Blue Jays: 2015 edition

[gcostanza]

Sanchez brutal in today's opener.

Which means exactly zero.

 

[shack]

Which means exactly zero.

This is also training camp for the TERB critics/experts. They're still practising their barbs.

 

[shack]

Sanchez brutal in today's opener.

Actually, he got a bad call on a pitch that should have been the 3rd strike and 3rd out. The Bucs scored 3 runs after that. Of the 5 runs he gave up, only 2 were earned. Brutal.

 

[K Douglas]

Yes not a good start for the rook. But hey it's the first game of spring training and he was up against all the heavy hitters in Pirates lineup. He still projects to be a future ace with an arsenal of plus pitches.

What concerns me the most right now is 2nd base. Goins is just not MLB caliber. I think AA should go out and acquire Derek Dietrich from the Marlins. With their off season acquisitions of Dee Gordon and Martin Prado Dietrich is the odd man out. He projects to be a decent hitter with some pop but his defense is mediocre at best. Probably wouldn't cost much.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dietrde01.shtml

 

[one.of.a.kind]

Yes not a good start for the rook. But hey it's the first game of spring training and he was up against all the heavy hitters in Pirates lineup. He still projects to be a future ace with an arsenal of plus pitches.

What concerns me the most right now is 2nd base. Goins is just not MLB caliber. I think AA should go out and acquire Derek Dietrich from the Marlins. With their off season acquisitions of Dee Gordon and Martin Prado Dietrich is the odd man out. He projects to be a decent hitter with some pop but his defense is mediocre at best. Probably wouldn't cost much.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dietrde01.shtml

It's very early but it also seems third may need a little work. Plenty of time though.

 

[ogibowt]

I think most agree that Gibbons is a way below average manager.....and then must ask why he is still employed. I know its just the first spring training game, but there he is looking totally nonchalant.

During his first term as manager...I thought his strength was knowing exactly when to pull a pitcher and who to bring in....now thats questionable.

We need an up and comer or maybe a recently retired player who went to the world series a few times. A Jason Veritek or that guy with the funny batting stance who got a lot of walks and played for the red sox (going crazy trying to remember his name). In short, a winner who wants to be in the world series. Keep Hale as bench coach to help with the moves.

are you thinking of Kevin Youkalis?

 

[Nad Smith]

are you thinking of Kevin Youkalis?

yes thanks.

 

[Perry Mason]

are you thinking of Kevin Youkalis?

Hm, hm... Youkilis!

Youkalis would be a citizen of the magical island, Youkali, from a tango habanera composed by Kurt Weill.

Perry

 

[Perry Mason]

It's very early but it also seems third may need a little work.

And WTF does that mean?

Anyone ever hear of a guy called Josh Donaldson?

Perry

 

[ogibowt]

Hm, hm... Youkilis!

Youkalis would be a citizen of the magical island, Youkali, from a tango habanera composed by Kurt Weill.

Perry

you are a knob, no?

 

[Dawgger]

So far spring training and the Jays have been one big yawn! Starters look decent, bullpen OK or better, closer?????

 

[Insidious Von]

What's Colby Rasmus carrying on about?

Caroline Cameron has a cold heart, she said His Adorableness is not her boy. Poor A-Roid, he's probably devastated.

Only Perry could mix baseball and Weill. lol

 

[one.of.a.kind]

And WTF does that mean?

Anyone ever hear of a guy called Josh Donaldson?

Perry

There is a comprehension class at five. I've signed you up.

 

[Insidious Von]

This season you know the Jays are in trouble if this guy gets back into the lineup.

 

[mandrill]

This season you know the Jays are in trouble if this guy gets back into the lineup.

Man, you are in so much shit from Jennifer right now!

 

[one.of.a.kind]

This season you know the Jays are in trouble if this guy gets back into the lineup.

Man, you are in so much shit from Jennifer right now!

Kawasaki does a couple of things really well. Working the pitchers and getting on base. He's also a good moral builder. I like him.

 

[gcostanza]

Marcus Stroman expected to miss entire 2015 season, torn A.C.L.

 

[Perry Mason]

This season you know the Jays are in trouble if this guy gets back into the lineup.

Maybe he can pitch?

Perry

 

[Jennifer_]

Man, you are in so much shit from Jennifer right now!

. (I needed that smile today....)

Kawasaki should not be playing up here as much as he has the past two seasons.

He is an asset however when used minimally.

Isturis will start at 2nd and so far he's proving me right when I complained everyone forgot about him.

 

[Jennifer_]

Marcus Stroman expected to miss entire 2015 season, torn A.C.L.

I'm pretty-devestated.

I can't really try to be positive because I'm too disappointed right now

That-said:

One pitcher does not make a winning team. We do have internal candidates that can, (and hopefully will) step up. Norris, Osuna, Jenkins, Castro, Estrada, Santana...

It's not like Boston has a solid rotation... Not even close...

Sanchez will get his starting position now. Hutchison has been my pick to be the team's best pitcher this year since last year.

If AA wants to keep his job, he will find a way....

The season is not over.