Blue Bird Banter

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images It's the start of another week. We have our second last-Monday game today. Next Monday is an off-day, and the season is over in three weeks. Shi Davidi has a post up talking to Bo Bichette who says he would like to stay with the Jays, win with the Jays and be a teammate of Vladimir Guerrero for his career. “When I had time to think … [Read more...] about Monday Bantering: Bo

Photo by Kevin D. Liles./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Tough loss. They got atypically mostly good pitching, but the offence couldn’t do much and the defence made some key mistakes. On the positive side, Yariel Rodriguez looked good, and Spencer Horwitz remains smoking hot. Chris Sale was a little wild at times but overall dominant. He hit a couple of batters (George … [Read more...] about Jays Lose in 11, 4-3

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Game three against the Braves. They are in tough against Chris Sale this afternoon. Sale is 16-3 with a 2.46 ERA and a 5.5 bWAR. He will likely be in the top three in the NL Cy Young vote. Of course, the Jays could change that by putting a beating on him. There is some news: Orelvis Martinez is playing for the Bisons today, playing third, … [Read more...] about Game #144 GameThread: Jays @ Braves

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Blue Jays 9 Braves 5 What a terrific game for Spencer Horwitz. Two home runs and a double and a single (he could have had a fourth RBI, but up by seven Vlad didn’t try to score from second, He would score on Wagner’s single right after), three RBIs. He wants a spot on the team next year. Nathan Lukes and Will Wagner had three hits. Ernie Clement … [Read more...] about Horwitz Homers Twice, Jays Beat Braves

Brett Davis-Imagn Images After a good August, the Jays haven’t won in September yet. I thought they might have a shot at .500, but that won’t happen. Did you see the Bisons’ jersey today. I want the cap (and I’ve stopped wearing caps, but that one looks good). If someone is going to Buffalo, a 7 and 5/8s would be appreciated. These guys look good in black and red … [Read more...] about Game #143 GameThread: Jays @ Braves