Free Agent Frenzy - Profiling the Market for Non-Arencibias

Nearly a year ago, the Blue Jays saw Jonathan Paul Arencibia as their backstop for the considerable future.

Arencibia was the reason John Buck signed elsewhere following his all-star 2010 compaign. Arencibia was the reason Travis d'Arnaud was expendable, available for trade in Toronto's search for a top line starting pitcher. 

But much can change in one season, and so the Blue Jays dive into the 2013-14 offseason in hopes of an upgrade at catcher. 

Let's first take a look at what they have:

J.P. Arencibia, 6'0", 200 lb., Miami, FL

2013 Statistics:

.194/.227/.365

21 HR, 55 RBI

Advanced (per FanGraphs):

-0.6 WAR

-25.2 Off

10.3 Def 

Josh Thole, 6'0", 215 lb., Breese, IL

2013 Statistics:

.175/.256/.242

1 HR, 8 RBI

Advanced (per FanGraphs):

-0.5 WAR

-10.8 Off

2.1 Def

Both major league catchers managed to contribute defensively - yet their lack of offence decreased their overall impact to (statistically) less than a replacement level player. 

A.J. Jimenez is an intriguing option, having thrown out 43% of potential base stealers through his minor league career (compared to Arencibia's 29% rate in the minors or Josh Thole's 23% clip). His bat remains a question though. His OBP was .332, between time at Dunedin, New Hampshire, and Buffalo - certainly not bad, but not forcing a promotion to the majors. He doesn't hit for power either. Jimenez might be a future option behind the plate, but for now, he most likely stays at AAA.

Let's profile some external options on the Free Agent market:

Brian McCann, 6'3", 230 lb., Athens, GA

2013 Statistics (102 games):

.256/.336/.461

20 HR, 57 RBI

Advanced (per FanGraphs):

2.7 WAR

5.6 Off

7.7 Def

The best, yet priciest option on the market. A seven time all-star will test free agency for the first time, looking for a 5 to 6 year deal, worth roughly $100 million. The Blue Jays could certainly afford him, but he appears more likely to sign with a proven contender or a team with a bigger baseball market, such as Texas. 

Atlanta will undoubtedly give him a qualifying offer as well, so a first round compensatory pick would be lost. 

Carlos Ruiz, 5'10", 205 lb., David Chiriqui,  Panama

2013 Statistics (92 games):

.268/.320/.368

5 HR, 37 RBI

Advanced (per FanGraphs):

1.4 WAR

-3.4 Off

6.2 Def

Ruiz is a wily vet - but at age 34, coming off a suspension for use of a banned substance, is he worth the risk? He's proven that he can get on base and handle a pitching staff, but there's definitely an element of uncertainty. 

An option, but one the Blue Jays probably won't pursue.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia, 6'4", 235 lb., West Palm Beach, FL

2013 Statistics (121 games):

.273/.338/.466

14 HR, 65 RBI

Advanced (per FanGraphs:)

3.6 WAR

10.1 Off

7.3 Def

Saltalamacchia has shown glimpses of why he was one of the top catching prospects a mere five years ago. A switch-hitter with power and gets on base, a solid defender, and the best name in the game. 

I see a fit, but he could be more pricey that one might expect. Saltalamacchia probably will not get a qualifying offer from the Red Sox. We'll see if that plays for Toronto's interest.

A.J. Pierzynski, 6'3", 235 lb., Bridgehampton, NY

2013 Statistics (134 games):

.272/.297/.425

17 HR, 70 RBI

Advanced (per FanGraphs:)

1.6 WAR

-9.1 Off

6.6 Def

A power hitting catcher who doesn't get on base... mmm, well he's still better than Arencibia. Age is a factor.

Doubtful the Blue Jays overpay for the 36 year old.

Henry Blan... never mind.

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I said never mind...

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Just forget it...

Look out for part 2, concerning trading options for catcher

The Mainstream Blue Jays Fan (Extended)

The only thing worse than an obsessively hipster sports fan is an obsessively mainstream sports fan. 

I should clarify - being a mainstream sports fan isn't wearing Aeropostale while watching the game. The same applies for hipster sports fans - it's not a combination of sports with some bearded guy singing about his vegan canoe. This differs from everyday mainstreamity and hipsterness (they're words if I want them to be).

