RUPERTKBD Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Also, although I like Jansen, the catcher's spot is an offensive black hole for the Jays. The might as well be in the NL with the pitcher still batting. I say give Kirk more of a role and see how he handles the staff, instead of just assuming that he can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Em Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 51 minutes ago, Tyndall2 said: Good pitching beats good hitting most of the time. And, the Jays just don't have those 2 aces who can mow down the opposition players when needed. Also, time for our young guns to stop relying on their AAA league stats and start working hard on their defence, batting (not always swinging for the fences) and base running skills. I agree with most that we need a top end slugger who is dependable, an ace pitcher and some additional players who can run. The team as a whole has to be better defensively, especially with the way the staff is constructed. Vladdy had major issues at 1B, and their outfield is terrible defensively. Gurriel's only been playing LF for a couple of years, Grichuk isn't a CF, and Teoscar is BRUTAL in RF.....and Fisher might never get his confidence back after the circus that he is out there. I thought it was bad a couple of years ago when he was camped under a fly ball and took it right in the mush, but this year (especially that game against the Yankees) he was even worse. Everyone has a bad game, but what's scary is that you could tell that he wanted no part of the ball being hit to him.....although I don't think he has a future with the team anyways. Davis might not be able to hit, but at least he looks like he's a good defender as a 4th outfielder/defensive replacement. Right now, they have Teoscar. Tellez, Vladdy and Kirk that should be DH's but only one DH spot. Teoscar seems like a good athlete, but he doesn't seem to have very good instincts and loses his concentration easily, because there's no way that a major league player/outfielder should drop as many routine balls as what I've seen him drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Em Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 58 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: Also, although I like Jansen, the catcher's spot is an offensive black hole for the Jays. The might as well be in the NL with the pitcher still batting. I say give Kirk more of a role and see how he handles the staff, instead of just assuming that he can't. Agreed. And at least throwing to Kirk, you're getting a wide target to aim at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 10 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: I wonder if his name ever came up when they were talking about Stro.... ...if so, it was a big opportunity missed.... I heard Clint Frazier was the guy come back, but the Jays wanted Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 9 hours ago, shiznak said: I heard Clint Frazier was the guy come back, but the Jays wanted Sheffield. I don't know if you recall, but Reggie and I had basically made that trade. Frazier is pretty rough around the edges, but I felt he was worth the gamble, since we were basically giving up Stro for unknown assets at the time anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 So the AL version of the "Evil Empire" has fallen, Now all I need is for Atlanta to beat LA and I'm good until next year. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) On 10/9/2020 at 7:43 PM, Gollumpus said: So the AL version of the "Evil Empire" has fallen, Now all I need is for Atlanta to beat LA and I'm good until next year. regards, G. I would have agreed last season, but after learning the Astros cheated their way to a championship, I'm firmly on the Rays' bandwagon.... ....but yes, lets go Braves! Edited October 11, 2020 by RUPERTKBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Em Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Go Dodgers. My Dodgers are going to have a tough series against the Braves, but hopefully their depth comes through and they beat them. And as much as part of me doesn't want to see those cheating prick Astros back in the World Series (not to mention I can't stand Dusty Baker), part of me would really Iove another shot at them. And if the Dodgers don't make it, then they have to seriously consider a managerial change. Can't have that amount of talent year after year, and not win it all at least once. Speaking of managers, can't believe what a great manager Kevin Cash is, and what that whole organization can do considering they're so limited financially. I'm lucky that I cheer for a team that can afford to keep their young players, rather than trading them away because you can't afford to keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Violator Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 10:17 PM, Drop Em said: Go Dodgers. My Dodgers are going to have a tough series against the Braves, but hopefully their depth comes through and they beat them. And as much as part of me doesn't want to see those cheating prick Astros back in the World Series (not to mention I can't stand Dusty Baker), part of me would really Iove another shot at them. And if the Dodgers don't make it, then they have to seriously consider a managerial change. Can't have that amount of talent year after year, and not win it all at least once. Speaking of managers, can't believe what a great manager Kevin Cash is, and what that whole organization can do considering they're so limited financially. I'm lucky that I cheer for a team that can afford to keep their young players, rather than trading them away because you can't afford to keep them. I miss Mookie Betts on the red sox guys got wheels like ichiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Phew, the Astros are finally out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalie73 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Wilbur said: Phew, the Astros are finally out. Goodbye, Astros! They finally came back to Earth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Yep. Finally. The Rays were starting to scare me. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll get my wish in the other game 7. Dodgers look too good right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Go Dodgers! Mookie and co are clearly too good imo. They got a chance for the pennant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Em Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Something something Atlanta sports teams can't hold a damn lead smfh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I'm going to guess that most people here were watching the Caps - San Jose, but if you missed tonight's WS game, you really missed something.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stihlman65 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 16 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: I'm going to guess that most people here were watching the Caps - San Jose, but if you missed tonight's WS game, you really missed something.... Ya I was watching the game last night,unreal how it finished. What a gaffe by the Dodgers at the bottom of the ninth with a 2-2 count up by one. I thought for sure LA were going up 3-1 in this series. GO TAMPA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, blaise said: Ya I was watching the game last night,unreal how it finished. What a gaffe by the Dodgers at the bottom of the ninth with a 2-2 count up by one. I thought for sure LA were going up 3-1 in this series. GO TAMPA Arozarena was DOA, if Smith manages to come up with that ball. Unbelievable series of screw up that led to that walk off.... Looked pretty good on the Dodgers, if you ask me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I'm hoping the Rays win, mainly because of the disparity in team payrolls. Tampa is a very well run organization, with a very small salary hit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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