OT: Blue Jays beat Yankees, move on to ALCS

[ciueli]

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Wow

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

[ontnut]

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Wow

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

TBF the Jays did break their own series hit total in like the 6th inning or something.

[Los_29]

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Wow

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

[ciueli]

Wow

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

[ontnut]

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

Jays had 8 hits (and 8 runs) in the 9th. Even if you remove those 8 hits, it's still a very impressive feat. Jays lead the league in hits per game at 9.26. BOS is second, way back at 8.74, then HOU at 8.72, and CHC at 8.7. We're SO far ahead of the rest of the league, the difference between us and BOS is the difference from BOS to the 18th team in the league.

[ciueli]

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

Jays had 8 hits (and 8 runs) in the 9th. Even if you remove those 8 hits, it's still a very impressive feat. Jays lead the league in hits per game at 9.26. BOS is second, way back at 8.74, then HOU at 8.72, and CHC at 8.7. We're SO far ahead of the rest of the league.

I'm not sure why you're trying to change the topic to something I said nothing about. That 9th inning was complete BS, that was my point, I said nothing about what the Jays have done over the season.

Yes, it's impressive how good they've been so far after a rough start though they are starting to fall off to inferior competition after a couple scorching hot months, let's see how they handle a real team in LA this weekend with their top players back.

[LarSiN]

^ Jeez, what a sad sack lmao

[gp2015]

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

It's not just Colorado doing it. It's becoming more common for teams to let a position player pitch at the end of blowout games. Whether that is because they're low on bullpen arms or just don't want to waste another pitcher in a blowout situation. It has nothing to do with pride.

In fact, the 'real' Dodgers team you talk about did the same thing only 2 months ago when they were losing 9-0 and have also done it multiple times in the recent past.

So the Dodgers must have no pride as well huh?

I don't think you know what you're talking about so better just to keep quiet.

[pingpongrac]

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

Position players pitch in blowouts all the time regardless of records. Heck, Sanchez pitched an inning for us against the Orioles a week ago. And I’m sure if you were to dig into other historic games/series they would also involve a position player or two getting lit up for some runs.

Not sure why you feel the need to be so pessimistic at all times regarding any Toronto team. Just let people enjoy historic things lol.

[ciueli]

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

Position players pitch in blowouts all the time regardless of records. Heck, Sanchez pitched an inning for us against the Orioles a week ago. And I’m sure if you were to dig into other historic games/series they would also involve a position player or two getting lit up for some runs.

Not sure why you feel the need to be so pessimistic at all times regarding any Toronto team. Just let people enjoy historic things lol.

I don't see how enjoying 8 runs off a non-pitcher is something to get excited about. But somehow that's "historic" and something to be proud of? You say pessimistic and I say realistic, I don't understand why everyone on this board gets so upset when all I do is point out the truth and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world that so many on here seem to have.

[ciueli]

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

It's not just Colorado doing it. It's becoming more common for teams to let a position player pitch at the end of blowout games. Whether that is because they're low on bullpen arms or just don't want to waste another pitcher in a blowout situation. It has nothing to do with pride.

In fact, the 'real' Dodgers team you talk about did the same thing only 2 months ago when they were losing 9-0 and have also done it multiple times in the recent past.

So the Dodgers must have no pride as well huh?

I don't think you know what you're talking about so better just to keep quiet.

Ok, thanks for giving me another reason to not give a **** about MLB, it's already the joke of the 4 major sports because of a ridiculously long regular season, massive disparity in amounts of money teams spend on their rosters, and overweight given to inter division play for literally no good reason, if more teams are conceding games this way I'll stick to the NBA from now on.

[ontnut]

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

Jays had 8 hits (and 8 runs) in the 9th. Even if you remove those 8 hits, it's still a very impressive feat. Jays lead the league in hits per game at 9.26. BOS is second, way back at 8.74, then HOU at 8.72, and CHC at 8.7. We're SO far ahead of the rest of the league.

I'm not sure why you're trying to change the topic to something I said nothing about. That 9th inning was complete BS, that was my point, I said nothing about what the Jays have done over the season.

