2011 Blue Jays Season Thread

[The Big Chill]

Our defense has been really disappointing so far this season. Snider has looked awful in left, and 3rd base has been a circus except for when Johnny Mac played there. Lawrie looks like he is ready so hit at the big league level, but his defense also looks weak at best. Hopefully he can improve that and become our full time 3rd baseman soon.

[secol]

Originally Posted by Gozer

Purcey moved for Farquar - the pitcher sent to the A's in the Rajai Davis deal.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/0...id-purcey.html

first time in AAA this year and 8 IP, 9 Ks, 0 ER, 1.25 WHIP with 1 SV......not too bad though he's walking alot of batters

[Caged Great]

That trade boils down to getting a reliever with options vs a reliever without. Right now we have too many relievers, so getting a minor leaguer who's doing good helps.

[Flickered Flame]

A's needed another pitcher on the current roster. Braden was placed on the DL today and Harden was transferred from the 15 day to the 60 day.

[Gozer]

Originally Posted by JayP

I get that players want roles and consistency, but in the end the manager should be more worried about what will win more ball games. As a comparison, all hockey players would love to be the guy who gets huge powerplay minutes, no PK time, and starts most of his shifts in the offensive zone. It puts him in a position to succeed statistically which gives him the prestige and money you mentioned. But while that sort of scenario works when you have the Sedins, it doesn't quite work as wellwhen you're the Panthers and Stephen Weiss is your big gun.

Robyn Regehr wouldn't embrace that role.
Some guys would rather enter a game with runners on base (or start shifts on the PK). League used to fit in that role, not sure who it is now. Camp maybe. Camp is a guy that is better suited to 1-on 1-out than starting a fresh inning.

The Panthers have no shot at making the playoffs in MLB, no team without a bullpen has a shot. If you don't have three major league arms in your bullpen then you aren't competitive and roster compisition to maximize wins is fruitless.
Speaking as a Jays fan, I'm better served with the spectacle of a closer then uber-optimized bullpen matchups.

[Gozer]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

Lawrie looks like he is ready so hit at the big league level, but his defense also looks weak at best. Hopefully he can improve that and become our full time 3rd baseman soon.

Scuttlebutt is that he is really being exposed defensivly. Teams are making an effort to get the ball to him. Third-hand reports though.

[Gravitykillr]

http://www.lvrj.com/sports/51s-lawri...119997719.html

somewhat positive outlook but still notes a ways to go on the defensive side.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Gravitykillr

http://www.lvrj.com/sports/51s-lawri...119997719.html

somewhat positive outlook but still notes a ways to go on the defensive side.

yep, folks need to remember Lawrie is not a natural 3rd baseman. He is learning a new position. 3rd Base is a tough postion, I am not surprised he has made some errors.

[habernac]

Litsch optioned to Las Vegas, Frank Francisco activated from the 15 day DL.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by habernac

Litsch optioned to Las Vegas, Frank Francisco activated from the 15 day DL.

Wow I surprised Litsch was sent down instead of Reyes (who has no options left).

I guess that means, Morrow will be activated in the next 2 or 3 days and Luis Perez will be sent down.

Morrow would take Litsch's next start would be my guess.....

[dustyanddaflames]

Morrow is starting Friday against the Rays I think.

EDIT - you're right Pagal, good catch. Did my fantasy roster thinking he was starting Friday, thanks

[Pagal4321]

I think Reyes is starting on Friday and Morrow will start on Saturday.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Bad base running by Patterson, should be 4-4.

[ricoFlame]

Snider having a rough start both offensively and on D...he's gotta sack up here right quick.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

Bad base running by Patterson, should be 4-4.

Would have been really close play....

[Sylvanfan]

Jays come back to tie it in the 9th with the safety squeeze from Johnny Mac.

[Sylvanfan]

Jays come back to tie it in the 9th with the safety squeeze from Johnny Mac.

[ricoFlame]

the squeeze is just beauty. Hopefully the boys don't get jobbed in extras again...

[ricoFlame]

Snider sacked up. Good on him.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Awesome. Love beating the Yanks. Huge hit Snider.

EE is going to be out of breath for a couple of days, went past 2nd and had to retreat, then went to 2nd on Escobar's fly and had to retreat, then went 1st to home on Sinder's hit. Good cardio workout for him.