The 2021 Toronto Blue Jays - by Moses

      Here is how are Jays have fared through the first 76 games (40-36).  There have been probably eight games that we should have won.  Mismanagement by Manager Charlie Montoyo.  This won't prohibit these Jays who are young and hungry.  We'll be in the race come late July.  The starting pitching staff has been very good to this point of the year.  We're one eighth inning reliever away from having a strong bullpen.  I say bring up Jacob Waguespack from the Buffalo Bisons to pitch in eighth inning situations alongside Anthony Castro, with Jordan Romano as our closer.  Tyler Chatwood can't be trusted in these situations, he's a sixth/seventh inning reliever alongside lefty Tim Mayza.  It'll be interesting to see how Ryan Borucki fares upon his return from the disabled list (which may put us over the top) alongside the return of Julian Merryweather (who were dominant when they were healthy). 

  With the return of George Springer our offence is at full gear.  Rowdy Tellez will be in the lineup  shortly and will add depth when facing right-handed pitching.  The lineup is stoked to produce (which they've done all year minus Springer and Tellez).  The reality of this team is that we could just as easily be 48-28 to this point of the year.  Alek Manoah has shown he's a solid starter for our rotation, and Ross Stripling has progressed nicely as our four starter.  With Anthony Kay we have six starters that can produce.  It'll be interesting to see if the Jays will bring up lefty Zach Logue from Triple A for a few starts as he has been dominant this year in Double A and Triple A.  There is also speculation as to whether or not to bring up Kevin Smith (2B/3B) from Triple Ball as he carries a .938 OPS in Buffalo currently.  Kirby Snead has also put up dominant numbers in Buffalo and is worthy of a call-up.  Richard Urena (2B/SS/3B) is also having a fantastic year and could likewise see some playing time with the big club.  

The 2020 European Cup - by Moses

Qualification Round

1.  Denmark 4 - Wales 0

2.  Italy 2 - Austria 1

3.  Czech Republic 2 - Netherlands 0

4.  Belgium 1 - Portugal 0

5.  Spain 5 - Croatia 3 

6.  Switzerland 4 - France 4 (Switzerland in penalties 5-4)

7.  England versus Germany (Prediction England 3 - Germany 0)

8.  Ukraine versus Sweden (Prediction Ukraine 2 - Sweden 1)

Quarterfinals

1.  Prediction - Belgium 2 Italy 1

2.  Prediction - Spain 3 Switzerland 2

3.  Prediction - Czech Republic 2 Denmark 1

4.  Prediction - England 3 Ukraine 1

Semi-Finals

1.  Prediction - Belgium 3 Spain 2

2.  Prediction - England 2 Czech Republic 1

Finals

1.  Prediction - Belgium 2 England 1  

The 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms - by Moses

      In 1776 the U.S.A fought against English colonialism by arming themselves against the red coats.  This was in a time when five Rifles was considered an armored existence.  The problem we're seeing in today's' age is symptomatic of the Americanism of armed forces within the main populous across America today.  This can't be controlled presently with the amount of firepower available to the masses within the U.S.A today and as a result we see guns being run into cities across the U.S.A to serve economic interests within their Nation.  The U.S needs to have balls enough to say no to the National Rifle Association when it comes to the selling and distribution of anything other than handguns and hunting rifles.  Say no to semi-automatics, say no to sub-machine guns, M-16's, AK-47's the lot of them.  The reality is that economically these guns don't need to be supported to have a thriving economy.  To the man that collects guns I ask a very simple question.  'Are you accountable?'  If a man is accountable to his guns and is registered there really isn't a problem.  The problem is when the N.R.A use their clout and arm inner cities with corruption from their end of doing business.  This is a vicious cycle that needs to end with an amendment to the 2nd amendment right to bear arms.  The registration of firearms within America is imperative to insure that violence on the streets of Chicago, Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, among other big American cities cease to exist.

