Jays Roster Discussion
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bustaheims
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Deebo said:
Even though he hasn't played at SS much in his career, for a couple games here and there, you could probably put Barney there and come out okay, or even shift Travis over and have Barney play 2B. It's not ideal, but it's an option, and it makes more sense than wasting a roster spot on Goins. And, I mean, if they really wanted to, they could easily send Venditte down when they wanted to rest Tulo instead of making that move now, and have a little more depth in the pen, as questionable as that depth may be.
bustaheims said:
I'm saying maybe they want to keep Tulo out of the line up for the next few days because he left the game last night with a hamstring problem. If he is out today with that injury (but not serious enough for a 15 day DL stint) and they play Barney and Travis in the middle infield and Barney or Travis gets hurt, then what?
bustaheims
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L K said:
Exactly. There are options on the roster that minimize Goins' value right now. With the offence and bullpen struggling the way they are, there's no reason to keep a defensive specialist who's not producing at the plate on the roster. The team can manage for a couple games with a defensive downgrade. Right now, they can't manage with another hole in the batting order.
And, as for Venditte, he could have been sent down to make room for someone else in the pen - like maybe Browning - who's been excellent in his minor league career so far - or Stilson, or some of the other minor league vets they have down there that could potentially make for a reasonable relief arm.
Tulo is out tonight and might be out for a few days. I wouldn't want to go multiple games without one player with significant time at SS available, which would be the case if Goins was sent down.
They also might want to ease Travis back in so I can see how having another IF option on the bench at the expense of a BP arm would make sense.
I doubt this is a long term arrangement, but for now I can see why they would do it.
They also might want to ease Travis back in so I can see how having another IF option on the bench at the expense of a BP arm would make sense.
I doubt this is a long term arrangement, but for now I can see why they would do it.
hockeyfan1
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Turnaround? About time for the Jays...
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-offence-resembles-2015-form-walk-off-victory/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-offence-resembles-2015-form-walk-off-victory/
Captain Canuck
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Jays acquire 39 year old RH reliever Jason Grilli and cash considerations from Atlanta for pitching prospect Sean Ratcliffe.
I'm not sure how much Grilli has left in the tank, but there is no doubt the Jays pen needed a bit of a shakeup. Minor move, but at least it's a start! Hard to deal this early in the year, only get the teams way out of the race like the Braves wanting to trade now.
I'm not sure how much Grilli has left in the tank, but there is no doubt the Jays pen needed a bit of a shakeup. Minor move, but at least it's a start! Hard to deal this early in the year, only get the teams way out of the race like the Braves wanting to trade now.
hockeyfan1
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The Jays are 5.5 GBL Baltimore in the American League East. Toronto is also just 2.5 games from first (Boston) in the AL wildcard race.
The Blue Jays currently rank 17th in MLB with 255 runs scored and are on pace to finish with 677. Through 61 games last season, the Blue Jays had scored 325 runs en route to finishing with an MLB-best 891 -- 127 more than the next best team. Toronto also ranks 26th in team average (.234) in 2016 after finishing second in baseball at .269 in 2015.
Jays President Mark Shapiro apparently unhappy about it.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/shapiro-expects-blue-jays-struggling-offence/
The Blue Jays currently rank 17th in MLB with 255 runs scored and are on pace to finish with 677. Through 61 games last season, the Blue Jays had scored 325 runs en route to finishing with an MLB-best 891 -- 127 more than the next best team. Toronto also ranks 26th in team average (.234) in 2016 after finishing second in baseball at .269 in 2015.
Jays President Mark Shapiro apparently unhappy about it.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/shapiro-expects-blue-jays-struggling-offence/
Captain Canuck
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Not the best Jays debut, but still pretty cool to see Guelph's Scott Diamond in a Jays uniform! Been able to follow him around a little bit over the years...few IBL games with the Royals, then saw him beat the Jays in Minnesota a few years back (7 shutout innings) and went to a
game in Rochester when he was with the Red Wings.
With the Jays desperate for a reliable lefty arm out of the pen, hopefully Scott can make the most of his opportunity.
game in Rochester when he was with the Red Wings.
With the Jays desperate for a reliable lefty arm out of the pen, hopefully Scott can make the most of his opportunity.
