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[Silver Arrows]

Lil' B The Based God has our back.

 

[ElNino]

i know bautista wasnt healthy this year, but hes still good for 20+ homers and about 100 walks. thats not something you find everywhere.

But you would also get his shitty "me against the world" attitude that pisses off the umps and apposing team. And he'd cost $20+ million a season... I don't want Rogers to jack up the ticket prices even higher.

Spoiler

They will anyways

 

[Silver Arrows]

But you would also get his shitty "me against the world" attitude that pisses off the umps and apposing team. And he'd cost $20+ million a season... I don't want Rogers to jack up the ticket prices even higher.

Spoiler

They will anyways

Alongside fans and probably some of the people in management as well.

FWIW, his skill set is diminishing rapidly into a DH type player. He's north of 30. And considering we already have EE who also is up this year and is proving that he wants to stay here, it's pretty obvious who I would choose if I was Shapiro.

 

[ElNino]

Alongside fans and probably some of the people in management as well.

FWIW, his skill set is diminishing rapidly into a DH type player. He's north of 30. And considering we already have EE who also is up this year and is proving that he wants to stay here, it's pretty obvious who I would choose if I was Shapiro.

I'm sure some would think that, but he's the guy saying it publicly anytime a reporter puts a microphone in his face and wants to be paid more than anyone on the team.

As you said, his skills are diminishing, and I think he will be lucky to be a 30 HR/year playing again as I don't think he can stay healthy anymore. If someone else wants to give him $250M over 5 years, be my guest but I'd much rather sign Edwin and then spend the money elsewhere.

 

[wbsmcs]

Alongside fans and probably some of the people in management as well.

FWIW, his skill set is diminishing rapidly into a DH type player. He's north of 30. And considering we already have EE who also is up this year and is proving that he wants to stay here, it's pretty obvious who I would choose if I was Shapiro.

I have faith in Shapiro. Hopefully the ignorant fans realize that he had a big part in building that team in Cleveland. Not only that, but he was able to go from a 90 win team during 2005-2007, to a basement team, back to a 90 win team in only about 4 years.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Dammit Santana, that was ball 4

 

[Lexxism]

Well, that's a good start.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Huh, did not know that Kluber was WP of the All Star Game

 

[PROh1bited]

And Martin is owed $20 million the next 3 years. Thanks AA!

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Man, these early games are brutal for in thread posting. lol

 

[The Elite]

I'm just sort of laid back watching this game. No real tension at this point. Just go out and try to win a game. That's it.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Wow, he slid way off to try to get Lindor...

 

[PROh1bited]

The day Kevin Pillar is no longer a Jay I will throw a party. Everyone is invited.

 

[bonesmccoy]

And Martin is owed $20 million the next 3 years. Thanks AA!

Yea but the intangibles!

 

[wbsmcs]

Yea but the intangibles!

They balance out Bautista's lack of!

 

[Silver Arrows]

And Martin is owed $20 million the next 3 years. Thanks AA!

Still ultimately the best defensive catcher in the AL and one of the best defensive catchers in the entire league not named Yadi Molina.

Do you want Dioner Navarro taking the starting job?

 

[The Elite]

The day Kevin Pillar is no longer a Jay I will throw a party. Everyone is invited.

I like Pillar. He's fine. Great defence makes up for his offence, which isn't that bad. He's a guy I want on my team.

Martin is even struggling on defence when it comes to throwing runners out.

 

[PROh1bited]

Still ultimately the best defensive catcher in the AL and one of the best defensive catchers in the entire league not named Yadi Molina.

Do you want Dioner Navarro taking the starting job?

No, I don't want someone who's stats are declining and getting paid $20 million at age 34.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Ugh Santana

Dammit, big opportunity wasted.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Donladson!

 

[Lexxism]

Holy shit TBS. That was so bad. The whole interview took 2 ABs.

 

[PROh1bited]

Wow, they have a lead

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Two straight pitches in the zone there, come on Kluber.

 

[snack]

WOOT

 

[wbsmcs]

JD!!!! It looked like Kluber was grooving before that pitch.

 

[Lexxism]

Lmao. Jays first lead of the series. I wonder how long it will last

 

[winjet81]

First lead of the series.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Damn, hell of a catch Lonnie!

Now do what you do Tribe and come right back

 

[vilmer_]

Jesus christ, almost missed that Donaldson at bat considering they were interviewing the Indians player the ENTIRE FUCKING INNING.

 

[3N16MA]

The day Kevin Pillar is no longer a Jay I will throw a party. Everyone is invited.

Defensive stud playing a premium position and controlled for the next 4 seasons. Not sure why there is a reason to hate him.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

The day Kevin Pillar is no longer a Jay I will throw a party. Everyone is invited.

As a Cardinals fan, I would take Kevin Pillar any day of the week.

Spoiler

but Matheny would bench him the day after he goes 0-4

 

[Lexxism]

Jesus christ, almost missed that Donaldson at bat considering they were interviewing the Indians player the ENTIRE FUCKING INNING.

Yeah, fucking hate TBS with their bullshit interview.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Damn, Kluber in trouble =/

 

[Montresor]

I know the Jays are in tough, but earlier today on sports radio (Fan 590) one of the broadcasters was saying something like "Just go out and win one. Just. Win. One".

It got me so hyped up. Just win one Jays.

 

[3N16MA]

I may be a little optimistic in thinking that they'll get 3-4 runs off Tomlin early and holding it down the rest of the way. Basically, it's not like its Kluber, Salazar, Carrasco the next 3 games.

As a Yankees fan I know anything can happen.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Definitely not Kluber's day.

Hopefully they can minimize the damage here

 

[PROh1bited]

The day Kevin Pillar is no longer a Jay I will throw a party. Everyone is invited.

Still gonna happen.

 

[pestul]

Wow.. Pillar is getting worse than Martin.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

I think that's the end of Kluber for this game.

Need to save his arm in case there's a game 7.

 

[pestul]

Come on you a-holes. We need a big inning once in this series.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Love that Wendy's commercial.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Perez!

Keep chipping away, fellas!

 

[Friggz]

donaldson looks like the slimiest dude on earth...like the 3rd base version of clay buccholz.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

The classic camera man trick

Pan up like the ball just got hit 700 feet just for a lazy fly out

 

[Lexxism]

Jesus this HP umpire

 

[Appleman]

That first strike was ridiculous

 

[Lexxism]

3rd time of the line-up and no one is loosening at the bullpen. 10 WAR manager Gibbons.

 

[Appleman]

How on earth was THAT second pitch a strike. Jays better swing at everything inside

 

[wbsmcs]

Chisenhall is a low key MVP for the Indians

 

[BFIB]

Jays have had their chances.