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2020 Blue Jays General Season Thread

Frank E said:
Obviously a low risk move, and I would imagine this is plan C because plan A and B didn't work out.
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The M.O. seems to be all about low risk moves, which is fair, considering the crapshoot this season is, and the limited amount of playing time any acquisition is going to get (especially a starting pitcher - you're looking at 5 or 6 starts before the regular season ends). The Jays seem focused on bringing guys on expiring deals who can help now. Both Walker and Ray have been excellent in the past, and have been at least average-ish starters for most of their careers. That's not a huge endorsement, obviously, but, for a team with serious injury issues to their starting rotation, it has value.
 
bustaheims said:
Frank E said:
Obviously a low risk move, and I would imagine this is plan C because plan A and B didn't work out.
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The M.O. seems to be all about low risk moves, which is fair, considering the crapshoot this season is, and the limited amount of playing time any acquisition is going to get (especially a starting pitcher - you're looking at 5 or 6 starts before the regular season ends). The Jays seem focused on bringing guys on expiring deals who can help now. Both Walker and Ray have been excellent in the past, and have been at least average-ish starters for most of their careers. That's not a huge endorsement, obviously, but, for a team with serious injury issues to their starting rotation, it has value.
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Yeah, I'm not really being critical.  I agree with you.  And really they're chasing a wildcard spot here, it's not like they're dominant contenders.
 
Deebo said:
Jays also get Villar from the Marlins.

Infielder to play SS while Bichette is out.
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A nice short-term pick up. Versatility in the infield (with mostly okay defence - not going to save you many runs, but not likely to cost you too many, either) with a reasonable bat and pretty good speed on the base paths. Considering how many tight/extra inning games the Jays seems to be involved in, adding someone who could come in as a pinch runner in those situations could be help add an extra W or two.

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https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1300520017214218240

Conine produced well in the lower minors last season, but doesn't really project to be a particularly impactful MLB player.
 
One addtional deal, Ross Stripling from the Dodgers for 2 PTBNL

Final list of addtions:

https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1300539812089344000
 
Stripling is an interesting add. Having a terrible season, but has been a reasonably reliable swing man for the Dodgers for the previous few seasons. Also, unlike the rest of the additions, he?s not a free agent at the end of the season.
 
Cardiac kids at it again, Hernandez homer in the 10th to win the game.  Base running is atrocious, they are really not doing well on the bases. Hope they can sweep the Sox. 
 
Frank E said:
What a roller coaster ride of a season.
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It's odd because they are basically doing exactly what they probably shot.  They are a .500-ish team.  That being said they have also done it with awful defense, only a single reliable starter and a bunch of injuries.
 
Ryu goes 7 shutout innings and the Jays finally get a 7 inning outing out of a starter.  2 innings away from a postseason berth
 
L K said:
Ryu goes 7 shutout innings and the Jays finally get a 7 inning outing out of a starter.  2 innings away from a postseason berth
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I miss complete games. They seem as frequent as no hitters these past few years.
 
Joe S. said:
I miss complete games. They seem as frequent as no hitters these past few years.
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Analytics have really sucked the life out of the sport (moreso baseball out of all the sports).  Can't stand them.  But that's just me.
 
So I don't really watch the Jays at the moment but... why is Montoyo playing Ray? He looks atrocious. Bad control.
 
3 innings, 1hit, 1run, 5K's; Ray was pretty darn good.
I guess we could wonder about pulling Shoemaker after 35 pitches and using Cole (who pitched last game in a meaningless loss, for some reason) but Jays only scored one run which won't win you many. Too bad. Tampa pitched well but also made some great defensive plays.
 
Tough loss but not a ton you can do there. I guess I wish they didn't give quite so many big at bats to Panik but nobody was hitting tonight.
 
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