Rays vs Jays, Sept 27-29: The Final Countdown

BigLeagueChew · Post #1 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:54 pm

Gary Sheffield's nephew starts tonight for the Mariners.

The Mariners' No. 9 prospect will make his long-awaited return in the series opener vs. the Blue Jays. Sheffield, who'll be taking Yusei Kikuchi's turn in the rotation this time around, is 7-9 with a 4.13 ERA between Double- and Triple-A this season.

Fisher bats 2nd tonight against the lefty.

Vlad Jr .282/.356/.477/.352 woba /121 wrc+ around the 400 PA mark

Bichette .320/.364/.650/.413 wOBA /162 wrc+ around the 100 PA mark

vaff87 · Post #2 » by **vaff87** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 12:27 am

Was looking at Vladdy’s numbers, since July 19th he’s absolutely killing it.

29 games
118 PA
.387/.449/.689.
199 wRC+
.467 wOBA
13.6% K%
41 hits
29 RBI
7 HR
9 2B
1 3B

BigLeagueChew · Post #3 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:01 am

vaff87 wrote:Was looking at Vladdy’s numbers, since July 19th he’s absolutely killing it.

I like his and others approach with 2 strikes on them, seems like they're comfortable in that situation and we didn't have many hitters like that the last playoff run. Plus it would keep the people that complained about us hitting home runs all the time happy for a few more games.

Black Watch · Post #4 » by **Black Watch** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:14 am

Really dig these uniforms

azorian · Post #5 » by **azorian** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:24 am

Why are they wearing these uniforms??

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BigLeagueChew · Post #6 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:27 am

Black Watch wrote:Really dig these uniforms

Already looking for one online, have only found a nameless and numberless one for $99.

BigLeagueChew · Post #7 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:29 am

azorian wrote:Why are they wearing these uniforms??

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Players weekend uniforms around the league, this was ours a few years ago:

Black Watch · Post #8 » by **Black Watch** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:54 am

BigLeagueChew wrote:
Black Watch wrote:Really dig these uniforms

Already looking for one online, have only found a nameless and numberless one for $99.

All white with light grey letters? I'd consider buying one for that price. These uniforms are stylish as a motherfrrucker.

BigLeagueChew · Post #9 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:58 am

Black Watch wrote:All white with light grey letters? I'd consider buying one for that price. These uniforms are stylish as a motherfrrucker.

https://www.fanatics.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/toronto-blue-jays-majestic-2019-players-weekend-replica-team-jersey-white/o-1298+t-47128968+p-58844710518+z-9-4016801339

Have never ordered from them.

Black Watch · Post #10 » by **Black Watch** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 3:30 am

BigLeagueChew wrote:
Black Watch wrote:All white with light grey letters? I'd consider buying one for that price. These uniforms are stylish as a motherfrrucker.

https://www.fanatics.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/toronto-blue-jays-majestic-2019-players-weekend-replica-team-jersey-white/o-1298+t-47128968+p-58844710518+z-9-4016801339

Have never ordered from them.

Post #11 » by **Schad** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 5:16 am

I'm continually disappointed that players don't take the opportunity presented by the Players' Weekend and go to maximum stupid. 95% of sports nicknames are bad, but Vlad walking out with a jersey that reads "OH LAWD HE COMIN'"? That's worth having the event.

Post #12 » by **Schad** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 5:36 am

Draft position isn't everything, but if we're going to lose three games over the remainder of the year, these are the three games to lose. The secondary benefit of a deep draft is that you have a bit of extra leverage if your guy is willing to sign as a 5th pick with 8th pick money, because the bonus curve is fairly steep at the top.

BigLeagueChew · Post #13 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:54 am

Getting tired of Bo knows.

Post #14 » by **Schad** » Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:04 am

Bo seems to have figured out the whole "has major power but tends to hit the ball oppo/on the ground" thing.

SharoneWright · Post #15 » by **SharoneWright** » Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:21 am

These Seattle series are always so fun.

That said, a loss here would be huge!

Lateral Quicks · Post #16 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:43 pm

Toronto Stormtroopers taking care of business in Seattle.

Seriously - did whoever designed those uniforms never watch Star Wars? Or maybe that's what they're going for...

BigLeagueChew · Post #17 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:24 pm

Whats your favorite Donaldson play or moments?

BigLeagueChew · Post #18 » by **BigLeagueChew** » Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:24 pm

It's a bit nutty that Bo has only walked 5 times.

SharoneWright · Post #19 » by **SharoneWright** » Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:38 pm

BigLeagueChew wrote:Whats your favorite Donaldson play or moments?

He loved bowling.

vaff87 · Post #20 » by **vaff87** » Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:42 pm

BigLeagueChew wrote:It's a bit nutty that Bo has only walked 5 times.

I think it’s 7, but fair enough. I think that and his strike outs will get sorted out over time.