The 2016 Toronto Blue Jays Thread

[Dan02]

what? he was a allstar last year and in 2014 was 25th in MVP voting.

He hasn't been great in Toronto but before that he was still pretty great.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by Dan02

what? he was a allstar last year and in 2014 was 25th in MVP voting.

He hasn't been great in Toronto but before that he was still pretty great.

Yeah he was an all-star but he's spending a lot of time on the DL and his offensive game was beginning to slow down (though still good I can't argue that). Don't get me wrong, I would want Tulo on my team, but he's not been great in Toronto, he's continued to be on the DL, and when he's been out the lineup it hasn't really been an issue. When you have a certain amount of dollars to spend, it seems to me that money could be better spent somewhere else. I'm not even thinking this though if we are fans of the Yankees and he is on our team, but we are not.

Tulo was on a pretty massive slump when he arrived in Toronto. Has never really gotten out of it.

Being an all-star doesn't really have anything to do with performance anymore though. It's kind of lost it's luster with the fan voting.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce

Jays refuse to play small ball

That was pretty small ballish. Pillar with the infield single then the steal, then a couple walks then the 2 run single!

[TheAlpineOracle]

I really like Travis. Haven't looked at the stats or anything, but he seems to always be on base.

Should we give him another go at lead off?

[Scornfire]

Breaking it open now! They seem to be fans of the 7th inning of late

[Scornfire]

Smoak keeps it rolling! 7-0 muahahha

[Dan02]

nice to actually finish a team off and take the pressure off the bullpen.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Nothing makes me happier than watching the Yankees get pummeled other than the Red Sox getting pummeled.

[Scornfire]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Nothing makes me happier than watching the Yankees get pummeled other than the Red Sox getting pummeled.

The Red Sox getting their pitcher's roughed up right before playing us is even better, as I type this Bucholz (pitcher numero tres) gives up a run in the 6th

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

I really like Travis. Haven't looked at the stats or anything, but he seems to always be on base.

Should we give him another go at lead off?

I think so.

I don't think the Jays will tinker with the line up at the moment, only because they're playing so well and Travis is still getting his timing down. But having Bautista at lead off makes sense because he walks so much but that's about the only reason.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

The Red Sox getting their pitcher's roughed up right before playing us is even better, as I type this Bucholz (pitcher numero tres) gives up a run in the 6th

Excellent. Die Red Sox.

[Scornfire]

Yay Loup! Much Betterer

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

The Red Sox getting their pitcher's roughed up right before playing us is even better, as I type this Bucholz (pitcher numero tres) gives up a run in the 6th

Bucholz straight sucks. What downwards trajectory he went on over the years.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Dickey has been drawing the short straw in terms of match ups. I am pretty sure its been Dickey vs. Sale, Kershaw, and now Price twice.

[Karl]

golden sombrero for Headley.

[ClubFlames]

Sweep! GTFO Yankees.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Woooooo!

Offence was good. Starting pitching was great. Bullpen was great. Sweeping the Yankees! I will take all of the above.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Man to beat the Red Sox in a series, sweet the Yanks, and have a chance to further narrow the gap with the Red Sox again is making for a great week.

[puffnstuff]

Suck it yankees! Sweep

[flames_fan_down_under]

I still don't think the Jays offence is even firing on all cylinders yet.

Lot's of really good signs though. Edwins single with the bases loaded was something that just wasn't happening three weeks ago.