2006 Blue Jays Thread: Quest for the Playoffs!

Joe Canadian · 04-04-2006, 10:14 PM

Good win today!!! Let's hope they can keep it up!!

crackpott · 04-04-2006, 10:21 PM

Main observations:

Rios should be playing full time. Yes, I know it's only one game but I've been saying this all along. Hinske, if he must play, should be platooning with Hillenbrand. You'd get a much better defence, and give Rios a last chance to break out. Going 3/5 with a homerun and his two outs being almost a homerun, and a hard liner to left? ...it's worth a shot.

Even before Rios' homerun, I was comfortable going into the 9th with only a one run lead. I don't remember the last time I wasn't worried in that situation. And Ryan showed why there's no need to worry.

On the downside... Goddamn Russ Adams. WHY is he at shortstop again? It minimizes both his and hill's weaknesses if you switch their positions.

GoCubsAndJays · 04-04-2006, 11:42 PM

Agreed with you on all accounts.

Today's game got me really hyped up for this year.

Since tomorrow's game isn't televised, me and a couple friends will be heading down to the dome to watch this one live.

Hoping for another Jay's win.

darkenigma510 · 04-04-2006, 11:45 PM

Nice win today and good to see a spirited crowd at Roger's Centre

Storgers · 04-05-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by crackpott

Main observations:

Rios should be playing full time.

2000000% agree with this!!!! Hinske should not be platooning with anyone especially Rios.

thomasthomas · 04-05-2006, 10:22 AM

Good way to start the season. What a bomb by Bengie Molina!!!!!!

7 2/3 from the Doc; great to see him back in action and looking as good as ever. BJ Ryan was lights out and makes everyone forget about Miguel what's his name.

Alex Rios will undoubtedly be the everyday RF before too long. As soon as Hinske has a ball bounce off his head and go over the fence for a home run, that'll be it for him.

GoCubsAndJays · 04-05-2006, 11:59 PM

I was at tonight's game. What a completely different atmosphere it was. It seemed as though the only time the crowd made noise was when Hinske hit... and that was just to boo him.

Kind of sad though, I really like Hinske... he just shouldn't be making what he is, or taking at bats away from Rios.

MorseMoose · 04-06-2006, 01:47 AM

Good game yesterday for you guys, but seriously, what the hell is up with that field? It looks terrible.

Cuss · 04-06-2006, 02:10 AM

Go Jays!

thomasthomas · 04-06-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GoCubsAndJays

I was at tonight's game. What a completely different atmosphere it was. It seemed as though the only time the crowd made noise was when Hinske hit... and that was just to boo him.

Kind of sad though, I really like Hinske... he just shouldn't be making what he is, or taking at bats away from Rios.

Yeah, but not a big surprise that the crowd dropped off so much from the home opener. Hopefully when the Leafs are gone the crowds will go up in size.

Hinske probably actually looks forward to road trips.

thomasthomas · 04-06-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

Good game yesterday for you guys, but seriously, what the hell is up with that field? It looks terrible.

It was good enough for Troy Glaus to waive his "don't trade me to Toronto" clause, so who cares.

darkenigma510 · 04-06-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GoCubsAndJays

I was at tonight's game. What a completely different atmosphere it was. It seemed as though the only time the crowd made noise was when Hinske hit... and that was just to boo him.

Kind of sad though, I really like Hinske... he just shouldn't be making what he is, or taking at bats away from Rios.

That's because everyone in Toronto treats going to Skydome...er Rogers Centre like they are going to the opera. Try to make any noise in the Stadium and you will be told to quiet down.

darkenigma510 · 04-06-2006, 11:57 AM

And is it just me, but is playing Cat in left and Hinske in right a defensive nightmare? Poor Vernon Wells needs to run the entire outfield for any hope of something being caught.

thomasthomas · 04-06-2006, 12:48 PM

Johnson-Wells-Rios would be the ideal defensive outfield, for sure.

GoCubsAndJays · 04-06-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by darkenigma510

And is it just me, but is playing Cat in left and Hinske in right a defensive nightmare? Poor Vernon Wells needs to run the entire outfield for any hope of something being caught.

Not just you. When we face a Right handed pitcher, expect to see horrible defense from this Jays team.

I think we'll be one of the best teams in the Majors vs left handed pitching this year, and maybe a few games over .500 vs righties.

Emmaculate · 04-06-2006, 08:42 PM

Nice 2 out rally for the Jays, big hit for Phillips

Hopefully the pen can hold this lead for 3 more

GoCubsAndJays · 04-06-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmaculate

Nice 2 out rally for the Jays, big hit for Phillips

Very. I would have pinch hit for Molina personally, but it worked out.

