The 2016 Toronto Blue Jays Thread

[flames_fan_down_under]

Wow a lot of Jays news today. That really really sucks about Collabello.

So I guess Smoak takes over as full time 1B, maybe mix in EE a few of times to give Bautista a rest in the outfield.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by habernac

looks like Tulo is benched today, or at least is not starting

Just a day off I guess. I can already hear Tabler saying "Just a day to reset the mind. Baseball is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Sometimes a day off is the perfect remedy to get that stroke back."

[JiriHrdina]

Banged his hip apparently

[InBurkeWeTrust]

Wow Colabello..

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by cross16

That Jesus Montero waiver pick-up might come in handy

Jesus Montero coming in handy... I guess there's a first time for everything.

[MillerTime GFG]

In a statement, Colabello said he was informed of the positive test on March 13. He said he does not know why he tested positive.
"The only thing I know is that I would never compromise the integrity of the game of baseball," Colabello said in the statement. "I love this game too much! I care too deeply about it. I am saddened more for the impact this will have on my teammates, the organization and the fans of the Toronto Blue Jays."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...drug/83401778/

[Machiavelli]

Oh, Cola....

[Galakanokis]

Damn, 80 games! is that the standard for for first time PED use?

He was really struggling at the plate this year maybe this explains why. I like Smoak so I am ok with taking a more prominent role plus Montero in the minors.

[alan21]

Since he was caught in March, does this explain his struggles this season as he stopped with PED use or does it take a while for the positive effects to wear off and this was the looming suspension causing him to hit under .100?

[Cuz]

Originally Posted by alan21

Since he was caught in March, does this explain his struggles this season as he stopped with PED use or does it take a while for the positive effects to wear off and this was the looming suspension causing him to hit under .100?

Steroids don't help you hit a baseball

[Harry Lime]

Whole lot of interesting going on. I would think that in the next couple of days we see 2 of Pompey/Bourn/Lake/Burns come up and Carrera go down. I think Burns for sure, since he's a utility man, but a change of the fourth OF would really give a boost to the order. I could also see Bautista getting some reps at 1B.

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by Cuz

Steroids don't help you hit a baseball

Sure it can, ask Aaron Boone.

I get what you are saying but the added pop I think helps quite a bit. Fly balls carry a little farther, line drives are hit hard maybe going over fielders heads. Hitting a ball harder will always be better than hitting softly.

[flames_fan_down_under]

So can Collabello appeal this and keep playing?

[albertGQ]

Is this true?

Chris Colabello ineligible for 2016 playoffs, source confirms #BlueJays

[Da_Chief]

So he took performance un-enhancing drugs?

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

So can Collabello appeal this and keep playing?

He tested positive in early March, this was his appeal being upheld.

[Machiavelli]

Too many fastballs....

[flames_fan_down_under]

Well this game is over.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Looks safe to me. Also didn't the base runner at second go past the bag, isn't that what Rasmus did earlier this season and had the play overturned?

[flames_fan_down_under]

Jays discovering new and inventive ways to advance runners, eliminate double plays, and keep teams in scoring position.