Blue Jays Discussion: Would rather get punched in May than knocked out in October - ALCS bound!

[Eyedea]

Loup and Cecil are the designated lefties that can actually get Napoli out.

 

[no13matssundin]

Everyone should read this solid piece by Grilli.

http://playerstribu.ne/GrilliJays

I like him even more now

 

[FearTheBeard]

Hey guys I've got 2 tickets to Monday's game in section 214L I am selling. If anyone is interested send me a DM

 

[TheBigThree]

With so much over hyping in typical toronto sports fashion I'm expecting a loss tonight.

 

[Loosie]

Everyone should read this solid piece by Grilli.

http://playerstribu.ne/GrilliJays

I like him even more now

just finished reading it and was coming to post the link.

Great read and you can almost feel Grilli's infectious enthusiasm dripping from the page.

 

[no13matssundin]

just finished reading it and was coming to post the link.

Great read and you can almost feel Grilli's infectious enthusiasm dripping from the page.

Totally. It's nice to see he's an actual Jays fan which is geniunely cool.

 

[FearTheBeard]

With so much over hyping in typical toronto sports fashion I'm expecting a loss tonight.

lmao this doesn't even make sense

 

[no13matssundin]

I've predicted Jays in 6, but if we beat Kluber tonight we may get it in 5 realistically. Their starting pitching just ain't that good with the injuries to Carrasco and that other guy. It just ain't.

Who is planning on trying to get Tickets to WS at Wrigley? Is this even a real world possibility? The tickets to a Jays/Cubs World Series would be, what, starting at 1000$ easy?

 

[Eyedea]

With so much over hyping in typical toronto sports fashion I'm expecting a loss tonight.

Well we're facing their (CYA favourite) ace so it's not like that's completely out of the question.

But yes, the Jays are being completely over hyped!

 

[FearTheBeard]

I've predicted Jays in 6, but if we beat Kluber tonight, we may get it in 5 realistically. Their startup ain't that good. It just ain't.

Who is planning on trying to get Tickets to WS at Wrigley? Is this even a real world possibility? The tickets to a Jays/Cubs World Series would be, what, starting at 1000$ easy?

Cheapest seat on stubhub for Wrigley is $2195 US before fees. Youre looking at over $3000 Canadian

 

[theaub]

There's a playoff form on their website for a random draw - not sure if it ended yet.

 

[no13matssundin]

Cheapest seat on stubhub for Wrigley is $2195 US before fees. Youre looking at over $3000 Canadian

Wut!? You gotta be kidding me. So, it genuinely may be the first time in history where it's cheaper to goto the Dome for the World Series than anywhere else. That's ridiculous.

 

[Pi]

More indication that small ball will be needed more in this series than swing for the fences especially from the bench.

It's not small ball as much as it is smart ball. You can't try to hit every ball out of the mark. This series is going to be close, we will need to score some runs the long ball to win.

Cleveland is going to be frustrating to watch. They will get on base, steal, hit doubles and score..so good when your team does it, sucks when the other team does it.

 

[theaub]

Wut!? You gotta be kidding me. So, it genuinely may be the first time in history where it's cheaper to goto the Dome for the World Series than anywhere else. That's ridiculous.

The Jays have the cheapest WS ticket on Stubhub of the four remaining markets.

 

[no13matssundin]

Just looked myself: So if I want to be rich 1) get a pack of Cubs playoff tickets and 2) resell.

Looking at Stubhub, you're making your money back 10 fold on ONE ticket. Crazy.

 

[ShaneFalco]

just finished reading it and was coming to post the link.

Great read and you can almost feel Grilli's infectious enthusiasm dripping from the page.

Everyone should read this solid piece by Grilli.

http://playerstribu.ne/GrilliJays

I like him even more now

With so much over hyping in typical toronto sports fashion I'm expecting a loss tonight.

What a great read! Hope he's back next year!

 

[no13matssundin]

Not to keep harping on the Cubs tickets and everything, but Holy @!#@$ i'm scrolling through and just realized that those 3000$ seats are for the BLEACHERS... infield near the bases, you're looking at multiple ticket holders charging 10500-11000$ A ticket! A SINGLE TICKET!

I really need to become a Cubs season ticket holder for the sole reason of being able to retire comfortably if they ever make the playoffs again.

 

[Quarter]

I've predicted Jays in 6, but if we beat Kluber tonight we may get it in 5 realistically. Their starting pitching just ain't that good with the injuries to Carrasco and that other guy. It just ain't.

Who is planning on trying to get Tickets to WS at Wrigley? Is this even a real world possibility? The tickets to a Jays/Cubs World Series would be, what, starting at 1000$ easy?

Ah yes, my favourite Tenor

 

[ShaneFalco]

Smoak out - interesting, but makes sense. I mean are you going to call Mr. RISP to pinch hit at anytime? DH EE while he's so hot?
Pompey can give them some late-innings pinch-run speed and is a base stealing threat

 

[Big Easy]

I gotta work tonight so i'll miss the game

Told my boss its a bad call having me work tonight, as I'll be a liability. He just doesn't get it.

 

[PG Canuck]

Nervous for the game. In a good and bad way. Would be great to steal another game one on another teams turf.

 

[theaub]

Bauer got hurt (repairing a drone) and will pitch Game 3. Tomlin in Game 2.

That also means that you're getting three of Tomlin/bullpen trash in the first six games.

 

[The Nemesis]

I might miss the game, but not because of other commitments. There's a crazy windstorm going on here and I fear my power may go out.

 

[Eyedea]

He's not even the best Dodger pitcher of all time.

I think you can argue that he is pretty easily.

Through age 28 season:

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.as...=0&team=22&rost=0&age=14,28&filter=&players=0

1. Kershaw: 1,757.0 IP, 53.4 fWAR, 2.37 ERA, 2.55 FIP
2. Drysdale: 2,574.2 IP, 48.1 fWAR, 2.96 ERA, 3.07 FIP
3. Sutton: 2,014.0 IP, 37.2 fWAR, 3.02 ERA, 2.72 FIP
4. Valenzuela: 2,123.0 IP, 35.7 fWAR, 3.22 ERA, 3.22 FIP
5. Koufax: 1,665.2 IP, 35.5 fWAR, 3.11 ERA, 2.96 FIP

Entire career:

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.as...=0&team=22&rost=0&age=14,58&filter=&players=0

Kershaw could legitimately surpass Sutton for the lead in fWAR in two seasons, likely even before that 2nd season ends. Same amount of CYA's as Koufax, and he should win this year too but they probably won't give it to him.

In terms of rWAR his 7 year peak has already surpassed Drysdale, Sutton, Koufax, Valenzuela, and is comparable to Dazzy Vance. His JAWS is right around the back end of the HoF SPs (ahead of Koufax, Sabathia, Greinke, and Johan Santana). He's basically an HoFer at the age of 28.

 

[ACC1224]

If I'm buying tickets for Monday am I better off doing it now or waiting?