ERA as if last night never happened. Sheesh!

On another note, Vlady looks fabulous. I’m starting to have visions and dreams of him hitting 15 over his next 25. How sweet would that be? Could this be the monkey off his back?

Philip

 

[unassuming]

funny story- my accountant looks ever so slightly like Romano…. I told him his this, and he says to me,“come on dude, he looks like a 70s porn star.”

Harry Reams!

 

[shack]

I had the radio on and heard someone from MLB Network say that Romano is an elite closer. They pointed out some deficiencies (some of the things you guys talk about), but still said that he's elite.

Just sayin' what I heard.

There's a saying that goes "Familiarity breeds contempt."