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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#161 » by linery88 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:05 pm

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T-d0t wrote:Key to this series is work their starters and expose their bullpen right?


Yes. Jays are only winning this if they crack their starters and get into their bullpen and then have solid pitching throughout.

Jays are going all out to win this by starting Trey in game 1,and possibly using Bo at 2nd."Bo to Vlad for the out"lol.Harold Reynolds thinks he looks amazing at 2nd right now lol.If this happens,Bo will be able to bat 4th behind Vlad for most,if not all games lol.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#162 » by linery88 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:11 pm

Best possible projected lineup mlb central,if Bo plays 2nd.
1.Springer DH
2.Lukes LF
3.Vlad 1B
4.Bo 2B
5.Kirk C
6.Varsho CF
7.Clement 3B
8.Barger RF
9.Giminez SS
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#163 » by WuTang_CMB » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:13 pm

linery88 wrote:
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T-d0t wrote:Key to this series is work their starters and expose their bullpen right?


Yes. Jays are only winning this if they crack their starters and get into their bullpen and then have solid pitching throughout.

Jays are going all out to win this by starting Trey in game 1,and possibly using Bo at 2nd."Bo to Vlad for the out"lol.Harold Reynolds thinks he looks amazing at 2nd right now lol.


Its the right move if he can pull it off
Cuz then everything stays the same and u swapping ikf (who can come in later for defense)
And springer stays off his legs as the DH
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#164 » by linery88 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:20 pm

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linery88 wrote:
WuTang_CMB wrote:
Yes. Jays are only winning this if they crack their starters and get into their bullpen and then have solid pitching throughout.

Jays are going all out to win this by starting Trey in game 1,and possibly using Bo at 2nd."Bo to Vlad for the out"lol.Harold Reynolds thinks he looks amazing at 2nd right now lol.


Its the right move if he can pull it off
Cuz then everything stays the same and u swapping ikf (who can come in later for defense)
And springer stays off his legs as the DH

Have heard that Schneider,and others in the Jays org may be terrified about Springer in the OF,because his knee is still recovering,and its too big a risk.Bo playing 2nd is a lesser risk,as of right now,so Bo,even though he had a setback just before the ALDS,is still looking good,and Reynolds,and most players say if you can play SS,you can play 2nd easier.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#165 » by spykelee » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:23 pm

Top10alltime wrote:
cHiNoz wrote:Has this trend been posted?

Since LCS has gone to best of 7

There have been four other times when a 4-3 LCS winner has faced a 4-0 LCS winner. Each time the 4-3 LCS winner has won the World Series.
1988 (LAD), 2006 (STL), 2007 (Bos), 2012 (SF)


Positive vibes 8-)


This will only happen if the Dodgers have choked. I'm not sad, I'm glad we've gotten this far but I know we'll lose in 4.

It'll be an embarrassment if the Dodgers even as so much let 2 home runs go in a game. We barely got past a team that has never made the World Series (only team to not do this), and we were losing until an injured Springer hit a 3 run HR (that's how trash Seattle is outside of Cal who isn't better than Vladi).

It's all on the Dodgers, and I expect the media to clown them fully if they lose even a single game. It's that much in their favour. I'm rooting for the Jays, but there is little to no hope.

Warning has been issued for repeating your negative takes about the team despite being told not to do so and to wait for the game before you post your opinions. The next one will be a suspension from the board.

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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#166 » by linery88 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:43 pm

Welcome to Canada.. MLB Central lol.
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Trey vs NY lol.Vlad vs all.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#167 » by vaff87 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:31 pm

There are still lots of Phillies fans that hate the Jays because of the 93 World Series. Imagine cheering for the Dodgers over the Jays… a team that eliminated them this season, no less.

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Post#168 » by Randle McMurphy » Fri Oct 24, 2025 12:32 am

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This video isn't gonna inspire anybody with much hope about the Jays putting him out on the field at the very least.

Looks like a station to station DH there to me if he's on the roster and someone who is gonna get pulled for a pinch runner in any important spot late.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#169 » by Hottie McShotty » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:02 am

DH for Bo. That's the only way I see it. That knee isn't 100%. You can tell from the baserunning. I'm fine with that tbh. Give him a try at DH and see how it goes.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#170 » by RalphWiggum » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:14 am

Randle McMurphy wrote:
bluerap23 wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Projected 26 man roster assuming Bichette is healthy enough to at least hit/run:

C: Kirk
1B: Vlad
2B: Clement
SS: Gimenez
3B: Barger
LF: Lukes
CF: Varsho
RF: Springer
DH: Bichette

Bench: Heineman, IKF, Schneider, Straw

Missing: Loperfido, France

SP: Gausman
SP: Yesavage
SP: Bieber
SP: Scherzer

RP: Hoffman
RP: Dominguez
RP: Varland
RP: Fisher
RP: Bassitt
RP: Rodríguez
RP: Fluharty
RP: Lauer
RP: Little

Missing: Nance, Bruihl

I think Bichette replacing Loperfido is pretty likely if he makes it, though I could see them removing a pitcher too (probably Yariel).

