TheRussianRocket. Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Equal in losses with New York now. Huge. Dw. It'll be over soon when we take 7 out of 7. Okay maybe that's not realistic but 5 wins would be nice. Anything lower than that underachieving imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Here's a lesson that this team is never out of a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Here's a lesson that this team is never out of a game. But then the Indians homer to take the lead back. Jays aren't out of this game yet. As long as no more runs are let in, can always expect a crazy inning from the Jays offense and take the lead. Hi5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Of course not. Tulo batting lead off has run its course in my opinion. Maybe batting lower in the order for a while wouldn't be such a bad thing. If it was hurting us I'd agree but it isn't. That gives him time to adjust. If we were having trouble scoring then I wouldn't be against it but right now we can be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Dickey must be feeling happy about giving up 5 runs in one inning yet in good position for a win. Now he knows how Drew Hutchison must feel for just about every win he's had this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) If it was hurting us I'd agree but it isn't. That gives him time to adjust. If we were having trouble scoring then I wouldn't be against it but right now we can be patient. Just have to leave Tulo in the leadoff spot and let him figure it out. Show confidence in him to get his bat back. I mean, it's not like we desperately need him to figure his offense out NOW. Edited August 23, 2015 by BM24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Dickey is prone to a bad inning, every knuckleballer is, but he's equally capable of shutting them down for several innings too. He hasn't walked any which is a positive sign that he's got command of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Now he knows how Drew Hutchison must feel for just about every win he's had this year. I swear Hutch has horseshoes up his rear. There can't be another pitcher in baseball with 10+ wins and an ERA that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 If it was hurting us I'd agree but it isn't. That gives him time to adjust. If we were having trouble scoring then I wouldn't be against it but right now we can be patient. True. Scoring definitely isn't an issue. Pretty amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I swear Hutch has horseshoes up his rear. There can't be another pitcher in baseball with 10+ wins and an ERA that high. Pretty sure Hutch has the most run support in the league, at least last time I heard. Pretty ridiculous. It's why you don't judge on wins/losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Speaking of Tulo... http://www.purplerow.com/2015/8/21/9100099/the-troy-tulowitzki-trade-is-a-disaster-for-the-rockies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Huge DP. Got through that part of the order unscathed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) how frightening is this Blue Jays lineup? not as frightening as your suit, Zaun Edited August 23, 2015 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He's out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Oh no! ? that's actually a good thing, Slappy smart play by Tulo Edited August 23, 2015 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Good work Tulo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Speaking of Tulo...http://www.purplerow.com/2015/8/21/9100099/the-troy-tulowitzki-trade-is-a-disaster-for-the-rockies That's an interesting read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 That's an interesting read.Yeah I thought it was a good deal for both teams but after reading that, I feel even better about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) It's broken. Not really. Tulowitzki is hitting .207 - in a (short term) slump - and yet his obp is still .316 in that span, drew 9 walks, scored 18 runs in 21 games for Toronto... If you project that over a full season that is 139 runs scored - unreal production - despite the slump. When you look at Revere's obp and slugging % the sum total is quite comparable despite his .273 ba. in 19 games at a Blue Jay. Have a look at the Angels at present and you might think their #2 spot is broken - but in reality, Trout is an MVP candidate who is simply having a dismal stretch. It happens to everyone. You don't alter your perspective regarding a player based on 80 at bats. Traditional baseball logic says that you lead with your best combination of speed/average, follow with bat control (a contact hitter that is also a capable sacrifice bunter), and then let the heart of your order clean up, but there's equally sound thinking behind the newer 'outside the box' approaches of some teams. Batting Trout in the 2 spot is similarly odd relative to traditional thinking, but there's a strong case to be made for forcing a starter to face your best right out of the gate, and enabling your best hitters to potentially get another plate appearance in the late innings as a result of moving up a few spots in the order. I think it's become more of a situational/contingent logic. If you have Tim Raines in your lineup, perhaps you're more inclined to think traditionally, but either way, I certainly wouldn't call what the Jays have gotten out of their leadoff spot since the deadline to be "broken." Edited August 23, 2015 by oldnews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Makes me happy to see bombers like EE willing to go the other way and take what's given to them instead of just going for the long ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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