2025 Toronto Blue Jays Season Thread

[Jiggy_12]

I’m probably the most annoying person to watch a Jays playoff game with. Anxiousness levels off the charts and I’m always bracing for and expecting the worst. Knowing this and knowing myself, I typically choose not to watch the big games with other people and just lock myself in isolation at home by myself.

Last night, game 7 I figured what the heck? Let’s venture out in to the world and have some fun. So off to the neighbourhood watering hole I go with my brother, 2 nephews and another buddy. And I’m oddly calm and positive all game. Even when it was looking grim. I kept saying - “don’t worry. We need a hero and we are getting a hero”. I was even surprised myself at how positive I was being given how I normally behave when it comes to pro sports and my two favourite teams (Jays and Flames, lol)

My brother was on Springer’s ass all game. Saying how he needs to come out, his knee is too bad, he can’t properly swing and generate power, he’s a liability to the team - on and on and on. And honestly, part of me did agree with him. But I kept saying no, Springer is a gamer and we need him. Anyways, fast forward to THE Springer at bat - and again him and I are getting in to over whether he should even be at the plate. I say to him - Springer is going to be the hero I have been talking about. He is hitting a homerun right now (for ME to make a positive declaration like that in a moment like that is very out of character. Again, normally I’m the one saying the Debbie downer stuff). I say to him, Springer hits a homerun here and you are buying a Springer jersey immediately. He says yes, then says “don’t worry I’ll buy you one too” while laughing and scoffing as though it’s the most impossible idea for Springer to knock one out. I say yes! Let’s go! We fist bump on it. And I’m not kidding you immediately as we fist bump -BOOM goes the dynamite. Springer dinger.

So - I now have a lifelong core sports memory to share with my brother and I’ll have an awesome keepsake to go along with it. We ordered the jerseys - chose the dark coloured “night mode” ones.

What an unforgettable moment for Springer and the Jays. I’m not sure yet where this one ranks for me, but it’s right up there if not beyond the Bautista bat-flip. This was just incredible.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Absolutely unreal that they have pulled off the comeback in this series. What a team with absolutely zero quit.

That's logically the most likely lineup you'd expect. Schneider needs to be on the roster as well though. If you need a pinch hitter in a tight spot or injury replacement he's obviously a pretty good option, and a far better bat than IKF or Straw.

Will be interesting to see if Bo can step in and produce at his typical level at the plate after such a long layoff. At worst he's still a significant upgrade offensively over IKF in the order, but no way I'd be putting him into the field. His D is below average at the best of times and you'd have to imagine that he is still nowhere near 100% in terms of movement.

Oops I somehow missed Schneider on the bench.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Me and a buddy have quarters, so have our tickets to Game 1 for $357. So excited.

Amazing. Congrats!

[Roof-Daddy]

Dodgers starters are obviously really good, but the Jays have really done well this season against high end starters, it's the lower end starters that seemed to give them fits. And in these playoffs especially they really pounded good starting pitching like Fried, Rodon, Schlittler, Kirby, Gilbert, etc

Jays D is also.much better than the Dodgers, and home advantage is also great to have for a team with he best home record in MLB this year.

Jays bullpen is frightening against the Dodgers offense, but Jays pitching did enough to get past the vaunted Yankees offense.

Once again Jays are the under dogs. It suits this team well.

[looooob]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Yeah I don't understand some of the negativity towards him. He's the only young player in the lineup (not counting pitchers). That's massive pressure.
Yes he sometimes makes bone-headed plays but he has also come up with massive hits. And the moment doesn't happen last night without an incredibly disciplined AB to generate a walk.

Yet some fans just seem to have a dislike for him. Not sure why

spent quite a bit of time at spring training last year (2024) and every game I was at Barger did something that grabbed my attention- I'm normally a poor judge of talent, get distracted by the wrong things, but remember thinking- they have a player here. I'm glad how things are going for him

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Cool. Where were you in the queue? And how much were those tickets?

When I saw I was 48,423 I knew it was over. lol And I got up a little earlier too just to make sure I got in the queue as soon as it opened.

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

I’m probably the most annoying person to watch a Jays playoff game with. Anxiousness levels off the charts and I’m always bracing for and expecting the worst. Knowing this and knowing myself, I typically choose not to watch the big games with other people and just lock myself in isolation at home by myself.

Last night, game 7 I figured what the heck? Let’s venture out in to the world and have some fun. So off to the neighbourhood watering hole I go with my brother, 2 nephews and another buddy. And I’m oddly calm and positive all game. Even when it was looking grim. I kept saying - “don’t worry. We need a hero and we are getting a hero”. I was even surprised myself at how positive I was being given how I normally behave when it comes to pro sports and my two favourite teams (Jays and Flames, lol)

My brother was on Springer’s ass all game. Saying how he needs to come out, his knee is too bad, he can’t properly swing and generate power, he’s a liability to the team - on and on and on. And honestly, part of me did agree with him. But I kept saying no, Springer is a gamer and we need him. Anyways, fast forward to THE Springer at bat - and again him and I are getting in to over whether he should even be at the plate. I say to him - Springer is going to be the hero I have been talking about. He is hitting a homerun right now (for ME to make a positive declaration like that in a moment like that is very out of character. Again, normally I’m the one saying the Debbie downer stuff). I say to him, Springer hits a homerun here and you are buying a Springer jersey immediately. He says yes, then says “don’t worry I’ll buy you one too” while laughing and scoffing as though it’s the most impossible idea for Springer to knock one out. I say yes! Let’s go! We fist bump on it. And I’m not kidding you immediately as we fist bump -BOOM goes the dynamite. Springer dinger.

