Series Threads: NY@TOR, BOS@TOR, TOR@TB, TOR@NY

evilRyu · Post #1 » by **evilRyu** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:35 am

Well these series will wind up the month of August, and at that time, we will most likely have a much clearer picture of where we stand in the division. All of these games are against divisional opponents, so if we are to make any type of run, THIS IS THE TIME TO DO IT (gee, it seems like we use that phrase a lot here lol :lol:

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Anyway, the Jays have a respectable 21-20 record against the AL East. Not bad, but not good enough. Conversely, the Rays are 28-19 against the AL East.

W - Tue Aug 19, 7pm: D. Rasner vs. A. Burnett
L - Wed Aug 20, 7pm: A. Pettitte vs. D. Purcey
W - Thur Aug 21, 7pm: S. Ponson vs. R. Halladay

L - Fri Aug 22, 7pm: S. Marcum vs. P. Byrd
W - Sat Aug 23, 1pm: J. Litsch vs. J. Lester
L - Sun Aug 24, 1pm: A. Burnett vs. D. Matsuzaka

W - Tue Aug 26, 7pm:
L - Wed Aug 27, 7pm:
L - Thu Aug 28, 7pm:

L - Fri Aug 29, 7pm:
Sat Aug 30, 1pm:
Sun Aug 30, 1pm:

Again, this mini stretch of games may determine the outcome for the Jays... let's see what they can do. Let's go get 'em!

Peteros · Post #2 » by **Peteros** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:43 am

Nice game thread evilRyu!

With Boston and Tampa winning tonight, there's that much more pressure to win. Our pitching as of late, and most of the season has been very good. It's right up there with the best in the Majors. Just imagine if we had the hitting earlier in the season, with the pitching we have?? We would be right up there with Tampa and Boston competing for the division.

Post #3 » by **Geddy** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:08 am

Even if we don't make the playoffs, it will be a little fun knocking the Yankees and Red Sox out of the playoffs.

Post #4 » by **arrpy** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:20 am

rkid wrote:Even if we don't make the playoffs, it will be a little fun knocking the Yankees and Red Sox out of the playoffs.

Yes that would make us Blue Jay fans quite proud. If were not going, neither are they.

TR50 · Post #5 » by **TR50** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:12 am

arrpy wrote:
rkid wrote:Even if we don't make the playoffs, it will be a little fun knocking the Yankees and Red Sox out of the playoffs.

Yes that would make us Blue Jay fans quite proud. If were not going, neither are they.

thats the spirit...we drag everyone else down with us!

and at least Rays rhymes with Jays...

Peteros · Post #6 » by **Peteros** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:46 pm

Just looking at the standings, it's weird seeing Tampa at the top of the division. Will we ever see our beloved Blue Jays in the same position?

RapsFanInVA · Post #7 » by **RapsFanInVA** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:01 pm

Peteros wrote:Just looking at the standings, it's weird seeing Tampa at the top of the division. Will we ever see our beloved Blue Jays in the same position?

maybe if we win the first game of the season and we're tied for first they'll be nice enough to list us on top of everyone else 1-0. Hopefully they won't list it alphabetically cuz Baltimore Boston NY and Tampa all come before Toronto.

If you mean being first at this point in the season then I'd say probably not within the next 5 years. The Rays are gonna be good for awhile, and the Red Sox and Yanks have enough money to buy a new roster if they ever start to decline. We're stuck in mediocrity and won't get out without overhauling our roster. Or maybe our current roster will magically learn how to hit consistently for an entire season.

Post #8 » by **Geddy** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:13 pm

toronto_raptors50 wrote:
and at least Rays rhymes with Jays...

evilRyu · Post #9 » by **evilRyu** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:15 pm

Thanks Peteros......

btw, is anyone else kinda rooting for Boston to win the division, and somehow Tampa dropping out of the playoffs altogether? Believe me, I hate ALL the teams in our division, but the envy in me can't accept the freakin' Rays, who have been the laughing stock since their inception, win the toughest division in baseball, where the Jays have been irrelevant for 15 years. I can stomach another Red Sox/Yankee division win, but it's too weird/awkward for Tampa to win...

Raptors90102 · Post #10 » by **Raptors90102** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:32 pm

^^ I'd rather see Rays win it than either BoSox or Yanks..

But i'd prefer the Jays to win it..

evilRyu · Post #11 » by **evilRyu** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:21 am

man, when AJ has his curveball going, he's a very dominant pitcher... so far a good game, kind of disappointed that we haven't scored a run against Rasner yet...

Post #12 » by **Geddy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:24 am

The audio was out of sync for the first inning or two, but luckily it's sorted now.

I have a feeling the offense won't show up tonight.

Peteros · Post #13 » by **Peteros** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:58 am

Offense hasn't shown up tonight. It's not like we're going up against an ace pitcher. Rasner is below average. What a waste it would be if AJ loses the game and pitches a gem. 13 K's through 7 innings so far.

RapsFanInVA · Post #14 » by **RapsFanInVA** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:02 am

Get this man some run support!

Peteros · Post #15 » by **Peteros** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:04 am

HR Adam LIND!! wow!

MVP right here folks.

RapsFanInVA · Post #16 » by **RapsFanInVA** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:05 am

Woohoo! It took only 2 minutes for my prayer to be answered! 3 straight games with a HR for Lind.

evilRyu · Post #17 » by **evilRyu** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:07 am

lind has been on fire... jays only with 3 hits thus far... grrrr.. why does Rasner pitch well against us...

evilRyu · Post #18 » by **evilRyu** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:27 am

wow that pumped me up!!!!! lol... nice one scooty!

Peteros · Post #19 » by **Peteros** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:30 am

PLEASE BJ DON'T BLOW THE SAVE!!

RapsFanInVA · Post #20 » by **RapsFanInVA** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:33 am

You just jinxed it, knock on wood, hurry!