ST: Blue Jays (44-51) @ Indians (48-45) July 21-23

fouronesix22 · Post #41 » by **fouronesix22** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:14 am

well... that escalated quickly

Lateral Quicks · Post #42 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:17 am

Thankfully we didn't have to wait 15 to lose this one.

Post #43 » by **Schad** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:32 am

If Miami wins, we'll move into sole possession of 7th in the tank race, and potentially put some distance between ourselves and the chase pack.

Been a long time since we've selected in the top 5...long enough that our last such selection had a fifteen-season major league career and retired four years ago. We can do it!

So_Fresh · Post #44 » by **So_Fresh** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:05 pm

I've come to the realization that for us to get better we have to let go of some of our good players. if we plan a full blown rebuild might as well entertain offers for Stroman, Donaldson and Osuna. Stack yourself with high quality prospects. Select a top 5 prospect from the draft like Scad noted, and go from there. If evertyhing falls into place we can be competitive in 2 to 3 years from now, and for many more years thereafter. I'm down with that. :nod:

Now time for me to hit the gym and eat healthy, so i'm still around when that happens. :lol:

Lateral Quicks · Post #45 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:26 pm

Geez Shapiro, trade our few remaining tradable assets before they lose their value, too.

So_Fresh · Post #46 » by **So_Fresh** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:26 pm

No idea why Gibby keeps throwing Bautista out there to leadoff. He's been struggling to say the least.. 1 hit in his last 18 ABs. It's like he's given up. Nice to know your making $18 million and playing like horse **** out there.

Bench him, trade him, or move him down in the lineup. FFS!

Lateral Quicks · Post #47 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:29 pm

Stick a fork in this team... it's done.

MavCarter · Post #48 » by **MavCarter** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:31 pm

Off to a hot start!!

So_Fresh · Post #49 » by **So_Fresh** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:32 pm

Lateral Quicks wrote:Stick a fork in this team... it's done.

This is a nightmare season. Never been so disappointed with a Blue Jays team.

Other than Smoak, Osuna and Stroman everyone else is underachieving.

So_Fresh · Post #50 » by **So_Fresh** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:33 pm

Happ is HOT TRASH!

Can't wait till this season is over.

MavCarter · Post #51 » by **MavCarter** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:34 pm

Lateral Quicks wrote:Geez Shapiro, trade our few remaining tradable assets before they lose their value, too.

False hope attendance>Managing assets well

So_Fresh · Post #52 » by **So_Fresh** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:41 pm

Someone help me because I'm perplexed.

How can you go from being in the playoffs just over a year ago, to being one of the worst teams in MLB this season?

I just don't understand. :nonono:

So_Fresh · Post #53 » by **So_Fresh** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:43 pm

Help me pick another team to cheer on this year fellas. Cubs? Houston?

I can't watch this garbage of a team anymore.

fouronesix22 · Post #54 » by **fouronesix22** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:51 pm

and pillar hits a meaningless homerun...

ldnk · Post #55 » by **ldnk** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:27 pm

So_Fresh wrote:Someone help me because I'm perplexed.

How can you go from being in the playoffs just over a year ago, to being one of the worst teams in MLB this season?

I just don't understand.

Old team on the cusp of age decline. Fortunate starter health last year.

zilby · Post #56 » by **zilby** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:55 pm

Read on Twitter

McBroom is a name that, while irrelevant, never got to the majors in order to be a hilarious baseball name. He will be missed.

Post #57 » by **Schad** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:56 pm

What the ****. Not that McBroom is a major prospect or anything, but...what the ****.

dagger · Post #58 » by **dagger** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:56 pm

So_Fresh wrote:Someone help me because I'm perplexed.

How can you go from being in the playoffs just over a year ago, to being one of the worst teams in MLB this season?

I just don't understand.

Age regression, injuries - some of which relate to age. Also, a couple of guys just aren't performing even close to last year. Some injuries like those of Travis are unpredictable (although maybe they shouldn't be in his case). But when a Tulo comes up with a strain from swinging the bat, you have to think that's an injury that doesn't stop a much younger player. Hamstring pulls and other injuries from exertion are typical and nagging in order players.

Also, last season's starters were, as a group, remarkably healthy and available. Above the major league average.

dagger · Post #59 » by **dagger** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:57 pm

Schad wrote:What the ****. Not that McBroom is a major prospect or anything, but...what the ****.

Ah, but Refsnyder gives us a legit celebrity wife/wedding guy to compete with the Raptors' Bobby Webster.

fouronesix22 · Post #60 » by **fouronesix22** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:04 pm

hopefully refsnyder turns things around with a new setting.