Blue Jays GDT: 2022 v12 | Next: Wed, Oct 5 | @ Bal | *DOUBLEHEADER* | 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT & TBD | TBA vs Baumann & TBA vs Watkins

[red devil]

Actually don't want the Jays to score this inning so this meaningless game can be over

 

[mikeyz]

I know this game means nothing. But my god. White f***ing sucks. He's a total gas can. He better not be anywhere near the playoff roster.

 

[The Nemesis]

Momentum going into the playoffs crushed. Time to panic!

 

[mikeyz]

One of the worst hitters in recent memory

I think he is. AINEC. Isn't he on pace to setting a record of having the worst batting average in MLB history of any player with at least 100 AB's in a season??? I could have sworn I saw a tweet about that stat a while back.

Edit: Yup.

 

[GreytWun]

I can’t remember but I thought JP Arencibia had some sort of record with being the worst or one of the worst hitters ever in a regular season.

 

[Cloned]

That trade for White not looking good right now. Maybe he pulls a Stripling next season but not holding my breath.

 

[The Nemesis]

I can’t remember but I thought JP Arencibia had some sort of record with being the worst or one of the worst hitters ever in a regular season.

I think it was a top 2-3 worst on-base % in history if not for the fact that he missed out on qualifying for MLB leaderboards by less than a half-dozen plate appearances.

 

[phillipmike]

Cant defend White here. Dont know who's call it was (White or Moreno) but a first pitch fastball when White is having trouble locate his fastball was a bad call. White setup for success today and blew it.

Moreno has to work on his game calling which will get better. Completely new staff for him.

Today's 6-8th innings is perfect tape for Walker to go over with Mitch White. Has all the tools to be a 5 starter or swing man a la Stripling but no toolbox. Got confidence he can be a bit more consistent next season.

I originally wanted Zimmer on the roster for his defense if Espinal or Gurriel cant play but he is just a black hole. JBJ is so much better with Tapia should cover all the OF innings with Springer, Teo and potentially Merrifield if needed. But Zimmer still may make it with his base running and great defense. But thats all he should do.

 

[Brown Dog]

Lineups for Gm 2?

 

[red devil]

Lineups for Gm 2?

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I think he is. AINEC. Isn't he on pace to setting a record of having the worst batting average in MLB history of any player with at least 100 AB's in a season??? I could have sworn I saw a tweet about that stat a while back.

Edit: Yup.

I'm honestly impressed with how Zimmer has been able to get 113 PA this year despite being a complete potato with the bat. I won't question his methods lol

 

[TheTotalPackage]

These games are like pre-season games...completely meaningless. No reason to watch, and just pray that any of the regulars don't get hurt.

 

[Suntouchable13]

MLB had all the games set up to start at 4 for a reason, but they all turned out to be meaningless. Oh well.

 

[tmlms13]

Some sentences I never thought I would hear at the start of the year.

1. Today's Designated Hitter batting 4th Danny Jansen.
2. Batting second Raimel Tapia
3. Romano gets out of a 4th inning jam to hold the lead
4. Leading off for the Blue Jays Otto Lopez
5. Starting in Left Field Gabriel Moreno

 

[The Nemesis]

I'm honestly impressed with how Zimmer has been able to get 113 PA this year despite being a complete potato with the bat. I won't question his methods lol

He's only started like 20 games as an injury replacement mostly for Springer before the Jays picked up Jackie Bradley. Otherwise he's getting into games how he should: as a late-innings defensive/baserunning sub who picks up a PA simply by virtue of timing/coming in during the 7th/8th.

 

[tmlms13]

These games are like pre-season games...completely meaningless. No reason to watch, and just pray that any of the regulars don't get hurt.

And how many pages of posts were there in the Leafs GDT?

 

[TheTotalPackage]

And how many pages of posts were there in the Leafs GDT?

Totally different. The Leafs are destined to go on and win the Stanley Cup with a pre-season win.

 

[The Nemesis]

 

[jetsforever]

How is this guy Lopez hitting .750?!

 

[DFF]

That trade for White not looking good right now. Maybe he pulls a Stripling next season but not holding my breath.

What a gem they found!!!

 

[stickty111]

Zimmer did something

 

[The Nemesis]

What a weirdly stupid tangent Buck/Pat are on. Of course they remember a lot more about players from when they're younger. That's how it works. Everyone better remembers the players and teams of their childhoods and young adulthoods but then over time that ability to retain and compare info fades as nostalgia and bias start creeping in.

 

[dredeye]

Now I get they don't deserve it and all by why not just start Kikuchi and White in their respective games. Let Kikuchi go a few innings. It's a worthless game anyway

 

[VanillaCoke]

Having both these games on in the background with all the pitchers in and players in multiple positions has been quite great while not accomplishing much work

 

[BertCorbeau]

Now I get they don't deserve it and all by why not just start Kikuchi and White in their respective games. Let Kikuchi go a few innings. It's a worthless game anyway

Given they had an off day last night and tomorrow perhaps they just wanted to get everyone some reps in before Friday.