Blue Jays GDT: 2022 v9 | Next: Sun, Sept 4 | @ Pit | 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT | Stripling vs Brubaker

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

I'm not gonna lie, I miss the steroids era. All the superstars preforming at the extremely high level.

I'll admit I did enjoy it, but feel for the guys who played it right, just not fair, but definitely was exciting.

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

Kikuchi coming in with bases loaded and 2 outs, this could be interesting

He got an out! New Bullpen Ace...

 

[Blitzkrug]

Buck seriously saying baseball isn't talented enough now compared to years ago?

Back in my day catchers were MEN and would make tags with 3 broken legs!

I love Buck but sometimes he has to remind us he's an old man.

The only thing I could think of is it's a short way of saying baseball is less marketable that before. Players are much more talented than they were but most of them are relative nobodies in the greater sports landscape.

Ken Griffey Jr was everywhere in the 90s. A guy like Mike Trout? Not so much.

 

[paulhiggins]

Just looked up and that sky can't get much lower.

 

[The Nemesis]

really?

Dick move, Angels.

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

Buck says the jacket has to go in the freezer for now lol

Didn't Angels lose their challenge on Vladdy being safe at 1st though...

 

[The Nemesis]

Back in my day catchers were MEN and would make tags with 3 broken legs!

I love Buck but sometimes he has to remind us he's an old man.

The only thing I could think of is it's a short way of saying baseball is less marketable that before. Players are much more talented than they were but most of them are relative nobodies in the greater sports landscape.

Ken Griffey Jr was everywhere in the 90s. A guy like Mike Trout? Not so much.

I remember Whitey Ford once broke his leg in 8 places and dislocated both his shoulders and still threw a perfect game!

I think he was trying to maybe suggest the old "expansion has diluted rosters" chestnut, but that overlooks the fact that the game has still grown since Buck's day and we now have players coming from more Latin/South American countries, Canada, Japan, Korea and more. The only way talent has receded is that there are fewer African-Americans than there used to be as more of them funnel to basketball and football instead, but does that draw down the overall talent level of the league? I kinda doubt it. That deficiency will be offset by raising levels elsewhere. Doesn't mean it wouldn't be better for the game if it were addressed, but also doesn't mean the game's overall talent level suffers significantly for it.

 

[The Nemesis]

Buck says the jacket has to go in the freezer for now lol

Didn't Angels lose their challenge on Vladdy being safe at 1st though...

Umps ruled this a Crew Chief review which doesn't require or cost the team wishing to challenge the call. You know, just to make things more confusing.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Yankees got walked off by the terrible Oakland team. Tampa lost 2 in row in Boston. But only the Jays have issues. Yes, the Jays have been frustrating and inconsistent all season. But they are 11 games over .500. with a top offence, they will figure it out.

I've never understood this argument. As a Jays fan, I/we focus on the Jays' issues. I don't care about how the Yankees and Rays are doing save for in the standings. I'm certain their fans are complaining just the same about their deficiencies.

That being said I agree the Jays are okay. The situation could obviously worse. But the concerns are warranted as well.

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

Umps ruled this a Crew Chief review which doesn't require or cost the team wishing to challenge the call. You know, just to make things more confusing.

Yeah the ump said that, but after said Los Angeles retains their challenge... It didn't make sense.

 

[Fonzieleaf]

Woohoo! 3 runs in 3 games with 3 losses against a shitty angels team. Good job boys! Not like we’re in a playoff race or anything lol

 

[canucksfan]

The team is just wildly inconsistent.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[dredeye]

I don’t know what to say about this team. Just pathetic series

 

[The Nemesis]

Yeah the ump said that, but after said Los Angeles retains their challenge... It didn't make sense.

Umps aren't about making sense. They're about doing whatever they want and if you look at them with any degree of side-eye they toss you from the game.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

The Angels were 1-9 coming into this series lmao

Sweep the Cubs to make up for whatever the hell that was over the weekend. 5-1 this week is a must

 

[TMLeafer]

This team has laid an egg on back to back home stands. Thank goodness for the great road trip.

 

[dredeye]

I’m going to the game tomorrow and after this weekend I’m less than excited about it at this point

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

I've been questioning Teoscar for hustle before, but this sums up the last few weeks, injury or not the decisions have been weak.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

Went into this weekend on cloud nine - Monoah vs Ohtani, the legends all being at the game, the huge crowds. Crushed :'(

 

[Suntouchable13]

They have to sweep the Cubs to make up for this shitshow we just saw. 2 of 3 just won't cut it.

 

[shaner8989]

I've been questioning Teoscar for hustle before, but this sums up the last few weeks, injury or not the decisions have been weak.

Disgusting on all fronts. Sit on the f***ing bench. That effort is pitiful and warrants zero playing time. He’s been garbage. To many guys have been brutal this year. He’s one forsure

 

[Suntouchable13]

Frustrating. Not sure how bad these guys want “it”. The division is there for the taking too, but they have not taken advantage of the Yankees being so poor last month or 2.

 

[Hannibal]

I’m not longer a fan of Bichette. We need to cash in for a return this off season because i would not commit long term with $$$ on him. The sucks on defence, he has a weak arm for a short stop, he strikeouts too much, etc.

Cant stand the guy anymore

 

[Beaumaris]

Buck seriously saying baseball isn't talented enough now compared to years ago?

I would definitely agree with Buck.