***Official Toronto Blue Jays Thread***
 

I did one last year that did not get much traction. With the excitement around our young core and now the signing of Springer, it’s time for all Blue Jay fans to have a thread to document our upcoming World Series win (this year or next)! :D

I LOVE the team that they’ve put together. They’re going to be good for a long time

That Springer signing, Brantley being rumoured and Trevor Bauer a real possibility makes this an exciting year for Jays fans. I’m hoping Vlad’s conditioning pays off and this lineup is even more lethal than it already looks.

That Yates signing is overshadowed by Springer but if he can return to form it definitely a major plus for the pen. Feel pretty good with Ryu and Pearson but Ray in the sky dome worries me still. Hopefully we get one more arm.

[QUOTE=Triple B;16892599]That Springer signing, Brantley being rumoured and Trevor Bauer a real possibility makes this an exciting year for Jays fans. I’m hoping Vlad’s conditioning pays off and this lineup is even more lethal than it already looks.[/QUOTE]

I hope we don’t sign Bauer. Not worth the money he’s asking but more importantly seems like he wouldn’t be a good clubhouse guy and based on last year, that is huge for these guys. I’m good with Brantley coming and trading Grichuk and a prospect for pitching. They should sign Walker back too as I think he would be great for our starting 5

The tides a turning, watch out Yankees, here come the Blue Jays!!!!!

Michael Brantley now going to Toronto!!!!!

This offense is going to be lethal

sorry in advance, LOL, this is fantasy bb related, BUT,

rowdy tellez has got to play (1b/dh), no ???

the springer signing was great, but, I'm a little "worried" now
with the addition of brantley. haha

jays fans opinions on tellez ?, I think he's an emerging (borderline) stud.

TIA.

Now we just need to trade Grichuk/Fisher for a starting pitcher

[QUOTE=vintg;16893545]sorry in advance, LOL, this is fantasy bb related, BUT,

rowdy tellez has got to play (1b/dh), no ???

the springer signing was great, but, I'm a little "worried" now
with the addition of brantley. haha

jays fans opinions on tellez ?, I think he's an emerging (borderline) stud.

TIA.[/QUOTE]

Personally I love Tellez and think he’ll have a huge year. I think everything is pointing to him being the everyday first baseman. If you’re into statcast numbers he’s: 79th percentile on exit velocity, 81st percentile in hard hit%, 86th percentile in xBA, and 84th percentile in xSLG

Trade Grichuk but not Lourdes. You want to keep Teo and Lourdes to keep the crew together. Randall is odd man out.

Teoscar should be the opening day RF. Lourdes has experience playing the middle infield. Perhaps he can play 3B, or have him play 2B and move Biggio to 3B.

[QUOTE=PejaD;16893755]Teoscar should be the opening day RF. Lourdes has experience playing the middle infield. Perhaps he can play 3B, or have him play 2B and move Biggio to 3B.[/QUOTE]

Could have Teo as prime DH and rotate in the OF when required. Keep Lourdes, Springer and Brantley there. Trade Grichuk!

No Brantley as he signs with Astros. This is good as we trade Grichuk still and keep Gurriel/Springer/Teoscar as our outfield.

I’m 1000% fine with keeping Grichuk as long as they put the money they would’ve used for Brantley into getting a solid SP

Keith Law’s Top 100 (from Reddit)

• ⁠5. Nate Pearson - "If he can stay healthy, there are very few starting pitching prospects who can match his stuff and size, which give him the ceiling of a No. 1 starter."
• ⁠14. Austin Martin - "This bat at a skill position is pretty unusual and gives him some MVP upside, although we should be a little cautious since he has yet to take a pro at-bat."
• ⁠79. Alek Manoah - "He does have to keep his body in shape, but if he stays healthy he should be in the Blue Jays’ rotation within the next two seasons, with mid-rotation upside."
• ⁠92. Alejandro Kirk - "His bat will make him a longtime regular as a catcher, with a chance to be a star if he keeps his body in shape for it."
• ⁠98. Orelvis Martinez - "He has an enormous ceiling as a strong OBP guy with 25-30 homers and plus defense at third. We just need to see how the bat plays at higher levels."

Go Jays Go!

Alejandro Kirk isn’t messing around. Damn.

[url]https://twitter.com/ScottyMitchTSN/status/1360610586288156680?s=20[/url]

[QUOTE=BSG;16991043]Alejandro Kirk isn’t messing around. Damn.

[url]https://twitter.com/ScottyMitchTSN/status/1360610586288156680?s=20[/url][/QUOTE]

I heard he had dropped some weight, but WOW.

[QUOTE=BSG;16991043]Alejandro Kirk isn’t messing around. Damn.