Yes, it's impressive how good they've been so far after a rough start though they are starting to fall off to inferior competition after a couple scorching hot months, let's see how they handle a real team in LA this weekend with their top players back.

Well tbf plenty of teams also put in position players to pitch when they're getting toasted. That's not uncommon in the MLB esp recently, so I'm not sure what your complaint is?

[pingpongrac]

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

Position players pitch in blowouts all the time regardless of records. Heck, Sanchez pitched an inning for us against the Orioles a week ago. And I’m sure if you were to dig into other historic games/series they would also involve a position player or two getting lit up for some runs.

Not sure why you feel the need to be so pessimistic at all times regarding any Toronto team. Just let people enjoy historic things lol.

I don't see how enjoying 8 runs off a non-pitcher is something to get excited about. But somehow that's "historic" and something to be proud of? You say pessimistic and I say realistic, I don't understand why everyone on this board gets so upset when all I do is point out the truth and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world that so many on here seem to have.

You say it’s realistic and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world then in the very next post you go on to say that MLB is the joke of major league sports while not being aware of the fact that position players are constantly being used in blowouts nowadays. If you aren’t as educated on the current state of the league and think it’s a joke anyway, why are you just downplaying the success of the Jays this season and their historic series against the Rockies? That’s not realism. That is pessimism at its finest.

[beanbag]

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

It's not just Colorado doing it. It's becoming more common for teams to let a position player pitch at the end of blowout games. Whether that is because they're low on bullpen arms or just don't want to waste another pitcher in a blowout situation. It has nothing to do with pride.

In fact, the 'real' Dodgers team you talk about did the same thing only 2 months ago when they were losing 9-0 and have also done it multiple times in the recent past.

So the Dodgers must have no pride as well huh?

I don't think you know what you're talking about so better just to keep quiet.

Ok, thanks for giving me another reason to not give a **** about MLB, it's already the joke of the 4 major sports because of a ridiculously long regular season, massive disparity in amounts of money teams spend on their rosters, and overweight given to inter division play for literally no good reason, if more teams are conceding games this way I'll stick to the NBA from now on.

So, you admit you have no clue what actually goes on in a baseball game lol. Like, if you were just educated that it is perfectly normal for position players to pitch at the end of blowout games it sounds like you're already sticking to basketball

[binjumper]

Position players pitch in blowouts all the time regardless of records. Heck, Sanchez pitched an inning for us against the Orioles a week ago. And I’m sure if you were to dig into other historic games/series they would also involve a position player or two getting lit up for some runs.

Not sure why you feel the need to be so pessimistic at all times regarding any Toronto team. Just let people enjoy historic things lol.

I don't see how enjoying 8 runs off a non-pitcher is something to get excited about. But somehow that's "historic" and something to be proud of? You say pessimistic and I say realistic, I don't understand why everyone on this board gets so upset when all I do is point out the truth and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world that so many on here seem to have.

You say it’s realistic and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world then in the very next post you go on to say that MLB is the joke of major league sports while not being aware of the fact that position players are constantly being used in blowouts nowadays. If you aren’t as educated on the current state of the league and think it’s a joke anyway, why are you just downplaying the success of the Jays this season and their historic series against the Rockies? That’s not realism. That is pessimism at its finest.

If there was ever a time to tell someone to touch some grass it would be for ciueli

[bape_lovers]

got to admit, when i was watching the jays last long weekend, it was snooze feast, at least i get to wear my jays jersey

[Boogie!]

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

It's not just Colorado doing it. It's becoming more common for teams to let a position player pitch at the end of blowout games. Whether that is because they're low on bullpen arms or just don't want to waste another pitcher in a blowout situation. It has nothing to do with pride.

In fact, the 'real' Dodgers team you talk about did the same thing only 2 months ago when they were losing 9-0 and have also done it multiple times in the recent past.

So the Dodgers must have no pride as well huh?

I don't think you know what you're talking about so better just to keep quiet.

