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ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM

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Being the villain of New York, Will Vlad try to "over do" it?

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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#41 » by Randle McMurphy » Tue Oct 7, 2025 7:47 pm

Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:

Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF

You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.


Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#42 » by Randle McMurphy » Tue Oct 7, 2025 7:53 pm

Identical lineup for the Yankees posted.

They didn't put Goldschmidt in or want to risk Rice catching.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#43 » by Michael Bradley » Tue Oct 7, 2025 7:57 pm

Randle McMurphy wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:

Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF

You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.


Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.


They probably wanted to save Straw for pinch running/defense later in place of Santander. They seem to prefer Lukes pinch hitting for Davis. The question is would they pinch hit Barger for IKF later in the game? I don't see why they wouldn't, but that's a defensive downgrade, so I could see Schneider holding off on that.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#44 » by vaff87 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 8:00 pm

Really the only guys in either line up that have good numbers against the opposing starter historically are Vladdy and Kirk. Vladdy absolutely rakes vs Rodon. Hopefully, that can continue tonight.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#45 » by Randle McMurphy » Tue Oct 7, 2025 8:01 pm

Michael Bradley wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:

Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF

You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.


Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.


They probably wanted to save Straw for pinch running/defense later in place of Santander. They seem to prefer Lukes pinch hitting for Davis. The question is would they pinch hit Barger for IKF later in the game? I don't see why they wouldn't, but that's a defensive downgrade, so I could see Schneider holding off on that.

Bieber is a slight GB guy more than FB guy (despite his HRs allowed this year), which may explain IKF over Straw. Also the short porch in RF which means Santander doesn't have to cover as much ground.

I expect they'll pinch hit Barger if they're behind but that's the only scenario he'll get into the game barring injury.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#46 » by Randle McMurphy » Tue Oct 7, 2025 8:05 pm

Also, Bieber really hasn't been particularly good for this team so it's hard to know what to expect tonight. He's been allowing too many HRs so far and he doesn't have the splitter that Gausman/Yesavage do (a pitch that has been the Yankees' kryptonite all year long). The stuff is still there to put up a good outing, but I wonder how long the leash will be.

In any case, we really only traded for him for this start (and a few others that may potentially follow in the weeks to come) and I think he and everyone in the organization knew that two months ago. Hopefully he's been saving his best for this moment.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#47 » by Parataxis » Tue Oct 7, 2025 8:39 pm

Michael Bradley wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:

Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF

You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.


Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.


They probably wanted to save Straw for pinch running/defense later in place of Santander. They seem to prefer Lukes pinch hitting for Davis. The question is would they pinch hit Barger for IKF later in the game? I don't see why they wouldn't, but that's a defensive downgrade, so I could see Schneider holding off on that.


I think that's going to depend if we're up or down in the scoring at the time.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

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Post#49 » by Boogie! » Tue Oct 7, 2025 8:46 pm

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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#50 » by Mehar » Tue Oct 7, 2025 9:10 pm

Randle McMurphy wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:

Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF

You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.


Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.

I am sorry, but there is no justification for this scrub IKF to be in this lineup when he hits much worse against Lefties than Righties. IKF's defense was not particularly great also when he allowed a couple of balls to get by him, that resulted in the Yankees to score 3 runs against Lauer. Frankly, he is overrated defensively especially at Second Base.

IKF was the only Jay that was hitless also the last game, when every time he came to the plate he stopped the offensive momentum. This front office apparently disregards the terrible hitting stats of IKF (especially against Lefties). I do not care if it is a Lefty where IKF has worse hitting stats, but Lukes or even Barger needed to be in the lineup over IKF.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#51 » by Madvillainy2004 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 10:16 pm

Mehar wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:

Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF

You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.


Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.

I am sorry, but there is no justification for this scrub IKF to be in this lineup when he hits much worse against Lefties than Righties. IKF's defense was not particularly great also when he allowed a couple of balls to get by him, that resulted in the Yankees to score 3 runs against Lauer. Frankly, he is overrated defensively especially at Second Base.

IKF was the only Jay that was hitless also the last game, when every time he came to the plate he stopped the offensive momentum. This front office apparently disregards the terrible hitting stats of IKF (especially against Lefties). I do not care if it is a Lefty where IKF has worse hitting stats, but Lukes or even Barger needed to be in the lineup over IKF.


Not gonna justify it cause id just go Davis with Straw (maybe Barger but Rodon rips lefties apart) in left but all those balls that got by him were absolutely ripped 100+ mph they probably all get by Gimenez and hes the best defensive 2B in the sport.

But yeah in general the IKF obsession has been weird hes just not good and his defense isn't really worth the guaranteed 0/4 were handing the Yankees. But it's baseball and dumb stuff happens all the time.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#52 » by TR50 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:01 pm

If we can score first, and in the first inning, I can see the Yankees caving.

Really hope Georgie and Vladdy can make some noise early!
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Post#53 » by Mehar » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:29 pm

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Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.

They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.

I am sorry, but there is no justification for this scrub IKF to be in this lineup when he hits much worse against Lefties than Righties. IKF's defense was not particularly great also when he allowed a couple of balls to get by him, that resulted in the Yankees to score 3 runs against Lauer. Frankly, he is overrated defensively especially at Second Base.

IKF was the only Jay that was hitless also the last game, when every time he came to the plate he stopped the offensive momentum. This front office apparently disregards the terrible hitting stats of IKF (especially against Lefties). I do not care if it is a Lefty where IKF has worse hitting stats, but Lukes or even Barger needed to be in the lineup over IKF.


Not gonna justify it cause id just go Davis with Straw (maybe Barger but Rodon rips lefties apart) in left but all those balls that got by him were absolutely ripped 100+ mph they probably all get by Gimenez and hes the best defensive 2B in the sport.

But yeah in general the IKF obsession has been weird hes just not good and his defense isn't really worth the guaranteed 0/4 were handing the Yankees. But it's baseball and dumb stuff happens all the time.

Hopefully this scrub IKF can prove me wrong today. Otherwise, hopefully he can be switched out by the middle of the game if the Jays can somehow generate some runs, and get the lead against another tough lefty like Rodon.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#54 » by hyper316 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:32 pm

I rather see Barger or Lukes than Santander in the lineup
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#55 » by Madvillainy2004 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:38 pm

hyper316 wrote:I rather see Barger or Lukes than Santander in the lineup


We need the platoon advantage honestly Rodon just kills lefties. And Satander for how rough its been can end a game with 1 swing. He had some good swings on Crochet last week too. Im sure we'll see Lukes and or Barger if we need offense late against Doval/Williams/Bednar
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#56 » by Madvillainy2004 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:49 pm

Man it feels weird seeing these guys in the Bronx in October
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Post#57 » by Tripod » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:55 pm

Man...a sweep would be so wonderful and stress free.

And send NY into a tizzy
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Post#58 » by Stromile12 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:57 pm

Don't get lit up Bieber please
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#59 » by linery88 » Tue Oct 7, 2025 11:58 pm

Tripod wrote:Man...a sweep would be so wonderful and stress free.

And send NY into a tizzy

A 10 or 8 run top of the first would put literally everybody but us,and our fans to zleeep.
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Re: ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM 

Post#60 » by Tripod » Wed Oct 8, 2025 12:03 am

Bold prediction....IKF has a key hit in the game

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