There’s also the possibility Bruihl could replace Yariel too given how dangerous the LHBs on the Dodgers are.


Lukes in right and Springer in left but otherwise agree. I'd also consider putting in Nance for Little. I just don't think I can trust Little to pitch to 3 batters in any leverage scenario until next season.

Little is not only gonna be on the roster; he's probably gonna be used in the Shohei/Freeman window multiple times in huge spots this series.

Be prepared.
If he's used multiple times that means the first time was successfully.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#171 » by RalphWiggum » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:21 am

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ItsDanger wrote:Bo had a grade 1 PCL strain. Been off 7 weeks now. At most 3-4 week recovery time. What's the deal with these guys?

Did you happen to miss the video of him aggravating the injury while running the bases two weeks ago

Yes. Was it aggravation or low pain tolerance? No one knows.
Knee strains and injuries are tricky coming from somebody who has had quite a few. Sometimes what seems like not that bad an injury lingers for way longer than expected and other times you're afraid you've done serious damage and it feels almost perfect 2 weeks later.

I think he clearly wants to play but if him and the team are not close to 100% sure he can run the bases hard and often then he should not be on the roster.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#172 » by Parataxis » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:09 am

linery88 wrote:Best possible projected lineup mlb central,if Bo plays 2nd.
1.Springer DH
2.Lukes LF
3.Vlad 1B
4.Bo 2B
5.Kirk C
6.Varsho CF
7.Clement 3B
8.Barger RF
9.Giminez SS



Schneider likes going Lefty RIghty when possible, so you're probably looking at switching Varsh and Kirky, and then Clement and Barger with those nine.
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Post#173 » by isyed » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:17 am

Parataxis wrote:
linery88 wrote:Best possible projected lineup mlb central,if Bo plays 2nd.
1.Springer DH
2.Lukes LF
3.Vlad 1B
4.Bo 2B
5.Kirk C
6.Varsho CF
7.Clement 3B
8.Barger RF
9.Giminez SS



Schneider likes going Lefty RIghty when possible, so you're probably looking at switching Varsh and Kirky, and then Clement and Barger with those nine.
Plus with Snell uo first we might see Schneider in for Lukes.

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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#174 » by JCP11 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:26 pm

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This video isn't gonna inspire anybody with much hope about the Jays putting him out on the field at the very least.

Looks like a station to station DH there to me if he's on the roster and someone who is gonna get pulled for a pinch runner in any important spot late.

It's an improvement from a week ago but I'm not sure I would let him play looking at those videos. Playing in the field is out of the question but DH is 50/50 for me.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#175 » by Raps in 4 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:54 pm

WuTang_CMB wrote:
T-d0t wrote:Key to this series is work their starters and expose their bullpen right?


Yes. Jays are only winning this if they crack their starters and get into their bullpen and then have solid pitching throughout.


Both the Yankees and Mariners had "elite" starting pitching and we destroyed them. I'm expecting no less against these Dodgers scrubs.
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Re: World Series Pre-Series Discussion 

Post#176 » by RalphWiggum » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:57 pm

When do the rosters have to be submitted, 11am?
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Post#177 » by WuTang_CMB » Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:59 pm

RalphWiggum wrote:When do the rosters have to be submitted, 11am?

due at 10 a.m. local time on Friday
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Post#178 » by Parataxis » Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:10 pm

It's after 10, and the MLB Gameday has Matchup data with the rosters. Bichette isn't on it.

Hoping they just haven't updated them yet. https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-blue-jays/2025/10/24/813027/preview

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RalphWiggum wrote:When do the rosters have to be submitted, 11am?

due at 10 a.m. local time on Friday
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Post#179 » by Jago88 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:42 pm

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Post#180 » by Parataxis » Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:44 pm

Parataxis wrote:It's after 10, and the MLB Gameday has Matchup data with the rosters. Bichette isn't on it.

Hoping they just haven't updated them yet. https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-blue-jays/2025/10/24/813027/preview

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RalphWiggum wrote:When do the rosters have to be submitted, 11am?

due at 10 a.m. local time on Friday


Oh good. Looks like it just hasn't been updated. https://bsky.app/profile/keeganmatheson.bsky.social/post/3m3x3qudv4s2y

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