Ok, thanks for giving me another reason to not give a **** about MLB, it's already the joke of the 4 major sports because of a ridiculously long regular season, massive disparity in amounts of money teams spend on their rosters, and overweight given to inter division play for literally no good reason, if more teams are conceding games this way I'll stick to the NBA from now on.

did you just suggest that using a position player with an 11 run deficit in the 9th was "conceding" the game? guy, it's cool if baseball isn't for you, but hating for no reason is ignorant. i'm not a hockey fan because i don't find it entertaining, but i'm not gonna pretend I have enough expertise to hate on it for specific sport related nuances. just say you don't really give a **** about baseball, know nothing about it, and move on.

[ciueli]

It's not just Colorado doing it. It's becoming more common for teams to let a position player pitch at the end of blowout games. Whether that is because they're low on bullpen arms or just don't want to waste another pitcher in a blowout situation. It has nothing to do with pride.

In fact, the 'real' Dodgers team you talk about did the same thing only 2 months ago when they were losing 9-0 and have also done it multiple times in the recent past.

So the Dodgers must have no pride as well huh?

I don't think you know what you're talking about so better just to keep quiet.

Ok, thanks for giving me another reason to not give a **** about MLB, it's already the joke of the 4 major sports because of a ridiculously long regular season, massive disparity in amounts of money teams spend on their rosters, and overweight given to inter division play for literally no good reason, if more teams are conceding games this way I'll stick to the NBA from now on.

did you just suggest that using a position player with an 11 run deficit in the 9th was "conceding" the game? guy, it's cool if baseball isn't for you, but hating for no reason is ignorant. i'm not a hockey fan because i don't find it entertaining, but i'm not gonna pretend I have enough expertise to hate on it for specific sport related nuances. just say you don't really give a **** about baseball, know nothing about it, and move on.

I wouldn't call myself a baseball fan, I watch the occasional game when the Jays are good (hasn't happened much lately) and I have zero experience watching teams turn a game into a home run derby equivalent. I've been watching a bit recently because of the Jays' hot streak, I guess that's not allowed here, you need to be a lifer or you're not allowed to post.

I compare it to the NBA where teams play their G-League players at the end of the game once it's out of reach, which is fine because the players who are in the game are actually trying to win and showcase themselves to prove they belong in the NBA and usually the team that's winning by a landslide will also pull their starters and play the guys they are trying to develop as well. If that's what happened here I'd have no issue with it but it isn't, they had a guy who was a pitcher they were trying to develop and he didn't even make it through an inning, then they restored to this, the Jays still had their best players coming up to bat. I don't know what that is supposed to prove or why this is a record that means anything.

[TakeYourHeart]

It's not as impressive when you actually watch the 9th inning in that third game of the series. Colorado didn't even have a real pitcher throwing, it was just a position player lobbing the ball like it was the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. No surprise, the Jays hit multiple home runs and massively ran up the score.

If it’s not that impressive how come no team has done it?

Because other teams don't give up a bunch of home runs by not competing at the end of the game like Colorado just did because they have some semblance of pride even if they're losing?

in 125 years? bruh

[ciueli]

Position players pitch in blowouts all the time regardless of records. Heck, Sanchez pitched an inning for us against the Orioles a week ago. And I’m sure if you were to dig into other historic games/series they would also involve a position player or two getting lit up for some runs.

Not sure why you feel the need to be so pessimistic at all times regarding any Toronto team. Just let people enjoy historic things lol.

I don't see how enjoying 8 runs off a non-pitcher is something to get excited about. But somehow that's "historic" and something to be proud of? You say pessimistic and I say realistic, I don't understand why everyone on this board gets so upset when all I do is point out the truth and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world that so many on here seem to have.

You say it’s realistic and not a rose-coloured glasses view of the world then in the very next post you go on to say that MLB is the joke of major league sports while not being aware of the fact that position players are constantly being used in blowouts nowadays. If you aren’t as educated on the current state of the league and think it’s a joke anyway, why are you just downplaying the success of the Jays this season and their historic series against the Rockies? That’s not realism. That is pessimism at its finest.

It seems to me like you are really insecure about the Jays in spite of their recent success, nothing I've said is "pessimism at its finest", just being realistic that they need to pick it up after a few lacklustre series against teams they should be beating (Orioles and Royals, who they just went a combined 2-5 against). As for "historic" I think I already covered that bit.