Bounce000 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 11 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: Even on an off day, the Jays are making news....for all the wrong reasons.... Seems like Anthony Bass isn't content with being a crappy pitcher, he has to be an even worse person: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/wnba/blue-jays-anthony-bass-endorses-anti-lgbtq-boycotts-of-bud-light-target/ar-AA1bRdWV?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=21c77dd42cb3450fb2fb412b6370020e&ei=22 DFA this clown, Shatkins... He sounds like one of those people on the MSN news feed comment section who’s always like “HURRR DURR woke woke woke woke woke Trudeau is Hitler Covid vaccination causes plane crashes HURRR DURR” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, Bounce000 said: He sounds like one of those people on the MSN news feed comment section who’s always like “HURRR DURR woke woke woke woke woke Trudeau is Hitler Covid vaccination causes plane crashes HURRR DURR” Just another religious bigot from what I can tell.... I wonder how these people can continue whingeing about "cancel culture" all the time, when they do stuff like this? Pot meet kettle, dickheads.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Gurn said: If I were an 'investigative reporter" I'd be asking a few questions Every single person that uses his 'religion' as a reason for bigotry, should be asked a few questions When did you last attend church? Which day of the week do you observe sabbath? If they don't take a day of observance, how do they rationalize putting the god of money before their deity? do they wear mixed fabrics? Many questions that should be asked, of anyone that uses religion in such a manner. This would be amazing. But no reporter worth their salt still exists in the Toronto or Vancouver media circles that would do this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 4 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: I think the bullpen's inconsistency lately is a product of how much they were used early in the season. Remember the first few weeks? None of the starters was going more than 5, or maybe 6 innings.... I've said this before....I think Schneider has to trust Pearson and Richards a bit more in high leverage situations. Right now, both are more reliable than Garcia.... Same issue the last 3 seasons. At what point does this management group go out and actually get quality bullpen arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Pears said: Same issue the last 3 seasons. At what point does this management group go out and actually get quality bullpen arms? The trick is figuring out what a quality arm is....Swanson looks like it a lot of the time....but every once in a while..... My beef is that we always seem to go after guys who throw in the mid-90s, or who throw the changeup. Those guys are great.....when they're on.... Remember the game against the Orioles when Felix Bautista came in and carved up the Jays with 99 MPH fastball / sinkers? This guy wasn't even their closer last year. (Baltimore traded Jorge Lopez last season) The thing is, when you have that kind of velocity, it can make up for missing your spots. If you miss with 94, it's going to end up in the nosebleeds. Right now, the Jays have Pearson and Romano who can both throw in the high 90's. But at the beginning of the season, Pearson was an unknown factor. (and he still might be) It was a glaring weakness in the 'Pen and Shatkins didn't do anything to address it. Edited May 30, 2023 by RUPERTKBD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, Pears said: Same issue the last 3 seasons. At what point does this management group go out and actually get quality bullpen arms? And/or a different pitching coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, Warhippy said: This would be amazing. But no reporter worth their salt still exists in the Toronto or Vancouver media circles that would do this Rick Westhead? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: The trick is figuring out what a quality arm is....Swanson looks like it a lot of the time....but every once in a while..... My beef is that we always seem to go after guys who throw in the mid-90s, or who throw the changeup. Those guys a re great.....when they're on.... Remember the game against the Orioles when Felix Bautista came in and carved up the Jays with 99 MPH fastball / sinkers? This guy wasn't even their closer last year. (Baltimore traded Jorge Lopez last season) The thing is, when you have that kind of velocity, it can make up for missing your spots. If you miss with 94, it's going to end up in the nosebleeds. Right now, the Jays have Pearson and Romano who can both throw in the high 90's. But at the beginning of the season, Pearson was an unknown factor. (and he still might be) It was a glaring weakness in the 'Pen and Shatkins didn't do anything to address it. Yeah. Pearson’s last few appearances are encouraging, and Swanson has been a good add. Even Romano hasn’t been up to his normal standards so far. 13 minutes ago, Gurn said: And/or a different pitching coach? I agree. Walker’s worn out his welcome but unfortunately I don’t think he’s going anywhere anytime soon because of the work he did with Robbie Ray. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Back trackin: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/baseball/blue-jays-reliever-anthony-bass-apologies-for-sharing-homophobic-social-media-post/ar-AA1bTZXj?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=0346a983cfdb43f48f30eb58d12b8956&ei=20 " TORONTO — Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass says he's sorry for sharing a homophobic social media post. Bass spoke ahead of Toronto's game against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight. The 35-year-old Bass shared an Instagram reel yesterday where another content creator made the "Biblical case" for why Christians should boycott Bud Light and Target after they openly supported the LGBTQ+ community. Bass says he apologized to his teammates and is using the Blue Jays' resources to better educate himself. He says that "the ballpark is for everyone" and that Toronto wants to welcome everyone. Bass did not take questions from media after making the statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 ^ the author of this blurb should use something other than "made the case" as the dude did not make any case at all, just spouted some uniformed opinion. There was no 'Perry Mason' moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gurn said: Back trackin: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/baseball/blue-jays-reliever-anthony-bass-apologies-for-sharing-homophobic-social-media-post/ar-AA1bTZXj?