2023 Blue Jays thread

[Frank E]

Thoughts on spring training thus far?

[L K]

Kikuchi is going to benefit from the pitch clock.  Not enough time to get into his head.  I'm not expecting all-star production but if he can get into the 4.5 ERA with his strikeout numbers that's going to be pretty elite rotation.

[Arn]

The pitch clock is class. Really puts the game into a nice rhythm. The game I watched yesterday last 2 hours 2 minutes as well. That's perfect.

[herman]

The pitch clock is class. Really puts the game into a nice rhythm. The game I watched yesterday last 2 hours 2 minutes as well. That's perfect.

Don't forget PitchCom!
https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1632476204442828803

[Arn]

I hadn't heard this bit. I presume the pitcher is calling the pitch when he presses his glove? And only having 20 seconds to do so.

[herman]

I hadn't heard this bit. I presume the pitcher is calling the pitch when he presses his glove? And only having 20 seconds to do so.

Yeah it's a small device the pitcher is wearing (I've seen glove side wrist, or belt) and the catcher has the partner device.

https://www.engadget.com/amp/mlb-pitchcom-electronic-pitch-calling-devices-sign-stealing-154734437.html

https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/10/27/pitchcom-changing-how-pitchers-catchers-communicate

[herman]

https://twitter.com/downtoblack/status/1637456408319778817

[L K]

Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout in a 3-2 game for the final out at the World Baseball Classic. 

[herman]

Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout in a 3-2 game for the final out at the World Baseball Classic. 

https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1638376784180785152
Jeez. Are we throwing a crap-ton of money at this guy the coming offseason? The country would go ballistic.

[Arn]

Ohtani and Vlad on the same team would be insane.

[Frank E]

Kikuchi with another strong game yesterday is encouraging.

[Arn]

3-0 up top of the first.  Also ally guaranteeing a World Series appearance based on that.

[Frank E]

Jays made quick work of STL yesterday!!!!!

I guess if both teams just keep hitting the ball, then games do take longer.

[Arn]

Was a fantastically entertaining game. Lots of first game sloppiness, but some good signs. Springer going 5/6 and taking a fantastic catch. Very aggressive base running. Some decent defensive decision making (while still conceding 9 runs...)

[Highlander]

What the f with Bassitt today?  I thought this guy was a stud.