Blue Jays Discussion: Jays host wild-card game vs BAL....Stroman Starts

[Deebo]

1. The Dirty
2. The Show
3a. Happ
3b. CHiPs
5. Liriano
6. The Rugged Man

Translation:

1. Sanchez
2. Stroman
3a. Happ
3b. Estrada
5. Liriano
6. Dickey

 

[Discoverer]

1. The Dirty
2. The Show
3a. Happ
3b. CHiPs
5. Liriano
6. The Rugged Man

How long will it take for you to give up on these nicknames?

 

[RoyalCitySlicker]

The starts were by no means stellar. They were good starts as far as AL playoff games are concerned.

His stuff was not crisp, which was to be expected considering he was essentially in mid-April form. The fact that he was able to give you quality starts at all was fantastic.

I agree......

Thank you for that. I'd have said he was quality, too. I just think the superlatives used to describe his PLAYOFF performance last year are gradually becoming more and more hyperbole. I am happy to hear I'm not totally off base in my noobie evaluation, however I understand I need to look a little more deeply that perhaps I was.

His start in the ALCS wasn't great, but he pitched very well in the ALDS and overall had a FIP of about 3.40. You said you're not an advanced stats guy, so you'll probably wanna head over to the Fangraphs glossary to look that one up. Considering he was coming off a lost year and jumping right into the playoffs, putting up the line he did last year in the postseason was pretty great IMO.

Kinda condescending, but I guess that's what I get for asking a basic question here. Sorry about that!

I still think your definition of "great" comes with too many caveats and is an overstatement. I have absolutely no issue with the decision to start Stroman tonight - I don't trust Liriano at all - I just wanted a little more of an explanation on Stroman's legend.

Here's hoping he IS great, and we can look forward to him getting at least one more postseason start this season. Cheers.

 

[ForSpareParts*]

What are the chances that the Jays' hitters will play 'Hero Ball' today?

Probably a 89% chance.

 

[theaub]

demar for threeeeeeeee (sorry, long two)

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

How long will it take for you to give up on these nicknames?

Never. Anything that confuses posters that weren't around prior to Aug 1 2015 is important,IMO.

 

[TLeafsFan]

Note to the OP, BertCorbeau.

Wild-care game?

 

[Discoverer]

Never. Anything that confuses posters that weren't around prior to Aug 1 2015 is important,IMO.

I mean... they're just so bad...

 

[Loosie]

What are the chances that the Jays' hitters will play 'Hero Ball' today?

Probably a 89% chance.

Lower than the chance of people complaining the Jays power hitters are playing "hero ball" if they strikeout.

 

[Loosie]

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/20...2016-blue-jays-donaldson-bautista-encarnacion

Good for a laugh.

 

[JoeyBeans]

Lets be honest, If Stromans sinker is on point tonight, we got this.

 

[deletethis]

Never. Anything that confuses posters that weren't around prior to Aug 1 2015 is important,IMO.

How about April 7th, 1977?

 

[Patmac40]

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/20...2016-blue-jays-donaldson-bautista-encarnacion

Good for a laugh.

Everyone just thinks we don't use milk cartons up here eh

 

[Discoverer]

Everyone just thinks we don't use milk cartons up here eh

One: they sell milk in bags. What on earth? Milk is supposed to be sold in cartons or plastic containers!

Does she think we use paper bags for milk or something?

 

[Discoverer]

How about April 7th, 1977?

The whole not being born in 1977 thing kind of complicates that.

 

[Leaftors]

Does she think we use paper bags for milk or something?

The real question is: has she ever actually been to canada? We certainly sell milk in cartons

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

I mean... they're just so bad...

I remember the first time we used the Dirty...one of the posters was so upset at the lowbrow nature...I promised myself I would use it as often as possible.

Stroman calls himself "Stro-Show" so not much I can do about that. CHiPS is hilarious. I can see how the "Rugged Man" would be confusing to Canadians though.

 

[Patmac40]

The real question is: has she ever actually been to canada? We certainly sell milk in cartons

My family nor I have ever bought bagged milk in my 24 years of living. They think we're some kind of savages.

 

[TootooTrain]

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/20...2016-blue-jays-donaldson-bautista-encarnacion

Good for a laugh.

Reasons against cheering for bluejays; they're from canada. Filled with people doing canadian things. Also JD's hair.

Brilliant!

 

[Discoverer]

I remember the first time we used the Dirty...one of the posters was so upset at the lowbrow nature...I promised myself I would use it as often as possible.

Stroman calls himself "Stro-Show" so not much I can do about that. CHiPS is hilarious. I can see how the "Rugged Man" would be confusing to Canadians though.

I never said they were confusing or don't make sense. I just said they're bad.

 

[Patmac40]

Does she think we use paper bags for milk or something?

Brown bag with the word "Milk" sharpied on the front

 

[Loosie]

My family nor I have ever bought bagged milk in my 24 years of living. They think we're some kind of savages.

Bagged milk I think is more of an Ontario thing. I know out west they have cartons and jugs.

 

[Patmac40]

Bagged milk I think is more of an Ontario thing. I know out west they have cartons and jugs.

It's definitely a thing on the Atlantic side too. Seen it in some friends' houses but definitely not as prominent.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I remember the first time we used the Dirty...one of the posters was so upset at the lowbrow nature...I promised myself I would use it as often as possible.

Stroman calls himself "Stro-Show" so not much I can do about that. CHiPS is hilarious. I can see how the "Rugged Man" would be confusing to Canadians though.

Why is Estrada CHiPS?

 

[ACC1224]

Why is Estrada CHiPS?

Actor Eric Estrada played a motorcycle cop in a show called CHiPS.