Jays 2023

[bemeup]

The fact that their best offensive game lately was that 13-1 blowout of the Red Sox, and that Vladdy sat out that game (rest day), speaks volumes about Vladdy’s current form.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Watching Vladdy at bat, I don't know whether to call it frustrating or painful.

He swings at balls that are up at eye level or 8 inches outside and low. And then when they throw him a fastball down Broadway, the bat stays on his shoulder for strike 3. And why is every swing of his with maximum effort/velocity. It's like he wants to hit 3 home runs with one swing.

I think I have a harder time watching his terrible at bats even more than Varsho's even though Varsho has more of them. It may be because we've seen what he's done in the past and to see him regress so much is tough.

OK. I've decided to call it painful.

Vlady generates so much natural power that he could probably just take a nice easy swing and hit it out easier. Kind of like Aaron Judge. Judge is so easy on the eyes with a nice smooth swing.

Philip

 

[shack]

Vlady generates so much natural power that he could probably just take a nice easy swing and hit it out easier. Kind of like Aaron Judge. Judge is so easy on the eyes with a nice smooth swing.

Philip

It's like in golf, when you swing easy it gives you a better chance of making good contact. You swing wild and you're all over the place because you can't control the club.

A buddy used to say "Swing easy and accept the extra yardage you get."

 

[unassuming]

It's like in golf, when you swing easy it gives you a better chance of making good contact. You swing wild and you're all over the place because you can't control the club.

A buddy used to say "Swing easy and accept the extra yardage you get."

Also your head moves, instead of staying put, which results in taking eye off ball.

 

[unassuming]

Tonight's game is on AppleTV only.

 

[tml]

Let's hope Baltimore can cool off Seattle starting tonight. The Jays are unlikely to catch Baltimore, so let them win against Seattle.

 

[onomatopoeia]

Let's hope Baltimore can cool off Seattle starting tonight. The Jays are unlikely to catch Baltimore, so let them win against Seattle.

The Orioles have a fairly easy schedule for the rest of the season, so it would be difficult for the Jays to catch them.

The Mariners play their last ten games against the Rangers and Astros, but they have thirteen games left against the Royals and Athletics.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Alek Manoah demoted to AAA. Good he needs another wake up call.

Philip

 

[unassuming]

Career is over, he's toast!

 

[Toronto Passions]

Career is over, he's toast!

He got too comfortable with his talent and slider, and didn’t put in the work. As my man Rocket Roger would say after the Mitchell report, “I had success, because I worked my tail off.” Lol

Philip

 

[onomatopoeia]

Alek Manoah demoted to AAA. Good he needs another wake up call.

Philip

Not the way you'd want to play at four different levels of the organization in the same season.

These demotions are going to cost Alek a year before he qualifies for both salary arbitration and free agency.

 

[Insidious Von]

Rougned Odor says veng' anche io, the fans yell "NO TU NO".

 

[Toronto Passions]

Rougned Odor says veng' anche io, the fans yell "NO TU NO".

This entire thing is so beautiful. Totally chokes me up. I’m just waiting for Shack to upload a video of himself singing the Jose Jose Jose song lol. Seriously though, I get goosebumps just thinking about this. August 12th has been in my calendar for months and this damn game has been sold out for months. I tried to get tickets on Ticketmaster and it’s not happening.

Philip

 

[Nad Smith]

Manoah was supposed to really like Ryu. Ryu came back 20 pounds lighter...why doesn't Manoah?

 

[Toronto Passions]

Tonight's game is on AppleTV only.

I have Rogers Ignite (best TV package I’ve ever owned) and for some reason Apple TV just comes with my cable package and I get this game tonight. I probably synced my phone to my TV once like a year ago because I have Apple TV on my phone with my Apple ID/iTunes and I have a bit of a movie collection etc. etc. but I never signed up for any additional games package. It’s just there and it’s included.

Philip

 

[shack]

This entire thing is so beautiful. Totally chokes me up. I’m just waiting for Shack to upload a video of himself singing the Jose Jose Jose song lol.

You might not appreciate my voice. LOL

Will the entire ceremony be televised starting at 1:00?

I heard an interview with Marco Estrada on the radio today talking about the Jose Bautista years and the playoff runs. It was pretty cool. He said that he never looked at scouting reports.

 

[shack]

I think I'm glad that I couldn't watch the Jays game tonight.

On a positive note they already have a whopping 4 hits after only 6 full innings. WTF is wrong with those guys?

 

[Toronto Passions]

You might not appreciate my voice. LOL

Will the entire ceremony be televised starting at 1:00?

….yes I would we can sing a split screen duet lol

I need to find out what time it starts tomorrow. I don’t want to miss one second of the ceremony. Jose even trimmed his beard.

Philip

 

[Toronto Passions]

As my man Rocket Roger would say after the Mitchell report,

“…… if I actually did what they are accusing me of Id grow a third eye, and I’d be pulling a tractor with my teeth.”

damn straight you tell ‘them Rocket. Lol. Please excuse me. I’m having another Clemens moment.

Philip

 

[shack]

Jose even trimmed his beard.
Philip

From what I recall, Bautista can grow a full beard in 24 hours.

Game time is listed as 3:07 on MLB.com. Absolutely no idea where the induction fits in.