2021 Blue Jays Season Thread

[transplant99]

Ryu was terrible, again, no question.

But,

When your the top 5 of your line up go a combined 1 for 18, your team has zero chance to win.

I expect a bounce back game today from the whole lot of them and recent history suggests that will be the case. It seems they are just better when they play every day vs getting a day off. I could be dead wrong on that but its the impression i get from it all lately.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Ryu was terrible, again, no question.

But,

When your the top 5 of your line up go a combined 1 for 18, your team has zero chance to win.

I expect a bounce back game today from the whole lot of them and recent history suggests that will be the case. It seems they are just better when they play every day vs getting a day off. I could be dead wrong on that but its the impression i get from it all lately.

Yup, these games will happen and they are few and far between lately. Need your starter to keep it close and give them a chance. Most of the discussion on Ryu is warranted as his 5ER in 2 innings is a lot more par for the course then the Jays batters only mustering 3 runs. Batters are almost due an off night Ryu is due a quality start.

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by Inferno

Hyun-Jin Pee-yew

Montoyo needs to consider skipping his next start. Wins are more important right now than hurting his feelings.

I think this is precisely the biggest issue with Montoyo as a manager, he is still too afraid to make the hard, unpopular decisions. Look at last week and a few other games where Montoyo goes to the mound but ultimately lets the pitcher talk him into leaving him in, which always leads to a dinger the next at bat.

Same thing with continuing to let an injured Springer play. Springer might want to play and argue about it, but he needs to be sitting for at least a week. Guy is ineffective and a popup machine of late. Wasting a DH spot isn't worth the one base hit or home run Springer eventually might get every few games.

[flamingred89]

Jays get lucky in that their last remaining off day falls on Ryu's spot in the rotation. So they can play it so he only has 2 starts remaining if they don't push the rotation back a day to account for the off day. He would then have one against Tampa and one against baltimore on the 2nd last day of the season. The one against baltimore is a moot point if the Jays stay hot and can clinch a wildcard spot. Then you run him out their to see if he can fix his stuff before making a playoff roster. The start against Tampa is the interesting one and where I think they should be creative. If they don't want to skip his start entirely. Maybe they play a starter and have Ryu come in for the 2nd time through the order. Or have Ryu start and let Stripling stay warm in the pen for the first sign of trouble.

Through his troubles in the last 3 months, Ryu has had the odd gem. So you could aim for that but really have a short leash. Like 1st or 2nd inning short if you notice he's not locating. It will be interesting to see how the Jays play this. Reminds me of the 2015 team with Buerhle and Dickey. Try to respect the veteran and let them work through their #### but also think about the teams best chances of winning.

[GreenLantern2814]

I like watching Matz start because he’s the only starter who seems to consistently wear the all-white or all-grey threads.

The blues and powders are cool, but not all the time.

The whites are crisp.

[chummer]

Yanks losing 10-0.

Go Jays!!

[browna]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

I like watching Matz start because he’s the only starter who seems to consistently wear the all-white or all-grey threads.

The blues and powders are cool, but not all the time.

The whites are crisp.

Royal blue ones are worst of the bunch, they still look like spring training jerseys, with either color of pants.

[jayswin]

Lol, turned the game on to see Donaldson with another dinger, putting the Twins up 2-0. Please, please, please Jays, don't lead us to excitement and then go on a losing streak to fade out at the end.

[Karl]

Wow. Missed catch by the MIN catcher Jeffers.

[Enoch Root]

that did not look like a swing to me (Vladdy)

also, is Donaldson going to single-handedly knock us out of the playoffs?

[Karl]

Come on. No hits off this guy yet. Geez.

[Enoch Root]

anyone else getting tired of pop-ups?

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

anyone else getting tired of pop-ups?

Totally tired.

[Karl]

C'mon. Stop overswinging Springer.

[Karl]

It's 4 innings now. Do something Jays, please.

Ugh an overswing by Semien now.

And stop chasing junk.

[Karl]

Okay. There's one. Good one Semien.

[chummer]

Marcus!!!

[Mass_nerder]

I'm going to be so bummed out when he moves on after this season. I thought Springer was going to be the biggest addition, but Semien has been our second best bat.
Hopefully Springer can have an injury free season next year and fill that void

[Karl]

Good recovery Vladdy. Take that walk.

[Karl]

Whoa. Noice Teo!!!