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

[phillipmike]

My GUESS for the Jays;

1- Devon Travis (2B) - R
2- Josh Donaldson (3B) - R
3- Justin Smoak (1B) - S
4- Randal Grichuk (RF) - R
5- Kendrys Morales (DH) - S
6- Russell Martin (C) - R
7- Curtis Granderson (LF) - L
8- Aledmys Díaz (SS) - R
9- Kevin Pillar (CF) - R

I think there is a good chance Solarte could start at SS to get his switch hitting in the lineup. Very likely Granderson leads off the way he has been hitting in the spring and how well he hits against RHP.

 

[phillipmike]

Just noticed that the Cleveland Indians selected Nick Madrigal in the 2015 draft in the 17th round and 514th overall but didnt sign him. At that time Shapiro was President and Ross Atkins was the VP of Player Personnel where he served as Farm Director in 2014.

Madrigal is expected to be a top 10 pick... was talk of being 1st overall too but with his latest injury he should be bumped down but likely a top 15 pick at worse and there has been rumors that the Jays were/are interested.

Just thought it was an interesting tidbit to share.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

My GUESS for the Jays;

1- Devon Travis (2B) - R
2- Josh Donaldson (3B) - R
3- Justin Smoak (1B) - S
4- Randal Grichuk (RF) - R
5- Kendrys Morales (DH) - S
6- Russell Martin (C) - R
7- Curtis Granderson (LF) - L
8- Aledmys Díaz (SS) - R
9- Kevin Pillar (CF) - R

I think there is a good chance Solarte could start at SS to get his switch hitting in the lineup. Very likely Granderson leads off the way he has been hitting in the spring and how well he hits against RHP.

I'd be happy with that lineup, or even a slight variation (i.e. Pearce DHing or Solarte playing 1B\2B\3B with Smoak\Travis\Donaldson DH'ing).

My guess:
1. Granderson (LF) - L
2. Travis (2B) - R
3. Donaldson (3B) - R
4. Smoak (1B) - S
5. Martin (C) - R
6. FatMo (DH) - S
7. Grichuk (RF) - R
8. Pillar (CF) - R
9. Diaz (SS) - R

 

[TootooTrain]

I'd be happy with that lineup, or even a slight variation (i.e. Pearce DHing or Solarte playing 1B\2B\3B with Smoak\Travis\Donaldson DH'ing).

My guess:
1. Granderson (LF) - L
2. Travis (2B) - R
3. Donaldson (3B) - R
4. Smoak (1B) - S
5. Martin (C) - R
6. FatMo (DH) - S
7. Grichuk (RF) - R
8. Pillar (CF) - R
9. Diaz (SS) - R

I can dig it against righties. Against a lefty either move everyone up a spot, swap Pearce in for Grandy, or swap Grandy with Pillar in the lineup if they wanna keep using Grandy.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I just think that Boston and NYY are not perfect teams, not by a long shot, and I think that one of Baltimore or Toronto could surprise by finishing ahead of one of those teams.

 

[Eyedea]

Injury bug hitting everyone;



Hopefully it avoids us and its just Tulo though i do wish Tulo was healthy.

Eovaldi's arm died long ago

 

[Canada4Gold]

So Vlad Jr. is fun. I think I saw Bichette earlier today still jumping up and down

 

[Nineteen67]

I'd be happy with that lineup, or even a slight variation (i.e. Pearce DHing or Solarte playing 1B\2B\3B with Smoak\Travis\Donaldson DH'ing).

My guess:
1. Granderson (LF) - L
2. Travis (2B) - R
3. Donaldson (3B) - R
4. Smoak (1B) - S
5. Martin (C) - R
6. FatMo (DH) - S
7. Grichuk (RF) - R
8. Pillar (CF) - R
9. Diaz (SS) - R

My guess too....it’ll take a lot of hits to move runners around the bases. I hope they don’t planto win by the long ball again.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[TF97]

Salvador Perez is out 4-6 weeks after tearing his MCL.

 

[The Nemesis]

So all the fretting that he was going to be on TV or radio or otherwise doing something that matters ends up all being for not.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Our lineup is not great but it can definitely be above average. In my opinion, it's good enough to carry us to the post season if we stay healthy and our pitching staff perform to their potential.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Listening to Bob mcCown talk about Baseball is....a bad idea.

 

[The Nemesis]

Listening to Bob mcCown talk about Baseball is....a bad idea.

You could omit "about baseball" and it'd still be valid. I have no idea why that droning, sleepy blowhard is so popular.

 

[Discoverer]

Listening to Bob mcCown talk about Baseball is....a bad idea.

He's so completely clueless.

 

[Discoverer]

Salvador Perez is out 4-6 weeks after tearing his MCL.

At least the Royals were going to suck anyway.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Suntouchable13]

I think this is the worst starting 9 we had in some time.

 

[Nineteen67]

You could omit "about baseball" and it'd still be valid. I have no idea why that droning, sleepy blowhard is so popular.

It’s the guests and co-hosts.

Barker is good.

 

[Nineteen67]

I think this is the worst starting 9 we had in some time.

Well, I’m not sure it’s the worst but it has potential...

 

[Suntouchable13]

Well, I’m not sure it’s the worst but it has potential...

There is what? Only 1 legit 30 home run threat? I don't buy into Smoak at all. Most of them are just hopes and prayers. If Travis stays healthy maybe we have another above average hitter.

 

[The Nemesis]

2 years ago Jose Reyes' corpse was still the starting SS, the bench was Dioner Navarro, Steve Tolleson and Danny Valencia and the bulpen included Redmond, the worst version of Aaron Loup, Redmond again, and Colt ****ing Hynes

4 years ago the opening day roster employed:

Drew Hutchison
Dustin McGowan
Todd Redmond
Jeremy Jeffress
Esmil Rogers
Colby Rasmus
Josh Thole
Maicer Izturis
RYAN GOINS AS THE STARTING 2B!
Moises Sierra

5 years ago we had JPA and Henry Blanco as the catching tandem, Emilio Bonifacio, Maicer Izturis, and Mark DeRosa manning some combo of 2B/3B

The top end of the roster may not be as flashy, but the bottom end is also not nearly as bad. It's a fine starting lineup for now. Besides, it's just a starting lineup. Who knows how things change between now and any random point in the future.

 

[TF97]

There is what? Only 1 legit 30 home run threat? I don't buy into Smoak at all. Most of them are just hopes and prayers. If Travis stays healthy maybe we have another above average hitter.

Since the 30 home run benchmark is what you’ve highlighted, it’s possible that the Blue Jays could have 4 players hit between 25-30 homers this season with Donaldson, Morales, Smoak, and Grichuk.

Not to mention that the Pearce/Granderson should be good for over 20 as well. This offence isn’t the type they have had in previous years, but I believe it will do just fine.

 

[Nineteen67]

There is what? Only 1 legit 30 home run threat? I don't buy into Smoak at all. Most of them are just hopes and prayers. If Travis stays healthy maybe we have another above average hitter.

The may have more scoreless innings than the 2016 team with no where near as many HRs

 

[Suntouchable13]

Since the 30 home run benchmark is what you’ve highlighted, it’s possible that the Blue Jays could have 4 players hit between 25-30 homers this season with Donaldson, Morales, Smoak, and Grichuk.

Not to mention that the Pearce/Granderson should be good for over 20 as well. This offence isn’t the type they have had in previous years, but I believe it will do just fine.

I hope you're right. Maybe I am underestimating them.