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7 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said:
Meh. I thought going for the stolen base was the thing to do in that situation. People around here do a lot of complaining about Gibby sitting back and waiting for the home run, but a soon as he tries to play some small ball, they criticize that as well.
A manager doesn't plan for his closer blowing a save.
Well let's be honest here if you knew our closer at all he has a flat straight fastball which causes a lot of deep fly balls, so all it takes is one home run and the game is tied, why risk taking your best hitter out of the game in a 1 run game when your closer is known for giving up deep fly balls. Gibby has a problem and has for ever reading situations as the game progresses, and he has a horrible time reading his own players in what they are doing. Osuna is no Mariano Rivera here, yes he's good, but not great at this time of the year your putting a lot of trust in your closer and not thinking of the worst case scenario, personally I wouldn't of taken Bautista out because your never know especially when your playing the Yankees.
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Best part of clash of champions Kevin Owens Suck it!
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4 hours ago, TheHitman said:
Going to miss Edwin and Jose next year. Absolutely phenomenal ballplayers.
I still can't imagine this team without them both next year, it will suck big time if we lose them both. I really really just hope Rogers allows the money spent to keep them, I know it's a stretch but this team needs these guys bad.
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Bautista had a hell of a game today if it wasn't for him they wouldn't of even had a chance. Estrada pitched a great game, and just great to see the Jays play some small ball to come back and win, that's how you win close games!
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Nice that works what a way to win!!!!
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Just now, Tortorella's Rant said:
Walk off homer. That'll work too!
Or Edwin walk off. I'll take that..or a base hit..
Just a fly ball deep is all they need.
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Wow what a bunt beauty!
Now just get something deep!
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I was worried about this, you never know, and Gibbons took his hottest bat out of the lineup Bautista, which I thought was stupid and now it can bite us in the butt, because if Bautistas spot comes up in the lineup this will all be on Gibbons.
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Let's go JOSE!
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I hope the Rays can beat the Red Sox today, the Red Sox need to lose a game they're on a tear, if they lose one sometimes that's all it takes and they get rattled. If jays can sweep the Yanks, sweep Baltimore, then finish the year sweeping the Red Sox and the Red Sox lose 2 games from other teams, Jays and Sox will be tied in 1st place.... I know it's thinking outside the box, but hey you never know!
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Damn time to get the bullpen up asap.
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Wow just saw Bautistas home run, this guy's is on! So pumped when this guy is hot this is a different team completely, so glad he's back!
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20 minutes ago, Down by the River said:
It really is fun to watch. The Yankees broadcast mentioned that only 20% of his swings are at pitches outside of the strikezone. I'm not sure how that compares with others in the league, but their broadcast seemed to be implying that it was close to best in the majors.
I'm sure it is close if not the best, the guy knows his strike zone like no one else I know. I used to get tired of watching him complain all the time to umps about strikes, but have realized he has a right to complain because he knows his strike zone he knows when it's a ball and a strike. There's a reason he's not swinging at a ball but when an ump calls it a strike I get his frustration.
I have noticed more this year umps have been calling his zone better, in the past a borderline pitch was called a strike on him but lately they have been calling it a ball. I think the umps have finally realized that Bautista was right all those years before arguing to them and they went and watched the replays and realized Bautista was right and they were wrong, and they trust his judgement more now when he lays off a border line pitch.
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Bautista is back imo, lately he's been hitting balls on a rope when I see that, you know he's right on the ball. He's had a off year this year because of injuries, but he has gotten back in a groove now perfect timing for where this team is. Just watching his first AB he's seeing the ball so perfect, it's amazing watching him bat because he's got such a good eye of the ball.
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Yankees haven't scored a run in their last 3 games in a row.
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3 hours ago, g_bassi13 said:
Also, does anyone know off hand, that of the teams remaining in the wild card standings, who the Jays have the best head to head record against? Would like to know who to cheer for and against while scoreboard watching.
Houston imo is their best choice. Seattle 2nd, Detroit 3rd, Baltimore last.