Rather it's the manner in which one cheers for their team. I've spotted some trends over the years which I've classified as mainstream sports mannerisms - particularly those which apply to our hometown Blue Jays. I've compiled a list of three quick steps to determine if you are a Mainstream Blue Jays fan. Let's investigate:

1. The Bandwagon Effect: This is fundamental to the vicious cycle of Toronto sports, and seasonally festive to each team not named the Leafs. Considering the cliches proclaimed during each team's preseason - "we're gonna give it our all", "we think we have a shot" - the level of hopeless optimism mires Toronto in a thick layer of bandwagon muck. Mainstream Jays fans are the ones who join the bandwagon mid-March but are off by late-April. Those who last the whole year? Hipster Jays fans.
2. Jose Bautista fan, eh?: Well then, that's a mainstream Jays fan.  Most don't realize that he is no longer the best player on the team, but that's okay. Keep on sporting that Jose Bautista jersey with your generic Old Navy jeans and flat brimmed cap. Say, is that an iPhone 5?
3. Hold the 'solution' to the team: Be vague too. Question a "winning mentality" or a "lack of leadership" and be sure to blame the manager for reasons you don't know of. Simply put, talk jack shit but pretend you know what's going on. Speculation is important for the quintessential Blue Jays fan.

If this isn't you, congratulations. You've managed to swim away from the fishing net of mainstream baseball fandom. 

If this is you, there's hope… 

Just remember - we all seek a certain sense of authenticity as fans.  By avoiding the trap of being a mainstream Blue Jays fan, you can discover your sense of identity as a baseball fan. Quickly! Define yourself before it's too late...

Ten Reasons To Love Colby Rasmus

1. His possum stew consumption/9 IP is outstanding




2. We're talking dingers for dough. He hits a dinger, you get cash. Wow, now that's a double play.

3. He's from the deep south - yet he lives in inner Toronto. It's kinda like "Coming To America" starring Eddie Murphy.

4. He runs down fly balls like monster trucks run down dirt.

5. Speaking of #4, monster trucks.

6. Speaking of #5, chili dawgs

7. Speaking of #4 and #5,  'MURICA

8. He's a family man. Who doesn't love that?

9. He hits dingers... for dough... again. Oh, and possum stew too.

10. Colby is kinda good at the baseball thing now - which is a pleasant surprise.

Six Quick Tips - How To Be A Mainstream Blue Jays Fan

1. Join the bandwagon in March, threaten to leave the bandwagon in Early April

Possibly the most important of all. Announce to the world that you'll cheer for a team off to a hot start... like the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays (REMEMBER THAT? FIRST PLACE ON MAY 23RD).

2. Purchase a Jose Bautista jersey, then question Jose Bautista

Well aren't you special?

3. Be vague when offering advice to improve the ballclub.

Be sure to include words such as "leadership" and"mentality" - somewhat connected to #2, questioning Jose Bautista.

4. Blame Everything on Gibby

I'm sorry you're having intimacy issues #BlameGibby

5. Love Kawasaki

Just because he's a warm hearted immigrant who can't speak English

6. Compare the Blue Jays to teams who have experienced success within the past 18 months

Oh, yea, because the Baltimore Orioles were SO GOOD for the past twenty years

Luck, Pitching, and Losing Ways

Before the season began, we would have said that in order for the Blue Jays to not contend, basically everything would need to go wrong for these hyped up, world series favourites.

So what has happened? Well, essentially... EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG, besides the offensive part of the game, which continues, year after year, to be their forte.

The Blue Jays were said to have had a strong, starting rotation in the midst of what was such a hectic offesason - and they truly did.

Their rotation consisted of:
-A Cy Young Award Winner
-A pitcher who seemed to have put it all together
-The most consistent pitcher in baseball
-A recent ERA champ
-One of the best fifth starters in baseball

The result?

-Knuckle ain't canuknling
-Injured
-Well... still incredibly consistent (three cheers for Buehrle, eh?)
-Injured/Worst thing sliced bread
-Injured

Not only are they all (with the exception of Mark Buehrle) having horrible/injury plagued seasons, but they haven't had much luck on their side. Josh Johnson, coming into a free agent year, has posted an ERA of 6.20 but a FIP of 4.62, lower than that of RA Dickey.

