Jays defense bumbles as Rays roll to a 6-2 victory

by JohnnyG on Sep 24, 2011 10:12 PM EDT in Toronto Blue Jays Game Recaps

That was awful. I think it was worse since it started out so well. After scoring a couple of early runs and knocking Niemann out of the game after only one inning the Jays decided it was sporting to hand the game back to the Rays on a silver platter.

Ricky Romero was great and really deserved better. Had the defense not screwed up in the first he could have been looking at a 7 or 8 pitch inning in the first but instead it ended up being in the mid-20s. No matter though as Ricky continued to cruise through to the rest of the game. He gave up a HR to give the Rays a 3-2 lead but still looked great. He had two great pick offs of Upton however only one of them caused an out as Cooper took his sweet time on the second. In the 8th after Upton reached, the Jays had another error by McCoy. John Farrell came out to talk to Ricky but left him in the game, he got a quick out on one pitch but the next batter was Damon and he took him yard for a 3run HR that put a final nail in the game.

At the plate the Jays looked great in the first but not so much after that. The Rays bullpen came into the game after Niemann was pulled and things went south quickly. Bautista absolutely crushed one for his 43rd of the season and that was about it. The Jays did look to start something in the 3rd but Johnson was thrown out trying to steal second. Later Arencbia was caught trying to stretch a single into a double.

In the field the Jays made three official errors but there was a dropped ball in the outfield that was absolutely awful with one of those I got it you got it, drop. Rasmus and Johnson didn't communicate it and the ball dropped, because no one touched it no error. Stupid. Cooper was awful and dropped a pop out in foul that was about 10 ft to his left and then right after that missed a bouncer from McCoy. The error gets put on McCoy because of the throw but it is a throw that a first basemen should be able to have. McCoy did make a few great plays but honestly it was all overshadowed by the Jays poor defense on the night.

Jays of the Day: Bautista

Suckage: Romero has the number but Im not giving it to him. McCoy, Cooper, Rasmus and Johnson, congratulations.

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That photo is embarrassing

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by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Sep 24, 2011 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

and hilarious.

I forgot hilarious.

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by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Sep 24, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't think Rickey found much humour in it

by JayTeam on Sep 25, 2011 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions

I laughed out loud when I saw it

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by Pikachu on Sep 25, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

me too!

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by benk on Sep 25, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Were you there at the game, how was your reaction when all those errors happened

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by noname3 on Sep 24, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I wasn't at the game

but you should see all the promotions the Rays give their fans.

Why do we get tweetin’ tuesdays which is nothing more then a named game and the Rays give fans the keys to the building? If not supporting a team gives you free stuff I think this city needs to try it. I have heard that every year of my life re: the Leafs.

The Rays held an event for twitter followers and Ray’s Republic Blog members that was held before the game, included meeting players, free food and drink, t-shirts and an in-game scavenger hunt!

If Rogers can’t put a winning product on the field then at least give us a BBB blogger event.

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by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Sep 24, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh that was one ugly game. Bats getting shut down by some random Rays relievers and then defense was terrible.

Bright spots: Romero gave up 1 ER and his ERA is down to 2.92 and Jose hit his 43rd homerun.

by Sniderlover on Sep 24, 2011 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

the rasmus and 2nd base play was well.... hard to describe

by jadedeed2327 on Sep 25, 2011 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

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by Joey Kirby on Sep 25, 2011 1:45 AM EDT reply actions

Tough Luck Leo..

Leo Nunez (a.k.a. Juan Carlos Oviedo) could face jail time in the Dominican Republic for using a false identity, reports Ezra Fieser and Frances Robles of the Miami Herald.

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by Joey Kirby on Sep 25, 2011 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Cooper is making EE look like a defensive whiz

That’s overstating it, but Coop is bad. I was wondering how the Jays could justify sending the defending batting champ back to AAA, but Cooper is clearly not ready to play 1st in the majors.

by JayTeam on Sep 25, 2011 2:03 AM EDT reply actions

But then

maybe he never will be.

by Woodman663 on Sep 25, 2011 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow....that game

Was one that illustrated how far we still need to go. I had heard the Coopers defense was bad, but that was ridiculous. He is definite trade fodder as with Lind and EE we have no real need for him. Has anyone read the John Lott article with Rasmus? I mean not a LaRussa fan but I can see why he drives people nuts.

by Keith72 on Sep 25, 2011 7:22 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Oops

Meant to also say Ricky was great. If it mattered he has solidified that he is an “ace”

by Keith72 on Sep 25, 2011 7:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Is he really worse than EE? How many games are you basing it on?

And if he’s really that bad, why would anyone else want him? I think he’s a little young and green for the Jays to give up on him.

by Defense Counts! on Sep 25, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Wasn't that play both Johnson and Rasmus' fault?

It’s not fair to blame one player for that.

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by Pikachu on Sep 25, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Seemed to be more Kelly's fault, if anything.

by Woodman663 on Sep 25, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Colby didn’t call for it, Johnson thought he heard someone call for it. Isn’t that what happened?

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by Pikachu on Sep 25, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't know

But it’s Kelly’s fault for hearing ghost calls. ;)

by Woodman663 on Sep 25, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

The OF needs to talk charge in that situation

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by JohnnyG on Sep 25, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

He really runs the risk of losing the coaching staff again

Baseball is a constant game of adjusting to what the other team is throwing at you, readjusting and adjusting again.

That takes a good amount of self-reflection, intelligence and the willingness to accept input.

The “I’m just trying to get this season over with” and “I’m still mixed up in the head from St. Louis” attitude just won’t cut it.

by Fred Draper on Sep 25, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Congratulation to Hill and Johnny Mac!

Got hugs from both of them in Boston and obviously did not know it might be my last!
Two quality men…wishing them many, many post season games.
Might not be easy with their draw!

by Summer02 on Sep 25, 2011 10:43 AM EDT reply actions

aww crap

1:40 start

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by Pikachu on Sep 25, 2011 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

AND

Congrats to Proud Papa, Adam Lind!!

by Summer02 on Sep 25, 2011 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

Brett Gardner scores in the first

with no outs……
on a bunt for a base hit, a stolen base, moved to third on a Jeter hit
and scored on a passed balll….
Just like Girardi wrote it up! LOL

by Summer02 on Sep 25, 2011 1:28 PM EDT reply actions