ALDS: Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers

[TheBeastCoast]

Blue Jays add Ryan Tepera in Cecil's spot. Wouldn't Bo Schultz be a better choice

Absolutely would be better.

 

[BuppY]

Blue Jays add Ryan Tepera in Cecil's spot. Wouldn't Bo Schultz be a better choice

I prefer Tepera over Schultz.

 

[TF97]

I prefer Tepera over Schultz.

Same here

 

[Virtanen18]

Never been as excited as you two about Tepera.

 

[Scrub*]

Tepera has good stats against left handed batters. Makes sense as a Cecil replacement, even if he wasn't a loogy.

Split BA OBP SLG OPS BAbip tOPS+ sOPS+
vs RHB .235 .246 .500 .746 .220 117 103
vs LHB .137 .254 .314 .568 .103 76 55

 

[BuppY]

Tepera has good stats against left handed batters. Makes sense as a Cecil replacement, even if he wasn't a loogy.

Split BA OBP SLG OPS BAbip tOPS+ sOPS+
vs RHB .235 .246 .500 .746 .220 117 103
vs LHB .137 .254 .314 .568 .103 76 55

Tepera will be used against the LHB.

 

[JS19]

Getting tired of hearing of how the Jays apparently match up poorly against the Rangers. No they don't, not at all. The Jays' biggest issue is that they're cracking under pressure, something that seems to be common for Toronto sports teams in the postseason. I doubt the Jays would have fared any better against Houston.

Then we agree to disagree. This series has already proven why Texas is a bad match-up, I've already mentioned that their speed in base-running is on fire with DeShields and Odor causing damage that the Jays D cannot match-up decently against. Texas's pitching is also pretty underrated, Gallardo managed to shut the Jays down per usual in Game 1, Hamels had a decent end to his innings after control issues with the ball, and the bullpen has been absolutely key in shutting down the Jays offense.

Not sure why you're dead set on the problem being the Jays underperforming, seems like you're trying to fit a square peg on a circle hole given you're trying to apply Toronto's rather infamous narrative being that they perform terribly in the post-season, to the Blue Jays. For the Jays, the issue isn't choking so much as it is guys forcing the big hits to happen rather than playing smart baseball.

 

[Cassano]

Then we agree to disagree. This series has already proven why Texas is a bad match-up, I've already mentioned that their speed in base-running is on fire with DeShields and Odor causing damage that the Jays D cannot match-up decently against. Texas's pitching is also pretty underrated, Gallardo managed to shut the Jays down per usual in Game 1, Hamels had a decent end to his innings after control issues with the ball, and the bullpen has been absolutely key in shutting down the Jays offense.

Not sure why you're dead set on the problem being the Jays underperforming, seems like you're trying to fit a square peg on a circle hole given you're trying to apply Toronto's rather infamous narrative being that they perform terribly in the post-season, to the Blue Jays. For the Jays, the issue isn't choking so much as it is guys forcing the big hits to happen rather than playing smart baseball.

Jays were 4-2 vs. Texas and 3-4 against Houston in the regular season. How can you jump to conclusions right away that the Rangers were a 'tougher matchup'?

I would say Price and Stroman choked in the first 2 games. Allowing 4+ ER for their two aces doesn't bode well for any team. Especially with the way both of them pitched down the stretch, it was surprising.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Jays were 4-2 vs. Texas and 3-4 against Houston in the regular season. How can you jump to conclusions right away that the Rangers were a 'tougher matchup'?

I would say Price and Stroman choked in the first 2 games. Allowing 4+ ER for their two aces doesn't bode well for any team. Especially with the way both of them pitched down the stretch, it was surprising.

Eh pretty hard to say Stroman choked. That is a huge reach. 7 innings 3 earned and was straight up dominate for a large chunk of the game and was unlucky early. Price ya he choked lol

 

[solventless710]

Then we agree to disagree. This series has already proven why Texas is a bad match-up, I've already mentioned that their speed in base-running is on fire with DeShields and Odor causing damage that the Jays D cannot match-up decently against.

You do realize that Houston has just as much speed on the bases as Texas does, right? Houston's speed would be an even bigger problem for Toronto.

Texas's pitching is also pretty underrated, Gallardo managed to shut the Jays down per usual in Game 1, Hamels had a decent end to his innings after control issues with the ball, and the bullpen has been absolutely key in shutting down the Jays offense.

Their pitching might be underrated, but they don't have the edge over Houston's staff.

Not sure why you're dead set on the problem being the Jays underperforming, seems like you're trying to fit a square peg on a circle hole given you're trying to apply Toronto's rather infamous narrative being that they perform terribly in the post-season, to the Blue Jays. For the Jays, the issue isn't choking so much as it is guys forcing the big hits to happen rather than playing smart baseball.

You wouldn't say that's an aspect of choking?

Underperforming is really an understatement. The meat of their lineup with Donaldson, Bautista, Encarnacion, and Tulo are something like a combined 5/35 through the first 2 games. That says it all right there.

 

[Cassano]

You do realize that Houston has just as much speed on the bases as Texas does, right? Houston's speed would be an even bigger problem for Toronto.

Houston stole 20 more bases than the Rangers this year, which makes the argument even more puzzling. Lol.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Beltre out of the lineup.

 

[Blitzkrug]

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[GIN ANTONIC]

I don't see the Jays losing this one. Not sure if we make it back to TO but I feel like they gonna mash today.

 

[DougieSmash]

Who the **** is Lil B?

 

[TootooTrain]

Please just win a game.

 

[JS19]

As long as the bats don't go for the big home run and instead go for the smart baserunning plays.

 

[KaylaJ]

oh dear, is that Harold Reynold's music?

 

[TootooTrain]

As long as the bats don't go for the big home run and instead go for the smart baserunning plays.

I don't mind when they hit for power. I mind when it's their only approach. It's a situational thing.

 

[robert terwilliger]

it's a shame that kenny albert is being wasted with ****ing harold reynolds of all people.

 

[JS19]

Wow, Bautista was reaching too hard for that one.

 

[Halladay]

easy inning.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Jays offence looking lost again.

 

[MikeModano9]

Long shot but any streams out there.. I'm at a thanksgiving dinner and there's no tv around. I'm dying over here.

 

[Swervin81]

it's a shame that kenny albert is being wasted with ****ing harold reynolds of all people.

Joe Morgan > Harold Reynolds