Well I'm excited....Are you?
The season starts in just a little under 24 hours and I am so pumped. The winter just seemed to fly by. Which is good because I hate waiting for the next season.
Anyways not much to report today except I have some clips for ya guys. Some of you may have already seen these but I have the new videos for this years marketing campaign. There is three of them and they showcase Roy Halladay, Alex Rios, and Aaron Hill. Not the greatest commercials that the Jays have released but they are still amusing. My personnel favorite is the Rios one. Click on them below to check them out.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4BhSeM3Qj9c - Roy Halladay
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NOUrVIK8syI - Alex Rios
http://youtube.com/watch?v=g5VtKWSd7RM - Aaron Hill
You guys better watch the game tomorrow!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Let Me Explain Myself...
The other day I mentioned how aces Johan Santana and Dontrelle Willis stared into opponent's eyes like they meant business. This seemed to be taken the wrong way. What I meant was that these two pitchers (which I was using as an example) had a glare or a face that could strike fear into batter's hearts. There are many other pitchers in the league that are like this but I just chose these two for whatever reason. Yes I could have chosen Sabathia, Martinez, or Riveria, but these were the two that popped into my head when writing the post. There was numerous complaints that Willis was not an ace nor a threat to batters. I find this very untrue. Willis is very dangerous. Last season's stats may not reflect that comment but remember he played for the Marlins. Watch out for him in Chicago. This is all going back to my point that I felt Litsch didn't seem to have that kind of power or influence on batters. Yes....he was one of the highlights of spring training this March. But will the Litsch of March show up for the season?...probably not...that is why he is the fifth starter.
Speaking of spring training...
It ended today with the Jays posting a record of 13-16. Not bad...but not great. But whatever it's spring training. Got a chance to see the game to versus the Phillies. I always enjoy watching these interleague games. It's nice to get to see many players that the Jays usually don't face.
As of this moment....
Contract talks are still under way with Alex Rios. Ricciardi reported that they will have negotiations complete by opening day. So expect my view on that tomorrow. Can't wait to see what they have cooked up....
And of course Opening Day 2008 for the Jays kicks off at 12:00 central time versus the Yankees on Monday. Still find it odd to play on a Monday afternoon. Aren't people working? Should be an awesome game win or lose as the pitching match up is between Halladay and 19 game winner Chien-Ming Wang....Actually I take that back...the Jays better upset the last opening game at the stadium that Ruth built.
Who agrees with me on that one?
Speaking of spring training...
It ended today with the Jays posting a record of 13-16. Not bad...but not great. But whatever it's spring training. Got a chance to see the game to versus the Phillies. I always enjoy watching these interleague games. It's nice to get to see many players that the Jays usually don't face.
As of this moment....
Contract talks are still under way with Alex Rios. Ricciardi reported that they will have negotiations complete by opening day. So expect my view on that tomorrow. Can't wait to see what they have cooked up....
And of course Opening Day 2008 for the Jays kicks off at 12:00 central time versus the Yankees on Monday. Still find it odd to play on a Monday afternoon. Aren't people working? Should be an awesome game win or lose as the pitching match up is between Halladay and 19 game winner Chien-Ming Wang....Actually I take that back...the Jays better upset the last opening game at the stadium that Ruth built.
Who agrees with me on that one?
Friday, March 28, 2008
Really Rolen...Mid Way Through May?
Well now it's being reported that Scott Rolen (AKA Troy Glaus) will be sidelined till the middle of May...the middle of May?!? Really?!? Come on! I know he had surgery to fix his finger, but it seems like he is not even putting in the effort to make a speedy recovery. We need his bat and his glove. Getting Rolen was another attempt to move this team further in the division and making a playoff appearance, but it just seems like the Jays are getting shafted again. This may sound crazy but by the time he comes back the season could already be decided. Now I know the fate of the team is not suppose to be rested on Rolen's shoulders, but he was suppose to be a crucial building block for this team.
O well...I guess we will be seeing more of Johnny Mac's hot glove....
And as all of you should know by now...the season starts on Monday with the Jays wrapping up spring training this weekend versus Philly.
I will admit I only saw a bit of the games this March. Canada really doesn't show many spring training games with the NHL and NBA heating up towards playoffs. But I did see Reed Johnson pop up or something...I don't remember. Honestly I don't really pay attention to how the Jays are doing during this time. I never really care to how their record is. Is this bad of me? You hear all the time that pre-season games don't matter but is this really true. Frank Thomas seemed to struggle through March...will this reflect how his season turned out? Only time will tell I guess.
Anyways...I have taking the day off Monday. Which is really annoying because I shouldn't have had to. But with the game starting at 12:00 my time I guess I really had no choice. (Well I did have a choice but this is really important to me.) I'm still confused as to why they chose such an early start time for the season opener but whatever I'm still going to grab a beer and chill for the afternoon.
Should be fun...should be....
-Stanton X
O well...I guess we will be seeing more of Johnny Mac's hot glove....
And as all of you should know by now...the season starts on Monday with the Jays wrapping up spring training this weekend versus Philly.
