Xbox Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 12 hours ago, ChuckNORRIS4Cup said: Thole still sucks, the guy is supposed to catch the Knuckle Ball, but he drops so many why does he have to be the only catcher for Dickey, other catchers can do the same job and be a better threat in the line up. Because Thole is willing to catch it. Dickey destroys peoples catching hand with his pitching. 10 hours ago, gmen81 said: Scheduled starter for the game on Wed against Mariners is Dickey. So I have to see Thole play. Hopefully that changes. You'll probably see Sanchez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 10 hours ago, Tony Romo said: So is the season still over? I'll be more convinced that the Jays have turned it around when I start seeing some shorter swings at the plate (especially with 2 strikes). They haven't had used the strategy all year and it's incredibly frustrating as we saw what the offence was capable of last year. It's not just the strikeouts. It's the lazy fly balls to the opposite field on an inside pitch, or the easy ground ball to the pull side on the low/outside pitch all because players won't cut back on their swings and the opposing pitchers know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 15 hours ago, ChuckNORRIS4Cup said: Thole still sucks, the guy is supposed to catch the Knuckle Ball, but he drops so many why does he have to be the only catcher for Dickey, other catchers can do the same job and be a better threat in the line up. Xbox said it: The idea is to keep the #1 and #2 guys healthy. Catching the knuckler takes a physical toll on the catcher and the last thing we need is to see Martin injured because he caught the ball on the thumb, instead of the pocket. If the team can't win with one sub-par bat in the lineup, then they're not good enough anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Wilbur said: I'll be more convinced that the Jays have turned it around when I start seeing some shorter swings at the plate (especially with 2 strikes). They haven't had used the strategy all year and it's incredibly frustrating as we saw what the offence was capable of last year. It's not just the strikeouts. It's the lazy fly balls to the opposite field on an inside pitch, or the easy ground ball to the pull side on the low/outside pitch all because players won't cut back on their swings and the opposing pitchers know it. I think we saw a bit of that in the opening game of the series. Both Bats and JD were going the other way with pitches. It was really quite encouraging. We didn't see as much of it last night because Weaver has so little velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Smoak strikes out on three pitches and walks back to the dugout looking at his bat like it was the only explanation for his failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Escobar is such a punk...I was so glad when the jays ditched his arse...this game isnt Lirianos fault...with all the dumb fielding plays and no run production its no wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said: Escobar is such a punk...I was so glad when the jays ditched his arse...this game isnt Lirianos fault...with all the dumb fielding plays and no run production its no wonder. Travis with another base running brain fart- the exact same one he made about a week ago. I think it was the first out of the inning again too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: Travis with another base running brain fart- the exact same one he made about a week ago. I think it was the first out of the inning again too. Honestly, this time, I'll give him a pass. This team has been so incredibly, brain numbingly inept at moving runners over sometimes you have to take a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Honestly, this time, I'll give him a pass. This team has been so incredibly, brain numbingly inept at moving runners over sometimes you have to take a chance. Yeah but regardless I don't think you make the first out st third base with the meat of the order coming up. Talk about neutering your run producers. They had the best RBI man in the league coming up to bat. Granted, Edwin struck out but hindsight is 20/20. I should add, you shouldn't make the first (or the last) out at third base at just about any time. Sometimes the team is desperate and you have to try, sure. Sometimes you try to advance and a fielder just makes an outstanding play, that happens too. Neither were the case this time. Edited September 18, 2016 by Sean Monahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: Travis with another base running brain fart- the exact same one he made about a week ago. I think it was the first out of the inning again too. You have to realize I guess he is basically a rookie.....I guess he will have to learn these things...I already see a little more patience in his double plays instead of rushing them and throwing the ball awa when he is to late.....he is such a good hitter you have to look past these mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said: You have to realize I guess he is basically a rookie.....I guess he will have to learn these things...I already see a little more patience in his double plays instead of rushing them and throwing the ball awa when he is to late.....he is such a good hitter you have to look past these mistakes. I don't know, I don't think that's really a rookie thing. That's two pretty elementary rules he broke- don't make the first/third out at third base and don't advance to third as an unforced runner on a groundball to short unless the ball is behind you or you can get it behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Chance to make up a game on the Os and they come up with a cliunker...shut off the lights this one is over......meanwhile the Sox keep winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 hour ago, ShakyWalton said: Chance to make up a game on the Os and they come up with a cliunker...shut off the lights this one is over......meanwhile the Sox keep winning. The Sox keep winning in magical ways. Feels like they have destiny on their side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Omg you people. It ain't gonna happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 A change at the helm is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 5 hours ago, YummyCakeFace said: Omg you people. It ain't gonna happen Have to agree...they are gonna have a hard time making up any games on the Sox who just dont lose lately....hard to see the Jays in post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing_Tall#37 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Wow what a tough series we have coming up against Seattle... game 1 vs Walker (just had a 3-hit complete game shutout) game 2 vs Iwakuma who always seems to dominate the Jays. game 3 vs King Felix (just cuz we need all 3 games to be very difficult) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 4 hours ago, ShakyWalton said: Have to agree...they are gonna have a hard time making up any games on the Sox who just dont lose lately....hard to see the Jays in post season. Yup. Done like dinner. Now will Bautista or Encarnacion re-sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Win this game, ya bastards. Split does nothing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 2 hours ago, Salacious Crumb said: Yup. Done like dinner. Now will Bautista or Encarnacion re-sign? Listening to 1050 from TO, and their thought is neither resign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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