Oh Hey Look, I found the offense - Adam Lind hits a grand slam - Jays win 11-2
by JohnnyG on Aug 13, 2011 5:04 PM EDT
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So much better then yesterday. Lots of hits, good pitching and an easy breezy win. Can't really ask much more of the Jays on a Saturday afternoon. All the more impressive about this win was the number of backup players that were in the lineup in order to give the regulars a day off.
Is it just me or does Adam Lind tend to turn it up a notch when Jose Bautista isn't in the lineup? He only had one hit today but he made it count as he knocked in 4 runs with one swing, he was able to add the 5th RBI later with a sac fly as well. The hit parade was on today as everyone in the lineup had at least one hit for 13 in total (3 HRs, 4 doubles, 1 triple) way to go offense... although you could spread some out some. Lawrie continues to impress at the plate collecting another 2 hits today including the aforementioned triple (1st of his career naturally). Edwin Encarnacion, Lind and Mark Teahen had the Home runs for the home side.
On the pitching side, things went a lot better this time around as opposed to the last time we faced Weaver back in April. This time the Jays were able to knock him out of the game early and keep the pressure up on the bullpen for most of the game. Ricky Romero on the other hand looked great. Of course he didn't start out that way today. In the first inning through a stretch of 10 consecutive pitches Romero threw 10 straight balls. Afterwards he was able to induced the double play ball from Mark Trumbo but that was a rough way to start the game and increase the pitchcount. After the rough first Ricky completely settled down, by the time his pitch count had rolled close to 100 he had thrown 7 innings of 2 hit ball and the only 2 walks came in the first. 1ER and 3Ks on the day. A great day of work for the ace. Miller and Perez combined to close out the rest of the game although they werent exactly dominant, Miller walked one and Perez gave up 2 hits and a run in the ninth.
For Jays of the game this is another one of those ones where because the result was never really in doubt no one was able to accumulate the WPA to get the numbers.
Jays with the numbers - Edwin Encarnaction (.177) Ricky Romero (.179). I'm giving one to Lind for the GS.
No suckage numbers.
Back at it tomorrow for a 1 oclock start. See you then!
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I find that rather offensive
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
by Frag on Aug 13, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Pun fail
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
I was confused too...
@BBBMinorLeaguer
by Minor Leaguer on Aug 13, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Should have used sarcasm font
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
A-rod K'd twice in the first two PA against Hutch in A+. Swinging, looking, in that order.
Too bad his control is too good for any excuse HBP.
He's super bad!
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
The only thing only him back is the strikeouts
if he can improve on that next year, it would be so good
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Adeiny Hechavarria's 5th Triple-A PA, he drew a walk, the plate discipline looking pretty good so far with LV.
Hechavarria's biggest fan..
Adeiny continues to show plate discipline, as he reaches base for the second time in the game via a walk.
Hechavarria's biggest fan..
lol thx for the live Hechavarria update
these 2 walks are probably better then getting 2 hit
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haha, no problem.
But yes I agree, I know his problem is plate discipline, and it is nice that he is showing some nice plate discipline on some very close pitches.
Hechavarria's biggest fan..
Not abandon...think of it more like....switching things up a little ;)
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
oh know i been talking to a 15 yrs old all these day
how is that possible, i feel so old talking to these kids. (about to make a Tom joke, but im afraid of getting BAN)
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wow he drew a walk
who in the right mind would pitch around him, its not like he can hit
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lol im just messing with you
we all know you going be the future CF for the Jays(or the Astros)
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Adeiny's 3rd Plate Appearance of the game, still nice to see him laying off that pitch, hits are always nice too.
Hechavarria's biggest fan..
Finding his stroke in Triple-A very nicely..
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
Single off of LHP, Double off of RHP.
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
the walks and hits off RHP are encouraging
Hech is sure hitting at Vegas, wont be surprise to see a .800+ OPS in the PCL
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Yes, that would be very nice to see.
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
I certainly wont mind that if the something is really really really good
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Yay cash, i guess i'll be ok with Hanley as a throw in
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Adeiny's final Plate Appearance tonight was a shallow flyball..
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
Video of Adeiny’s first double in Triple-A which was last night.
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
btw
Logan Morrison was demoted to AAA by the Florida Stupids. start the LoMo for Rajai rumours.
I demand to be heard.
Apparently there is something between LoMo and Hanley
if thats the case then we dont need to overpay with Rajai, im sure Teahen is a good enough deal
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i think its more with LoMo against he management
i remember him calling the management out a couple months ago
I demand to be heard.
Trevor Miller + Mark Teahen for Leo Nunez + LoMo.. :D
MAKE IT HAPPEN AA!
Not changing my signature until Hechavarria is promoted to the big leagues.
ALL YOUR MISFITS ARE BELONG TO US!
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
Can we start rumors of Kershaw being a clubhouse cancer
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Of course
Do you have a young, talented cost controlled player having a down year who's "attitude" has cased problems with an aging player or manager?
Don't worry, I Alex Anthopoulos will take him off your hands, I'll even give you some moderately useful veterans that will "help you make a playoff run".
The Man in White was on the job today ...
… after getting a couple of days off to rest his arms.
by Defense Counts! on Aug 13, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
This isnt directed at you
But if I hear a man in white joke one more time…
by Nadia on Aug 13, 2011 11:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Been to the game - I'm now, officially, a believer.
That is, I believe in Lawrie: He looks SOOO good at the plate.
Before the game started, one might have felt cheated – it seemed like our B-team was on: Teahen, J-Mac, Rajai… No Jedi, No Colby, No Hill (well… yes… Hill might not fit here…), and against Weaver…
But then… well, you know what happened… Beating guys like Weaver always feels good…
As for the reaction to Vernon – it was , again, mixed. Though, most were just indifferent.. (I did clap my hands whenever he got to the plate…)
"Words ought to be a little wild for they are the assaults of thought on the unthinking." (J.M Keynes)
HIs first at bat out he got the standing o. I think that is the important bit, after that you are an opposing player.
I think you'll find I'm universally recognised as a mature and responsible adult.
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