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Doubtful. It wouldn't sell in their markets. This series is going to be interesting. Red Sox have had an easy schedule thus far and we've been on the road almost double our games played.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
If we can go on a run vs the AL East in this next 9 game stretch we might be sitting pretty with Springer and others on the way back. Hopefully Hatch is closer and Pearson doesn't have any further setback..
Always thought it was Rogers decision to have weekend home games start at 1pm?
I think it is, and most teams want to play early on get away day. But I think if they’re wanted for Sunday night baseball it would be part of the tv deal and teams would be obligated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
I can see us playing Sunday night games next year if we were the away team and assuming we get deep in the playoffs this year. Though I cant recall during 2016 if we played a night game and we entered that season as the 2nd best odds to win the WS.
I think it would as long as we aren’t the home team. No way Sunday Night Baseball is ever broadcast “live from Toronto”. I remember during the Raptors championship ESPN and TNT were annoyed because it’s expensive moving production equipment and personnel across the border.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaotic98
DFA strip already
and Tabby praising Strip for getting ahead in the count - yea ok Tabby, you are lucky to have a job like this
I don’t think that will happen. He will at least get a shot as a bullpen piece I would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
I do like that they’re making him pitch through it so they don’t kill the bullpen.
It's so painful to watch. #callupManoahQuote:
Originally Posted by mike_noodles
Rough game. Cant win them all so its at least the Stripling game we are lsoing.
Mcguire with a perfect bunt. Need Jansen to pearn how to do that.
Agreed this was another brutal start. Strips needs to stay in the pen, we can't have him as a starter. Manoah needs to be up now, 6.0 ip, 1 er, 10K's tonite, 3 starts in AAA says he has nothing left to prove. Getem to the show!Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
I stopped watching after the 2nd inning. What terrible base-running again tonite. Semien woulda scored in the 1st, one less out, that really killed our momentum in the first inning and would elevated the pitch count on Richards some more. Basic little leaguer stuff that we've messed up on way too often.
Wouldnt it be more likely Manoah, if called up, replaces the bullpen day instead of stripling?
They changed his starting day to align with Strips starting day so I'm inclined to believe they'll start him in Strips spot next turn or the one after. Frankly I'd prefer a bull pen day rather than see strips start again for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Makes sense. I gotta think theyll give Strip a longer leash (end of may) just to see.
Stripling has always been a good swing pitcher. I'm wondering if having an opener, if that would help his first inning struggles. Perhaps have Payamps open with Strips coming in after might help things a bit.
To be fair, it was only the first inning that was terrible. The rest was fine.
Now yes, you won't say that when things start getting seriousQuote:
Originally Posted by mike_noodles
Strips numbers over 25 innings are epically bad, 7.2 era, 1.76 whip, .330 opponents batting ave., simply god-awful.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
For comparison, Roark pitched 7 innings, 6.2 era, 1.29 whip, .241 oba. and we punted him.
Strips should not start another game for the Jays imo.
Agreed. Kendall better not pan out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasky05
Matz gave up 5 runs but ate enough innings.
Thats tough. Not sure why we use Dolis to close when he's underperformed compared to like 3-4 guys in the pen.
Not a fan of Dolis and his slow process, i think that hurts him more and it gives batters time to wait and see what's coming. Our BP is hurting right now. Need Hatch, Borucki and Merryweather to heal up fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Also I want us our of FLA ASAP. It feel that even the home games there are all road games based on the crowd. At least in Buffalo, they are always supporting the Jays unless NYY or NYM are in. Was terrible vs Phi and BOS with all their fan base jeering us.
might have to use more of beasley and bergen, castro is close to being activated
Bullpen’s tired already. Dolis was fresh. He pitched in that role last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Pitchers have to perform, can't always blame Montoyo
I wouldve used Dolis in the 8th and Romano in the 9th.Quote:
Originally Posted by mike_noodles
This is true. I have been a fan of his BP management for the most part.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
I'd ease Dolis back into it and rely on Chatwood and Romano for the 8th and 9th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
That was painful to watch last night.
Chatwood faced the top of the order so I was fine with him there in the 7th.Quote:
Originally Posted by statquo
I like Chatwood for high leverage situations but I haven’t liked Dolis couple outings since coming back from injury so bump him up to set up/closerQuote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
My biggest issue with last night's BP management was that Charlie didn't pull Dolis. The guy takes so long to pitch and he just wasn't on last night.
No way I'm blaming Montoyo here. On top of all the injuries Romano can't be used back-to-backQuote:
Originally Posted by LechWalesa
I guess Dolis dances with danger a lot, but I had zero confidence in him last night. I would have preferred just about anyone. Oh well, can't win them all.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
I think the argument is when Dolis/Romano was used, not that Romano wasnt used back to back inning.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanton
Maybe turn it around, how should Montoyo have used them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Decent start by Kay but still throwing way too many pitches and he can't continue to pitch high in the zone and get away with it. His FB has been really good and he's throwing it low in the zone - used to throw it up. If he can just work on his control.
Using the better reliever in the higher leverage situation is the right call I think. Romano vs 4-5-6, Dolis vs 7-8-9Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
did Montoyo actually say this? or just your opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by mike_noodles
IIRC he's been pretty traditional with how he uses the relievers - 7th inning/8/9 low to high leverage