The Vaccine Scandal - by Moses

       The vaccine for Covid has been around for at least 20 years.  It is now understood that of the mutations of Covid is SARS related (dating back 20 years).  Therefore we can interpolate the data being forth in the name of an 8 month researched vaccine that has roots to SARS dating back 20 years and we're being led to believe that the vaccine was an eight month project?  How much money has been doled to the medical community is what I'd like to know.  This seems like a military exercise that has been planned for twenty years to lock-down communities for self serving interests.  There are at least 12 Pharmaceutical companies that have been doled $200+ Billion U.S.D contracts while the average Joe or small business owner is being squeezed out of business by corporations feeding the money to the medical community for their clout.  This is a head game to scare people into believing whatever it is that the corporations want you to believe.  Then the U.S has the audacity to tell their people that a cheque for $6000/family is just compensation.  Well it sure is hell isn't a problem economically for the Doctor, the Nurse, the Orderly, the Pharmacologist, the Pharmacy Owner, or anyone associated with a pharmaceutical company (or the health care system for that matter).

  This is a vicious cycle if you ask me.  First we were told this was a strong flu.  Then we were told there was no remedy.  Then we were told that the vaccine was JUST invented.  Then Biden won the Presidency and he told the people of his Country what he NEEDED the people to do instead of telling the people what he wanted, which was to get the the two shots of the vaccine.  We were told that is all you need to take.  Now we're being told that we have to take a booster either annually or every two years and that mutations of the COVID will be around for years.    

2021 Toronto Blue Jays - by Moses

Here is how the Blue Jays will look by my forecast of events;

Manager - Charlie Montoyo

Pitching Staff

1.  Hyun Jin Ryu (LHP) - age 34

2.  Robbie Ray (LHP) - age 29

3.  Steven Matz (LHP) - age 30 

4.  Ross Stripling (RHP) - age 31

5.  Alek Manoah (RHP) - age 23 *

6.  Anthony Kay (LHP) - age 26

7.  Zach Logue (LHP) - age 25 @

8.  Trent Thornton (RHP) - age 27

9.  Ryan Borucki (LHP) - age 27 *  

10.Tayler Saucedo (LHP) age 28

11.Kirby Snead (LHP) - age 26 @

12.Tim Mayza (LHP) - age 29

13.A.J. Cole (RHP) - age 29 *

14.Tyler Chatwood (RHP) - age 31

15.Joel Payamps (RHP) - age 27

16.Anthony Castro (RHP) - age 24

17.Julian Merryweather (RHP) - age 29 #

18.Jacob Waguespack (RHP) - age 28 @

19.Jordan Romano (RHP) - age 28

  

Batting Order vs Righties

1.  Marcus Semien (2B/SS) bats right - age 30 

2.  Bo Bichette (SS) bats right - age 23

3.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. (1B/DH) bats right - age 22

4.  Teoscar Hernandez (LF/RF) bats right - age 28

5.  George Springer (CF/RF/DH) bats right - age 31 

6.  Rowdy Tellez (1B/DH) bats left - age 26

7.  Cavan Biggio (3B/2B/RF) bats left - age 26 

8.  Randal Grichuk (RF/CF) bats right - age 29

9.  Reese McGuire (C) bats left - age 26

Batting Order vs Lefties

1.  Marcus Semien (2B/SS) bats right - age 30

2.  Bo Bichette (SS) bats right - age 23

3.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. (1B) bats right - age 22

4.  George Springer (CF/RF/DH) bats right - age 31 

5.  Teoscar Hernandez (LF/RF) bats right - age 28

6.  Randal Grichuk (RF/CF) bats right - age 29

7.  Lourdes Gurriel (LF/DH) bats right - age 27

8.  Santiago Espinal (3B/2B) bats right - age 26

9.  Riley Adams (C/1B/LF) bats right - age 25

Bench

1.  Danny Jansen (C) bats right - age 26 *

2.  Alejandro Kirk (C) bats right - age 22 #

3.  Joe Panik (2B/3B) bats left - age 29

4.  Kevin Smith (SS/3B/OF) bats right - age 24 @

5.  Jonathan Davis (OF) bats right - age 29

Legend

* - on 10 day disabled list

# - on 60 day disabled list

+ - upon call-up to Majors

@ - currently playing with the Buffalo Bisons

& - currently playing with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Depth Chart of the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays

