GT: Yanks @ Blue Jays - Sept 26 - Sept 28

Hottie McShotty · Post #281 » by **Hottie McShotty** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:37 am

Randle McMurphy wrote:
Hottie McShotty wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:If only we could all have such undeserved optimism.

Are you optimistic about anything, Randle?

Not the 2023 Blue Jays certainly.

Get in the playoffs, and anything is possible. Yes, even with this undeserving lineup of hitters.

Randle McMurphy · Post #282 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:37 am

7 runners stranded in 5 innings.

Randle McMurphy · Post #283 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:38 am

Hottie McShotty wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
Hottie McShotty wrote:
Are you optimistic about anything, Randle?

Not the 2023 Blue Jays certainly.

Get in the playoffs, and anything is possible. Yes, even with this undeserving lineup of hitters.

How are they getting in the playoffs? Don't you have to score runs and win games to do that?

Randle McMurphy · Post #284 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:45 am

They really need to play Vlad at DH in these games. Just such a horrific fielder.

Mehar · Post #285 » by **Mehar** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:48 am

Hottie McShotty wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
Hottie McShotty wrote:
Are you optimistic about anything, Randle?

Not the 2023 Blue Jays certainly.

Get in the playoffs, and anything is possible. Yes, even with this undeserving lineup of hitters.

"Anything is Possible" would carry more weight, if the 2023 Blue Jays did not make scrub 5 and 6 ERA pitchers look like Greg Maddux all year. Luke Weaver had an ERA of 6.47 coming into the game, and has been atrocious all year. He has been DFA twice the past couple of months. Yet the Jays managed just two runs off that scrub. Not sure what this lineup can accomplish in the post-season, when you will be facing very good pitchers from the opposing teams. You still have to generate runs and not choke with RISP, to have any hope in the post-season.

Mak · Post #286 » by **Mak** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:53 am

Hottie McShotty wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
Hottie McShotty wrote:If Bassitt pitches like this in the playoffs, we might just have a chance.

Playoffs?

Yes, Playoffs.

https://youtu.be/U7fjDS0jKiE?si=jwVssXX1cOh5g4Yu

SharoneWright · Post #287 » by **SharoneWright** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:58 am

Belt taking it up a notch.

Randle McMurphy · Post #288 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:59 am

Our best hitter is back.

Madvillainy2004 · Post #289 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:00 am

Belt and KK have been massive signings for us this year. They have both been about as good as they have ever been in their careers.

TOStateofMind · Post #290 » by **TOStateofMind** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:03 am

Belt back just in time for the inexplicable Jays WS run.

Randle McMurphy · Post #291 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:05 am

Chapman's defense is apparently good, they tell me.

Hottie McShotty · Post #292 » by **Hottie McShotty** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:06 am

6 runs and 12 hits (3HRs) at home?? No **** way!

Hottie McShotty · Post #293 » by **Hottie McShotty** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:12 am

Take Bassitt out. Let's not risk an injury.

Madvillainy2004 · Post #294 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:13 am

TOStateofMind wrote:Belt back just in time for the inexplicable Jays WS run.

The Jays winning the WS after this season would be one of the funniest WS teams of all time.

Mehar · Post #295 » by **Mehar** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:16 am

Orioles win the AL East, meaning Tampa will pretty much rest its key starters in Toronto for the final 3 games. Jays will clinch post-season berth.

Madvillainy2004 · Post #296 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:18 am

Raya officially gonna tank now somehow they're all but guaranteed for a playoff spot

Hottie McShotty · Post #297 » by **Hottie McShotty** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:19 am

Mehar wrote:Orioles win the AL East, meaning Tampa will pretty much rest its key starters in Toronto for the final 3 games. Jays will clinch post-season berth.

Madvillainy2004 · Post #298 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:22 am

Bassitt has definitely had some hiccups this season. But on the whole man has he had some ****in awesome starts this season.

Madvillainy2004 · Post #299 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:25 am

Can't ask for much more from Bassitt was the perfect Stripling replacement and then some. That start against the Braves looks absolutely insane in hindsight considering what they've gone on to do.

Randle McMurphy · Post #300 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:26 am

Don't like pulling Bassitt mid-inning when he's absolutely dominating and we need to win at least today and tomorrow to make the playoffs. Let him get the last out and save the bullpen.