Blue Jays GDT: (2015 v46)Reg Season Finale:@TB | Sun, Oct 4 | 3pm ET/12pm PT | Buehrle vs Moore

[p.l.f.]

So we win the east by 6 games
Not bad

 

[Shimso]

Not sure how I feel about facing TEX. Do we know how quickly they'll announce the time? I have an appointment that day and need to reschedule accordingly

 

[dredeye]

Loup probably solidified himself as the #7 bullpen arm with that outing.

Who is going to get the extra bench spot? That's the only spot I'm stumped on.

It's likely out of Carrera and Kawasaki, I'd assume?

If it's between those two it's carrera easily. If it's an additional infielder it's Hague

 

[LaCarriere]

Loup probably solidified himself as the #7 bullpen arm with that outing.

Who is going to get the extra bench spot? That's the only spot I'm stumped on.

It's likely out of Carrera and Kawasaki, I'd assume?

I'm guessing the bench will be Navarro / Cola / Smoak / Kawasaki / Carrera / Pompey. 11 pitchers + 9 starters + 5 (either Cola or Smoak will be starting) bench players.

Maybe Pennington over Kawasaki, but Pennington is garbage. I'd take Kawasaki over him at this point.

 

[bullocks]

Really a coin flip who wins jays-Texas.

Wouldn't surprise me if they did. Will be interesting either way.

 

[theaub]

Not sure how I feel about facing TEX. Do we know how quickly they'll announce the time? I have an appointment that day and need to reschedule accordingly

Considering the Jays are the weakest TV market I'd be surprised if we didn't hear something tonight

My official guesses are 4 PM Thursday, 3 PM Friday

 

[bullocks]

At least fielder and Hamilton suck in the post season

 

[AustonMcDavid]

Texas has scored 19 runs in last 2 games and this one isn't even over yet. Offense going into playoffs hottttt...

 

[Dr.Funk]

I'm guessing the bench will be Navarro / Cola / Smoak / Kawasaki / Carrera / Pompey. 11 pitchers + 9 starters + 5 (either Cola or Smoak will be starting) bench players.

Maybe Pennington over Kawasaki, but Pennington is garbage. I'd take Kawasaki over him at this point.

You easily take Pennington over Muni. He's more versatile and a way better defender.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Not sure how I feel about facing TEX. Do we know how quickly they'll announce the time? I have an appointment that day and need to reschedule accordingly

Would have preferred Yankees or Houston to Texas personally.

Not loving this match-up but what can you do, it's the MLB playoffs only the best make it in

 

[Trouba95*]

Astros tie it up!!! Want them to have HFA and knock the Yanks out!

 

[p.l.f.]

Astros !

 

[theaub]

Texas has scored 19 runs in last 2 games and this one isn't even over yet. Offense going into playoffs hottttt...

Aaaaaand then they won't play for three days.

Momentum means nothing in baseball going into the playoffs (except for the slight bump the WC team gets for not having more than a day off)

 

[TF97]

You easily take Pennington over Muni. He's more versatile and a way better defender.

I'd take Diaz over Kawasaki

 

[Natey]

If it's between those two it's carrera easily. If it's an additional infielder it's Hague

The thing with Kawasaki is that he can play middle IF. With Tulo likely still a question mark, do you risk not carrying the extra IF?

Kawasaki isn't a good LF'er, but he's played there. Same with Cola. It's not like Carerra is great out there either.

I'm guessing the bench will be Navarro / Cola / Smoak / Kawasaki / Carrera / Pompey. 11 pitchers + 9 starters + 5 (either Cola or Smoak will be starting) bench players.

Maybe Pennington over Kawasaki, but Pennington is garbage. I'd take Kawasaki over him at this point.

I'd wager Kawa and Pennington both make it over Carerra.

I'd take Diaz over Kawasaki

I said that to my friend who actually is the one who brought up taking the extra IF over Carrera.

I'd imagine like Buehrle, Kawa will stay with the team for the playoff run even if not on the roster.

 

[TF97]

The cutter looks like it could become a big pitch for Aaron

 

[TF97]

The thing with Kawasaki is that he can play middle IF. With Tulo likely still a question mark, do you risk not carrying the extra IF?

Kawasaki isn't a good LF'er, but he's played there. Same with Cola. It's not like Carerra is great out there either.


I'd wager Kawa and Pennington both make it over Carerra.

Kawasaki has never played the outfield in the MLB.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Let's take a look position by position (offensive lineups):

C: Martin>>>Gimenez
1B: Smoak/Cola<<<Moreland
2B: Goins<<<Odor
SS: Tulo>>>Andrus
3B: Donaldson>>>Beltre
DH: EE>>>Fielder
RF: Bautista>>>Choo
CF: Pillar<<<DeShields
LF: Revere<<<Hamilton

 

[canucksfan]

Jays have better pitching and hitting compared to the Rangers.

 

[canucksfan]

Why would they pitch to Goldschmidt? Makes no sense.

 

[AustonMcDavid]

ewww cmon astros

 

[p.l.f.]

Astros suck

 

[Natey]

Kawasaki has never played the outfield in the MLB.

You're right, my bad. I thought he played there for a couple innings a few seasons back. I was wrong. Thanks.

So Cola (shudder) could play OF.

 

[AustonMcDavid]

mike trouts team did not make the playoffs therefore he cannot win mvp

 

[Muston Atthews]

Really a coin flip who wins jays-Texas.

Wouldn't surprise me if they did. Will be interesting either way.

It would be a coin flip regardless of who we play