How about those Blue Jays?

[huntingale]

Five Blue Jays were selected to the All Star Team today:

Halladay,
BJ Ryan,
Troy Glaus,
Vernon Wells,
Alex Rios

- all voted in by their peers for game. Nowhere near this many Jays since 1993.

Troy Glaus?
0-16
11 times struck out!
He left 28 runners on base!

 

[huntingale]

Jayz suck.......there garbage, there going nowhere, for all of you pathetic jays fans don't get your hopes 2 high cause there going to get raped as usual when it really matterz.

Ya!
They had a ton of garbages in their BOO-PEN!

 

[salsamarc]

Ya!
They had a ton of garbages in their BOO-PEN!

BOO-PEN???? WOW! that was really clever did you think that up all by yourself or your mommy helped you little boy?

 

[blot2008]

Nothing like the KC Royals to get a team back on track

 

[shack]

Jayz suck.......there garbage, there going nowhere, for all of you pathetic jays fans don't get your hopes 2 high cause there going to get raped as usual when it really matterz.

Why don't you participate in a topic in which you have an interest and maybe even a little bit of knowledge? Or better yet spend your time productively and learn some grammar and spelling. If you want your opinions to be taken seriously, composition above a 6th grade level would go a long way.

 

[kirmit129]

Nothing like the KC Royals to get a team back on track

You spoke too soon. The game isn't over yet but where's the offence and where's the defence tonight?

 

[The Bandit]

I'm afraid they're starting to tank out. Where has Troy Glaus disappeared to?

 

[blot2008]

If you predicted the Royals winning the first two games your either a Royals fan or have no baseball knowledge

 

[shack]

The Jays finally beat the juggernaut that is the Royals.

A runner gets on in B.J.'s 9th, albeit via error, negating the 1-2-3 inning save. 9/24. If he gets the next one it will be exactly 40%.

 

[salsamarc]

Blue Jays Mid Season Report Card

Best Pitchers

Roy "Doc" Halliday
B.J. Ryan

Best Hitters

Troy Glaus
Vernom Wells
Alex Rios

Best Defensive Players

Reed Johnson
Frank Catallonato
* Honourable mention to Edgardo Alfonso whom in my opinion played great defense while he was here

Slow Starters

Aaron Hill
Ted Lilly
Lyle Overbay


Best "clutch" hitters (not sure is spelled this way)

Reed Johnson
Gregg Zaun
Vernom Wells
H.M. to Frank Catalonatto

Most Overlooked players

Eric Hinske (he keeps batting like that we may be able to trade him later)
Reed Johnson
Shea Hillebrand

Biggest dissapointments so far...

80% of the Bullpen

Biggest Surprises

Casey Janssen
Alex Rios

Jury still out on...

A.J Burnett
Bengie Molina



Please be reminded that these are MY opinions and while I welcome to hear YOUR opinions I do not believe for a second that we will all agree on this..... but I do look forward to reading about any players I may have overlooked or any "new" categories you may want to add

 

[SneakyLB]

wow, props to Aaron Hill for back to back 4 hit games. He looked like complete shit in the 1st month but now is batting close to .300!! Good for him

 

[shiftee]

Jayz suck.......there garbage, there going nowhere, for all of you pathetic jays fans don't get your hopes 2 high cause there going to get raped as usual when it really matterz.

Dude, shouldn't you be watching curling? Maybe somebody will get "raped" as you like to say in so many posts. Which IMHO, is just plain creepy.

 

[kirmit129]

Best Hitters

Troy Glaus
Vernom Wells
Alex Rios

The 23 HR for Glaus is good but the 240 average is not. Neither is the amount of strikeouts. Now, if he can get the average up to at least 270 then I would agree that he's one of the top 3 hitters on the club.

 

[shack]

Even with his limited at bats, I'd have to rank Reed Johnson up there with his average over .370 and, considering his miserably slow start, Aaron Hill's current average of around .290 means he's been hitting very well for some time now.

For best defensive players, I don't think Catalanotto come close to Vernon Wells. I'd also give Greg Zaun honourable mention.

I agree the jury's out on A.J. but I think what you see is what you get with Bengie.

Next to Wells I think Overbay has provided the most consistent production combined offensively and defensively. Though not spectacular he's been just steady. Shows up every game. Decent average and decent power.

 

[salsamarc]

Please remember that Glaus goes to the All Star game with:

.241 AVG
23 HR
60 RBI

while I agree with you that he has striked out WAAAY too much (79 times leading the team in this category) he also leads the team in walks with 47 let's hope his second half is better

 

[salsamarc]

Even with his limited at bats, I'd have to rank Reed Johnson up there with his average over .370 (agreed that is why he is in the best clutch section since he always seems to be able to produce when he is in the line up)and, considering his miserably slow start, Aaron Hill's current average of around .290 means he's been hitting very well for some time now. (that is why he is also in the SLOW starters category)

For best defensive players, I don't think Catalanotto come close to Vernon Wells. I'd also give Greg Zaun honourable mention. (agree with you in both counts I only picked Reed over Vernom because of some nice diving catches I have seen him made and also some great assists he has made in the outfield throwing runners out, i like his aggresiveness in the field)

I agree the jury's out on A.J. but I think what you see is what you get with Bengie. (I am afraid you may be right with Bengie but here is hoping we are both wrong)

Next to Wells I think Overbay has provided the most consistent production combined offensively and defensively. Though not spectacular he's been just steady. Shows up every game. Decent average and decent power. (his first month of the season was not that great that is why he was placed in the Slow starters category)

will the Jays made any significant trades in this mid-season?

 

[kirmit129]

Please remember that Glaus goes to the All Star game with:

.241 AVG
23 HR
60 RBI

while I agree with you that he has striked out WAAAY too much (79 times leading the team in this category) he also leads the team in walks with 47 let's hope his second half is better

Only the HR got him to the All Star(it's all or nothing with this guy). Still, when it comes to hitting, I would rather have a 30HR/300AVE guy than a 40HR/240AVE guy.

 

[elmufdvr]

there is still a baseball team in toronto..?????

 

[salsamarc]

Only the HR got him to the All Star(it's all or nothing with this guy). Still, when it comes to hitting, I would rather have a 30HR/300AVE guy than a 40HR/240AVE guy.

well...... he is a .252 career average hitter i guess J.P. knew this when he brought him but like I said before I do agree with you in the strike out department

 

[shack]

will the Jays made any significant trades in this mid-season?

Very difficult to say. If they're within 5 games approaching the trade deadline and they have a prospect they're willing to part with (along with a Hillenbrand or a Hinske) they may trade for a starter. No way of knowing who may be available.

If they're out by more they may trade 1 or 2 roster players for a prospect and free up some salary for next year.