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Jays Roster Discussion

I just made the mistake of reading article comments over at sportsnet... oh dear lord... wow...

One guy was going on about how the jays are idiots for not getting sale... I mean.. words.. just... I can't.
 
Joe S. said:
Good lord these strikeouts...

Although I don't count Josh 'black hole' thole.
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My understanding is that Thole is only on the roster to catch Dickey. If we assume Dickey won't be a starter in the post-season, could we dump Thole in favour of a call-up who can actually hit?
 
Crucialness Key said:
Joe S. said:
Good lord these strikeouts...

Although I don't count Josh 'black hole' thole.
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My understanding is that Thole is only on the roster to catch Dickey. If we assume Dickey won't be a starter in the post-season, could we dump Thole in favour of a call-up who can actually hit?
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I suppose. If dickey doesn't make the post season roster then sure take thole off too. But I think it we'll have to way to see how Kratz does in Buffalo.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-veteran-catcher-erik-kratz-minor-league-deal/
 
Potvin29 said:
Back up catchers just generally are not very good.
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I agree - but Thole shouldn't even be in the MLB... I know it's a minor complaint relative to the rest of the team. I just worry if Martin gets hurt, you're basically giving the opposing team a free out every time he comes up to bat.
 
Frank E said:
Isn't Donaldson a former catcher?
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He is, but he doesn't have much experience behind the plate at the MLB level. The A's moved him out to 3B for a good reason. He definitely wouldn't be my first choice. If Martin were to get hurt for any length of time, I'd rather see the Jays give Jimenez a shot. He's not likely to be a significant producer, but he's put up respectable enough numbers in the minors that he might not be a complete offensive blackhole.
 
Leapin' flyballs!  Kevin Pillar makes the catch...

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/gotta-see-pillar-dives-snag-altuves-screecher/
 
Apparently there is something to do with LED lights or something that other teams/players have complained about in Houston.  Orioles set a record for strikeouts in a series or something like that there recently.

I wouldn't worry too much about it yet.
 
Holy cow, Atkins is on his way to Houston to discuss the Sanchez situation with the Blue Jays coaching staff and Sanchez himself!  I hope they can sort this out in a way that it doesn't negatively affect the clubhouse.  I personally don't understand why they don't go to a 6 man rotation and then put Sanchez into the bullpen once the playoffs start.  What if the Jays are in the wild card game?  Don't you want Sanchez starting that game?
 
Potvin29 said:
Apparently there is something to do with LED lights or something that other teams/players have complained about in Houston.  Orioles set a record for strikeouts in a series or something like that there recently.

I wouldn't worry too much about it yet.
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The radio broadcast mentioned the LED lights were whiter/brighter, which caused some haze effects; coupled with the lack of a true batters' eye out in center, it's clearly a contributing factor to visiting teams. No big deal though.

In other news:
https://sports.vice.com/ca/highlight/watch-marcus-stroman-show-other-canadian-superstars-how-to-throw-a-fastball
 
herman said:
The radio broadcast mentioned the LED lights were whiter/brighter, which caused some haze effects; coupled with the lack of a true batters' eye out in center, it's clearly a contributing factor to visiting teams. No big deal though.
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On the TV broadcast, they also noted how hard it can become to get a grip in the batter's box from the midpoint of the game, which would increase the levels of discomfort. That could also contribute to some of the issues.

Basically, there are a number of issues with an otherwise beautiful stadium from a baseball POV.
 
As usual you guys completely ignore my post when I am not only completely right but the rest of you are out to lunch. I guess this is a hockey board after all.
 
sickbeast said:
As usual you guys completely ignore my post when I am not only completely right but the rest of you are out to lunch. I guess this is a hockey board after all.
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Edit: Removed for unnecessary post, end of day annoyance.
 
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