Game Thread 2022 season

[mike_noodles]

We definitely badly need some BP help. And a high end reliever at that. I'd prefer seeing Garcia/Mayza/Phelps/Cimber in the 6th/7th inning spots. We need someone else on Romano's level that can actually strike guys out then bump everyone else down a bit in leverage.

I agree. I love the approach of having different arm angles and pitcher types out of the pen, but we still need more heat.

I’d be calling up the screwballer today if it was up to me to see if that helps at least until they can swing a deal.

[1hardcore]

Romero's been shoddy. I can't recall when was the last time he's had a clean 1-2-3 inning .

[killersweet]

We definitely badly need some BP help. And a high end reliever at that. I'd prefer seeing Garcia/Mayza/Phelps/Cimber in the 6th/7th inning spots. We need someone else on Romano's level that can actually strike guys out then bump everyone else down a bit in leverage.

Totally agree. Hopefully Jays target Bednar, S. Barlow. We need someone who can step up when Romano struggles.

[Robbie]

Emperor Shapiro and Darth Atkins sure have done a great job. They took a team that was maxed out salary wise, had nothing in terms of prospects and a player development department that didn’t even have a physical therapist and turned it into one of the best run franchises is all of baseball. This team is set up incredibly well for now and the future.

Nate had some bad luck with injuries but he’s also had some legitimate ones too. Not sure if he can play any other positions but I’d still be willing to try him in the pen. If he can get healthy that is.

Gausman doesn't replace Ray. Chapman doesn't replace Semien. Kikuchi doesn't replace Matz. This team is lot weaker than last. Even with all the help from farm. Moreno. They haven't done great job. Same as in Cleveland, did good but couldn't put them over the hump

[killersweet]

Wonder how long Kikuchi going to keep starting and putting jays in early holes.

[ChongInc.]

Gausman doesn't replace Ray. Chapman doesn't replace Semien. Kikuchi doesn't replace Matz. This team is lot weaker than last. Even with all the help from farm. Moreno. They haven't done great job. Same as in Cleveland, did good but couldn't put them over the hump

Really well said. Hard to argue against, and was the exact concern everyone had going into FA.

[1hardcore]

Wonder how long Kikuchi going to keep starting and putting jays in early holes.

Too many early holes. Too many pitches per inning.

[killersweet]

Too many early holes. Too many pitches per inning.

At this point in the season jays can’t simply expect a loss every 5th game.

[R. Johnson#3]

Gausman doesn't replace Ray. Chapman doesn't replace Semien. Kikuchi doesn't replace Matz. This team is lot weaker than last. Even with all the help from farm. Moreno. They haven't done great job. Same as in Cleveland, did good but couldn't put them over the hump

Tell me, who would replace Ray and Senien’s production from last season? Because not even Ray or Semien could.

[wamco]

The 2 picks are gonna be potentially huge
As we draft well

[1hardcore]

The 2 picks are gonna be potentially huge
As we draft well

I wonder if the Jays will trade them after a year .

[1hardcore]

At this point in the season jays can’t simply expect a loss every 5th game.

Bullpen perhaps ?

[pebloemer]

The 2 picks are gonna be potentially huge
As we draft well

It is the added selection, but also the increased budget to sign draftees. There are always a few players that are looking for big above slot bonuses and end up slipping in the draft as a result. A larger spending pool might put us in position to nab one while going underslot elsewhere.

[ChongInc.]

It is the added selection, but also the increased budget to sign draftees. There are always a few players that are looking for big above slot bonuses and end up slipping in the draft as a result. A larger spending pool might put us in position to nab one while going underslot elsewhere.

Would love to see this.

[mike_noodles]

Gausman pitched great tonight