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Oh I believe it's coming but with Teo and Springer coming back, playing time is going to be cut for a few players and with Grichuk swinging the hot stick, Rowdy seems to be the obvious choice, to me anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
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Then they’ll reverse it. Pitching will hit the ******* and hitting will be awesome. And then we’ll be talking the last two months about the potential of the team IF they can put it all together. Sounds about right.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
Seriously the only time if seen the jays perform great on both sides of the ball at the same time was 2015 after the tdl. And that took adding 4? Pitchers who had already proven they were performing that season.Quote:
Originally Posted by mike_noodles
At least none of the specs we sent out turned into anything. ‘Twas a great year to be a jays fan.
Just realized this year's playoffs is back to the regular 2 WC teams plus division winners.
Oof
oh really? I thought they were considering using 2020 format?Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
If so then there's not much room or error this season.
Still a long season but not as easy as last year to make it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Torontoblue...tm_medium=mweb
Anyone know the sauce of this? Few guys on here would love to see this daily me thinks.
With Boston starting strong, competition will be tough in the division. I think the Jays can make it. They need to play well enough into June/July to justify a big trade for a front of the rotation starter. I think that would make everyone more confident (even though the pitching has been really good so far). They also need to get and stay healthier...Quote:
Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ
Yeah I’m really keyed into what the bats and defence are doing, and it’s been rough. I personally need the bats to be live if I’m adding pitching for specs. Otherwise we are just assessing our needs for the offseason again imo (which is fine. This team was never ready to be a contender this season).Quote:
Originally Posted by pebloemer
Semien was someone I was excited about but he has been a huge flop so far. Hoping he lights on fire, but it’s hard to build those stats up after a tough start. He won’t hit 300 this season. He won’t hit 40 bombs. He couldn’t lead off, and I doubt he provides protection for Vlad. Aka - he won’t be worth 19mil.
I didn't expect him to meet any of the milestones you listed (he's never hit .300 in a season or 40 bombs, but has finished Top 3 in MVP voting), but I'm happy with the contract. Springer got paid 150 million to be an elite player. Semien just needs to be an everyday MI with an average bat.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
I expect the bats will come around. We are still dealing with a small sample size that hasn't taken into account the ebbs and flows that all players experience throughout the season. The defense is what concerns me most though.
Re: Semien -- there's no such thing as a bad one year deal. We all should have had moderate expectations given that he's only really been a good player in one season so far in his career.
It's tough seeing the offense play this badly at the beginning of the year, but things can swing so easily. Remember 2009(?) when we started off like 32-8 with everyone blowing the cover off the ball and Travis Snider looking like he was the future of the outfield? We ended up missing the playoffs by a big margin.
I'm hoping they can turn it around and heat up in May/June to set us up for a playoff run.
Yeah I just really wanted him to be MVSemien. If he was hitting like he did that one season this team would look a lot different. It’s not doom and gloom, but I had high hopes and so far have been disappointed with his production.Quote:
Originally Posted by pebloemer
Definitely not saying it was a bad deal. I would have signed him to it. I’m sure Atkins was dreaming on the kid just as much as I was. It’s my biggest disappointment so far this season.
The thing that makes me the happiest and is way more important - Vlad.
Gurriel and Biggio have been disappointing for me. Still early though.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChongInc.
Yea dont really have a problem with Simien. He wasnt my first choice (wanted Wong and Happ for the same money) but it was a 1 year deal on a roster that was probably 3rd in the division for most predictions.
when does it stop being too early :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pebloemer