Catchers

1.  Reese McGuire - bats left (age 26)

2.  Riley Adams - bats right (age 25)

3.  Gabriel Moreno - bats right (age 21) &

4.  Alejandro Kirk - bats right (age 22) #

5.  Danny Jansen - bats right (age 26) *

1st Basemen

1.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. - bats right (age 22)

2.  Rowdy Tellez - bats left (age 26)

3.  Cavan Biggio - bats left (age 26)

4.  Alejandro Kirk - bats right (age 22) #

5.  Riley Adams - bats right (age 25)

2nd Basemen

1.  Marcus Semien - bats right (age 30)

2.  Cavan Biggio - bats left (age 26)

3.  Joe Panik - bats left (age 29)

4.  Santiago Espinal - bats right (age 26)

5.  Kevin Smith - bats right (age 24) @

3rd Basemen

1.  Santiago Espinal - bats right (age 26)

2.  Cavan Biggio - bats left (age 26)

3.  Marcus Semien - bats right (age 30)

4.  Joe Panik - bats left (age 29)

5.  Kevin Smith - bats right (age 24) @

Shortstops  

1.  Bo Bichette - bats right (age 23)

2.  Marcus Semien - bats right (age 30)

3.  Kevin Smith - bats right (age 24) @

4.  Richard Urena - bats both (age 25) @

5.  Joe Panik - bats left (age 29)

LF

1.  Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - bats right (age 27)

2.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right (age 28)

3.  Jonathan Davis - bats right (age 29)

4.  Forrest Wall - bats left (age 24) @

5.  Samad Taylor - bats right (age 22) &

CF

1.  George Springer - bats right (age 31) 

2.  Randal Grichuk - bats right (age 29)

3.  Jonathan Davis - bats right (age 29)

4.  Samad Taylor - bats right (age 22) &

5.  Forrest Wall - bats left (age 24) @

RF

1.  Randal Grichuk - bats right (age 29)

2.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right (age 28)

3.  George Springer - bats right (age 31) 

4.  Jonathan Davis - bats right (age 29)

5.  Samad Taylor - bats right (age 22) &

DH

1.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. - bats right (age 22)

2.  George Springer - bats right (age 31) 

3.  Rowdy Tellez - bats left (age 26)

4.  Alejandro Kirk - bats right (age 22) #

5.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right (age 28) 

Imminent Call-ups in the Toronto Blue Jays Chain - by Moses

Imminent Call-ups - As the Blue Jays have called up Riley Adams (bats right - age 25) to the 'bigs for his accomplishments in Buffalo, they have a few more call-ups imminent for this year.  Bisons' lefties Taylor Saucedo (age 28) and Kirby Snead (age 26) are both primed for the Majors.  It looks like Gabriel Moreno (bats right - age 21) won't be called up to the show this year (as the Jays are giving a shot to Adams first).  Then there is Kevin Smith (bats right - age 24), a second base / third basemen who is putting up lofty numbers in Buffalo currently.  There is also lefty starter Zach Logue (age 25) who is likewise primed for a few starts this year with the big club (currently sitting with a 6.29 Strikouts/Walks ratio).  Jacob Waguespack (RHP - age 27) also has a fantastic Strikouts/Walks ratio of 5:1 this year in Buffalo, and is deserving of some innings in the show.  Waguespack had good numbers with the Jays in 2019 and should be considered for 7th, 8th inning duties this year (with his pedigree taken into account).  Connor Overton (RHP -age 27) has also put up top notch numbers in Buffalo and is likewise deserving of a shot in the 'bigs.

The Scheifele Hit

 Game one in the Montreal/Winnipeg series and it was obvious that Scheifele had bad blood for Montreal.  It was a gross display of excessive force.  The suspension of 4 games was given to Sheifele as punishment.  Was that penalty severe enough?  In the early thirties Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins body-checked Ace Bailey of Toronto into the boards with a cross-check.  The injury to Bailey signified the end of his career.  At the end of the year Shore publicly apologized to Bailey and was forgiven and the two shook hands at center ice.  The NHL held an all-star game the following year in Ace Bailey's name as the Toronto Maple Leafs played against the NHL All-Stars.

