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The Jays are in Texas to take on the Rangers in front of an at full capacity, barbecue resembling, brand new stadium. The Rangers will be Odor-less as Rougned Odor didn’t make the team out of Spring Training.
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If you want to discuss those things on this forum, Takiar, who has degrees in this, wrote an excellent and resourceful fanpost and is happy to discuss things with anyone there.
Alright, let’s play ball!
We have one positive injury update:
George Springer is “doing really well,” per Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo.
— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) April 5, 2021
Next step in Springer's recovery from an oblique strain is taking live batting practice on Tuesday. He's eligible to come off IL on Thursday.
Here are today’s lineups. Jonathan Davis gets a start in center, Gurriel gets a day off, and Rowdy will play first base.
GO JAYS GO!
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