So - I now have a lifelong core sports memory to share with my brother and I’ll have an awesome keepsake to go along with it. We ordered the jerseys - chose the dark coloured “night mode” ones.

What an unforgettable moment for Springer and the Jays. I’m not sure yet where this one ranks for me, but it’s right up there if not beyond the Bautista bat-flip. This was just incredible.

Hey Jason, are you wet?

[SuperMatt18]

The optimistic side of me feels like this team is a team of destiny.

The pessimistic side of me just watched the Dodgers destroy a team that plays similar to the Blue Jays (and arguably were a better version of them) in 4 games.

Either way...Let's Go Blue Jays!

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by Kidder

Bottom 7 was the magic inning ten years ago.

I’m not losing faith until we’re through 7.

Big double play!

Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

Time for the bottom of the lineup to do what they've been doing

Originally Posted by EN FUEGO

It's time!!!

Originally Posted by kevman

Thanked because it's funny, but I've decided the Jays will win.

Originally Posted by EN FUEGO

Gotta keep it close and then break through. Big top of the 7th here.

Originally Posted by jg13

This is the season

Originally Posted by EN FUEGO

The postseason is where the injured hero-legends are born.

Originally Posted by Matty81

Yeah springer looks hurt but not as bad as last game. I feel like this ab might be their best opportunity left with how good the closer is. Even a walk just to get vladdy up would be massive

Originally Posted by agulati

Just a hit needed springer. Don’t try for a homer

Originally Posted by EN FUEGO

Injured hero legend!!!!!

Love reading back through this thread as the magic happened and you guys kept the faith

[GirlySports]

Going back to page one of this thread is wild

'A lot depends on Bowden Francis!"
'Trade Vladdy!"

[Jiggy_12]

I am still thinking about that Bassitt 72 mph curveball to strikeout Suarez on a full count. Insane pitch in that spot. Insane.

And the call could have gone either way. Really tough one for the ump to call a strike but he made the correct call. It clipped the zone. Suarez’s freakout is just icing on the cake

https://twitter.com/user/status/1980509810689995094

[V]

How'd you like to be the guy in the Springer jersey that caught the homer? Pretty epic.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

I am still thinking about that Bassitt 72 mph curveball to strikeout Suarez on a full count. Insane pitch in that spot. Insane.

And the call could have gone either way. Really tough one for the ump to call a strike but he made the correct call. It clipped the zone. Suarez’s freakout is just icing on the cake

https://twitter.com/user/status/1980509810689995094

Such a huge strikeout too. Keeps 8-9-1 as the order for the 9th and avoid Raleigh getting another at bat.

[calculoso]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

I am still thinking about that Bassitt 72 mph curveball to strikeout Suarez on a full count. Insane pitch in that spot. Insane.

And the call could have gone either way. Really tough one for the ump to call a strike but he made the correct call. It clipped the zone. Suarez’s freakout is just icing on the cake

https://twitter.com/user/status/1980509810689995094

I get why Suarez was going insane. The same pitch but in a better location 2-3 pitches earlier was called a ball, now this one further outside is a strike? Upsetting to say the least in that big of a moment.

Happy to get the (make-up) call though!

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

I am still thinking about that Bassitt 72 mph curveball to strikeout Suarez on a full count. Insane pitch in that spot. Insane.

And the call could have gone either way. Really tough one for the ump to call a strike but he made the correct call. It clipped the zone. Suarez’s freakout is just icing on the cake

He also missed a strike call earlier in that bat that was even more of a strike
But he got the crucial call right. So I give him credit for that.
And what a ballsy pitch to throw.

I thought in the top of the 9th, the Mariner really lacked patience. I think they could have worked Hoffman for a walk. Their entire mindset should have been to get one guy on, so you got Raleigh to the plate. And I think if they had done that, Hoffman would have walked at least one guy.

Lack of plate discipline ultimately hurt them.

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

So Bo has said he'll be ready for the WS, my guess is he'll DH. No way they put him in the field on a wonky knee and disrupt the stellar middle of the infield. IKF comes out of the starting line up but stays in the bench, Loperfido gets taken off the roster again.

LF Springer
RF Lukes
1B Vlad
DH Bo
C Kirk
CF Varsho
2B Clement
3B Barger
SS Giminez

Heineman, IKF, Straw on the bench.



EDIT: Just want to point out that every single one of those players is under control next season except for Bo. How sweet is that?

Springer is so banged up. I don't know how he can play in the field at this point. Hope a few days helps, but I'd imagine we're looking at Bo as a bench bat.

[Jiggy_12]

A fun quick read about the Bassitt/Gausman appearances with quotes from them, and some others

https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article...-series-berth/

[agulati]

Ticketmaster the best way to buy tickets for LA? Just exploring possible options

[Josh]

Originally Posted by agulati

Ticketmaster the best way to buy tickets for LA? Just exploring possible options

I live in the US and use Gametime to buy my tickets. I seriously won't purchase anywhere else.

[Jiggy_12]

I love playoff Hoffman.

PlayHoff

https://twitter.com/user/status/1980661304760365456