OT: 2015 Toronto Blue Jays (and general MLB) Thread

[Lunatik]

I do not like afternoon games when I get off work at 7am. Glad they won, just wish they played in the evening.

 

[Anglesmith]

I do not like afternoon games when I get off work at 7am. Glad they won, just wish they played in the evening.

The atmosphere was insane. When Edwin hit his grandslam, a few fans started throwing hats during the curtain call. Then when Smoak got to 2-0, play had to be halted for a while while people went around picking them up off the field. Apparently it was like a cascade of hats being tossed, but only a few of them got to the field.

Then Smoak walked and Martin blasted another home run to the exact same spot to break out of his funk, and the place just exploded again.

In other sombre news, a fan (early 60s) died at the Braves/Yankees game today after falling from the upper deck.

 

[Taranis]

Jays starting off strong with a crushed solo shot.

 

[TkachuckNotTkaczuk]

Great 2 innings, 3 homers, Jays up 4-0

 

[Taranis]

Unbelievable, another homer.

 

[Anglesmith]

Ayy lmao.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

There really is something special about this team. Anthopolous has done an outstanding job at getting key players right in the prime of their careers.

 

[Anglesmith]

The Tigers' pitcher attempted an Eephus pitch, and hit Edwin. Many lulz were exchanged on-field.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I can't believe how good Goins has been. With him and Tulo in there the Blue Jays D is the top in the league.

 

[Gritty]

Donny, EE, Pillar, and Russell with HRs!

This series has been good for Russell getting his confidence back offensively!

 

[Lunatik]

The Tigers' pitcher attempted an Eephus pitch, and hit Edwin. Many lulz were exchanged on-field.

the might have been one of the funniest things I have seen

 

[GAMO1992]

the might have been one of the funniest things I have seen

link to highlight pls? i missed that game lmao

 

[Anglesmith]

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/146297946/alfredo-simons-eephus-hits-edwin-encarnacion

 

[GAMO1992]

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/146297946/alfredo-simons-eephus-hits-edwin-encarnacion

wow. 46 MPH?

 

[Taranis]

The best was the reaction of the umpire after he had previously gave warnings to both teams about throwing at batters.

 

[Volica]

Eephus pitch. Just so old timey lol!

 

[Lunatik]

The Jays have hired Mark Shapiro to replace Paul Beeston at seasons end. Shapiro will be President and CEO.

http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/146398020/blue-jays-name-mark-shapiro-president

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays' search for a new president is over, as it was revealed on Monday that veteran Indians front-office executive Mark Shapiro will be the successor to Paul Beeston.

Ownership group Rogers Communications and the Indians acknowledged the move in public statements issued Monday morning. Shapiro will take over at season's end for Beeston, who previously announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season.

 

[Gritty]

Salazar has been unreal to start this game. 6 strikeouts in 3 innings. Hopefully our bats come alive in the 4th!

 

[Taranis]

Donaldson living up to the MVP chant.

 

[Anglesmith]

Boy, the Jays look downright sluggish against the Indians.

 

[Anglesmith]

Welp, the only thing that would be more disappointing than Edwin's hitting streak coming to an end on a 0-1 performance would be a blown save.

 

[Anglesmith]

Huh. All of those things basically happened (Edwin went 0-2), but then Goins hit a walk-off home run to make everything alright.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

What an exciting ending to the game that was.

 

[Anglesmith]

What an exciting ending to the game that was.

Overall, though, it seemed like a pretty dull atmosphere during the game. Unlike what we've seen lately.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Overall, though, it seemed like a pretty dull atmosphere during the game. Unlike what we've seen lately.

It was. It was far to close for my liking, but at least the end was exciting, kinda made up for a boring 8 previous innings.