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Rough game.
Roark sucks. They have to move him to the penQuote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Nice to see Bo heating up with two dingers. Hopefully we can pull out the series win tomorrow.
Was hoping that he is somewhat decent this year. But off to a rough start. I was expecting a sweep in Texas.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
That's fair. I'm not as big on Hendricks as some, I'd take Castillo or Marquez thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by R. Johnson#3
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Or to the alternate site. If he's going to pitch like that against a bad team in a pitchers park then I'll take my odds with pretty much anyone elseQuote:
Originally Posted by hanton
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Me as well, but I was listening to a Jays podcast (forget which one) and they said the FOs focus is on RP. Take it for what it's worthQuote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
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I turned the game off in the 3rd inning. It was painful watching him pitch. I'm guessing he'll get a few more starts (doubt they give up that 12 million without trying to get more innings out of him), but I don't expect him to turn it around. Not really sure he does anything for our bullpen. He'll have to get sent down and be off the 40 man at some point. The only question is really "when."Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
Maybe this is overreaction after a single start, but we watched this all last year. He's just not a good MLB pitcher.
He's probably done.
It can't hurt to get a reliever but most star RP wont be available until the TDL. I'd probably ride the team until the TDL and see what the team roster needs are and see if we are good enough where we are buyers. Then trade maybe Grosh for a controllable SP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
Hopefully Roarke has played his last game in Jay's uniform
Blue Jays sign GM Ross Atkins to five-year contract extension
sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-sign-gm-ross-atkins-five-year-contract-extension/
I knew he was in trouble when he started pitching around hitters in the 1st inning.Quote:
Originally Posted by pebloemer
Atkins resigned 5 years.
I agree. I just remember hearing that they were gonna aim for a reliever but that was before the season started. I don't think you will see mich movement before the TDL, which has become the norm. If a SP is going to cost Martin I would pivot to a mid rotation starter and a few RP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
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Yea I wouldnt trade Martin either but l guess it depends on where we are. If we are .500 team I probably wouldnt trade our top 100 prospects unless its a good dealQuote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
It was pretty much expected, wasn't it? I'm good with it. This FO has brought stability to the organization. Has proven to be above average in most aspects of being a GM but still has some learning and work to do. The rotation, while it doesn't need a major overhaul, is still a work in progress. If two of Pearson, SWR and Manoah can become staples in it, it would really help.
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Agreed. I can see him get 3-4 more starts to see what he's got (or not got). Should give enough time to assess the team and him properly and by then we might have Ray/Pearson and or Hatch back. At this point Roark and Dolis are liabilities (though Dolis is a slow starter (got crushed earlier on last year too).Quote:
Originally Posted by pebloemer
On the plus side, I don't think we have to rush to make trades. We do have several internal options that might be better than what we could get at a lower cost. We can permanently add Thronton/Zuech to the rotation. Ray/Pearson/Hatch when they return, or call up Kay (or after April) Monoah/SWR in place of Roark/Dolis. In terms of RP we can recall Payamps, Bergen, Tice and Luciano.
It's a long season and the quality of depth we have on the 40 or in the minors has me less worried if Roark/Dolis are unfit. We've seen in cutting Yama and Reese, that Atkins will cut bait sooner than later if he deems either to be a detriment to us.
I agree Kenny. Atkins has been fine since he started the actual rebuild. If they didn’t try to trick the fans in 2017 I would probably have been a lot more supportive of his moves since the rebuild started.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
Would I prefer it if Canada was represented in the jay FO? Yes.
Am I fine with Atkins leading the team for the next bit to see if his vision leads us to a championship? Also yes.
Its a real stretch to say they try to trick the fan base. Double speak, sure but essentially every person in his job position uses double speak bit how about we don't go down that rabbit hole againQuote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
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Big sigh of relief over here. Now nobody else can swipe the Great Creator away from the Jays. Took a garbage heap of a farm along with a roster full of players above 30 making 20 mil a year and turned it into what we see now. He's going to go down as one of, if not the greatest Jays GM in history.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
At least he didn't trade Tim Mayza.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
He definitely deserves to see this team through.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
Too bad we couldnt get through Gibson today.
Springer has quad issues now.
HPD should take care of that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Good thing Atkins accepted the contract instead of tucking his tail between his legs and leaving without giving any reason as to why. I guess good GM's stick around to see their product through. Unlike some people.
They doing an MRI so theyll probably give him a few days off if they need to instead of another 10 day DL.
Springer usually good for about 140ish games anyway so we still have some room in terms of him missing games before I get concerned.
What if they clearly give the reason, but you disagree?Quote:
Originally Posted by R. Johnson#3
AA gave a reason? You sure it wasn't just a rumour written by the Toronto Sun? Last I checked, AA was tight lipped about it all while he left the team in shambles.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
Can we please please not do this again
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Hopefully it's just precautionaryQuote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
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Sorry, I just love messing with the Tzatziki Brigade and their everlasting denial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
I suspect itll be that. Probably just play Saturday or Sunday instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
You’re taking offence and trolling because I said I wish Canada was represented in your only Canadian teams FO? So sensitive.Quote:
Originally Posted by R. Johnson#3
LolQuote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
Why? It’s been two whole days since we talked about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Powders
Big test today for Stripling, he'll need all his pitches to get through a difficult Angels line-up
Panik 2B and Semien is DH'ing
Much better third inning from Stripling. I thought he was going to implode after that second inning