GoCubsAndJays · 04-06-2006, 09:42 PM

Jays take it 6-3.

Phillips with a huge 2-out, 2 run single, great start for Chacin, and B.J. Ryan comes on to close it off and pick up save #2.

thomasthomas · 04-06-2006, 10:38 PM

I was hoping for Hinske to get the big hit, but at least he drew a walk to keep it going. Phillips had the big hit - and the shaving cream in the face - welcome to Toronto!

Chacin was solid and the bullpen was magnificent.

Bring on the mighty Devil Rays!

Storgers · 04-06-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GoCubsAndJays

Very. I would have pinch hit for Molina personally, but it worked out.

Yeah, but it is pretty tough to use up both catchers with a few innings left in the game.

Good news, Hinske is still hitless!

04-04-2006, 10:14 PM	#1
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04-05-2006, 10:22 AM	#6
thomasthomas All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 880	Good way to start the season. What a bomb by Bengie Molina!!!!!! 7 2/3 from the Doc; great to see him back in action and looking as good as ever. BJ Ryan was lights out and makes everyone forget about Miguel what's his name. Alex Rios will undoubtedly be the everyday RF before too long. As soon as Hinske has a ball bounce off his head and go over the fence for a home run, that'll be it for him. __________________

04-06-2006, 02:10 AM	#9
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	Go Jays! __________________

04-06-2006, 12:48 PM	#14
thomasthomas All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 880	Johnson-Wells-Rios would be the ideal defensive outfield, for sure. __________________

04-06-2006, 08:42 PM	#16
Emmaculate Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 238	Nice 2 out rally for the Jays, big hit for Phillips Hopefully the pen can hold this lead for 3 more __________________ APBL- Seattle Mariners OTM- Pittsburgh River Bandits HBL- Colorado Rockies www.actionpackedbaseballleague.com www.overthemound.com/blog www.hblbaseball.com/forums/

04-04-2006, 10:21 PM	#2
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,961	Main observations: Rios should be playing full time. Yes, I know it's only one game but I've been saying this all along. Hinske, if he must play, should be platooning with Hillenbrand. You'd get a much better defence, and give Rios a last chance to break out. Going 3/5 with a homerun and his two outs being almost a homerun, and a hard liner to left? ...it's worth a shot. Even before Rios' homerun, I was comfortable going into the 9th with only a one run lead. I don't remember the last time I wasn't worried in that situation. And Ryan showed why there's no need to worry. On the downside... Goddamn Russ Adams. WHY is he at shortstop again? It minimizes both his and hill's weaknesses if you switch their positions. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

04-04-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
GoCubsAndJays All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 839	Agreed with you on all accounts. Today's game got me really hyped up for this year. Since tomorrow's game isn't televised, me and a couple friends will be heading down to the dome to watch this one live. Hoping for another Jay's win.

04-04-2006, 11:45 PM	#4
darkenigma510 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Wild West Posts: 1,353	Nice win today and good to see a spirited crowd at Roger's Centre

04-05-2006, 11:59 PM	#7
GoCubsAndJays All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 839	I was at tonight's game. What a completely different atmosphere it was. It seemed as though the only time the crowd made noise was when Hinske hit... and that was just to boo him. Kind of sad though, I really like Hinske... he just shouldn't be making what he is, or taking at bats away from Rios.

04-06-2006, 01:47 AM	#8
MorseMoose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,023 Blog Entries: 4 Infractions: 1/1 (1)	Good game yesterday for you guys, but seriously, what the hell is up with that field? It looks terrible.

04-06-2006, 11:57 AM	#13
darkenigma510 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Wild West Posts: 1,353	And is it just me, but is playing Cat in left and Hinske in right a defensive nightmare? Poor Vernon Wells needs to run the entire outfield for any hope of something being caught.

04-06-2006, 09:42 PM	#18
GoCubsAndJays All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 839	Jays take it 6-3. Phillips with a huge 2-out, 2 run single, great start for Chacin, and B.J. Ryan comes on to close it off and pick up save #2.

04-06-2006, 10:38 PM	#19
thomasthomas All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 880	I was hoping for Hinske to get the big hit, but at least he drew a walk to keep it going. Phillips had the big hit - and the shaving cream in the face - welcome to Toronto! Chacin was solid and the bullpen was magnificent. Bring on the mighty Devil Rays! __________________