  In defense of Sheifele many would say he isn't a dirty player but delivered a dirty hit.  There is a difference.  In Scheifele's career this suspension carries weight towards further disciplinary action against Sheifele if he uses excessive force like that in the future.  This was however, his first serious offence.  The problem in the NHL, NFL, and CFL is that they can't demand of their players past a point.  At some level there has to be discretion used by the players in the deliverance of physical play within boundaries.  These are PHYSICAL sports and the players understand the risk they take in playing on ice or on the grid iron.  What do we make of Angelo Mosca, a man who once threatened Harold Ballard and said something along the lines of 'if your Sheppard looks at me funny I'll slug him in the chops'.  For all intensive purposes this incident won't be forgotten but dealt with in the off-season and during the next Montreal/Winnipeg game of next year.  Nothing dirty but a fight at center ice - Shea Weber versus Mark Scheifele.  My bet is for Weber to deliver a shit-kicking.

2021 Toronto Blue Jays Projected Statistics and Imminent Call-Up - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

Imminent Call-Up - Gabriel Moreno;  Moreno is a Double A Catcher who is batting .373 to start the year, and has tallied 45 RBI's with 8 Home-runs to date this year in only 126 At-Bats.  He knows how to draw walks and has a decent strikeout to walk ratio.  Moreno is also adept at throwing out base-runners evidenced by his career throw out rate at 35% which is higher than any catcher in the Blue Jays chain (44% CS this year).  He makes very few errors and would compliment McGuire, and either Jansen or Kirk very well in the development of our young arms, throwing out runners, and batting .280+ (if and when he is called up to the big leagues).  Similar to last year when the Jays brought up Alejandro Kirk from A Ball in Dunedin (and he had tremendous success at the big league level) the Jays could see huge dividends with Moreno.  Our Triple A Starting Catcher is Riley Adams in Buffalo with the Bisons.  Adams has clubbed 6 Home-runs this early into the season but is not as adapt at throwing out potential basestealers, as Moreno has a better arm and is more gifted defensively.  The reality is that Adams gets first crack at playing with the Blue Jays and even that will be short-lived with the return of Alejandro Kirk (coming back on a rehab mission in Buffalo currently)  Moreno is the Blue Jays catcher of the future and this could lead the Jays to deal Adams or Jansen for some more bullpen help or a top two starter to take us into the playoffs this year.

Manager - Charlie Montoyo

Projected Team Record for 2021;  96 - 66  (1st Place in the A.L East)

Pitching Staff           G   GS   CG  Saves   IP     H   BB    SO   W    L   ERA   WHIP

1, Hyun Jin Ryu      33   33      4       -     202.2  169  53    148   14    7    2.95    1.096 

2. Robbie Ray         32    32     2       -     197.1  152  60     237   13    8    3.26   1.058

3. Steven Matz        33    33     3       -     193.2  177  61     173   14    8    4.17   1.233 

4. Jose Berrios        32    32     2       -     187.1  172  60     157   13    8    3.26   1.076 

5. Alek Manoah      24    24     1       -     154.0  110  38     144    9     3    2.70   0.953

6. Ross Stripling     33    24     0      0     160.1  145  35     147    8     6    3.72   1.134 

7. Trent Thornton  30      3      0     0       91.2    81   32      81    4     3     4.12   1.232

8. Tim Mayza         55      -      -      0       60.1    57   23      60    3     4     3.71   1.285

9.  Adam Cimber   57      -      -      0       62.1    58   20     43    2     3     3.54   1.230   

10.Trevor Richards54      -      -     2       59.2    49   23      65    2     3     3.97   1.214

11.Jordan Romano 59     -      -     33      62.1    43   13      73    7     3     1.90   0.903

12.Ryan Borucki     42     -     -       1       47.2    37   14      55    6     3     2.47  1.086*

13.Anthony Castro 40     -      -      2       44.1    33   15      47    1     3     2.73   1.083 

14.Rafael Dolis        40     -      -      5       42.1    34   20      58    2     2     3.64   1.235 

15.A.J. Cole             35     -     -       2       40.1    35   13      35    3     3     2.70  1.194*

