Blue Jays Discussion: It's the off-season. Stuff might happen. Or it might not.

[Discoverer]

No Romano sucks, but everything else about that roster is great. I love that it's a huge bench instead of an extra crappy BP arm or two.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Looks like all hands on deck other than Tellez, who may not be available this round, and Romano and Giles.

In a crazy shortened season like this, we are going into the playoffs relatively healthy.

 

[Discoverer]

Looks like all hands on deck other than Tellez, who may not be available this round, and Romano and Giles.

In a crazy shortened season like this, we are going into the playoffs relatively healthy.

I doubt he would be on the roster if he wasn't available.

 

[Clark4Ever]

I doubt he would be on the roster if he wasn't available.

I hope so, but the last I heard is that it would realistically be the next round at the earliest. I guess they're hoping that he might be available off the bench by game 3 if necessary.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Is Tellez still on the injured list? We don't have much left handed hitting outside of Biggio.

 

[Discoverer]

I hope so, but the last I heard is that it would realistically be the next round at the earliest. I guess they're hoping that he might be available off the bench by game 3 if necessary.

If I had to guess, he's probably progressed enough that he's at least available off the bench all series, if not starting.

Having said that, it's not like they really had many other options for the roster other than adding another pitcher, so I suppose it's possible they're just hoping for the best.

 

[phillipmike]

 

[aingefan]

I really hope it was Ryu who requested an extra day. Otherwise, I’d be concerned going forward. Every team from what I can tell is starting their #1 game 1. To start your #3 is asinine. This kind of horrid decision making will cost us a series when we are actually supposed somewhere down the line.

Shoemakers splits are favorable, no?
Followed by Ray sounds like a smart combination that could force some interesting decisions for TB.
This is gonna be fun.

 

[phillipmike]

Best news of the day

 

[xxOCZMSxx]

Interesting that JT Realmuto and the Phillies missed the playoffs, while the Marlins and the players they acquired for JT (sanchez and Alfaro) made the playoffs. Talk about a failed trade lol

oh and btw - realmuto is now a free agent

 

[phillipmike]

Interesting that JT Realmuto and the Phillies missed the playoffs, while the Marlins and the players they acquired for JT (sanchez and Alfaro) made the playoffs. Talk about a failed trade lol

oh and btw - realmuto is now a free agent

Same goes for the Jays and the Mets re: Stroman trade. Jays get rid of Stroman and get SWR and Kay. Mets missed the playoffs both years, Stroman doesnt pitch this season, Jays make the playoffs, and have Kay and SWR to show for it.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Same goes for the Jays and the Mets re: Stroman trade. Jays get rid of Stroman and get SWR and Kay. Mets missed the playoffs both years, Stroman doesnt pitch this season, Jays make the playoffs, and have Kay and SWR to show for it.

Yea, that trade worked out really well so far for us even if not all particularly liked it at the time.

 

[TF97]

Joe Biagini was DFA’d by the Astros today

 

[MS]

Interesting that JT Realmuto and the Phillies missed the playoffs, while the Marlins and the players they acquired for JT (sanchez and Alfaro) made the playoffs. Talk about a failed trade lol

oh and btw - realmuto is now a free agent

Realmuto has been the best catcher in the NL the past two years and two of the 3 assets they gave up aren't really worth anything. It's basically two years of elite play from Realmuto for Sanchez, which isn't that bad even if the team disappointed.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Twins' Josh Donaldson not included on wild-card series roster - Sportsnet.ca

clickbait - he's injured

 

[Canada4Gold]

Sucks there's no Romano, but the pen is strong regardless. Hopefully he'll be back for the next series.

 

[phillipmike]

Joe Biagini was DFA’d by the Astros today

fWAR:
Fisher: -0.5

Sanchez: -0.2
Biagini: -0.6

bWAR:
Fisher: -0.7

Sanchez: 0.1
Biagini: -0.8

Astros also received Cal Stevenson in this trade. Houston used him and another prospect to acquire Austin Pruitt from the Rays. Pruitt missed the entire 2020 season and will miss part of 2021 due to a fracture in his throwing elbow.

Talk about a trade where both teams lost. Though I still hold out hope for Fisher.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Why is Teoscar hitting 6th. Damn it Charlie

 

[phillipmike]

Why is Teoscar hitting 6th. Damn it Charlie

So dumb.

 

[SDig14]

The good thing is other than flipping the 3rd and 6th guy it's pretty good?...

I think he has all the right names at least.

 

[Marshy]

The good thing is other than flipping the 3rd and 6th guy it's pretty good?...

I think he has all the right names at least.

I think they are trying to give the order more balance....no matter what inning it is, there should be at least 2 solid batters due up. That's a strategy...I guess. Let's see if it works.

 

[Legend123]

Why is Teoscar hitting 6th. Damn it Charlie

Cuz he has sucked since his return and grichuk is hot. Nothing wrong with that

 

[stickty111]

How is everybody? Strangely I have a good feeling about this series

 

[Woodman19]

How is everybody? Strangely I have a good feeling about this series

I do too, but I suspect if we win or lose today the reaction is going to be equally extreme on either end.

 

[phillipmike]