BoKnows Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 6 hours ago, shiznak said: Not sure why they acquired Vogelbach, when they already have Tellez and Guerrero. Who doesn't need a .094 hitter in their lineup? Hopefully this trade can turn into a Bautista kinda deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 hours ago, BoKnows said: Who doesn't need a .094 hitter in their lineup? Hopefully this trade can turn into a Bautista kinda deal. This thought had crossed my mind too, perhaps they see a hole in his swing. Or maybe Tellez is on the block, but I can't imagine the return for Tellez would be very consequential. It can't be for lack of depth as the Jays have a list a mile long that can play 1B. Perhaps he's the brother-in-law of someone in the organization? I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, Wilbur said: This thought had crossed my mind too, perhaps they see a hole in his swing. Or maybe Tellez is on the block, but I can't imagine the return for Tellez would be very consequential. It can't be for lack of depth as the Jays have a list a mile long that can play 1B. Perhaps he's the brother-in-law of someone in the organization? I dunno. I hope so. He hit 30 bombs last season so he has the power, just need to be more consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 6 hours ago, BoKnows said: I hope so. He hit 30 bombs last season so he has the power, just need to be more consistent. Sounds like he has a decent eye too, but still, I'm tired of these boom or bust type hitters. The Jays are playing one of the best teams in the league right now in the Rays and almost every batter battles like there is no tomorrow. When successful, that approach just wears a teams pitching down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 14 hours ago, BoKnows said: I hope so. He hit 30 bombs last season so he has the power, just need to be more consistent. Rowdy hit 21HR last year, in 100 less at bats, and is 3 years younger. If this trade indicates the end of Rowdy........I’m going to be mighty pissed. He’s not a better defender than Tellez and he’s practically the same hitter. So, I’m not sure where he fits going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, shiznak said: Rowdy hit 21HR last year, in 100 less at bats, and is 3 years younger. If this trade indicates the end of Rowdy........I’m going to be mighty pissed. He’s not a better defender than Tellez and he’s practically the same hitter. So, I’m not sure where he fits going forward. The comments I've been reading from the Jays seem to indicate they just wanted another bat off the bench. That he won't necessarily push Tellez out of a spot. Even as a bench move, I don't love this as I'd like a little more versatility from a bench player. Meh, guess it only cost money so I shouldn't lose sleep over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 12 hours ago, Wilbur said: The comments I've been reading from the Jays seem to indicate they just wanted another bat off the bench. That he won't necessarily push Tellez out of a spot. Even as a bench move, I don't love this as I'd like a little more versatility from a bench player. Meh, guess it only cost money so I shouldn't lose sleep over it. I hope that's it. It does make a bit of sense, as Dan and Buck were noting the other day how thin the Jays' bench was. Could be a Matt Stairs situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Now this trade makes more sense. Blue Jays need Major League starter innings and Taijuan Walker should be able to provide them. Who knows who that player to be named later will be though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Apparently Teoscar spent the pandemic shut down learning patience at the plate. I like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 8/27/2020 at 12:10 PM, Wilbur said: Now this trade makes more sense. Blue Jays need Major League starter innings and Taijuan Walker should be able to provide them. Who knows who that player to be named later will be though. He's getting the start tonight. I really like this trade, helps solidify our rotation. 19 hours ago, Wilbur said: Apparently Teoscar spent the pandemic shut down learning patience at the plate. I like it. He's been on fire recently. If he keeps this up he'll be an all-star next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Lynn has a 1.59 ERA this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Orioles with two errors so far, going into the third inning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 So far so good for Walker in his first Blue Jay start. 5 scoreless innings and with a pitch count that should allow him to go at least one more. Can't ask for much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Walker goes 6 with 4 hits no runs allowed Jays up 5-0 top of 7th 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Jays are surprising me this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 6 hours ago, Wilbur said: So far so good for Walker in his first Blue Jay start. 5 scoreless innings and with a pitch count that should allow him to go at least one more. Can't ask for much more. He had a good outing, nothing too fancy, but if I had to nitpick at something. His command was subpar. While he only walked 3 batters, there were a lot of 3-1, 3-0, counts for the Orioles. Luckily for the Jays, they couldn’t capitalize on his command issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 8/29/2020 at 1:49 PM, BoKnows said: Lynn has a 1.59 ERA this season. Pads just got Clevinger from the Tribe....not sure if that means they're no longer in on Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Just now, RUPERTKBD said: Pads just got Clevinger from the Tribe....not sure if that means they're no longer in on Lynn Probably, unless they want to sell the farm. They're 3rd in the NL, I doubt they'll add him unless management is set on going all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Looking at the price San Diego paid for Clevinger, I'm glad the Jays didn't get him. I don't mind the Jays taking a chance on Ray, now is not the time to be selling the farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Blue Jays traded for Villar. Solid contact hitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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