Blue Jays 2012

[shack]

Mets next, lets hope the winning continues!

I was upset with myself last year as it was the first time since the team came to town that I did not go to a Jays game.

I picked up a pair for Sunday afternoon to make sure it doesn't happen again and then I find out it's Morrow bobblehead day. Woo hoo.:cheer2:

 

[shack]

Almost? At least Francisco has 8 saves in 9 opportunities.

He's now blown 2 out of his last 4 save attempts.

 

[ahlungjai]

Gomes looked good

JPA and JoeyBatts caught fire

why can't the Jays play like this on most nights? we do have the talent!

always extra sweet when we beat them Yanks

now for inter-league play!

 

[Perry Mason]

why can't the Jays play like this on most nights?

Because, as Yogi Berra said, "90% of baseball is half between the ears."

You can see by their faces and body language when -- and if -- their heads are into the game. Often they are not [I think of Rasmus, in particular!]... and I say that is primarily a failure of management!

Perry

 

[Rockslinger]

Despite his hitting woes, Joey Bats is top 10 in homeruns, and has shown signs of regaining his hitting stroke.

As we near the 1/4 season mark, Bautista is on pace to hit 41 home runs (not too shabby. eh).

 

[Don Draper]

now for inter-league play!

I hate Inter League play.

It always favors the National League team.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

It always favors the National League team.

Really? The American League has a 1,939-1,773 record vs. the NL.

 

[dj1470]

I hate Inter League play.

It always favors the National League team.

Only in the NL park.
It's fair in an AL park where DH's rule but when that AL pitcher has to go to bat it is certainly ridiculous.

 

[The Oracle]

Only in the NL park.
It's fair in an AL park where DH's rule but when that AL pitcher has to go to bat it is certainly ridiculous.

I for one am not a fan of inter league play.

It takes away from the mystery of facing an unknown opponent in the fall classic.

But then I'm a traditionalist to the core.

 

[ahlungjai]

the game is on SN1
listening to radio ...JPA just hit another HR! 3rd straight gm now
3-0 Jays

 

[Casa_Nova]

2 Hours later...it is 14-1 Blue Jays. Jays seem to be owning the NY teams so far this season

 

[gcostanza]

And now, 14-5 .

 

[black booty lover]

What's the deal with Gomes? They can't send him back down if he continues to do this. Where do you put him when Laurie comes back? Does he play first and Edwin goes back to DH?

What happens with Lind? Despite his hitting woes they say they want to keep him because he's a lefty.

 

[Don Draper]

Only in the NL park.
It's fair in an AL park where DH's rule but when that AL pitcher has to go to bat it is certainly ridiculous.

In the AL park, the NL gets to sit their pitcher and gets an extra bat in the line up. They love it.

Damage control after the '94 strike that should be discarded.

AL GM's work to make an AL team for their league.

 

[Dawgger]

What's the deal with Gomes? They can't send him back down if he continues to do this. Where do you put him when Laurie comes back? Does he play first and Edwin goes back to DH?

What happens with Lind? Despite his hitting woes they say they want to keep him because he's a lefty.

Gomes is versatile, catch, first, third, DH. Lets see what happens when the scouts get a good read on him. If he continues to hit he is a keeper, although I think the original plan was 4 games. Lind has to show he can hit before ant decision can be made on him. If he hits in Vegas he will probably be back, if he doesn't, release, trade, minor leagues????

 

[dj1470]

In the AL park, the NL gets to sit their pitcher and gets an extra bat in the line up. They love it.

Damage control after the '94 strike that should be discarded.

AL GM's work to make an AL team for their league.

Yes? I agree?
Thanks for validating my point?

 

[black booty lover]

Gomes is versatile, catch, first, third, DH. Lets see what happens when the scouts get a good read on him. If he continues to hit he is a keeper, although I think the original plan was 4 games. Lind has to show he can hit before ant decision can be made on him. If he hits in Vegas he will probably be back, if he doesn't, release, trade, minor leagues????

If Lind starts to hit in Vegas this is going to be an interesting dilemma. Even though as you mentioned Gomes is versatile, you would want that guy playing somewhere on a regular basis and all those spots are filled. I'm thinking him and Edwin would have to split/ share DH and first.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Only in the NL park. It's fair in an AL park where DH's rule but when that AL pitcher has to go to bat it is certainly ridiculous.

The stats don't bear that out - the AL teams' superiority extends into NL parks. There are simply just more high quality teams in the AL.

NL pitchers are virtually just as impotent as their AL counterparts, even with all of their "practice."

 

[RandyAndy2]

He's now blown 2 out of his last 4 save attempts.

Hey shack, you've been watching Francisco's stats on a daily basis to refute my point, haven't you? Just kidding.
Enjoy the game on Sunday. I'm not really into the bobblehead thing, but if there were a Hazel Mae bobbleboob day, I'd be there for sure!

 

[shack]

Hey shack, you've been watching Francisco's stats on a daily basis to refute my point, haven't you? Just kidding.

No. I was reading the paper and in the leadup blurb to the Mets series they mentioned that stat and it made me recall the post on FF.