I will admit I only saw a bit of the games this March. Canada really doesn't show many spring training games with the NHL and NBA heating up towards playoffs. But I did see Reed Johnson pop up or something...I don't remember. Honestly I don't really pay attention to how the Jays are doing during this time. I never really care to how their record is. Is this bad of me? You hear all the time that pre-season games don't matter but is this really true. Frank Thomas seemed to struggle through March...will this reflect how his season turned out? Only time will tell I guess.
Anyways...I have taking the day off Monday. Which is really annoying because I shouldn't have had to. But with the game starting at 12:00 my time I guess I really had no choice. (Well I did have a choice but this is really important to me.) I'm still confused as to why they chose such an early start time for the season opener but whatever I'm still going to grab a beer and chill for the afternoon.
Should be fun...should be....
-Stanton X
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Bye-Bye Chacin...Here Comes Litsch
I like Chacin...
Well I did....I'm not saying that I don't anymore. It's just that well really for the last couple of seasons he hasn't done anything. Which is too bad because when he first exploded onto to the scene a couple years ago he seemed to be the next big pitching prospect for the Jays. Of course with injuries that was all put away into the closet.
Oh Well....
On the other hand...Now we have the tag team of McGowan and Marcum. I expect nothing less of these two for the oncoming season.
But that's not really what today's post is about. Jesse Litsch. Hopefully with any luck the Jays can really develop this fine young gun into a superstar. He has a lot of potential. But I feel like there is something missing. Something to be feared. When aces such as Dontrelle Willis or Johan Santana stare into your eyes you know they mean business. But Litsch seeems to be to much of a push over.
"But Stanton X he had a no-hitter going into the seventh vs the Reds!"
Yes he did...but again this is just spring training...and it was the Reds....
Now it sounds like I am hating on the boy. This isn't true. I like Litsch. He really deserved the 5th spot on the rotation. Anyone that thought Janssen or Chacin was going to get it is crazy. I just think that in the long run Litsch is going to get eaten alive unless he shows that he can be absolutely dominate.
-Stanton X
Well I did....I'm not saying that I don't anymore. It's just that well really for the last couple of seasons he hasn't done anything. Which is too bad because when he first exploded onto to the scene a couple years ago he seemed to be the next big pitching prospect for the Jays. Of course with injuries that was all put away into the closet.
Oh Well....
On the other hand...Now we have the tag team of McGowan and Marcum. I expect nothing less of these two for the oncoming season.
But that's not really what today's post is about. Jesse Litsch. Hopefully with any luck the Jays can really develop this fine young gun into a superstar. He has a lot of potential. But I feel like there is something missing. Something to be feared. When aces such as Dontrelle Willis or Johan Santana stare into your eyes you know they mean business. But Litsch seeems to be to much of a push over.
"But Stanton X he had a no-hitter going into the seventh vs the Reds!"
Yes he did...but again this is just spring training...and it was the Reds....
Now it sounds like I am hating on the boy. This isn't true. I like Litsch. He really deserved the 5th spot on the rotation. Anyone that thought Janssen or Chacin was going to get it is crazy. I just think that in the long run Litsch is going to get eaten alive unless he shows that he can be absolutely dominate.
-Stanton X
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Grand Opening....
Well since my first entry a lot has happened...
Rumors are circulating that Alex Rios and the organization are in talks of a six year deal. Yes that is very good news. I was really nervous during the off-season when there was talks floating around that he might have been dealt to San Fran for Tim Lincecum. Another young (maybe future Cy Young winner) would have been nice, but I have faith in Marcum and McGowan. And with Halladay pretty much looking like normal except for a minor hiccup (more on that in a bit) and Burnett hopefully playing more then just .500 baseball, we have a rock solid starting lineup. So I find that we really didn't need another "supposed all-star". Let Lincecum stay in San Fran and become a star there. I'm glad to see the Jays will more then likely go through with this deal.
Also, if anyone is a fan of handle bar moustaches then...
Sal Fasano was released... Dang. This is really not a shock with the off-season signing of Rob Barajas, and fan favourite Gregg Zaun already behind the plate.
But I will miss those handle bars....
As mentioned earlier...
Roy and the Jays were pounded today by the Devi...oops... The Rays and their new logo. Jays let in 10 runs in the fifth with five errors....that's a good sign. Don't worry this is just spring training. These games really don't matter. Do they?
Shiny
O yeah welcome to my new fangled blog....
Ugh...Here We Go....
All right.... the season starts in less then a week and already my stomach is turning.
Reed released...
Rolen out for a month...
Janssen gone for the season....
This is starting to give me flashbacks from last season...and we all know how that one ended...
But enough negative talk. I'm just stressing because like any die hard fan I want my team to do well. I know that Matt Stairs and Shannon Stewart will take turns at left, Johnny Mac will take over at third, and with Brandon League healthy again our pen should be fine.
As long as there is no snowball effect everything should be fine....
...for now
-Stanton X
Reed released...
Rolen out for a month...
Janssen gone for the season....
This is starting to give me flashbacks from last season...and we all know how that one ended...
But enough negative talk. I'm just stressing because like any die hard fan I want my team to do well. I know that Matt Stairs and Shannon Stewart will take turns at left, Johnny Mac will take over at third, and with Brandon League healthy again our pen should be fine.
As long as there is no snowball effect everything should be fine....
...for now
-Stanton X
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