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[rando14]

Dat Smoak speed...

 

[zroid]

don't really get why you would be worried about Buerhle... I mean you know exactly what you will get with him.
200+ innings
3.5-4.25 ERA
1.2-1.4 WHIP
around a 3 strike out to 1 walk ratio
5 or so hit batters
great defense from the mound
the majority of the runs he will give up will be in the first inning.
and of course... a fast ball that tops out in the low 80s.

He isn't an Ace, but he is a great 3-4th starter. If I recall right though there was a stat a few years back that when it matters Buehrle, really turns it up where his team has won like 65-70% of the games he starts after a losing streak (of 2+ games) I can't find that stat now, but it was in an article about Buehrle being under rated. (which it's always sad how under rated he is given his consistency and two no hitters under his belt)

So many people worry about Buerhle and it makes sense.

You look at him and he's just not sexy, doesn't throw hard, is up there in age but really he gets the job done. People are used to these dudes with cannon arms who overpower batters.

As said above he's not an ace but you know what you're getting from him.

To be clear, I love Buehrle as a pitcher and what he brings. Dude was awesome last year, even though shit started to hit the fan later on in the season, though it wasn't always his fault.

He only worries me because of the hard contact rate. Always feels like guys are going to whack one deep at any second... even when they don't. :lol

 

[BigJonsson]

Ow, Travis hit right on the hand

That would have put Lawrie on the DL for 2 years

 

[Confrontation]

Don't run against Yan Gomes bitch.

 

[rinse82]

Devon Travis off to a good start. He's been hitting and the defense has been good so far. Travis, Norris, and bullpen kids. Blue Jay rooks are producing.

I wish we had Stroman

 

[zychi]

Right on cue lol

?

 

[BigJonsson]

?

Buehrle got a ground ball double play to get out of a jam

 

[zychi]

Buehrle got a ground ball double play to get out of a jam

Ahh.

 

[BigJonsson]

POMPEY!

JOEY BATS!!


Kill 'em with the small ball lol

 

[Confrontation]

Every time I've seen a Reyes AB so far this year, it's like he's been swinging a garden hose

 

[Lexxism]

Saunders might be the odd man out if Pillar and Pompey keeps playing like this.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Derek Norris: doesn't take kindly to dickheads.

 

[BigJonsson]

Saunders might be the odd man out if Pillar and Pompey keeps playing like this.

Nah, Pillar may get more playing time but Saunders is better

 

[zroid]

anyways, good to see Pompey and Bautista record hits finally

 

[BigJonsson]

Donaldson double lol

10-1!

 

[Edwardo]

Kevin Pillar, brother of Kevin Millar

 

[Lexxism]

Nah, Pillar may get more playing time but Saunders is better

Nah. It will be Pompey will get the PT.

 

[jakncoke]

I imagine Brewers will sweep us as well making this the most miserable start to a season for me as a fan in quite some time

 

[rinse82]

Sweet fucking swing Donaldson

 

[matthewwhatever]

First Jays game I've been able to watch from the beginning this year. Loving what I'm seeing!

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Is Derek Holland hurt already!?

 

[Parch]

Saunders might be the odd man out if Pillar and Pompey keeps playing like this.

Those 3 should share 2 spots and all get their fair share of AB's.

 

[calder]

Fuck me this is a fun Jays team to watch. Or rather, listen to while at work and sneaking twitter updates.

beckreference.gif

 

[The Elite]

This lineup better be for real because they seem to be for real. Lots of big innings so far and they aren't doing it with just the home run.

 

[Lexxism]

There's quite a Jays fans here. I wonder how many of us will last here lol

 

[Kave_Man]

There's quite a Jays fans here. I wonder how many of us will last here lol

I'm gonna vanish in another week or so.

 

[zroid]

I'm out when Reyes gets hurt

 

[The Lone Courier]

Damn Padres stahp

Texas Rangers rumors: Elvis Andrus and the San Diego Padres

 

[Kowalski]

Come on 'Stros, beat up on those Rangers.

1-0 HOU

 

[Lunar FC]

Damn, lots of changes to the rox lineup.

 

[Parch]

Zaun reading my mind. Gibbons showing a vote of confidence to those who struggle. Pompey can't hit? Put him in the 2 spot. Cecil gets rocked in NY? Get him back in there the next game.

 

[The Elite]

Zaun reading my mind. Gibbons showing a vote of confidence to those who struggle. Pompey can't hit? Put him in the 2 spot. Cecil gets rocked in NY? Get him back in there the next game.

That was a terrible night for Cecil. Weather was shit and the defended were struggling with the elements. I was glad to see Gibbons show confidence in him.

Pompey had me cocerned but putting him in a position to see more fastballs seems to be working.

 

[matthewwhatever]

There's quite a Jays fans here. I wonder how many of us will last here lol

If last year is anything to go by, there'll be a whole bunch of newcomers showing up by the end of May, right as the Jays hit their peak, and then they'll quickly vanish once the injuries start happening.

 

[zroid]

I'm not worried about Cecil. He was put into a bad spot and Martin should've had that wild pitch tbh.

Loup on the other hand...

 

[Opiate]

Who is the worst player by WAR over the last 5 years who still has a regular job? I have no idea how to look that up. I don't know of a database that would allow for a search of that type.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Matzek looks really bad so far. We need to score.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Who is the worst player by WAR over the last 5 years who still has a regular job? I have no idea how to look that up. I don't know of a database that would allow for a search of that type.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/

http://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/

 

[Eleuin]

There's quite a Jays fans here. I wonder how many of us will last here lol

I'll be back for the perennial 0.500 finish

#cometogether

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Who is the worst player by WAR over the last 5 years who still has a regular job? I have no idea how to look that up. I don't know of a database that would allow for a search of that type.

Search with a minimum set of plate appearances or innings pitched and sort by WAR? Though for relievers you may also need to factor in games appeared.

Baseball reference or Fangraphs should have the data.

 

[The Elite]

No more Rasmus in the lineup makes me happy.

 

[Dominican Power]

Texas picking up where they left off.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Fucking defense.

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

Nice job DJ! Glad we didn't let that "double" by Matzek go to waste haha

 

[Lunar FC]

Fucking defense.

That was a pretty atrocious couple plays there son.

 

[zulux21]

heh 85 pitches thrown between the starters in 1.5 innings and only a 1-0 score

 

[survivor]

Just tuned in to the game few mins ago, surprised to see Jays so far ahead.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Rizzo gets hit for the 2nd time.

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

Fucking Matzek. Control your shit

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Fucking Matzek. Control your shit

His control has been so awful it's kinda unpredictable.

 

[zroid]

holy fuck Pillar