UFCanuck Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Woah. They're really going full rebuild on Romero here. This is like what they did with Roy Halladay, except Halladay was 4 years younger when it happened to him, I believe. The guy was not just pitching kinda poorly last season, but rather he was absolutely dreadful. He completely lost whatever it was he had going for him. And that continued into Spring Training this year. Last week they tried to mess around with his delivery, and he was torched even harder than he was earlier. I think the decision is for the best since he's shown no sign of getting back on track, and I suppose the hope is that he responds even half as well as Halladay did to the whole thing. It's just that the whole thing is surprising. Didn't expect him to be optioned down, let alone all the way to single A. But I think by the end of the season it will have shown to be a good call. If the implication here is that he simply stopped trying, I don't agree with the notion. Rather something else here went very wrong. And now they've given themselves a year to figure out what exactly it is, and how to fix it. Not stopped trying, but lost the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avicii Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 This year would be the first year i'm into baseball, but i know enough about stats and whatnot to maybe join a league if there's one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_More_Larchide Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Arancebia needs to get his crap together. I understand he has never caught for a knuckler before, but come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Arancebia needs to get his crap together. I understand he has never caught for a knuckler before, but come on. Growing pains. Be patient. He'll get it together...... I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 It's safe to say that JP won't be catching for Dickey the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 What was the point of spring training? Arencibia had a couple of months (minus the WBC) to warm up to Dickey's knuckler. And what was the point of getting Blanco if not for catching Dickey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 What was the point of spring training? Arencibia had a couple of months (minus the WBC) to warm up to Dickey's knuckler. And what was the point of getting Blanco if not for catching Dickey? I think they wanted to see JP catch Dickey. I'm sure the Jays want it to work as JP is their best all around catcher. But I have to agree. Maybe give JP one more shot, if he stinks again then sit him with Dickey's on the bump from then on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom! Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 New fan here. I`ve been a Jays fan since Joey bats broke out a couple of years ago and will probably actually watch a bunch of games this year. Hoping they can hold on for the 1st win tonight. They did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 A few hairy moments, but nothing a few dingers and blazing speed won't fix. That Bonifacio "double" was awesome. Casey Janssen looked in control and showing no ill effects of his offseason surgery. I would have never thought in a million that Janssen would be an effective closer as he is. He doesn't have classic closer stuff but the dude just keeps on getting guys out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avicii Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Questional pitching from our new comers so far.. Dickey and Buehrle.. But it's alright, first couple of starts, no biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Good to see them get win #1. And good to see them put some runs on the board. Lets hope the bats stay hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 The bats are coming around but they need to string some wins together. Hope Bautista is not out for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Definitely looks like there is a lot of energy in that clubhouse. Polar opposite of last year. I think it's just a matter of time before some winning streaks start. I have like what I've seen from much of the bullpen so far. That's always a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avicii Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Definitely looks like there is a lot of energy in that clubhouse. Polar opposite of last year. I think it's just a matter of time before some winning streaks start. I have like what I've seen from much of the bullpen so far. That's always a good sign. This is without Lawrie too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Definitely looks like there is a lot of energy in that clubhouse. Polar opposite of last year. I think it's just a matter of time before some winning streaks start. I have like what I've seen from much of the bullpen so far. That's always a good sign. Some have been good, some haven't. Our bullpen didn't change too much over the offseason, and I wasn't too impressed last year. The good ones are Janssen, Loup and Delabar. My gut doesn't trust Oliver. I think the Jays should pick up one more reliever. We don't need a great bullpen because of our starters, but I'd feel more comfortable with another guy who can get three outs quickly. Everything else has looked great so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Some have been good, some haven't. Our bullpen didn't change too much over the offseason, and I wasn't too impressed last year. The good ones are Janssen, Loup and Delabar. My gut doesn't trust Oliver. I think the Jays should pick up one more reliever. We don't need a great bullpen because of our starters, but I'd feel more comfortable with another guy who can get three outs quickly. Everything else has looked great so far! I don't necessarily disagree but I think Santos can be that guy. Hopefully, with a few more major league innings he can regain his 2011 form. But yeah, if he can't and if Lind continues to struggle there are two areas the Jays can still improve on. I'd wouldn't be in a rush to do it quite yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_bassi13 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 So yeah, this match has been fun. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 OUCH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Light Racicot Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Perennially overrated team is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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