Blue Jays Discussion: We have Josh Donaldson?!?!?!
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Daisy Jane
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The Nemesis
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yeah. The joke is that most of us still can't believe it. Most games there tends to be someone that jokingly comments on the reality that we really do have a guy who's an MVP-calibre talent because of an off-season trade.
Daisy Jane
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yeah. The joke is that most of us still can't believe it. Most games there tends to be someone that jokingly comments on the reality that we really do have a guy who's an MVP-calibre talent because of an off-season trade.
ahhwell, yes y'all have him. enjoy him
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dredeye
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Simple answer no
I will add that Travis has struggled since taking over in the lead off spot. So it will be nice to get Reyes' bat back
TootooTrain
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He was pretty solid leading off for about a week. I think it's just a matter of him cooling off in general which was to be expected. Would be nice to have Reyes leading off again though I agree. Travis would be a great fit in the 2 slot long term.
Eyedea
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He's been fairly unlucky. Walks and strikeouts up, but he's still putting the ball in play, just not getting rewarded for it. A lot like Martin earlier on in April.
Leaf Rocket
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yeah. The joke is that most of us still can't believe it. Most games there tends to be someone that jokingly comments on the reality that we really do have a guy who's an MVP-calibre talent because of an off-season trade.
he's an MVP calibre talent? then why are the jays sucking is the pitching again?
Eyedea
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Does this question need to be answered? I feel like it's apparent.
(also one player can only do so much)
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Diamond Joe Quimby
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Leaf Rocket
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so it is pitching. I am legit not into baseball as I used to be in the past hence Im always asking questions aha
Woodman19
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If we can hold out and play .500 ball while our guys are hurt and our pitching has underperformed, we should go on a little run when Hutch comes back to reality and Jose an Edwin start hitting. We also have plenty to trade at the deadline for rentals if we are in a spot to contend for the playoffs without harming the long term future.
Realistically I could see us slugging our way to a wildcard spot with a 4th starter rental at the deadline.
Realistically I could see us slugging our way to a wildcard spot with a 4th starter rental at the deadline.
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yes Donaldson is MVP calibre. He's 2nd in WAR the past 3 years which proves how valuable you are to the team. He's behind Mike Trout. The players on Oakland were shocked at the deal, some pissed off. 29 home runs on Oakland is insane and could hit 35 here with a 290-309 AVG with great range at third. Sometimes his throws can be a bit wild though.
Pitching has been dreadful. Buehrle has been terrible before last night. Sanchez has been wild. Hutch terrible. Dickey had 1 really rough outing but hasn't been TOO bad. Then the other spot was Norris who was sent down. We rarely have pitchers throw more than 5 innings which is beyond bad. Our bullpen started out hot but have since cooled off but have been overworked. That's the sole reason for our start is the pitching.
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Shi Davidi @ShiDavidi
Steve Tolleson in starting lineup for triple-A Buffalo this morning after electing free agency and then re-signing with #BlueJays
So it was reported he had accepted assignment. Then that he elected free agency. Then that he ended up signing a new deal. Odd series of events atleast from a twitter perspective.
Steve Tolleson in starting lineup for triple-A Buffalo this morning after electing free agency and then re-signing with #BlueJays
So it was reported he had accepted assignment. Then that he elected free agency. Then that he ended up signing a new deal. Odd series of events atleast from a twitter perspective.
Canada4Gold
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read an article that said signing a new deal meant he avoided the must stay in the minors for 10 days rule for players who are sent down normally. Jays will probably want him up shortly with no backup middle infielder on the roster
GoHardSports
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Very neat loophole that AA found. He's pretty good at thinking outside the box.
Suntouchable13
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So let's say Goins would have been hit by a pitch and broke a bone in his hand, who would have played shortstop that game?
sabresEH
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I believe someone said before, that Gibby said Donaldson would play short in a situation like that.
Suntouchable13
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But then who would play 3rd? Valencia on his gimpy ankle? Or I guess they would put EE at 3rd and bring Smoak into the game.
I'm assuming that in an emergency situation like that, with the current roster, Edwin plays 3B in a pinch and you slide Smoak into 1B
GoHardSports
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Its been reported that Donaldoson wouldve played SS and Martin wouldve played 3rd.
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