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Roof-Daddy · 10-01-2015, 10:31 AM

Hutchison getting lit up right out of the gate.

Finger Cookin · 10-01-2015, 10:36 AM

Why is the game even being played under these conditions?

Blaster86 · 10-01-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

Why is the game even being played under these conditions?

Jays probably want to play it for HFA purposes.

calgarybornnraised · 10-01-2015, 12:51 PM

So what happens if they can't play today? It doesn't look like the weather is going to improve anytime soon especially with the hurricane coming.

Resolute 14 · 10-01-2015, 01:08 PM

They will wait as long as possible today to see if they can get it in at all tonight. If not, it will be postponed. Given we're down 3-0 already and not taking it seriously, that's not a bad thing.

Odds are that if it doesn't get played today, it is just cancelled outright. I don't think the Jays, Orioles or MLB will bother forcing a makeup game on Monday just for best record in the AL. They certainly won't bother making it up if it doesn't actually matter in the end.

calgarybornnraised · 10-01-2015, 02:05 PM

Guess it doesn't matter now. Game is back on.

greyshep · 10-01-2015, 04:00 PM

Sure seems like the Jays arent too concerned about ensuring home field throughout the playoffs. I get why you would rest a few guys but this seems like they are just mailing the rest of the regular season in.

Tyler · 10-01-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by greyshep

Sure seems like the Jays arent too concerned about ensuring home field throughout the playoffs. I get why you would rest a few guys but this seems like they are just mailing the rest of the regular season in.

They've played 3 games in 24 hours. Let's see what lineup they put out in Tampa.

JiriHrdina · 10-01-2015, 04:11 PM

rest is more important than possible home field advantage.
Sounds like Price will pitch a simulated game to Tulo

Jason14h · 10-01-2015, 04:29 PM

Home field? None of these series of getting past 5 games anyways!

TheAlpineOracle · 10-01-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

rest is more important than possible home field advantage.
Sounds like Price will pitch a simulated game to Tulo

If you look at the stats of the Jays on the road versus at home (even post trade deadline), you will see that this statement is pretty debatable . Tim and Sid went through them today, and not going after first in the AL is a pretty bad decision when you consider them. I can see giving them one game off, but giving Kansas two games for free is ridiculous. All of the starters should have played game 2 of the double header and given today to rest after their party, but that is it. Had they won one of those two games, all they likely would have needed is one win in Tampa Bay (and they could rest whomever they wanted). As it stands now, this is going down to the wire.

When Price starts game 1 of the ALDS, he will not have pitched for 11 days and be coming off one of his worse performances. That type of a layoff has only happened once before in MLB history and the guy got shelled. I forgot his name.

I think no one is calling them on this now because of the shine of just winning the AL East, but should they meet Kansas in the playoffs and lose, there will be hell to pay in the Toronto media. Probably would result in AA and Gibbons losing their jobs.

Super-Rye · 10-01-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

If you look at the stats of the Jays on the road versus at home (even post trade deadline), you will see that this statement is pretty debatable . Tim and Sid went through them today, and not going after first in the AL is a pretty bad decision when you consider them. I can see giving them one game off, but giving Kansas two games for free is ridiculous. All of the starters should have played game 2 of the double header and given today to rest after their party, but that is it. Had they won one of those two games, all they likely would have needed is one win in Tampa Bay (and they could rest whomever they wanted). As it stands now, this is going down to the wire.

When Price starts game 1 of the ALDS, he will not have pitched for 11 days and be coming off one of his worse performances. That type of a layoff has only happened once before in MLB history and the guy got shelled. I forgot his name.

I think no one is calling them on this now because of the shine of just winning the AL East, but should they meet Kansas in the playoffs and lose, there will be hell to pay in the Toronto media. Probably would result in AA and Gibbons losing their jobs.

Well now that's just not going to happen.

corporatejay · 10-01-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Super-Rye

Well now that's just not going to happen.

That's pube bet territory. They aren't getting fired.

TheAlpineOracle · 10-01-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by corporatejay

That's pube bet territory. They aren't getting fired.

AA maybe not, but Gibbons would for sure be taking the heat for losing home field against the Royals.

There's no guarantee AA will be back anyways. He loves it in Toronto, but he can write his ticket and he's not going to come back if he's being held back on budget by Rogers or if he's going to be overruled by Mark Shapiro. I hope he is back though.

whosurnabby · 10-01-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

AA maybe not, but Gibbons would for sure be taking the heat for losing home field against the Royals.

