09-23-2016, 09:06 PM
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#8541
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiggy_12
The last series of the year for the Jays against the Sox may end up being a gift. They will likely have division clinched by then and may be over careful with resting players/pitchers going in to playoffs. Could be a blessing in disguise.
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The only thing that worries me in that scenario is the Sox will probably bring up a couple of young starters who will pitch the lights out on pure adrenaline.
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09-23-2016, 09:08 PM
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#8542
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First Line Centre
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09-23-2016, 09:09 PM
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#8543
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First Line Centre
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Stupid D'Backs.
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09-23-2016, 09:10 PM
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#8544
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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Sigh. Zero help tonight.
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09-23-2016, 09:12 PM
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#8545
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Apartment 5A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Machiavelli
I didn't think the warning was necessary. If Jose had reacted badly, maybe
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What happened?
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09-23-2016, 09:15 PM
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#8546
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KelVarnsen
What happened?
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Bautista got plunked. The Ump threw warnings at the pitcher and then both benches. Pretty much a non-event.
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09-23-2016, 09:18 PM
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#8547
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Nice to see the small ball in play tonight. Can't always rely on the HR's to win the game.
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09-24-2016, 12:38 AM
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#8548
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dion
Nice to see the small ball in play tonight. Can't always rely on the HR's to win the game.
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The small ball did nothing for the Jays tonight really and it definitely had nothing to do with the win. I think it kind of hindered them a bit when Davis sacrifice bunted with how hot he's been at the plate. Definitely not a fan of small ball and not swinging for home runs doesn't mean they were playing small ball.
I did like how they seemed to just want to hit the ball cleanly and not always going for the big swing.
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09-24-2016, 12:55 AM
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#8549
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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I like small ball at the right times, but when Travis is your best hitter in terms of .avg and he's bunting? I'm not so sure. If it's the #9 guy in the same scenario I'd be all in. In that case, not a big fan.
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09-24-2016, 11:30 AM
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#8550
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Franchise Player
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The Red Sox are peaking too soon, right? Right???
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09-24-2016, 11:32 AM
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#8551
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I believe in the Jays.
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Kitsilano
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Same with the Tigers!
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09-24-2016, 11:56 AM
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#8552
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
I like small ball at the right times, but when Travis is your best hitter in terms of .avg and he's bunting? I'm not so sure. If it's the #9 guy in the same scenario I'd be all in. In that case, not a big fan.
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I dunno. Maybe its just anecdotal of late but whenever the Jays play some small ball it seems to lead to big things...and all that matters right now is wins. If it helps them focus i dont care if they make JD or EE bunt. Just get some runs in.
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09-24-2016, 11:59 AM
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#8553
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle
Weird that out stood. Sure seemed like the catcher was blocking the plate.
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Once the catcher has the ball, he is allowed to block the plate.
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09-24-2016, 12:06 PM
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#8554
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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It makes sense to play like that when we are trying to score 1 run and 1 run only.
I can't recall the exact percentages, but going from runners on 1st and 2nd and zero out, to runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out, your odds of scoring only increase about 6% in total.
Factor in you have your best hitter at the plate, early in a 2-0 game, and it makes absolutely zero sense to bunt.
If it's the 9th inning and you are down a run, ok, a case can MAYBE be made. But with Travis batting, I'd still be skeptical. Goins/Thole batting, id be more inclined to bunt.
It's just a big inning killer. Whenever I watch other teams bunt against the Jays, I am always thankful they are so willing to hand us a free out.
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09-24-2016, 12:18 PM
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#8555
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I believe in the Jays.
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Kitsilano
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Navarro catching Stroman this afternoon with Martin the DH.
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09-24-2016, 02:13 PM
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#8556
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Franchise Player
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Good 1st inning from the Stro show.
Let's get the bats going right away. Give the guy some run support for once.
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09-24-2016, 02:30 PM
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#8557
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Franchise Player
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Lead off double from JB.
Cash him in Russ.
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09-24-2016, 02:32 PM
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#8558
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Franchise Player
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lol at the strike zone. Good lord. At least it's going the Jays way right now, but talk about inconsistent.
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09-24-2016, 02:41 PM
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#8559
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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KC just rallied with 2 outs and down by 2 to tie the Tigers in the 9th.
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09-24-2016, 02:44 PM
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#8560
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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7-4 KC!! Hosmer with a 3 run HR. Thank you Royals
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