No balk call which is debatable, but fits in with the narrative. And some shady strike calls at important moments. You don't have to be a Jays fan to feel weird about how the game went down.
But honestly, even with all that, they had RISP with no outs and didn't do shit. Couldn't they have at least tried to bunt instead of swinging hard at everything? They had so much space to try different things to get even one runner in...
I have stood in those SRO spots. You absolutely can not reach that far into the field. You just can't. The overhead shot was conclusive and showed he caught it above the wall.
Not surprised the bottle throwing, baby hitting fans of Toronto are harassing good citizens of KC. It all starts with their attitudes on the field with whiners like Bautista ( Home run stare down balls that don't leave the yard... shit he better run), Donaldson (cries every time a pitcher dare throws inside and he's still pissed about Oakland meltdown last year), and Tulo (get ejected over a pitch down the middle brah).
Way to antagonize.
Aside from that, I'm proud of my Jays, they proved the doubters wrong and gave the entire country two weeks they will never to forget. It also gave us Jays fans a glimmer of hope, and hope for the immediate future.
I have stood in those SRO spots. You absolutely can not reach that far into the field. You just can't. The overhead shot was conclusive and showed he caught it above the wall.
Not surprised the bottle throwing, baby hitting fans of Toronto are harassing good citizens of KC. It all starts with their attitudes on the field with whiners like Bautista ( Home run stare down balls that don't leave the yard... shit he better run), Donaldson (cries every time a pitcher dare throws inside and he's still pissed about Oakland meltdown last year), and Tulo (get ejected over a pitch down the middle brah).
You aren't helping, bro. Be gracious in victory as you expect them to be gracious in defeat. Losing hurts, which if you are a KC fan you know all too well.
Bautista and Tulo did nothing wrong and played with a lot of emotion. They're likable guys who play with passion. You can't point a finger at Tulo then ignore Ventura staying him down last night after the strikeout. Donaldson strikes me as a giant douche, but he did absolutely nothing controversial this series.
Am I the only one who really wants to see a Dusty Baker managed Nationals team?
I need those lols
I like both the Royals and Mets so it's still up in the air for whom I will pledge my allegiance in the World Series.
I do accept bribes.
I'll probably go with the Royals.The Royals last won in 1985. The Mets in 1986. I mean, it's dang close.
Good run Blue Jays.
Did Fox really run a Royals v Mets graphics at some point last night before the game ended?
Pirates and Marlins swap minor league pitchers.
I like both the Royals and Mets so it's still up in the air for whom I will pledge my allegiance in the World Series.
I do accept bribes.
If I had amiibo I'd be throwing them your way
I could bribe you with an authentic NY slice tho.
This is the problem. In that kind of a play, there is no 'call' on the field. The umps are so far away that it looks like a home run obviously until Bautista asked for the replay. For this kind of review, they should have been deciding the call on neutral ground, not 'overturning' the field call.They did. That, plus Buck's 0-7 comment, plus the reviewed Moose homerun should provide conspiracy theorists a ton of material going forward.
I still don't think the Moose shot was a legit homerun, but they reviewed it in NYC and didn't see enough to overturn it. It's one of those situations where whatever gets called on the field will likely stand.
Both teams played great last night. The two different makers were Lo Cain going first to home on a single, and the Blue Jays going 0-12 with runners in scoring position.
I'm glad we avoided a game seven Johnny Cueto outing...
send a slice to the west coast too
West Coast? I'll send a pie.
I'll probably go with the Royals.
Falling short in two consecutive WS would be rough. Plus I think the Mets are poised to contend for a long time with that rotation.
This is the problem. In that kind of a play, there is no 'call' on the field. The umps are so far away that it looks like a home run obviously until Bautista asked for the replay. For this kind of review, they should have been deciding the call on neutral ground, not 'overturning' the field call.
There's a difference between 23 year olds and 30 year olds. Ventura doesn't have to be likable to other teams. I never said Ventura's antics were warranted. There is nothing likable about Bautista and Donaldson, that's for sure.You aren't helping, bro. Be gracious in victory as you expect them to be gracious in defeat. Losing hurts, which if you are a KC fan you know all too well.
Bautista and Tulo did nothing wrong and played with a lot of emotion. They're likable guys who play with passion. You can't point a finger at Tulo then ignore Ventura staring him down last night after the strikeout. Donaldson strikes me as a giant douche, but he did absolutely nothing controversial this series.
Or CC, but I don't regret it. We got 4 elite years and he lead us to a world series victory.On David Price, I'm hesitant to give him big AAV because nobody in baseball has thrown more pitches or innings (though Pitches are the big thing) than him over the last 3 years. I doubt his arm holds up much longer.
We're looking at a guy going full Verlander.
There's a difference between 23 year olds and 30 year olds. Ventura doesn't have to be likable to other teams. There is nothing likable about Bautista and Donaldson, that's for sure.
The fact is the Toronto fans have showed their true colors. That trash throwing tantrum was disgraceful and would never happen in many other cities. Now they need to wear it and own it. Don't see why that episode should just be forgotten.
Or CC, but I don't regret it. We got 4 elite years and he lead us to a world series victory.
Being compared to Atalanta and Philly isn't something to be proud of. Congratulations on being like Philly fans!Nope, would never happen in other cities, nuh-uh. (Different things being thrown, but the same idea)
Seriously, stop it. You guys won. And also, lol, your going to forget that the vast majority of fans were supportive of the team, and showed it loud and proud, and didn't throw trash in Game 5?
This seems more like you have an axe to grind against Toronto ever since the Volquez incident in August, and you found the perfect time to do it.
If I had amiibo I'd be throwing them your way
I could bribe you with an authentic NY slice tho.
Yeah, the Brewers did CC dirty with how much stress they put on his arm. I think Price his a couple elite years left, but the backend of his deal is gonna look real bad, real fast.
AWWW YEAH
yeah I'll cheer for the Mets now!
I was going to cheer for the Mets anyway
amiibo and pizza, that's tough to resist
Being compared to Atalanta and Philly isn't something to be proud of. Congratulations on being like Philly fans!
Jeff Passan @JeffPassan: Royals vs. 95-mph+ pitches, MLB ranks in parentheses:
BA: .284 (1st)
SLG: .432 (2nd)
K%: 15.1% (1st)
Mets throw the most 95-mph+ pitches.
Daren Willman @darenw: #Royals threw the 2nd most pitches 95 MPH+.
#Mets ranks:
28th in BA (.219)
13th in Slg% (.374)
10th in K% (25%)
According to this article some guys behind the scenes on the Royals staff had figured out Price was tipping his changeup. Woah.
I can't wait for baseball season to start again...
MLB |OT| Dusty Baker's Pitcher Destroyer Simulator 2016
I like the Royals hitting even against the Mets pitching but on the other hand Cueto is seemingly broken and Chris Young is Chris Young.
I have no idea how to call this series.
@nickcafardo: It appears former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr will become Red Sox first base coach.
Big step down for Ruben.
Big step down for Ruben.