There's no guarantee AA will be back anyways. He loves it in Toronto, but he can write his ticket and he's not going to come back if he's being held back on budget by Rogers or if he's going to be overruled by Mark Shapiro. I hope he is back though.

I've been one of those Blue Jays fans who's been cautiously optimistic the past 22 years, and I can't blame you for still being trapped in that state of mind, but please realize this...

KC has a 3 gamer left vs a team fighting for that 2nd wildcard spot (Twins) and they've been LIMPING on the way to the fall classic
meanwhile,
TOR has a 3 gamer left vs Tampa Bay and I'm 100% sure they'll have their bunch of bangers back, the A LINEUP, back to wrap up the season

At this point, let's enjoy this, and I mean every moment of it..it's either you believe or not at this point. For me, personally, I believe that they will have the top spot in the AL after it's all said and done. Also, I would completely understand the "gloom and doom" talk if you live in the GTA area because it's such a Toronto Sports Fan thing to say. Let's enjoy every bit of this and have some confidence with the capability of your team.

TheAlpineOracle · 10-01-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by whosurnabby

I've been one of those Blue Jays fans who's been cautiously optimistic the past 22 years, and I can't blame you for still being trapped in that state of mind, but please realize this...

KC has a 3 gamer left vs a team fighting for that 2nd wildcard spot (Twins) and they've been LIMPING on the way to the fall classic
meanwhile,
TOR has a 3 gamer left vs Tampa Bay and I'm 100% sure they'll have their bunch of bangers back, the A LINEUP, back to wrap up the season

At this point, let's enjoy this, and I mean every moment of it..it's either you believe or not at this point. For me, personally, I believe that they will have the top spot in the AL after it's all said and done. Also, I would completely understand the "gloom and doom" talk if you live in the GTA area because it's such a Toronto Sports Fan thing to say. Let's enjoy every bit of this and have confident on your team.

Tampa Bay lays down for no one, and have played the Jays harder than probably any team in the bigs. The Trop is the equivalent of the Flames' Honda Center. Factor in Chris Archer starting and I think the home
Advantage through the playoffs is definitely in jeopardy, and when you look at the Jays stats on the road versus home that's not a risk that I think should have been taken. Orioles likely would have laid down for them.

TheAlpineOracle · 10-01-2015, 08:59 PM

This could be all for nothing though, because if KC doesn't smarten up they won't get out of the ALDS

whosurnabby · 10-01-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Tampa Bay lays down for no one, and have played the Jays harder than probably any team in the bigs. The Trop is the equivalent of the Flames' Honda Center. Factor in Chris Archer starting and I think the home
Advantage through the playoffs is definitely in jeopardy, and when you look at the Jays stats on the road versus home that's not a risk that I think should have been taken. Orioles likely would have laid down for them.

Oh, trust me, I know how Tampa Bay plays. I guess long story short, the Jays lost the last two games in Baltimore because they fielded the Buffalo Bisons.

In Florida, they'll be back in business with their AL East winning lineup and Tulo. Also, they've been doing great recently in Tampa Bay. They kinda broke that Tropicana Field curse last year.

It's not a "baseball narrative" anymore in 2015.

savemedrzaius · 10-02-2015, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

If you look at the stats of the Jays on the road versus at home (even post trade deadline), you will see that this statement is pretty debatable . Tim and Sid went through them today, and not going after first in the AL is a pretty bad decision when you consider them. I can see giving them one game off, but giving Kansas two games for free is ridiculous. All of the starters should have played game 2 of the double header and given today to rest after their party, but that is it. Had they won one of those two games, all they likely would have needed is one win in Tampa Bay (and they could rest whomever they wanted). As it stands now, this is going down to the wire.

When Price starts game 1 of the ALDS, he will not have pitched for 11 days and be coming off one of his worse performances. That type of a layoff has only happened once before in MLB history and the guy got shelled. I forgot his name.

I think no one is calling them on this now because of the shine of just winning the AL East, but should they meet Kansas in the playoffs and lose, there will be hell to pay in the Toronto media. Probably would result in AA and Gibbons losing their jobs.

Agree with you except for the last part. I don't get why they are shutting Price down for so long. Before I was hoping they wouldn't play the wildcard winner but now I think they should be going for top spot. Considering how well they play at home, I think it's crazy to basically give away two games.

Hockey Fan #751 · 10-02-2015, 08:48 AM

Maybe the plan is to pitch Price on three days rest in the postseason and they want him to be rested?