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Explaining the squeeze play to Evermore

Last post by Sifu « Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:37 am
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by YogiStewart » Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:32 pm

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This thread gives posters a chance to politely explain to Evermore why the squeeze play is not the answer to all questions.
It will remain stickied...

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You're missing the point. Bunting is a learnable skill. Sure, some are better than others. But to not even practice it removes a tool that can be...
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Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:37 am
How good do we think Thames will be

Last post by There There « Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:04 am
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by baulderdash77 » Sat Jul 2, 2011 3:17 am

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I've been watching Thames closely since last year and this spring I was following him very closely.

There's no doubt to me that he should have made...

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From last night's game:

How can you not root for this guy?

For all the overdone talk of Lawrie's energy and enthusiasm, the media around this...
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Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:04 am
What's bugging Bautista?

Last post by RapsFanInVA « Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:44 am
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by LittleOzzy » Sun Aug 14, 2011 2:24 pm

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For the first time since he began on this incredible journey, there is reason to wonder where Jose Bautista goes from here.

Not reason to think...

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I honestly think he's jelous of Lawrie. Especially when Lawrie pumped the team up like that in the dugout. He prolly feels that he's the star of the...

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Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:44 am
Prince Fielder will be a BUST (opinion)

Last post by Weems « Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:10 pm
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by number15 » Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:41 pm

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The guy likely likely demand a 8 year, $200 million deal.... and likely will get it

people are going nuts at the potential of landing such a huge...

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Yeah, Fielder has put up significantly more batting runs above average (218.6 to 164.7) than Lee in 7 less seasons. He's in another stratosphere as a...
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Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:10 pm
Rauch to the DL; Miller DFA

Last post by jrsmith « Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:54 pm
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by MGD24 » Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:08 pm

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@gregorMLB

#BlueJays place Jon Rauch on the 15-day disabled list with appendicitis and have designated Trever Miller for assignment.

Lewis and...

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Well "a while" meaning a month or so, obviously not career-threatening.

Not very fond of Rommie Lewis though, hasn't show much to be...

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Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:54 pm
Does Rauch have 'compromising' pictures of Farrell?

Last post by JoeyBats « Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:39 pm
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by Kid Vicious » Sat Aug 6, 2011 8:29 am

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I was literally in shock when I saw Rauch's less than stellar physique being trotted out again for the save opportunity tonight. After the debacle in...

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I think Jesse litch would make a real good closer

Then look for another middle reliever in fa

He would be better then Rauch
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Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:39 pm
Replacing Aaron Hill

Last post by raptorforlife88 « Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:39 pm
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by raptorforlife88 » Mon Aug 8, 2011 5:25 pm

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Well I don't think there is any doubt at this point in anyone's mind that Aaron Hill's ability to play replacement level baseball is done. At least...

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THE JAYS MANAGEMENT WILL NOT DO THIS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HUFF GAS OR USE THEIR HEADS AS SLEDGEHAMMERS OR SUFFER FROM EARLY-ONSET DEMENTIA NOR ARE...
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Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:39 pm
Aaron Hill may still have future with Jays

Last post by Kid Vicious « Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:24 am
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by number15 » Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:50 pm

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realgm.com

The Blue Jays have a team option for infielder Aaron Hill next season and they haven't ruled out exercising it.

The second baseman, 29,...

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I think we all have to accept that 2009 isn't coming back. If anything, that was probably just a fluke year.

Once you lose it in baseball, seldom do...

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Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:24 am
OT: Thome hits 600th home run

Last post by Evermore « Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:29 am
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by LittleOzzy » Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:01 am

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Jim Thome hit his 600th home run an inning after he hit No. 599 to help the Minnesota Twins outslug the Detroit Tigers 9-6 on Monday night.

Thome...

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It went largely unnoticed when Palmeiro became just the 4th player in history to record 3000 hits and 500 career homeruns...

(Willie Mays, Hank...

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Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:29 am
There's a new beast of the AL East on the way

Last post by number15 « Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:15 am
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by LittleOzzy » Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:48 am

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For the second year in a row Blue Jays G.M. Alex Anthopoulos took advantage of a team that had a poor relationship with a good, young player to make...

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The Rays basically recycle the talent the develop. they make smart choices, develop them, play them for a few years in the MLB but as soon as they...

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Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:15 am
Poll Poll: 2012 Biggest Need - Hitter/Starting Pitcher/Closer

Last post by Sifu « Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:33 am
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This topic has a poll. by damadmonk » Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:04 am

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What is the biggest need to get us into playoff contention?

We are in a great position for this off season. Our farm system is stacked. We have the...

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Although this upcoming year is weak for SP free agency, if the Jays could land a solid starter it would position them well in 2012. I don't think...

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Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:33 am
OT: Reds will consider Votto trade this winter

Last post by Weems « Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:30 am
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by LittleOzzy » Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:40 pm

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Joey Votto lined a game-winning home run to left field in his last at-bat Wednesday night, then roped a double to the top of the left field wall in...