In fact, outside of RA Dickey (4.49 ERA, 4.78 FIP), the whole rotation has a lower FIP than ERA.

What exactly does that say about our defence?

Though pitching has been horrible - the worst in baseball, in fact - the Blue Jays are NOT playing fundamentally sound baseball. Defence has consistently let the pitching down this year, excluding the 11 game run.

Without Munenori Kawasaki (1.7 Fld), Jose Bautista (6.2 Fld), and Colby Rasmus (9.0 Fld), every other Blue Jays regular has a negative Fld, Fielding Runs Above Average based on UZR - the worst being Maicer Izturis with a whopping -17.3 Fld.

Combine that with horrible pitching and the Blue Jays find themselves in the cellar of the uber-competetive AL East.

On the other hand, a team such as the Orioles, who haven't received great pitching, find themselves right in the thick of it. They may have great offence, but so do the Blue Jays. What's the key? You tell me:

The same can be said about the Tampa Bay Rays (though of course, they also rely heavily on their starting pitching):

The Blue Jays can't afford to have such horrible defense - with Melky Cabrera "patrolling" left field, Maicer Izturis "manning" the 2-bag, or JP Arencibia "handling the duties" behind the plate. 

Your pitching looks a lot better with defence. Your offence looks a lot better with pitching.

It's time for the Blue Jays to step it up in essentially every aspect of the game besides the offensive. 

Comments? Suggestions? Leave a comment below. But be nice - we don't need any b*tching to Beeston here...

Should the Jays Trade Jose?

Don't hurt me. I beg of you.

The proposition seems preposterous. It may very well be preposterous; why move one of the best outfielders in the game on a bargain contract? Here's my response... why not?

Because he's locked up for nickels and dimes, that's all the more reason to trade Jose Bautista. Look at it from a contending team's perspective - who wouldn't want one of the game's biggest power threats with great instincts and a cannon of an arm in the outfield for only $14 million/year until 2015, with an option for 2016.

The Jays could get a huge haul for Joey Bats. Like... a HUGE haul... and as great a player as he is, do the Jays really need him?

Outfielder Kevin Pillar is banging on the door, posting a ridiculous .349 BA at AAA, while Anthony Gose and Moises Sierra still can't be counted out.

Further, offense isn't the problem. The Blue Jays are 8th in the Majors in runs scored - ahead of the A's, Braves, Reds, Rangers, Yankees, and Dodgers.

Would the Blue Jays offense take that huge a hit without Jose Bautista?

Take a look at MY hypothetical lineup:

1. RF Kevin Pillar
2. LF Melky Cabrera
3. SS Jose Reyes
4. 1B Edwin Encarnacion
5. DH Adam Lind
6. CF Colby Rasmus
7. 2B Maicer Izturis
8. C  JP Arencibia
9. 3B Brett Lawrie

Not too shabby.

It may be bold to assume that Kevin Pillar could so soon handle the vigor of being an everyday lead off man. But if that assumption is even close to reality, the Jays offense would be fine. That lineup is still very capable.

What the Blue Jays really need is starting pitching.

The Jays should know first hand that offense isn't needed if you pitch well. They've been slaughtered by the Rays over the course of the past six years.

So why not move Jose Bautista? Just imagine what you could get.

Jose Bautista is great. Young controllable talent is also great though.

Should Jose be moved? Leave a comment...

The Legend of The Red Bull

Some say he never left.
Some say he flew away with the wings that the Red Bull gave him.

But most say he's still here... 'cause he is. Should he be though?

Brett Lawrie is a spectacular third baseman. Defensively at least. Not as spectacular as... say a Manny Machado or dare I say it, Tabler, an Evan Longoria?

I digress. 

Brett Lawrie is still a very solid defensive infielder - and much more of a contributor than Munenori Kawasaki. Yet one must wonder if the Blue Jays are ruining him.

We've seen other Jays prospects disappear into the land of mediocrity following an impressionable debut *cough cough* Mr. Snider *cough cough*

This raises the question - should Brett Lawrie be sent down? He, like Travis Snider, had an incredible start to their careers. He, like Travis Snider, was maybe rushed. MAYBE. He, like Travis Snider, was incredibly young when he was called up.

Sure, other youngsters have been called up at young ages. Manny Machado, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, etc.

