WTF?!? It's not on TV and you can't stream it online? WTF?!! One of the best series all year, the Jays doing great, and you can't watch it or listen to it online? That's farked...
Blue Jay Series vs. Red Sox?!?
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Yes you can, for 15 bucks a month you can get all games on www.mlb.tv.
I tried it and only 50% of Jay games were blacked out
I tried it and only 50% of Jay games were blacked out
blue jays/boston series
How about coming down 2 the ballpark & enjoy a nice night out
There's plenty of tickets available 4 the game later tonight,707pm start as the jays go 4 the sweep,it's suppose 2 be another gorgeous night out
come 2 the Rogers Centre/Skydome & support the hometown team
be a fan-if u cant make it try channel 59,82 or 85 on the rogers digital box
How about coming down 2 the ballpark & enjoy a nice night out
There's plenty of tickets available 4 the game later tonight,707pm start as the jays go 4 the sweep,it's suppose 2 be another gorgeous night out
come 2 the Rogers Centre/Skydome & support the hometown team
be a fan-if u cant make it try channel 59,82 or 85 on the rogers digital box
I agree that the best case scenario is that you go down to the dome and cheer on the boys in person, however..................not everyone can get down there, and you would assume that because the team is owned by Ted Rogers it would be on TV.unshavencuban said:
If the Jays are serious about drawing back fans they need to make the product available on television. Sure the game is available on Fan 590, but I agree if the Red Sox, the reigning world series champs are in town, the game should be on TV.
well I'm not defending anything or anybody. I definitely wish this series was on the tube. But the fact is that these are games that are still going on in May and just probably won't have any impact on the final standings in October. The networks had prior committments to show (in this case) 1. NBA playoffs and 2. Memorial Cup action. Both of these events are yearly high points in pro basketball and junior hockey and supposedly bring in higher numbers than games 45 through 47 in a 162 game regular season.rsalomon said:
That being said, I'm with you guys. I wish the games were on TV. Better yet, I wish I went to the games. Though if I did, I'd be surrounded by BoSox fans who made the trek here from Beantown.
If you have Rogers digital it's on station 401, Rogers picked up the New England Sports Network broadcast. It has been a while but the Jay's are a once again a fun team to watch.........Dabbler
Didn't know that.The Bandit said:Both games have been on Rogers CH. 59. It's supposed to be a free preview MLB station.
Red Sox Fan (most of the time), Cardinal fan all of the time
Had an opportunity to attend last nights sleeper. I couldn't have asked for a nicer evening. The dome was open and the weather was perfect. (did I mention the game was a sleeper)
I also don't understand why a team in a city as large as Toronto can't draw better, especially against the Yankees and Red Sox. It sure is a good thing there are plenty of Yankee and Red Sox fans in the area or the place may have been empty. The opening night atmosphere was wonderful. I've been to Fenway for a game against Tampa Bay last year, weekday afternoon sellout, and that was also amazing.
See you at the Cardinal games on the 13th & 15th.
Had an opportunity to attend last nights sleeper. I couldn't have asked for a nicer evening. The dome was open and the weather was perfect. (did I mention the game was a sleeper)
I also don't understand why a team in a city as large as Toronto can't draw better, especially against the Yankees and Red Sox. It sure is a good thing there are plenty of Yankee and Red Sox fans in the area or the place may have been empty. The opening night atmosphere was wonderful. I've been to Fenway for a game against Tampa Bay last year, weekday afternoon sellout, and that was also amazing.
See you at the Cardinal games on the 13th & 15th.
For starters, how about all those years of toiling in mediocrity? The Blue Jays dug their own grave; now it's up to them to climb out of it.puckinbuff said:
Tell that to a Cubs fan
Doesn't hold much water IMHO. No team has seen more mediocrity than the Cubs, or Red Sox for that matter. Both similar size cities, (very large populations) and both are sold out, for all intents.Keebler Elf said:
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A few differences
A few big differences. First, the Cubs and Red Sox have 80+ years of history, Toronto only 28. So when the strike hit, there were far fewer life-long die-hard fans in Toronto willing to come back immediately compared to the Cubs or Boston. Second, the Cubs and Red Sox play in incredible ballparks, full of life, histroy, and character. Screw the game - it's a joy just to go hang out in those parks. The Rogers Centre, on the other hand, is a big concrete mess. Sure, it has a baseball field in it, but once you've seen the JumboTron once and you've seen the dome open and close, all you're left with on subsequent visits is the game itself. Third, the Jays have been mediocre in a very strong division ever since the strike. The math: Non-contender + boring stadium + less history = no reason for fickle fans to return en mass.
Put a playoff team back on the field, slowly win the fans back, and then don't strike again and maybe they'll keep the fans.
A few big differences. First, the Cubs and Red Sox have 80+ years of history, Toronto only 28. So when the strike hit, there were far fewer life-long die-hard fans in Toronto willing to come back immediately compared to the Cubs or Boston. Second, the Cubs and Red Sox play in incredible ballparks, full of life, histroy, and character. Screw the game - it's a joy just to go hang out in those parks. The Rogers Centre, on the other hand, is a big concrete mess. Sure, it has a baseball field in it, but once you've seen the JumboTron once and you've seen the dome open and close, all you're left with on subsequent visits is the game itself. Third, the Jays have been mediocre in a very strong division ever since the strike. The math: Non-contender + boring stadium + less history = no reason for fickle fans to return en mass.
Put a playoff team back on the field, slowly win the fans back, and then don't strike again and maybe they'll keep the fans.
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Lol.Esco! said:I'm watching the game right now
Toronto up 6 nothing
Does Chacin just throw fastballs and change-ups????
I havent seen him throw one curveball or slider yet
I know what you mean. Well, to upset timing is the most effective tool for any pitcher at any level.
Hey, I'm not saying its not effective, if anything I'd say he does it beatifully.Toronto Passions said:
He'll throw a 60 pmh change-up followed by a 90 mph fastball, followed by an 80 mph change and then another 70 mph change. (check the radar gun yourself next game)
So he has 4 pitches.
I'm not sure if its a cut fastball or a very tight spinning slider but the shits effective, thats for sure
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I've seen his radar readings. He does do it well.
All great pitchers, use some kind of change-up or two-seemer when there out pitch is not working for them. And you're right. You never see a guy that has no breaking pitch. I think a lefty, can get away with that more then a righty can.
And I think his other pitch you are talking about, is a cutter. At least it breaks tightly like one.
All great pitchers, use some kind of change-up or two-seemer when there out pitch is not working for them. And you're right. You never see a guy that has no breaking pitch. I think a lefty, can get away with that more then a righty can.
And I think his other pitch you are talking about, is a cutter. At least it breaks tightly like one.