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The position Escobar plays defensively...really has no place in the discussion over whether or not he's an "elite" leadoff hitter
Can it...
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Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:30 am
Series Thread: Angels @ Blue Jays Aug 12-14

Last post by Weems « Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:15 pm
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by Weems » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:50 pm

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Friday 8/12, 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet One
Ervin Santana (8-8) vs Brandon Morrow (8-6)

Saturday 8/13, 1:07 PM ET on Sportsnet
Jered Weaver (14-5) vs...

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I am a true american hero.

I don't want to jynx it, but I could be making threads for awhile. Mariners, Athletics (4 gm), Royals...
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Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:15 pm
Will Lawrie still be eligible for ROY next year?

Last post by FaLCo « Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:13 pm
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by Leolovinliberal » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:05 pm

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Will he not be eligible since he's playing the last three months this year, or will he still be eligible next season? If he is, gotta believe that...

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The current threshold is 130 at-bats; in all likelihood, he'll exceed that.

The threshold is 130 plate appearances before September though. At this...

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Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:13 pm
Lawrie destined for the outfield?

Last post by damadmonk « Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:15 am
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by darth_federer » Sun Aug 14, 2011 4:52 pm

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Now you know why Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie was my pick for AL Rookie of the Year.

The sample obviously is small, but few doubt that...

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He's too tight at 3rd???

As far as defensively, Lawrie has done at least a satisfactory job. As far as Jays needs, Lawrie fills them.

We have an...

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Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:15 am
OT: Ichiro Hypothetical (re: all time hits leaders)

Last post by Skin Blues « Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:01 am
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by guvernator » Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:14 pm

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Would we be talking about Ichiro approaching Pete Rose for the alltime hits, if he had been playing in MLB from the beginning of his career?
Ichiro...

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I thnk he's one of the most over-rated hitters of this generation, to be honest. Prime example of why batting average is a useless statistic. He's...

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Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:01 am
Locked Halladay trade: alternatives (as rumoured)

Last post by LittleOzzy « Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:10 pm
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by number15 » Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:06 pm

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Well obviously these are "rumored" trades that almost happened for Roy Halladay, I mean there is no way to be certain they r true unless u...

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Why are we going over a deal long done and discussed?

Read all you want here: but please do not bump the thread.

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Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:10 pm
Best Blue Jays of all time?

Last post by sule « Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:28 pm
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by darthbrooks » Tue Aug 9, 2011 7:08 pm

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Blog post that lists the ten best Toronto Blue Jays players of all time ...what do you think? Agree, or disagree? What would your top ten list be?

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Pat Borders at catcher, hands down. The guy was gritty and super clutch.

C Borders
1b Delgado
2B Alomar
SS Fernandez
3B Bautista
RF Molitor
CF...
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Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:28 pm
Jays Making Uniform Change

Last post by YogiStewart « Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:08 pm
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by J Dilla » Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:27 am

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Looks like the Blue Jays are looking to make a uniform change. With all the photoshop experts in here, I'm pretty sure we'll see a lot of nice...

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Derek A. Marques

I would like to see them go classic with a Pin Stripe Uniform with a dark Navy Blue and move to a letter hat of BJ as they would...
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Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:08 pm
Wells returns to Rogers Centre

Last post by RocLaFamilia « Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:34 am
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by RocLaFamilia » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:22 pm

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Going back to Canada Day, there’s been a steady procession of special baseball moments at the Rogers Centre. There was the return of Roy Halladay,...

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haha

that was epic, badass move by V-Dub :lol:

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Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:34 am
Series Thread: Athletics @ Blue Jays Aug 9 - Aug 11

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by jrsmith » Mon Aug 8, 2011 12:53 pm

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Tuesday 8/9, 7:07 PM ET
Brett Cecil (4-4) vs Rich Harden (2-2)

Wednesday 8/10, 7:07 PM ET
Brad Mills (1-1) vs Gio Gonzalez (9-9)

Thursday 8/11,...

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Great site, thanks.
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Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:16 pm
Versatile Encarnacion shags flies in left field

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by RocLaFamilia » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:40 pm

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TORONTO -- The Blue Jays are attempting to increase Edwin Encarnacion's versatility by having the 28-year-old take fly balls in left field.

There is...

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Playing EE at 2nd could solve a lot of problems. Question is, can he play there? His defensive issues have always been throw related, so this may be...

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Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:29 pm
JAYS unlikely to sign Beede?

Last post by sonn « Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:35 pm
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by number15 » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:28 pm

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It seems almost certain that the Blue Jays will not sign first-round draft pick Tyler Beede, according to a source familiar with the...

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Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:35 pm
Dustin McGowan could be Sept call up.

Last post by Geddy « Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:45 am
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by James_Raptors » Tue Aug 2, 2011 10:32 pm

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I was listening to the Fan590 and they mentioned that Dustin McGowan was being promoted to AA and could be a September call up. They had a small clip...

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i'm a little scared to see him get on the mound again. Would be terrible if he were to get injured again after that long road to recovery. Hopefully...

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Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:45 am
Bautsita knocks one out of the park for ailing Jays fan

Last post by BigLeagueChew « Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:01 am
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by LittleOzzy » Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:00 am

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The home-run king and his dying fan have restored my faith in sports and life and the whole damn thing.

“Hello, Doris, it’s Jose Bautista,” says the...

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Is Bautsita a minor league call up? :o

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Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:01 am

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