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=0346a983cfdb43f48f30eb58d12b8956&ei=20 " TORONTO — Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass says he's sorry for sharing a homophobic social media post. Bass spoke ahead of Toronto's game against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight. The 35-year-old Bass shared an Instagram reel yesterday where another content creator made the "Biblical case" for why Christians should boycott Bud Light and Target after they openly supported the LGBTQ+ community. Bass says he apologized to his teammates and is using the Blue Jays' resources to better educate himself. He says that "the ballpark is for everyone" and that Toronto wants to welcome everyone. Bass did not take questions from media after making the statement. Statistically, it's likely he has at least one teammate who's closeted. It's a near certainty that multiple teammates have loved ones in the LGBTQ+ community. That had better have been one hell of an apology. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Fans can be unforgiving. Even though AB has apologized (and we'll likely never know if it was genuine, or coerced) he could be in for some boos....even at his home park.... ...of course, with the way he's been pitching this year, he might be used to it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce000 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I’m starting to get the math. play against teams not in the AL East = Win play against team in the AL East = Lose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Last night was a bigger deal than we might think. The Brewers' starter, Adrian Houser, was coming off of two outings where he hadn't allowed a run... Those games were against Houston and Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Ripples start to form as T.V. rights holder doesn't pay: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/baseball/mlb-takes-over-padres-broadcasts-wednesday-after-bally-misses-payment/ar-AA1bULrU?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=8d590e315ff644ecaede8036806eafef&ei=49 " Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games beginning Wednesday after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment to the regional sports network's parent company and let the grace period expire. Diamond Sports, which owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner, said in a statement that it decided “not to provide additional funding to the San Diego RSN that would enable it to make the rights payment to the San Diego Padres during the grace period and will no longer be broadcasting Padres games after Tuesday.” The Padres RSN is owned by a joint venture of the team and Diamond. The Padres become the first team that MLB will take over production of its broadcasts. MLB set up a local media department during the offseason to prepare for a bankruptcy filing by Diamond Sports, which took place in March. “While we’re disappointed that Diamond Sports Group failed to live up to their contractual agreement with the club, we are taking this opportunity to reimagine the distribution model, remove blackouts on local games, improve the telecast, and expand the reach of Padres games by more than 2 million homes," MLB Chief Revenue Officer Noah Garden said in a statement. MLB announced Tuesday night that fans in the Padres’ home television market will be able to watch games on DirecTV, Cox, Spectrum, AT&T U-Verse and fubo. MLB will also offer a direct-to-consumer streaming subscription for $19.99 per month or $74.99 for the rest of the season by registering at MLB.TV. This is the first time MLB.TV is offering a DTC option in a team's home market and also lifts the blackout rules that were in place for games previously distributed on Bally Sports San Diego. Padres games through Sunday will be available for free with an MLB login at MLB.com, Padres.com and in the MLB apps on mobile and connected devices. MLB said that the new arrangement expands the reach of Padres’ games in its home television market by 189% from approximately 1.13 million homes to approximately 3,264,000. Padres TV announcers Don Orsillo, Mark Grant and Bob Scanlan will remain in place because they are employed by the team. There wasn't any mention at the end of the Padres 9-4 win at the Miami Marlins or on the postgame show that Tuesday was the final Padres game on Bally Sports San Diego. Due to a storm at the ballpark, the broadcast feed for both teams was disrupted during the seventh inning. The Padres signed a 20-year, $1.2 billion contract with Fox Sports Networks in 2012. Diamond Sports Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group bought the regional sports networks from The Walt Disney Co. for nearly $10 billion in 2019. Disney was required by the Department of Justice to sell the networks for its acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and television assets to be approved. Diamond Sports is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. Diamond said in a financial filing last fall it had debt of $8.67 billion. Despite the Padres having baseball's third-biggest payroll ($257 million) and a roster headed by Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., Diamond cited the amount of rights payments to the Padres and small market area compared to other reginal networks for why it was backing out. “We have been preparing for this groundbreaking moment,” Padres CEO Erik Greupner said in a statement. “The Padres are excited to be the first team to partner with Major League Baseball to offer a direct-to-consumer streaming option through MLB.TV without blackouts while preserving our in-market distribution through traditional cable and satellite television providers.” Diamond owned 80% of Bally Sports San Diego with the Padres having the other 20%. It was one of six Diamond regional networks where MLB teams are minority owners. The others are the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. With the Padres off Bally Sports, Diamond has the rights to 40 professional teams — 13 baseball, 15 NBA and 12 NHL. A hearing will be held on Wednesday whether Diamond can reduce its rights fees payments to the Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The Jays didn't muster much offense today, but thanks to another great performance by Kevin Gausman, were able to win the rubber match 3-1. All the Jays offense came in the 1st, thanks to HRs by Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman. (BB's was a solo shot, while Chapman's came with Daulton Varsho on base) Kevin Kiermaier contributed with his glove, absolutely robbing Brewers' 2B Andruw Monasterio with a diving catch in right-center.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce000 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Why are the Jays wearing yellow and who the hell is Zastryzny? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Game is on, after the rain delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Springer led off the game with a HR, but if the last two innings are anything to go by, we're in for a pitcher's duel.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Jays win 3-0. Turning point was the bottom of the 3rd. NY had 1st and 3rd with nobody out, but Bassitt went pop-up, strikeout, pop-up against the top of the order, to keep the score 1-0. That was the last real chance the Mets had, as Bassitt shut them down for 7.2 innings. Daulton Varsho went deep on a 3-0 count in the top of the 9th to make it 3-0 and Jordan Romano closed it out in the bottom half. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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