Oct. 2-4: Blue Jays vs. Rays Series Thread - Page 4 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Enoch Root · 10-02-2015, 08:17 PM

Assuming they get the last out, their magic number is 2

unfortunately, KC just took the lead in the 8th

Roof-Daddy · 10-02-2015, 08:20 PM

Lowe gets one out
Sanchez gets three outs
Cecil gets two outs
Osuna gets the last one

5 strike outs

Enoch Root · 10-02-2015, 08:21 PM

KC up 3-1 now and still batting

KootenayFlamesFan · 10-02-2015, 08:22 PM

Yay, victory! That graph they showed of appearances for pitchers under 21 is kinda crazy, Osuna leads everyone over the past 100 years.

Jiggy_12 · 10-02-2015, 08:26 PM

That Pillar catch...I can't stop watching it.

whosurnabby · 10-02-2015, 08:27 PM

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KC up 3-1 now and still batting

Dammit Twins, ya'll had one job!

It's ok though...not worried about those punks from Kansas City at all. They're beatable.

whosurnabby · 10-02-2015, 08:30 PM

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That Pillar catch...I can't stop watching it.

If they ever replay it, browse through your PVR and watch/record the Sportsnet special, "The Kevin Pillar Show." Honest to god, I saw it last weekend and I was super entertained. The premise of the show was a sitdown between Jaime Campbell and Kevin Pillar, with Jaime showing Kevin Pillar his top 11 plays of the year, then Kevin telling the viewers what's going through his mind when he made those spectacular plays on CF this year.

Caged Great · 10-02-2015, 08:38 PM

The Twins just need to win 1 game and the Jays to win 1 game.

I don't expect sweeps on either side of the coin.

CgyFlamesftw · 10-02-2015, 08:51 PM

9 runs back to break jays all time scoring record. And could go down as one of the best offensive teams ever. We are not worthy.

whosurnabby · 10-02-2015, 09:06 PM

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9 runs back to break jays all time scoring record. And could go down as one of the best offensive teams ever. We are not worthy.

In a post steroid era of baseball might I add where teams have won World Series pennants thru good defence, great starting pitching, and elite bullpens. The Jays have all those plus a steroid-era esque offence...if I wasn't a fan of these guys, this is definitely the team that I don't want my baseball team to play in the postseason.

The Jays are downright SCARY. Their run differential and record against playoff teams are legit too.

browna · 10-02-2015, 09:32 PM

I think they have to get Buehrle into a couple meaningless innings in the next 2 games. So close to being tied for 3rd all time in MLB history for consecutive innings.

They left him out probably 2 innings more than they would normally tonight; you'd think that was to get him closer to that, so he can come in middle relief maybe Sunday (or hope for an blowout tomorrow or Sunday (win or lose)) and insert him in there. It's tough with a starter and their routine and they need him rested for the playoffs etc etc, but such a milestone this close, and many of the players talking about wanting him to get to that 200 inning mark, you have to think it's certainly a possibility.

Antithesis · 10-03-2015, 08:49 AM

I believe the plan is to go with Buehrle for 2 innings to start on Sunday followed by Hutchison afterward.

Yoho · 10-03-2015, 08:56 AM

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I believe the plan is to go with Buehrle for 2 innings to start on Sunday followed by Hutchison afterward.

God I hope not if first isn't locked up.

Enoch Root · 10-03-2015, 09:27 AM

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God I hope not if first isn't locked up.

It's a great move for the team and the room. Everyone loves Buerhle in there and want to see this happen.

It also pays dividends for a team in the long run to treat their players well.

He has also always been really solid against the Rays over his career.

And if they lose home field because of two innings, then they probably didn't deserve it.

Enoch Root · 10-03-2015, 09:31 AM

They mentioned this on the Rays telecast and I don't know if it was shared on the Jays telecast, so I'll add it here:

There have been 14 pitchers in major league history that have pitched 15 seasons of 200+ innings. All 14 are in the hall of fame. Buerhle is 2 innings from being the 15th.

As an organization, if you can get it done, you get it done.

Yoho · 10-03-2015, 09:39 AM

I'm ok with Buerhle getting 2 but Hutch on the road is asking for trouble

Edit, I guess not many options if you want to rest starters

Tyler · 10-03-2015, 09:52 AM

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I'm ok with Buerhle getting 2 but Hutch on the road is asking for trouble

Not if we provide him with 9 runs of support...

868904 · 10-03-2015, 10:46 AM

How come the Jays aren't considering testing Buerle out as a reliever on Sunday? Why have him start for two innings on Sunday?

Jays are desperate for a lefty in the pen, and they are going to need it if they face the Yankees.

I don't have much confidence in Loup and i'm not sure if the team does either.

I know it's waiting to the very end here, but wouldn't it be prudent to get Buerle use to coming in on late inning relief and use him that way in the playoffs?

He has to be a better option than Loup in that kind of a role? Or is it a slap in the face to Buerle to have him work out of the pen?

edslunch · 10-03-2015, 11:14 AM

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I think it comes down to who they are playing and how he is feeling.

Price and Stroman are 1, 2 obviously

Right now, Estrada has to be #3

But a lot of things are fluid on who starts and when

They might want to throw the knuckleballer in with Price and Stroman to mess with hitters' swings

Jiggy_12 · 10-03-2015, 11:17 AM

Id say it's almost a guarantee Dickey starts game 2 at home where he is far more effective.

So far in 2015, he sports an OBA of .196 at home, vs .288 on the road. ERA of 3.11 at home vs 4.83 on the road.

Almost no chance he sees a road start in the post season, there is no need.