Blue Jays Discussion: Presenting your 2020 Buffalo Blue Jays

[Da Cool Rula]

There's a gdt for game discussion.

The only reason we had previous game discussion is because preseason stuff is usually because there isn't enough interest in exhibition games.

Oh sorry about that.

 

[CatchyTune]

Not a great game outside of Shoemaker/Biggio/Mcquire

 

[Nineteen67]

The million dollar question, by the time everyone gets in shape this team will.
A. Rocket through the standings?
B. Sneak into the playoff
C. Be surfing, eating PoBoys watching the Leafs win their * Cup?

 

[weems]

Crazy to see how much thinner Vladdy was in this video.

 

[Nineteen67]

Crazy to see how much thinner Vladdy was in this video.

Wow that’s a lot of Vlade ago

 

[Canada4Gold]

So we're 2 days and a couple games into the season and there are only 3 undefeated teams left. 80% of the league is 1-1

 

[The Nemesis]

So we're 2 days and a couple games into the season and there are only 3 undefeated teams left. 80% of the league is 1-1

So what you're saying is that the team sucks and stupid cheap Rogers has sunk this season already.

 

[phillipmike]

How the Sabres, developer Douglas Jemal worked to accommodate Blue Jays

“Kim basically said to us, 'Figure out a way to help these guys because it would be great for the community if we can get them here,'" Preisler said.
As the Blue Jays awaited word on their home field for the season, a contingent of team employees arrived in Buffalo on July 19 to tour KeyBank Center and Harborcenter. Neither facility has ice installed and they haven't hosted games or practices since the coronavirus pandemic halted professional sports March 12.
Preisler; Ron Raccuia, executive vice president at PSE; Mike McFarland, PSE’s vice president of finance and administration; Jason Long, general manager at Harborcenter; and Stan Makowski, Jr., the Sabres’ vice president of arena operations, were tasked with building a proposal to accommodate the Blue Jays.

Stadium lighting will be upgraded for MLB field and TV specifications. Clubhouses, weight rooms and training rooms will be repurposed to promote social distancing. Additional batting cages and training areas will likely be created in stadium concourses. Auxiliary dugouts will be built to supplement existing ones. The Blue Jays could also relocate the bullpens from foul territory to behind the outfield fence.

Those significant modifications likely rule out the Blue Jays using a Harborcenter rink as a main training ground, but PSE has extended an open invitation to its new neighbors in Buffalo.

“Whatever they need,” Raccuia said. “That’s what we’re here for. Any way we can help. That’s the beauty of Harborcenter. It’s so multi-dimensional that with this opportunity you can pivot on a dime and create an environment that a Major League Baseball team is looking for during this unprecedented situation.”

 

[shaner8989]

Who is Hatch?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Who is Hatch?

Got him from the Cubs last year for Phelps. Pitched in AA after.

 

[canucksfan]

Edward Olivares made the Padres team. He’s the player the Jays gave up for Solarte. Had a double and a walk his first game.

 

[DueDiligence]

Crazy to see how much thinner Vladdy was in this video.

Crazy to see how much thinner Vladdy was in this video.

I think Vlad will never reach his "potential". He will end up being a very good not great player and retire before he should all because of his excess weight.

 

[canucksfan]

Eww. I can't stand Drury.

 

[Morgs]

Eww. I can't stand Drury.

Not that I like McKinney any more, but I really don't understand the teams obsession with Drury. Just cut your losses at this point.

What a horrible trade.

 

[canucksfan]

Not that I like McKinney any more, but I really don't understand the teams obsession with Drury. Just cut your losses at this point.

What a horrible trade.

And he's in the starting lineup!

 

[TheBeastCoast]

If Vlad starts hitting the ball in the air instead of on the ground more often I do not care how much BBQ he is eating....I mean it is kind of disappointing that he can't get it together in that sense but it isn't stopping him from being the kind of hitter he can be.

 

[Da Cool Rula]

If Vlad starts hitting the ball in the air instead of on the ground more often I do not care how much BBQ he is eating....I mean it is kind of disappointing that he can't get it together in that sense but it isn't stopping him from being the kind of hitter he can be.

Cecil Fielder
Prince Fielder
Vlady

Size & power wise.

Vladys got a better eye for sure.

 

[Channelcat]

Cecil Fielder
Prince Fielder
Vlady

Size & power wise.

Vladys got a better eye for sure.

Agreed. I'm not worried.............yet.

 

[LeafChief]

With how great Happ was for us, it's a shame we got so bent over in that trade. Drury and McKinney are garbage.

 

[Swervin81]

Find someone who loves you like Atkins and Montoyo love Drury

 

[Blitzkrug]

The million dollar question, by the time everyone gets in shape this team will.
A. Rocket through the standings?
B. Sneak into the playoff
C. Be surfing, eating PoBoys watching the Leafs win their * Cup?

In theory they could. The problem is their schedule isn't exactly flattering .

10 games against the Yankees and Rays (5 in Tampa presumably) who are both very good teams. Another 10 against the Sox who usually give the Jays trouble regardless of how their team is built. Then throw in the 14 or so games against the NL East. The Braves are damn good, Washington lost some power in their lineup but their pitching is still rock solid and then the Mets and Phillies who aren't total garbage.

This is still a pretty young team

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Maplebeasts]

Gotta work that pitch count.

 

[shaner8989]

This Offense is some kind of Embarrassing

 

[phillipmike]

Average mph last season was 95. Yankees still getting hit with injury.

Kluber exits Rangers debut with tight shoulder