2021 Blue Jays General Discussion Thread

[Highlander]

Vlad the Impaler

 

[Joe S.]

The difference between Vladdy this season and Vladdy in the previous two seasons is really remarkable.

We?ve been hearing about him for so long that I tend to think we forget he?s only 22. Most MLB stars don?t really hit their stride until they are 25 or older.

 

[bustaheims]

The difference between Vladdy this season and Vladdy in the previous two seasons is really remarkable.

We?ve been hearing about him for so long that I tend to think we forget he?s only 22. Most MLB stars don?t really hit their stride until they are 25 or older.

Yeah. For the sake of comparison, his dad didn?t become a regular until part way through his age 22 season.

 

[Deebo]

https://twitter.com/ShiDavidi/status/1388165075979186178

 

[Kin]

That sucks.

 

[herman]

Wow MLB HoF has higher personal conduct standards than the Supreme Court

 

[Highlander]

I don't know what stage this or these accusations are but have we come completely to a guilty verdict without any presumption of innocence?  If he did it fine he needs to be punished, but not much information for us to make up our minds on.

 

[Highlander]

On a brighter note Teoscar is back in the lineup tonight.  Hope Pearson is back soon.

 

[Kin]

I don't know what stage this or these accusations are but have we come completely to a guilty verdict without any presumption of innocence?

The presumption of innocence is for a court room and is a legal principle. It would be ridiculous to ask that of individuals.

More to the point, for MLB to do this means they've looked into the matter and found sufficient cause to take the action they did.

 

[Kin]

https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1388181496138280965

Again, this is the conclusion of an investigation.

 

[Deebo]

I don't know what stage this or these accusations are but have we come completely to a guilty verdict without any presumption of innocence?  If he did it fine he needs to be punished, but not much information for us to make up our minds on.

The link provided had details.

 

[Highlander]

https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1388181496138280965

Again, this is the conclusion of an investigation.

Thanks for the update and thought they must have sufficient evidence of wrong doing, I just didn't see this in the initial report that I saw.  Sad to see he ruined his legacy this way.

 

[Bender]

I don't know what stage this or these accusations are but have we come completely to a guilty verdict without any presumption of innocence?

The presumption of innocence is for a court room and is a legal principle. It would be ridiculous to ask that of individuals.

More to the point, for MLB to do this means they've looked into the matter and found sufficient cause to take the action they did.

I mean you'd think it being an old boys club to some extent it must've really been incriminating for this outcome.

 

[Kin]

I mean you'd think it being an old boys club to some extent it must've really been incriminating for this outcome.

Not only that but just for liability reasons you'd think they'd be pretty sure of themselves before announcing it loudly and publicly.

 

[dappleganger]

These rumours/allegations have plagued him for years.

This is from 2009: https://www.cp24.com/roberto-alomar-apparently-settles-sex-lawsuit-1.395677?cache=

Not sure if the current allegations are anything different but when you're hiring people...

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

I don't know what stage this or these accusations are but have we come completely to a guilty verdict without any presumption of innocence?  If he did it fine he needs to be punished, but not much information for us to make up our minds on.

The link provided had details.

Well, hurry up and start reading it to him, already.

 

[Highlander]

Keptain Kirk launches two, count em, two home runs and bats in 4 RBI,  move over Vladdy, you have a competitor.

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1390493778943823877

Not bad.

 

[Kin]

If this team can get Pearson and/or Manoah going they'll be real fun to watch.

 

[Highlander]

Yah, for some reason I just have a gut feeling that Manoah will be better or at last more durable. Don't know why but I hope they are both Ace.  I am loving watching the Jays, they are a fun team to follow.