But if the player is struggling after a year or two, is it time to send them back down?

Despite the D, Lawrie has been... well... less than impressive this year, struggling to make solid contact at the plate, posting an average barely eclipsing the Mendoza Line. From what I see through my (what must be) less than professional analysis, Lawrie's swing needs work. Not level. Choppy. Overexcited. Whatever you want to call it.

It's the elephant in the room.

The next few weeks should be the deciding factor. Continuous struggles and he should be sent down.

What's your call? Leave a comment...

Buck Direction

Songs from New Album:

• Encarawnaeowanepyown http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU3-SXKdFKo (Shout out to Blue Jay Hunter)
• Robby Cano - Strong Hands
• To Ishmeal - With Love and Squalor
• Travis Thames
• Eric Snider (Why not, right?)
• Eva Longoria - Soft Hands feat. Pat Tabler
• Swing and a Drive! (<-- The show stopper)

FEATURING NEW SONG -Nick Tepesch Is The Bestest (written last night in between the 3rd and 4th inning)

525 600 Pitchers (Seasons of Desparation)

It seems to happen every year.

Toronto Blue Jays pitchers dropping likes flies... flies being tracked down by Melky Cabrera. In other words, all of them.

27 pitchers have been used this year already (yes, yes, the "Rent" reference title is wrong). Is it really that bad? Well let's compare...

BAL-21
STL-18
TEX-18
CIN-15
PIT-18
BOS-19
ATL-16
NYY-18
OAK-15
ARI-14
TB-16
DET-17
SF-16
CLE-18
WAS-15
COL-15
PHI-18
CWS-15
SD-19
LAA-21
MIN-17
CHC-18
SEA-17
LAD-19
NYM-16
KC-14
MIL-16
HOU-18
MIA-17

Well the Jays are winning SOMETHING at least. They go through pitchers like Taylor Swift goes through boyfriends. Geez...

WHY?
1) Starting pitching - well yes, starting pitching is pitching. But starters aren't going deep into games, relievers are being used excessively, and the Greek Man on top is forced into roster moves.
2) The pitchers are just shitty - the last man in the bullpen hasn't been stable this year. From Jeffress to Lincoln to Weber. It's understandable.
3) Injuries - of course

In the end, it doesn't all come down to luck. It can be changed. The Rogers Centre isn't just a place to have a cup of coffee. Why not a whole batch?

Forgotten Blue Jay Legends of the Past Decade (Second Edition)

Luis Figueroa hit .111 in 9 ABs with the Blue Birds in 2006. Congrats, buddy.

Game #31 - No recap today, player performances instead

Lawrie - Too many red bulls, 0-3. But he's Canadian... so that's something. Oh, his D is also superb.
Melky - 1-4? SUPER ALL-STAR. Melk and Coco Puffs all day, baby.
Bautista - Super sexy with dem high socks. At least he's decent.
Encarnacion - 2-4, congrats. This guy is pretty good. But his team sucks.
Colby - Oy vei
Davis - I love this guy, he was probably the cutest baby. He's not that good though. HE SCORED A RUN TODAY!
Izturis - Well he does nothing... so it's hard to like him. Sucked again today.
Blanco - Got a hit? I thought all he did was catch knuckleballs.
KAWASAKI! - WOOHOO KAWASAKI YAYYAWRKWOAEWQOMO MOAW 川崎は男です。私は川崎を愛し！彼は野球で最高の選手だ超セクシーな男だ！川崎GO！


Dickey - You're wise... like an owl... but you sucked today.

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Game #29 and #30 - Farrell Fun and Fantasy Baseball

Game #29 was a swell one! Lawrie with a lead off red bull run to centre. Ermageerd! Will we win? Nah...

Happ shits the bed in this one. Seven walks - that's a lot of Johnny Walker! 

We lose 3-1... but hey, look at the bright side! Ricky Romero is starting next game.

Never mind. Boring game. 4-0. I HAVE FELIX IN FANTASY! YIPEEEKAYYYAAAYBITCHEZ!

Two games lost, I like gyros.

-Your friendly, neighbourhood, Greek comrade, Alex Anthopolous's protege 

Game #28 - Glad I didn't watch the game

I couldn't watch the game. But the lovely Mike Wilner kept me updated on the twitter. So here you go...

