Blue Jays GDT: Opening Day!

[Stringer Bell]

Where are we going to get our home runs from this year besides Santander and Guerrero? We need more home runs - am I crazy in saying that? I feel like that is the primary difference maker for whether this team does anything this year.

 

[canucksfan]

Where are we going to get our home runs from this year besides Santander and Guerrero? We need more home runs - am I crazy in saying that? I feel like that is the primary difference maker for whether this team does anything this year.

Varsho and Bo will likely hit 20+ each. After that, they have a few young guys who can hit homers. I also think an increase in team production will occur.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Where are we going to get our home runs from this year besides Santander and Guerrero? We need more home runs - am I crazy in saying that? I feel like that is the primary difference maker for whether this team does anything this year.

Roden and the Babe need to get 15 each.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Where are we going to get our home runs from this year besides Santander and Guerrero? We need more home runs - am I crazy in saying that? I feel like that is the primary difference maker for whether this team does anything this year.

Bo exists. He's usually good for 20-25. Varsho hit 18 and that was with a hitting coach that has rocks for brains.

 

[tmlfan98]

 

[Chaos2k7]

Why start Gimenez in the 4 hole? Should be hitting 7, 8, or 9 IMO

 

[Suntouchable13]

Why start Gimenez in the 4 hole? Should be hitting 7, 8, or 9 IMO

That’s the issue with this team. Other than the big 3, they have a bunch of 7, 8, 9 hitters. They need someone to emerge and hit above their weight. Or one of the young guys like Wagner or Roden to emerge.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I am hoping Roden works his way up to that leadoff spot in the near future

 

[Discoverer]

So close!

I'm actually really happy with that lineup. I always half expect them to give opening day starts to veterans over the young guys, so part of me still thought they would have Straw in CF with one of Wagner/Roden on the bench.

I would still prefer one of them in the leadoff spot, but they've got the right guys starting today, and the batting order is good enough.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Weird lineup. Gimenez in the 4 hole with Bo leading off feels like it should be flipped.

 

[Discoverer]

Weird lineup. Gimenez in the 4 hole with Bo leading off feels like it should be flipped.

I think I prefer this lineup over that idea - Gimenez isn't exactly the kind of on-base machine you want in the leadoff spot.

I would prefer Gimenez lower in the lineup, though. I get that they probably don't want to put too much pressure on Roden too soon, but I think he's a decent fit in that role. You could just swap the two of them, and Gimenez's speed would be a great asset for when the lineup turns over.

 

[canucksfan]

The argument with Gimenez at four is he’s a head of Kirk so he can steal and use his base running skills. He also hits well with runners on.

 

[Blitzkrug]

The argument with Gimenez at four is he’s a head of Kirk so he can steal and use his base running skills. He also hits well with runners on.

Alright when you put it like that, it actually makes sense.

Still not a big fan of it, but at least there's logic behind it.

 

[Tony Romo]

Where are we going to get our home runs from this year besides Santander and Guerrero? We need more home runs - am I crazy in saying that? I feel like that is the primary difference maker for whether this team does anything this year.

We are acquiring Lu Bob in May

 

[Dr Pepper]

Been feeling more optimistic about this team in recent weeks, here's hoping a big Opening Day W sets them off on the right track.

 

[bossram]

Why start Gimenez in the 4 hole? Should be hitting 7, 8, or 9 IMO

Gimenez at 4 is truly WTF. He might be their worst hitter in the lineup.

That’s the issue with this team. Other than the big 3, they have a bunch of 7, 8, 9 hitters. They need someone to emerge and hit above their weight. Or one of the young guys like Wagner or Roden to emerge.

Yeah, they need more offense. But they have better hitters than Gimenez.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Gimenez at 4 is truly WTF. He might be their worst hitter in the lineup.

Yeah, they need more offense. But they have better hitters than Gimenez.

Maybe Wagner will have a great start and hit in the 4 hole. Also, they don't want Kirk hitting infront of Gimenez because then he can't run as much. Not gonna hit Clement 4th. Springer? no. What are the other options? I agree, that it sucks. That's on the front office.

 

[bossram]

Maybe Wagner will have a great start and hit in the 4 hole. Also, they don't want Kirk hitting infront of Gimenez because then he can't run as much. Not gonna hit Clement 4th. Springer? no. What are the other options? I agree, that it sucks. That's on the front office.

I would look at Wagner, Roden, and Clement all ahead of Gimenez. Probably even Springer too (his xwOBA was not that bad last season).

 

[jetsforever]

Baseball is back!

 

[EpochLink]

Please be competitive this year, last year was just tragically inept

 

[Blitzkrug]

Let's gooooooooooo

 

[Tony Romo]

Would be kinda fun if at the end Vladdy came on the screen and was like "15 more years"

 

[jetsforever]

These introductions are taking long enough

 

[Blitzkrug]

Good job filtering out the booing. My buddy is there at the game rn and he said it was deafening lmao.

 

[Blitzkrug]

They f***ing muted the crowd for the Canadian anthem too?!?