The Blue Jays played their “home” opener in Dunedin on Thursday night, and it was a reasonably entertaining game of baseball for a while. Then it degenerated into frustrating madness that I don’t even really want to talk about. So let’s sort of talk about it, but then also talk about a whole bunch of things that are very definitely not it. Alright? Ugh!
The Steve Pearce trade will always be a nightmare...... absolute, rock bottom, worst-case scenario. I can't imagine anything working out worse, honestly.
I get your take on Thornton. But he did give us a pretty solid full year in the rotation in 2019, so that value has to be factored in (1.9 fWAR). It looks like he's been worth a tad more than Diaz since 2019 (2.1 fWAR in 2019/20 vs 1.4 fWAR for Diaz). And the main thing for me is that I'd take Thornton over Diaz today 10 times out of 10 (notwithstanding Diaz's legit continued value in a part time role for Houston.) He could still end up being a decent 4th/5th starter. And it looks like he may have a chance to show what he's got pretty soon.
As painful as yesterday's loss was, it's not like we should be surprised. That's the 9th Home Opener loss in 10 seasons, with last year's in Buffalo the lone triumph. Something about the bunting in the stands must affect our guys' mental state.
The Steve Pearce trade will always be a nightmare...... absolute, rock bottom, worst-case scenario. I can't imagine anything working out worse, honestly.
I get your take on Thornton. But he did give us a pretty solid full year in the rotation in 2019, so that value has to be factored in (1.9 fWAR). It looks like he's been worth a tad more than Diaz since 2019 (2.1 fWAR in 2019/20 vs 1.4 fWAR for Diaz). And the main thing for me is that I'd take Thornton over Diaz today 10 times out of 10 (notwithstanding Diaz's legit continued value in a part time role for Houston.) He could still end up being a decent 4th/5th starter. And it looks like he may have a chance to show what he's got pretty soon.
As painful as yesterday's loss was, it's not like we should be surprised. That's the 9th Home Opener loss in 10 seasons, with last year's in Buffalo the lone triumph. Something about the bunting in the stands must affect our guys' mental state.