Buehrle's throwing soft - about as fast as Sandy Koufax... 77 year-old Sandy Koufax, that is. Gets out of first inning though. Shits the bed later. Gives up two run tater totter to Stephen Drew. Later to Napoli, Nava.

We bring in Ishhhmeal Rogers (Thank you, Buck) and he decides to fill Buehrle's shoes. Couple more dingers, Germano does the same.

Um, what else? Let's see...

Oh right, same ol' BJ-Buccholz match up. Melky does something really stupid. Brett Lawrie red bulls it to centre field. Doesn't matter - we lose.

Final score: Something ugly

Faith gained from last game lost? Quite possibly.

Belated Recap: Game #27 - We DIDN'T lose!!!

BMO on the mound - not the bank.

We score first. Didn't work in NY but whatevsies. 1-0 on Bautista double, Rajai scores.

Skip a few innings. Lester shits the bed. Saltalamacchia forgets how to throw a ball. 4-0 Jays after three.

The Blue Jays don't like winning. So Morrow gives up home runs to David ORtiz (say it with the improper Buck Martinez emphasis) and the fish guy. 4-2 Blue Birds. Farrell's team scores again a few innings later and it's 4-3.

Edwin chicken wings one into the upper deck. Absolutely RADickeyulous. AA is satisfied - mostly because his greek salad tastes good though. 6-3.

But Toronto sports team seldom have intention of winning so the Red Sox come back off Morrow, bullpen through shitty pitching and shitty defense. No, no, thank you, Mr. Izturis!

*Temper tantrum*

Lucky ducks. Edwin goes deep. 8-7. Rasmus singles home JPA an inning later. 9-7. Janssen saves it.

Final score: 9-7 Blue Jays

Faith restored? Somewhat.

Oh, Mikey, I'm home!

Game #26 - Why Win When You Can Lose?

Hughes Dickey (hehe)

Well Boesch starts off the scoring with a dingerino. 1-0 Yankees. But the Jays had scored first in the previous three games and lost. FORESHADOWING?

Couple bloops and a ... well... a weak grounder through the hole. Adam Lind - father, on base MACHINE. Tie game.

Fast forward a few innings and Izturis does something that doesn't involve playing like a pile of feces. Yes, he doubles home Bautista. Blue Jays have the lead? A win? Is it in reach?

Dickey's pitching well, Blanco makes a nice catch. But ya didn't think we could actually win a ball game, right?

Lyle freakin' Overbay hits a go ahead french fried po-tater off of Dickey. 

Gibby is upset because Nunez has something in his eye. It's called a sparkle (awww)!

Rest is predictable. Robertson, Rivera, four game sweep, crying in the corner. Blue Jays made an effort but once again felt no need to actually win. 

Final score: 3-2 Yankees

Other notes: Jays are sucking right now in case you didn't notice, Reyes is probably still happy - he always is

Relevance: I'm starting to lose my sheeeezz

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Game #25 - Still Playing Like Excrement

So not much to say today. Here's the recap:

We score first (believe it or not). Izturis gets on, Boni doubles, Davis grounds out ... and the bandwagon begins to fill up.

Happ works out of a few jams, Reyes claps in joy.

Bautista does what he does best - goes deep. Edwin gets to third somehow. He singled or somethin'... got to second and Chris Stewart pulled an Arencibia with an untimely passed ball. Scores on a sac fly because of a shitty play by Stewart... again. Dropped the ball on a slide. Blue Jays are actually happ-y because they're winning.

Happ shits the bed in the third. Walk, walk, HR by Hafner. Tie game 3-3.

Skip to the sixth inning. Lawrie takes a few shots of Red Bull, goes deep off Sabathia. Oppo taco roughly two feet. Thank you, Yankee Stadium.

You really thought we could win? Sorry...

Vernon Smells singles home Cano. Rajai zig zags to a ball in centre field hit by Hafner. Another shit-in-the-bed moment.

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Meh, rest is boring. We go back to our old ways and don't hit Sabathia. Joba Chamberlain jumps off a trampoline, doesn't break his ankle, pitches ninth instead of Mo. Yay? Well, not really. Rasmus strikes out. We get some stuff going but it doesn't matter because we have no intention of winning.

Final score: 5-4 Yankees.

