The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays
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I don’t understand Schnitzel’s approach. We had a chance to go up 3-2 in the series. Up 2-1 botttom of the 8th. Why not go to your best relievers?
While we are all upset over the bullpen move Schneider made, let's keep in mind it was a lack of offence that was a main factor in the loss. Bases loaded with none out and not one run. That's unacceptable.
The Seattle grounds crew waters down the area around home plate so that it's almost muddy. They primarily hit balls in the air so it has no effect on them. It paid dividends for them last night.
There is something very wrong with John Schneider in the playoffs. He feels like he needs to prove his superior statistical analytical thinking. This man has costed so many situations because of bonehead managerial bullpen decisions over the years... he has done things that other managers would never do.. But I firmly believe the worst thing that John Schneider does is mess with momentum and mess with confidence.
Philip
Philip
.... and now unfortunately, we woke up Eugenio Suárez. I think I like the Mariner lineup a little better when this guy was playing like a bump on a log that didn't do anything.
Philip
Philip
The thing is if you put your best relievers in and lose at least no one will be second guessing you.
It's almost like he was playing a hunch...Which is fine during the regular season I would say but not now.
I don't believe schnieder has a contract yet for next year. Would this decision derail that if they go on to lose, or loose for stupid people? I believe they have an option to pick up or would give him a 3 or 4 year deal of they wanted.
He pitched Hoffman with an 8-2 lead and little in a 2-1 lead, gotta wonder if the pitching coach was also on board?
Plus the khakis wouldn't be too pleased with not having their 11mil per year guy in there. Can't really blame little as he's really a scrap heap type of player. If you had loperfido or bichette to choose from to pinch hit, who'd you choose?
He pitched Hoffman with an 8-2 lead and little in a 2-1 lead, gotta wonder if the pitching coach was also on board?
Plus the khakis wouldn't be too pleased with not having their 11mil per year guy in there. Can't really blame little as he's really a scrap heap type of player. If you had loperfido or bichette to choose from to pinch hit, who'd you choose?
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Maybe John Schneider is betting on baseball and betting against the Jays. Sounds crazy, but when you have the Cleveland closer guy betting on first pitch strikes that he himself throws… Anything is possible.
Philip
I think schnieder may be developing a god complex. Looks like he's enjoying the spotlight too much. The walk to the mound for scherzer may have highlighted that.
I've been saying that myself. Total ego. Needing to prove that he is an analytical movement mastermind in the postseason. He needs to focus more on making the moves that he's expected to make ... and less about being overly innovative, showing he manages from such an intelligent acute angle.
Just keep it simple buddy.
Philip
He manages in the playoffs the way he does in the regular season. He thinks he needs to pull his starters early so their fresh for the next 30 starts when in reality they only have 2 maybe 3 starts and that's if they advance. He needs to be more like Cito and trust his veterans.
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I bet that Springer sits on the bench until they need him to pinch-hit.
Tonight's lineup
P-Yesavage
1- Springer DH
2- Lukes LF
3-Guerrero Jr 1B
4-Kirk C
5-Varsho CF
6-Clement 3B
7-Barger-RF
8-IKF 2B
9-Gimenez SS
P-Yesavage
1- Springer DH
2- Lukes LF
3-Guerrero Jr 1B
4-Kirk C
5-Varsho CF
6-Clement 3B
7-Barger-RF
8-IKF 2B
9-Gimenez SS
