Standing_Tall#37 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I was a big Expos fan, and a Jays fan too - from their first game in the snow. This team reminds me of the late 80s, when they were just starting to show how good they were. I think this team can win now though, where that other team needed to add a couple more pieces. I hope they can win the division. Getting Price was huge. Can the Jays keep him? I think the Jays can. Having Donaldson, Tulo, Bautista, Martin & Encarnacion goes a long way in supporting him with great Offense and Defense, giving him a great chance to win. I think it will cost the jays 22-28/year over 6-8 years & I think that will be the big question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I was a big Expos fan, and a Jays fan too - from their first game in the snow. This team reminds me of the late 80s, when they were just starting to show how good they were. I think this team can win now though, where that other team needed to add a couple more pieces. I hope they can win the division. Getting Price was huge. Can the Jays keep him? The big issue in my mind is the Jays' internal "5 year" rule. Someone is going to throw a big money, long term offer at Price in the off season. If the Jays want a chance at keeping him, they're going to have to make an exception to their current contract philosophy. Personally, I think that you go ahead and do it for a guy like Price and Donaldson as well, when the time comes. With Paul Beeston retiring, we might just see a different approach to contract negotiations, depending on how the team fills the the position. (There is some talk about splitting the job, with the new president handling front office responsibilities, while AA gets an expanded role in dealing with all player personnel matters) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 How are the playoff match ups determined in baseball? Say Jays win th div and Yankees get the wildcard. Would it be Royals(1st) vs Yankees(4th) and Jays vs Astros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing_Tall#37 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The big issue in my mind is the Jays' internal "5 year" rule. Someone is going to throw a big money, long term offer at Price in the off season. If the Jays want a chance at keeping him, they're going to have to make an exception to their current contract philosophy. Personally, I think that you go ahead and do it for a guy like Price and Donaldson as well, when the time comes. With Paul Beeston retiring, we might just see a different approach to contract negotiations, depending on how the team fills the the position. (There is some talk about splitting the job, with the new president handling front office responsibilities, while AA gets an expanded role in dealing with all player personnel matters) I couldn't have said it better myself, I think you make that exception for a Price or Donaldson or both... These guys make your team a contender and they are guys that other good players want to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I couldn't have said it better myself, I think you make that exception for a Price or Donaldson or both... These guys make your team a contender and they are guys that other good players want to play with. That's a good point. Players want money, but they also want to win. Having guys like Price and JD on a roster is going to make Toronto a much more attractive option to a prospective free agent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 How are the playoff match ups determined in baseball? Say Jays win th div and Yankees get the wildcard. Would it be Royals(1st) vs Yankees(4th) and Jays vs Astros? Yep, 1st plays the wildcard. 2nd div winner plays the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Completely tied up and 38 games to go. New season now. I like our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) K, right now if I was writing newspaper headlines: With the Blue Jays on an Amazing High, Alex Anthopolous says "Pass the Roach!" http://www.tsn.ca/jays-claim-rhp-roach-off-waivers-1.350803 Edited August 25, 2015 by RUPERTKBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 'Stros throw up a first inning five spot on the Yanks......all with 2 outs... Nothing "Super" about Nova today. (Jose Altuve makes the first and the last outs of the inning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Does Buehrle have 'second-half-itis' today? Hope not. If he does, gonna need those bats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 'Stros throw up a first inning five spot on the Yanks......all with 2 outs... Nothing "Super" about Nova today. (Jose Altuve makes the first and the last outs of the inning)Sickkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 When Joey Bats ain't getting HRs, he's getting into DPs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 When Joey Bats ain't getting HRs, he's getting into DPs... He and Martin lead the team in DP's. Would be nice if he'd do what EE is doing right now and put the ego aside and go the other way once in awhile. Always trying to go yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 This ump squeezed Buehrle in the first but Holland seems to have free reign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 BS. Holland is getting that pitch. Buehrle doesn't and the very next pitch is a homerun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 When Joey Bats ain't getting HRs, he's getting into DPs...Would ya look at that? HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I like watching all the high fives after a Joey Bats HR, cuz I now know what they all mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 This ump can suck it. Total garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) It's not Buehrles night. EDIT: the ball is carrying tonight. Edited August 26, 2015 by CANUCK-EXPRESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I like watching all the high fives after a Joey Bats HR, cuz I now know what they all mean. maybe a stupid question, but what's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now