Amount of fans lost: A very large bucket load of bandwagoners, Mike Mccoy 

The Legend of Kawasaki

I called it all along. 

Through all the excitement of the Marlins trade, the Dickey swap (I hope that didn't sound dirty), the Melkman deal (that could also be dirty, I suppose), canuckleheads nationwide completely overlooked the acquisition of a legend in the making - forget "in the making." Munerori Kawasaki is a legend.

Defense. Motorcycle manufacturing. Cheap Japanese base hits. #Bowviste? What's not to love?

Dances at the command of King Felix (lookoutlanding.com) 

Wait a minute... I found something not to love. I'm almost certain he's playing over his head. Listen. I hate to burst your huge Adam Jones bubble. But Kawasaki might not be around for long.

He hit an unimpressive .192 with Seattle last year with little to no pop. And we ain't talkin' bout those Japanese fruit drink pops (those are damn tasty though)!

In the end, production, not flavour is needed. Kawasaki might not fit the bill. I would be thrilled with a close to .300 OBP, assuming he makes all the plays in the field. 

Now we wait for the stylish Reyes and his scarf to come back from the DL. Until then, hope that Kawasaki continues to fill the gap - because it might not happen.

Leave a comment! Now! Don't disappoint Henry Blanco. Elders don't like to be disappointed. 

Five Statistics That Will Help You Calm Your Sh*t

1. The San Francisco Giants started 2-4 last year. They sucked, right? I mean... they only won ONE World Series that year.

2. On April 18th,  2012, pitching for the New York Mets, R.A. Dickey gave up eight runs over four and a third innings, allowing three home runs. He won the Cy Young Award that year. WHAT A BUM, right???

3. R.A. Dickey had a 4.45 ERA in April of 2012. This guy's a joke. #FreeRomero

4. The Blue Jays lost to the Brewers 22-2 in April of 1992. If memory serves me correct, they won the World Series.

5. Last year on June 8, the Detroit Tigers were 6 games under .500. They won the ALCS.

CALM DOWN ... it's a LOOOONG season

Farrell's Return (#BeatFarrell)

He's back...

And you'll be able to tell. Fifty thousand strong are (or should be) expected - all to "welcome" back our dear chump, Mr. Johnny Farrell.

Through all the controversy though, does he honestly merit our boos? Or even our attention for that matter? Well, yes. Here's why:

1) He manages the Red Sox; 'nuff said

2) He didn't accomplish anything in Toronto. Wait, does crappy bullpen management count as an accomplishment?

3) Did I mention he manages the Red Sox?

4) Farrell fails to answer any question. Below were his remarks on his upcoming return to T-Dot:

"People are going to have their own opinions, and I respect that. It goes along with the heightened interest in the Blue Jays and a lot of the changes they've made. There's a lot of excitement there," Farrell said of the team he managed the previous two seasons. "In this case, with how things unfolded, the unique set of circumstances that surround both the change in Toronto and here in Boston, I can fully appreciate that they might have those feelings. What might come out of it, we'll see starting tomorrow, but we're looking forward to going up there and competing against them."

So basically... he doesn't give a sh*t. About anything. I foresee a future in politics.

Well that's my two cents. Whatday'all think? #ForgetAboutFarrell or #BeatFarrell ... the latter seems far more intriguing.

Leave a comment... but be nice. We don't need any Farrells around here! 

Opening Day Changes

THAT'S RIGHT!

Conspiracies

Huge problem, Blue Jay fans.

I just realized we have both the Man in White and the Milkman. That's two men in white! Double trouble.

Accusations to follow.

Forgotten Blue Jay Legends of the Past Decade (First Edition)

HOWIE CLARK

"MINE!" -Alex Rodriguez

... and ya know who fell for A-Rod's shenanigans? The one and only Howie Clark! The man hit .357 in 2003 over 77 lovely plate appearances. It's beyond me why he isn't on the Level of Excellence yet. How does this look?

MacMillan, Malcolm. "The Ball Park Guide." Rogers Centre Review. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2013.      <www.theballparkguide.com/graphics/toronto-blue-jays/rogers-centre-blue-jays-level-of-excellence.jpg>.

             Y'all best be prepared for this one.

             "(Brad) Lincoln 2" Expect a Travis Snider appearance. Maybe even a Lance Zawadski cameo.