A look back on three games against the Orioles, plus a look ahead to this weekend's big series with the A's, roster moves, scoreboard watching, Atkins speaks!, and more!
There are a few cautionary tales in the not-too-distant past where the Blue Jays signed big deals for pitchers who'd had big seasons that didn't go so well. Much as I like Ray I think considering paying him huge money on an extended contract is a good time to pump the brakes. There is a huge class of 2022 free agent starting pitchers that may yield someone that brings a better dynamic to the Jays starting rotation. I know, hard to imagine given Ray's season, but the Jays rotation has a bunch of grinders and Ray is no different. I know it's passé in today's strikeout heavy game but we could use a ground ball inducing pitcher that can give us quick innings on a low pitch count.
There are a few cautionary tales in the not-too-distant past where the Blue Jays signed big deals for pitchers who'd had big seasons that didn't go so well. Much as I like Ray I think considering paying him huge money on an extended contract is a good time to pump the brakes. There is a huge class of 2022 free agent starting pitchers that may yield someone that brings a better dynamic to the Jays starting rotation. I know, hard to imagine given Ray's season, but the Jays rotation has a bunch of grinders and Ray is no different. I know it's passé in today's strikeout heavy game but we could use a ground ball inducing pitcher that can give us quick innings on a low pitch count.
I hope we can resign Ray. I mean, he's only 4 years older than Nate Pearson, isn't he?