[url]https://twitter.com/ScottyMitchTSN/status/1360610586288156680?s=20[/url][/QUOTE]

Wow. Doesn't even look like the same guy

[QUOTE=Triple B;16991047]I heard he had dropped some weight, but WOW.[/QUOTE]

Hope he takes over #1 spot from Jansen.

What’s the chatter in Toronto about where the Blue Jays will play their home games?

From what I’ve read, it sounds like they might have to play in Dunedin, or possibly back in Buffalo.

Are they by chance trying to work with the Canadian government on a protocol to allow them to play in Toronto?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[QUOTE=eye4talent;16993673]What’s the chatter in Toronto about where the Blue Jays will play their home games?

From what I’ve read, it sounds like they might have to play in Dunedin, or possibly back in Buffalo.

Are they by chance trying to work with the Canadian government on a protocol to allow them to play in Toronto?

[/QUOTE]

We're hearing Dunedin as the Raptors didn't get clearance and the Jays are piggy backing off of that decision.

[QUOTE=Triple B;16993729]We're hearing Dunedin as the Raptors didn't get clearance and the Jays are piggy backing off of that decision.[/QUOTE]


That makes sense.

I was hoping for another year of the Buffalo Blue Jays—that ballpark is quite hitter-friendly.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[QUOTE=eye4talent;16993818]That makes sense.

I was hoping for another year of the Buffalo Blue Jays—that ballpark is quite hitter-friendly.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]

Well, presumably the Bisons will be playing their summer in Buffalo.

Some good info here about the Jays’ Top 50 Prospects...

[url]https://www.tsn.ca/tsn-s-top-50-blue-jays-prospects-1.1593026[/url]

[QUOTE=Triple B;16996458]Some good info here about the Jays’ Top 50 Prospects...

[url]https://www.tsn.ca/tsn-s-top-50-blue-jays-prospects-1.1593026[/url][/QUOTE]

Great time to be a blue Jays fan!

7 prospects in the top 100...not too shabby

[url]https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2021-prospect-list/summary?sort=-1,1&pageitems=100&pg=0[/url]

Is it me or does Teoscar look jacked? I saw a pic on Twitter but don't know how to link it here :(

Vlad talked about a lot of things but for me he commented that he and Teoscar worked out together in the DR, Bo motivated him over the phone and chatted with Biggio and Lourdes.

Best core in baseball. These guys push each other.

World series this year or next.

[QUOTE=Yaga;17028761]Is it me or does Teoscar look jacked? I saw a pic on Twitter but don't know how to link it here :([/QUOTE]

I'll be laughing if that AAAA tweener ends up being their most productive hitter-again. Cool name too.

[QUOTE=LVDan;17037070]I'll be laughing if that AAAA tweener ends up being their most productive hitter-again. Cool name too.[/QUOTE]



I will definitely be crying if that ends up being the case.

Here's an exciting outlook for the 2021 Blue Jays from Forbes.com...

[url]https://www.forbes.com/sites/berniepleskoff/2021/02/25/impressive-offseason-acquisitions--dramatically-improved-toronto-blue-jays-roster/?sh=14057d8c1611[/url]

[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210228/07e6d7abdc8ad88ae5ca430332083384.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=eye4talent;17051513][IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210228/07e6d7abdc8ad88ae5ca430332083384.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

This lineup as is would be a top 10 lineup in baseball. Add in Springer and Teoscar and I'll argue this is top to bottom the most dangerous lineup in baseball

I'm so excited for some of the young guys. Miguel Hiraldo in particular. He obviously isn't going to be with the team, but should be fun to see what he can do a camp and then see where he ends up to start the year.

Vladdy might regret the weight for a minute after taking that pitch to kidney/back

Is it just me, or is Rowdy looking slimmer too?

Rowdy 2-2. It's gonna be hard with this lineup, but I hope he's somehow able to get everyday ABs

Rowdy is going to breakout this year. I’m banking on it

[QUOTE=BSG;17052348]Rowdy is going to breakout this year. I’m banking on it[/QUOTE]

103.7 exit velocity 1st AB, 104 exit velocity 2nd AB

Dude can rake

[QUOTE=BSG;17052348]Rowdy is going to breakout this year. I’m banking on it[/QUOTE]



I don’t want to sound hyperbolic, but Rowdy reminds me a little of David Ortiz. I’m not saying Rowdy will post multiple 1.000-OPS seasons, but he’s built very similarly and has a similar type of game. And with continued maturation while hitting in that lineup, he could be a real force—maybe one step below Ortiz’s peak.

And he could start the season batting eighth...

Blue Jays are going to be one of the most entertaining teams to watch this year especially the offense. Maybe they'll be an over bet juggernaut again like 5-6 years ago when they had Smoak, Joey Bats, Donaldson, etc.

1-0-1 and playing the Phillies today.