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23 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said:
I used to play third...I know all about it...but lately I have been holding my breath on Donaldsons throws..might be something to do with his injury still lingering,,not sure...as for Travis I dont know if you want him as a DH fulltime..I think he is far to young for that..this is his first full year in the league..Ill give him the benifit of the doubt..I tend to agree this isnt the time of year to be learning how to play second...but there is a real log jam of DHs on this team and he is to good of a hitter to sit..
For the rest of this season not his career.
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1 hour ago, ShakyWalton said:
he didnt play well tonight..I dont need valadation on that...Travis lastnight..him today....they are both great hitters but do have their off days in the field...and when they both rush their throws sometimes it doesnt work out that good.
People were quick to say that Travis should DH because of his defence...but in reality Donaldson has made more errors than Travis so far this year...dont get me wrong..they both will be the face of the franchise next year and I love them..just how I feel today.
Donaldson has started in 124 games 13 errors, Travis has started 88 games 11 errors and the one he dropped in his glove was called a hit yesterday... No question Donaldson screwed up tonight, but a guy who plays 3rd is farthest away from 1st and will have to rush his throws more often then the guy closest to 1st.
I still believe he should be DH, I don't see a problem with it, just can't have a player learning as he goes at this stage of the season and how important the games are imo.... Why put all that pressure on a rookie when he doesn't need to be put in that position....
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At least the Bats have a real excuse today for not hitting they were up against Felix the King, an actual CY Young pitcher. It's the games when they're not facing a CY Young pitcher and they choke, that can't happen.
As much as it sucks losing I can at least accept this loss, compared to others when they shouldn't be losing.
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1 hour ago, ShakyWalton said:
Between Travis and Donaldson its a crapshoot on the infield.
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1 hour ago, ShakyWalton said:
I wonder if Saunders will get a hit tonight...when was the last time he had one..2 months ago??
Good thing you jinxed it lol.
1 hour ago, CANUCK-EXPRESS said:Alright Travis needs to DH... this is BS
Yes couldn't agree more, luckily his error only cost us 2 runs, compared to Seattles catcher lol. But still in close games that will lose you a game.
1 hour ago, ShakyWalton said:Looks like no 20 wins for Happ tonight...shaping up to be another number in the loss column when they could pick up a game on the Os...this team is so inept.
All over them tonight Shaky
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7 hours ago, Down by the River said:
I don't know why you quoted me, what you're saying has nothing to do with what I said.
Being a star doesn't just mean losing 7 times out of 10. Being a star means recognizing why you lost 7 times and making adjustments... Plus I wasn't even talking about hitting I was talking about base running.
Well losing 7 out of 10 times is a .300 hitter, so not sure what your expecting out of some players to hit above .300 while it's hard enough to hit .300. Normally a guy batting over .300 is already a star. I understand you weren't talking about this, but I had to comment, since you commented.
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7 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said:
They're both getting there, but right now there are too many holes in the lineup to string together big innings. Last night was another example. All the scoring was basically done on two hits. They need JD to start hitting. They need Bats, Bossman and Saunders to start hitting. Everyone needs to shorten up and put the ball in play with two strikes. I don't care if you're a home run hitter, wait back on the ball and take it the other way.
I saw a couple of encouraging things last night though. The guys were running on a sub-par catcher. Zeke dropped down a bunt. Saunders in his one at bat, went the other way. If that sort of attitude starts filtering around the clubhouse, maybe the double-digit strikeouts will stop and maybe the Jays will start winning series again...
Hard to knock Bats, when he is getting on base with walks. He's had a tough season, with injuries so he hasn't really gotten into a good groove yet. But Bats was 0-1 with 3 walks yesterday, I'd rather he get on base 3 out of 4 times then trying to swing for the fence all the time and pop out or strike out. I do agree guys like Saunders needs to start hitting again, JD is obviously dealing with something, but we need him in the line up.
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Lol that Aoki looks funny
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I came off harsh my bad, don't want to make it an argument, I like you.
I've never been a Gibby supporter and just don't like the guy plain and simple, not going to beat around the bush about it. Didn't like him in his first stint with the Jays and was upset he was given a 2nd chance imo. The one and only time I gave him a little benefit of the doubt was last year in playoffs, felt he finally made the right choices for who should of been playing, other then that no haven't liked him, and don't think I ever will.