Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images This will be fun. In the past, I’ve grouped Atkins and Shapiro (and I’m not so sure that that isn’t the best way to do it, I don’t know if there is a strict division of duties), but this time let’s just ask about the GM. A few thoughts: The bullpen has been awful after it was so good last year. I don’t know if that should be on Atkins … [Read more...] about Poll Time: Do you approve of the job Ross Atkins is doing?
Thursday Bantering: Jays Stuff
Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Happy Thursday. The good news is we won’t see a Jays middle infielder overthrow first. The other good news is that we have been in every game this month. We haven’t won many, but every game has been close. Every game could have been won with some good luck, a bit more offense, a better bullpen, or better defense. Let's be happy they … [Read more...] about Thursday Bantering: Jays Stuff
Happy Birthday Maicer Izturis
Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images Former Blue Jays infielder Maicer Izturis turns 44 today. You’ll likely remember him. Alex Anthopoulos signed him as a free agent in November 2012. Maicer got three years (plus a team option for a fourth) at $3 million a year. At the time, it was Alex’s biggest free-agent signing. It didn’t turn out well. Alex said he was the ‘leading … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Maicer Izturis
Francis Throws 8 No-Hit Innings, Jays Lose In A Blowout
Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Mets 6 Blue Jays 2 Bowden Francis went eight no-hit innings, and then Francisco Lindor hit an 0-2 pitch out of the park. That was one of the best starts we are ever going to see. Bowden seems to have lost a couple of mph off his fastball, but he was brilliant. Francis is having an amazing time of it lately. He takes his second … [Read more...] about Francis Throws 8 No-Hit Innings, Jays Lose In A Blowout
Wednesday Bantering: Jays Bits
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images September 11th is a day that always depresses me a bit. I spent a good part of the morning watching the news and then decided I might as well go for a workout because watching people die by the thousands wasn’t helping my mood. I understand that the complaints about the one-knee thing are mostly because it isn’t good for certain … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bantering: Jays Bits