2021 Preseason Thread

Post #1 » by **Schad** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:58 pm

Because baseball is happening as of tomorrow.

polo007 · Post #2 » by **polo007** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:40 pm

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polo007 · Post #3 » by **polo007** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:41 pm

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Post #4 » by **Schad** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:03 pm

Zululeta was one of our gets from the shockingly lucrative Kendrys/Dwight Smith Jr trades, alongside a couple Dutch kiddos. It was a really neat risk/reward trick: not only was he a Cuban defector, we spent seven figures knowing he'd need TJ. If we get a legit back-end relief option out of that (and it's still hard to know what we have there: between TJ/COVID he hasn't seen any real game action for us), it's a major win.

polo007 · Post #5 » by **polo007** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 pm

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polo007 · Post #6 » by **polo007** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:38 pm

'Jays' Hernandez looking to build on breakout 2020 - TSN.ca

Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez discusses the change he made in his game last year that led to his breakout, and his goals of improving on his impressive 2020 campaign this season. Hernandez also comments on whether the offseason addition of George Springer and talks about adding Michael Brantley gives him motivation as a player.

'Honestly, I don't like it': Jays' Hernandez not a fan of DH role - TSN.ca

In a 15-game sample size, numbers show Teoscar Hernandez has struggled when he's been the designated hitter. The Blue Jays outfielder admits that he doesn't like the DH role, but says he'll figure it out and work to produce if he's occasionally in that role this season.

Post #7 » by **Schad** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:03 pm

Kay's sitting 95 and touched 97 per Gameday. Could be adrenaline, but bears watching.

Also, like many of the Large Adult Sons, Kay looks to be a little less large.

Post #8 » by **Schad** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:23 pm

You really notice how much more svelte Vlad is when he has his hands above his head in his stance. Lower body is still dummy thicc but he definitely lost a lot of weight.

Just hit a warning track FB that likely gets out with the old ball.

Fairview4Life · Post #9 » by **Fairview4Life** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:23 pm

Vladdy with the warning track power. Need those 40lbs back!

Post #10 » by **Schad** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:40 pm

Logan Warmoth looks teensy. Can hit middle-middle FBs, though.

GoRapstheoriginal · Post #11 » by **GoRapstheoriginal** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:49 pm

So far so good! GO BLUE JAYS GO!

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Lateral Quicks · Post #12 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:00 pm

Waguespack getting roughed up.

I'd love to see a guy like Kay or Thornton or Hatch win a spot in the rotation and run with it all-season - would be a huge boost.

Lateral Quicks · Post #13 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:16 pm

Looks like Tyler White's off-season training regimen consisted of curling 6-packs.

polo007 · Post #14 » by **polo007** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:56 pm

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polo007 · Post #15 » by **polo007** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:43 pm

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polo007 · Post #16 » by **polo007** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:49 pm

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Post #17 » by **Schad** » Mon Mar 1, 2021 1:29 am

Bergen joins the short and illustrious list of three-time Blue Jays. If we trade him again and then reacquire him later, it might be a record.

anj · Post #18 » by **anj** » Mon Mar 1, 2021 1:29 pm

Schad wrote:Bergen joins the short and illustrious list of three-time Blue Jays. If we trade him again and then reacquire him later, it might be a record.

I believe Tony Fernandez was a 4-timer.

polo007 · Post #19 » by **polo007** » Mon Mar 1, 2021 1:35 pm

anj wrote:I believe Tony Fernandez was a 4-timer.

You are correct.

Tony Fernandez Stats | Baseball-Reference.com

polo007 · Post #20 » by **polo007** » Mon Mar 1, 2021 1:37 pm

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