Rowdy is looking good as he’s 3 for 4.

I’m excited to see Springer leading off today!

Springer got a hit in his first AB leading off.

In the 4th inning. Jays willing 1-0. LGJ with a solo HR.

This is the Jays flying over the competition ...

[IMG]https://media4.giphy.com/media/OspSxR4kRpVRX8hLuo/giphy.gif[/IMG]

Jays won today, 4-2

Tomorrow Simeon Woods Richardson starts the game and Alek Manoah pitching as well. Excited for these two guys!

Simeon Woods Richardson makes it through the first inning. 3 up/down.

[QUOTE=BSG;17062217]Jays won today, 4-2

Tomorrow Simeon Woods Richardson starts the game and Alek Manoah pitching as well. Excited for these two guys![/QUOTE]

Both guys looking great!!

SWR pitched 2 innings allowing no runs, 1 walk and 1 SO.

Alek Manoah pitched 2 innings, no runs, 1 hit and 4 SO including three in the 4th inning.

Nate Pearson shut down. Bummer

[QUOTE=BigSlim16;17070116]Nate Pearson shut down. Bummer[/QUOTE]


Yuck. He was the wild card that could push them past NY I was thinking. They shoulda resigned TWalker.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[QUOTE=LVDan;17070240]Yuck. He was the wild card that could push them past NY I was thinking. They shoulda resigned TWalker.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]



I’m baffled they didn’t bring back Taijuan. Odorizzi is probably the best free agent left... which is why they should trade for Sonny Gray.

[QUOTE=BigSlim16;17070116]Nate Pearson shut down. Bummer[/QUOTE]

It’s only a grade 1 sprain. Shouldn’t be out long.

Jays bat are awake today. 10-0 so far in 4th. Springer, Vlad, Kirk and Grichuk have all gone deep.

[QUOTE=BSG;17099233]Jays bat are awake today. 10-0 so far in 4th. Springer, Vlad, Kirk and Grichuk have all gone deep.[/QUOTE]Kirk is the top bat in the lineup, unpopular opinion but he's a fat mookie betts

Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

Loving the walks from Hernandez this spring. This lineup looks insane.

[QUOTE=noaskiecards;17099240]Kirk is the top bat in the lineup, unpopular opinion but he's a fat mookie betts

Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]

He should be starting ahead of Jansen but letting Danny catch Ryu always. Kirks bat is too valuable.

Jays televised today on Sportsnet! Finally.

[QUOTE=BSG;17103272]Jays televised today on Sportsnet! Finally.[/QUOTE]

Rogers has really blown the coverage this spring. Covid-19 sure, but this is the second game on Sportsnet since the start of spring? fans had to watch Vlad's home run off cell phone videos, for example.

do better, Rogers. do better.

WTF Lourdes....

Hoping hiraldo gets some at bats, mail day!

[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210312/2d732ffea3d793fb5943c458022c6417.jpg[/IMG]

Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

Jays throwing a no no by committee so far. Almost through 7.

Finished with a one hit shut out by committee. Biggio and kirk led today.

Jays playing the Yankees. Up 1-0 with a LGJ rbi double.

Alek Manoah has 5 strikeouts in the first two innings according to Gameday. Can’t believe this game isn’t televised.

Just saw this tweet:

Alek Manoah has struck out 8 of his last 9 batters faced, and has fanned 9 of 13 faced overall this spring. All Yankees and mostly starters.

Alek Manoah strikes out 2 more in the 3rd inning. 7 SO and 9 straight outs.

Are teams pitching around Vlad in spring training?? Five walks and an HBP already. And it’s not like he’s working the count—I’m seeing four- or five-pitch at-bats, with lots of nibbling the corner.

[QUOTE=eye4talent;17110329]Are teams pitching around Vlad in spring training?? Five walks and an HBP already. And it’s not like he’s working the count—I’m seeing four- or five-pitch at-bats, with lots of nibbling the corner.[/QUOTE]

If he stays patient and with the lineup, he will get a lot of good pitches to smash eventually.

Jays flexing bats again.

Vlad 4-4 with doubles and triple
Biggio 2-3
Teo 2-4

Kirk and Vlad continue to have great spring training stats.

Vlad 1-1
Kirk 1-1 Solo HR

[QUOTE=BSG;17129178]Kirk and Vlad continue to have great spring training stats.

Vlad 1-1
Kirk 1-1 Solo HR[/QUOTE]Kirk!!!!
That little beast

Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

I hope Kirk gets the starter job. Can McGuire and make Jansen the backup.

Posted this in other threads but hoping for big things from these guys, and of course Vlad, BO and all the other guys (not a Jays fan but do like them and many of their players):

[img]https://i.imgur.com/p7W5Ote.jpg[/img]