Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Indians - ALCS

[cross16]

the "take your base" approach was a poor idea with Merrit form the opening pitch. Every report I read on this guy said he will throw you strikes. jays needed to be aggressive from the get go and they havn't been.

[zyzz]

Originally Posted by Since1984

It's not even that....the Jays hitters refuse to change their approach at the plate which will be their downfall. If he is constantly picking the outside corner crowd the plate...if he comes inside, wear the pitch and take your base.

I have been extremely disappointed with the whole offensive strategy by the jays this series.

JD is the only who's shortening his swing up. Dropping balls in the gaps like a champ.

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by Since1984

It's not even that....the Jays hitters refuse to change their approach at the plate which will be their downfall. If he is constantly picking the outside corner crowd the plate...if he comes inside, wear the pitch and take your base.

I have been extremely disappointed with the whole offensive strategy by the jays this series.

They did it to the Sox, too. At some point you need to give credit to your opponent.

[Nabber]

12 up 12 down, definitely not making this kid shake in his boots. Time to get it together!!

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by zyzz

JD is the only who's shortening his swing up. Dropping balls in the gaps like a champ.

Yep, he is a true all-around ball player. Just a stud and so happy to have him. Will be interesting this off season. If the Jays decide not to bring back both EE and Bautista, that is a ton of money to sign 1 or more players that are willing to hit singles and play baseball the way it is meant to be played.

[transplant99]

[zyzz]

Dang good contact, and here's Martin another two quick outs.

[Skaloper]

Originally Posted by Nabber

12 up 12 down, definitely not making this kid shake in his boots. Time to get it together!!

They have 1 hit. But yeah pretty much 12 up 12 down because of the DP.

[Mass_nerder]

What a name...Coco Crisp

[bluejays]

This is not a knuckleball pitcher. It's simply bad hitting. That's really all I have to say. The guy may be painting corners but with little movement there is NO excuse for this.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by cross16

the "take your base" approach was a poor idea with Merrit form the opening pitch. Every report I read on this guy said he will throw you strikes. jays needed to be aggressive from the get go and they havn't been.

All series they have been too aggressive and have been caught chasing off speed pitches.

Finally changed the approach a bit yesterday and it paid off.

Now they have a guy out their throwing soft stuff for strikes with some of it on the plate and some in great locations but they are watching called strikes all game since they are trying to be patient.

[howard_the_duck]

Gonna have to beat the pen to get through this. Pretty much exactly the scenario we wanted to avoid.

[868904]

I don't know why you take the kid out.

[zyzz]

Martin got lucky there. Both guys got caught up. Indians got exactly what I thought they would from Merit. Jays need a miracle

[Skaloper]

Originally Posted by 868904

I don't know why you take the kid out.

Francona doesn't want the hitters to get a second/third look at him. Its a genius Manager move as long as your bullpen is good enough.

[Cuz]

Going to the pen is what the Jays might need to get the bats going

[Nabber]

Originally Posted by Skaloper

They have 1 hit. But yeah pretty much 12 up 12 down because of the DP.

Yeah you're right probably not classified as 12 up 12 down because of the hit. Let's get after this pitcher!

[Skaloper]

Come on Zeke!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Please don't try and hit a homer here and hit a DP. An RBI single works just fine.

[CaramonLS]

Why wasn't Martin going full speed on that bloop single. Should have been easily able to leg it into a double.