Blue Jays Discussion: The Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injury overreaction thread

[Nineteen67]

I couldn't believe that he was cleared to play in the infield with his shoulder hindering him that much. I've never seen anything like that before.

Let's hope his can regain strength in his throwing arm before the trade deadline or I'm afraid you'll be correct.

Is there any footage of JD throwing between innngs?

 

[Nineteen67]

It's tough to watch the Yankees with all their stars having their way with us and our only star has something wrong with him. It's really tough to get in to the season like this. I have 0 faith in Shap and Atkins, I really do. My only faith is in Bo, Vladdy, Sanchez and Stroman. They will probably find a way to let Sanchez and Stroman go because they don't want to pay them. We are owned by a BS company and managed by dunces.

You’re a good fan. It matters to you.

This is how I look at this season. No matter what happens we will have a meaningful September - either they’ll be in pursuit of playoff spot or VGJr, Bo, Alford, TeoSCAR, Travis, Stro, Sanchez and Osuna will be taking the field everyday. Not bad, eh?

 

[Natey]

I didn't know my boy Loup was the longest serving Blue Jay! Here's hoping to a great season and hopefully many more to come!

 

[Natey]

Serious question for everybody.

Why is it that a loss on opening day of baseball feels way more devastating than any other sport?

Right now, I want management fired, unproductive players released and the suits at Rogers flogged in public.

If the Leafs or Raptors lost their first game I wouldn't give it a second thought. Football is a little different because the season is so short, but - other than the very best and the very worst teams - everybody is pretty much built to go 8-8, so an 0-1 start is hardly a killer.

I've been watching baseball every day since I was in 5th grade and I know today is 1 of 162. I also know, barring some sort of historic horrible start to the season (like last year), I won't have a clear idea of how the season is going to go until into June, or even July.

Yet, I sit here furious thinking: "Something needs to be done."

Is it because baseball is my favourite sport and the Jays are my favourite team? Or is it just one of the silly aspects of being a fan?

It's sucks for me more in hockey, because a loss means a lot more there. A loss in baseball means.. practically nothing. Especially over the course of the first few weeks when people are getting warmed up and pitchers are stretching out.

It might feel bad for you because it's a long season and starting off with a loss sucks. Plus we know the Jays will suck, so that makes it even worse, haha.

 

[Critical13]

I think I feel a little extra bad knowing that our divisional rivals look incredible. Boston is overhyped but NYY are the real deal.

 

[hoglund]

I think I feel a little extra bad knowing that our divisional rivals look incredible. Boston is overhyped but NYY are the real deal.

It's one game no one should look at standings until late May.

 

[Critical13]

It's one game no one should look at standings until late May.

Has nothing to do with the standings. They have a great roster. It was pretty good last year, and this year they added one of the best power bats in the sport.

 

[phillipmike]

Aaron Hicks put on the 10 day DL

 

[Suntouchable13]

Damn, why couldn't the game be earlier? So I don't have to make the choice between Sanchez and the Leafs tonight.

 

[phillipmike]

Damn, why couldn't the game be earlier? So I don't have to make the choice between Sanchez and the Leafs tonight.

I know im in the same boat. But with the Leafs clinching 3rd in the division and likely playing Boston or Tampa i think ill have an eye on the Jays more.

All the Leafs need to do is rest up, not get hurt and figure out lines over these next 5 games.

 

[Nineteen67]

Damn, why couldn't the game be earlier? So I don't have to make the choice between Sanchez and the Leafs tonight.

DVR?

 

[Amadeus]

We do have a new athletic trainer. At first glance not sure if keeping in top shape was a priority for most these guys!

 

[Suntouchable13]

DVR?

I may have to do that.

 

[phillipmike]

 

[Nineteen67]

I may have to do that.

I rarely watch the opposition bat so I can fast forward and watch the Jays game between periods.

 

[phillipmike]

We do have a new athletic trainer. At first glance not sure if keeping in top shape was a priority for most these guys!

Pillar, Biagini and Morales came to camp lighter, Sanchez and Travis are healthy so hard to blame her for the injuries. Tulo/Alford/Pompey is Tulo/Alford/Pompey and Stroman jept his shoulder injury from everyone. I dont know the situation with JD but something tells me that isn't her fault .

All things considered short of a long-term injury to JD and/or Stroman the Jays are in a good position healthwise.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I rarely watch the opposition bat so I can fast forward and watch the Jays game between periods.

Wouldn't you want to watch Sanchez pitch, though?

 

[hoglund]

I know im in the same boat. But with the Leafs clinching 3rd in the division and likely playing Boston or Tampa i think ill have an eye on the Jays more.

All the Leafs need to do is rest up, not get hurt and figure out lines over these next 5 games.

The Leaf game is meaningless anyways, the Leafs have clinched, watch the Blue Jays live and see the Leafs highlights later.

 

[zeke]

well if donaldson is pooched we are well and truly screwed.

but the funny thing is that this injury actually just improved our lineup with the solarte-morales swap.

 

[Apotheosis]

Most Jays fans have no problem with a bottoming out season, but I don't understand why Shapiro needs to keep spewing the "This is a very unique fanbase and we owe it to them to compete" nonsense. I mean, is he that out of touch with reality or is it an order from higher up that he can't rebuild?

I'm with you, need this team to be younger. But Donaldson should have been dealt a while ago while he still had solid value. Instead, he's a diminishing asset who may or may not be hurt. Imagine how terrible it would be if we miss the playoffs and lose Donaldson for nothing.

It's quite obvious it's media drivel. Shapiro isn't going to say "hey guys, we're going to tank for a year or two". Jays are one of the most popular, highest grossing teams in the league. Outright stating they are going to be bad would tank attendance. Toronto fans (not diehard) are fickle for jumping on and hopping off bandwagons.

 

[Nineteen67]

Wouldn't you want to watch Sanchez pitch, though?

No. Jays can’t score on D so I usually FF through it when watching on TV
Tomorrow I’ll listen to the entire game on the radio while mowing the lawns

 

[horner]

1 run in 2 days

 

[Suntouchable13]

Solarte at 3rd and Donaldson at DH is an instant upgrade on useless Kendrys.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

It's quite obvious it's media drivel. Shapiro isn't going to say "hey guys, we're going to tank for a year or two". Jays are one of the most popular, highest grossing teams in the league. Outright stating they are going to be bad would tank attendance. Toronto fans (not diehard) are fickle for jumping on and hopping off bandwagons.

They aren't tanking at all. If they were, they would have traded Donaldson. They should have, but they didn't. So they might end up losing a valuable piece for essentially nothing and not make the playoffs. That is a disaster.

 

[Discoverer]

1 run in 2 days

Yep. Between opening day and the day before opening day, they only managed one run. Pathetic.