World Series Game 1: DODGERS @ BLUE JAYS - Friday @ 8pm

[HangTime]

I would consider having Bo bat second,

Springer
Bo
Vlad
Kirk
Varsho
Schneider
Ernie
IKF
Gimenez

Bo was unbelievable with men on base this year at the 4 spot, leave him there. Maybe Ernie #2 vs Snell?

It's been a while, First time through the order, just make sure he gets an AB in the first inning.

And if the bottom of the lineup does well, there will guys on for him next time up.

With Ernie, I think he just does better when he's in the lower third of the lineup.

I just think there's better balance this way.

[LLJ]

Gaston throwing out the first pitch today, and Carter doing so tomorrow.

Man, that's going to be hype.

Cito Gaston? Wtf why did I think he was dead? Pretty sure I saw a news report that he died years ago lol

He actually came back to manage the team again in 2010ish for a short time. He's always been hanging around.

[T-d0t]

Best guess at a lineup:

Springer RF
Davis LF
Vlad 1B
Bo DH
Varsho CF
Kirk C
Clement 3B
Gimenez SS
IKF 2B

Bench: Barger, Lukes, Straw, France, Heineman

Yes hope they leave the infield defense the same

[JCP11]

I would consider having Bo bat second,

Springer
Bo
Vlad
Kirk
Varsho
Schneider
Ernie
IKF
Gimenez

Bo was unbelievable with men on base this year at the 4 spot, leave him there. Maybe Ernie #2 vs Snell?

It's been a while, First time through the order, just make sure he gets an AB in the first inning.

And if the bottom of the lineup does well, there will guys on for him next time up.

With Ernie, I think he just does better when he's in the lower third of the lineup.

I just think there's better balance this way.

For Ernie I had that thought myself, maybe it's best to not move him. But my reasoning for Bo is that Kirk has been underwhelming so far in the playoffs at the #4 spot and Bo was thriving there.

[WuTang_CMB]

Read on Twitter

[Parataxis]

Gaston throwing out the first pitch today, and Carter doing so tomorrow.

Man, that's going to be hype.

Cito Gaston? Wtf why did I think he was dead? Pretty sure I saw a news report that he died years ago lol

You're thinking of Nelson Mandela.

[HangTime]

I wonder how much bunting we can do, With the pitch clock and all, maybe Snell tires himself out sooner with the extra movement. Just mess with any rhythm he may have.

[Parataxis]

Jays Lineup has been Posted. Bo to 2B confirmed.

Springer DH - R
Schneider LF - R
Guerrero Jr 1B - R
Bichette 2B - R
Kirk C - R
Varsho CF - L
Clement 3B - R
Straw RF - R
Gimenez SS - L

[LLJ]

If a crucial hit dribbles past Bo at 2B because he can't bend down or move fast enough I'm gonna be pissed

[WuTang_CMB]

Called it

Bo at 2nd. If hes healthy thats the best way to go as it keeps everyone in place.

Lets fkin go.

[JN]

If a crucial hit dribbles past Bo at 2B because he can't bend down or move fast enough I'm gonna be pissed

It’s worth the risk in game 1.

But I still am quite surprised by this — I.e. that it is Bo in the field and not Springer as they could have made both work.

I’m surprised they they assessed Bo’s mobility / injury is less of an issue than Springer.

Springer must be in quite bad shape mobility wise.

[Madvillainy2004]

Yeah I assume they made a choice between Springer knee/overall shape being worse than Bos. Lets hope Trey strikes out 13 and we dont see much of Bo in the field.

[duppyy]

One error and he should be benched

[Stromile12]

LET BO COOK

[C Court]

Four hours to first pitch and there are rows and rows of outfield 500s - all listed on TM for over $1000 each. Prices need to start dropping soon or resellers are going to be stuck with unsold inventory.

These are generally groups of seats purchased by a single reseller. Every seat in the row of 10+ seats are priced exactly the same. That's not a coincidence, its the same owner for all.

[Randle McMurphy]

Surprised that Bo is playing 2B based on that video but that makes our lineup much stronger (especially against RHBs) as no IKF.

I fully expect they’ll pull him with any kind of late lead to reduce any negative impact defensively.

[Randle McMurphy]

If a crucial hit dribbles past Bo at 2B because he can't bend down or move fast enough I'm gonna be pissed

It’s worth the risk in game 1.

But I still am quite surprised by this — I.e. that it is Bo in the field and not Springer as they could have made both work.

I’m surprised they they assessed Bo’s mobility / injury is less of an issue than Springer.

Springer must be in quite bad shape mobility wise.

IKF is also an awful hitter and much worse than anybody Springer would be replacing in OF.

[dchoye]

France likely wouldn’t be factor
Insurance for Vladdy
Only one that can play 1st base

[Tripod]

Pumped!

[brwnman]

Four hours to first pitch and there are rows and rows of outfield 500s - all listed on TM for over $1000 each. Prices need to start dropping soon or resellers are going to be stuck with unsold inventory.

These are generally groups of seats purchased by a single reseller. Every seat in the row of 10+ seats are priced exactly the same. That's not a coincidence, its the same owner for all.

I just saw Face Value on one of the tickets released and it was ~$975 in the 500s on TM.

EDIT - $960.25 - it was section 514 R21.