16.Tayler Saucedo  26     -      -      0       27.0    20    8       27    1     0     2.24  1.038

17.J. Waguespack   25     -      -      0       26.2    20    5       22    1     1     2.54  0.992+    

18.Tom Hatch          25    -      -      0       25.1    24    7       23    1     1     3.33  1.186 +

19.J.Merryweather 23     -     -       5      24.1    13    3       29    1     1     1.77  0.678#

 

Batting Order vs Righties

Player                                   AB Runs  2B 3B HR  RBI SB CS  AVG OBP SLG% OPS

1. Marcus Semien (2B)       534  97     37   2   33     93   22   6    .289   .367  .560    .927

2. Bo Bichette (SS)              600  102    34   4  30     90   30   3    .288  .335  .527     .862

3. Vlad Guerrero Jr. (1B)  563  110    38   1   55   142    4   3    .309   .435  .683   1.118

4. George Springer (CF )   350  76     23    2   23    77    7   4    .290   .380  .564    .944

5. Teoscar Hernandez (LF)457  81     24   2   33     87  14   3    .275   .325  .533    .858

6. Cavan Biggio (3B/RF)    300  43     15   3   13    47   12   3   .257   .330  .426    .756

7. Randal Grichuk (RF)     561  85     26   1   25    89   6    3    .266   .320  .475    .795

8. Alejandro Kirk (DH/C)  227  30     13  1    12    40   0    1    .283   .337  .456  .793 +  

9. Reese McGuire (C)         212  27     13   0    5     31   1    2    .257   .320  .405    .725

Batting Order vs Lefties

1. Marcus Semien (2B/3B)

2. Bo Bichette (SS)

3. George Springer (CF/DH)  

4. Vlad Guerrero Jr. (1B/DH)

5. Teoscar Hernandez (DH/LF/RF) 

6. Randal Grichuk (RF/CF)

7. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.(LF)   526 70   26   3   18    71   10    3  .277  .324  .420   .744

8. Alejandro Kirk (C/DH)    227 30   13   1   12    40     0    1  .283  .337  .456  793 + 

9. Santiago Espinal (3B/inf) 277 35   13   1    2     30     5    2  .233  .289  .337   .626

Bench

1.  Danny Jansen (C)           277   32  12   0   6   31      1    2    .231  .288  .337  .625

2.  Breyvic Valera (inf)         176  22  10   1   3   17      3    2    .255  .288  .356  .644   

3.  Kevin Smith (3B/SS/2B) 141  15   7   1    7    21      2    1   .245  .310  .447  .757 +

4. Corey Dickerson (OF)      210  33 13  2    7    26      3    2   .263  .313   .394  .707  

 + - Currently with the Buffalo Bisons                                    

@ - Currently with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats

* - currently on 10-day injured reserve list

# - currently on 60-day injured reserve list

Catcher

1.  Reese McGuire - bats left  

2.  Alejandro Kirk - bats right    

3.  Gabriel Moreno - bats right @

4.  Danny Jansen - bats right *

1st Base

1.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. - bats right

2.  Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - bats right

3.  Cavan Biggio - bats left

4.  Alejandro Kirk - bats right

2nd Base

1.  Marcus Semien - bats right

2.  Cavan Biggio - bats left

3.  Breyvic Valera - bats both

4.  Santiago Espinal - bats right  

3rd Base

1.  Cavan Biggio - bats left

2.  Santiago Espinal - bats right

3.  Breyvic Valera - bats both

4.  Kevin Smith - bats right +

SS

1.  Bo Bichette - bats right

2.  Marcus Semien - bats right

3.  Santiago Espinal - bats right

4.  Kevin Smith - bats right +

Left-Field

1.  Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - bats right

2.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right

3.  Corey Dickerson - bats left

4.  Randal Grichuk - bats right

Center-Field

1.  George Springer - bats right 

2.  Randal Grichuk - bats right

3.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right

4.  Corey Dickerson - bats left

Right-Field

 1.  Randal Grichuk - bats right

2.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right

3.  Corey Dickerson - bats left 

4.  George Springer - bats right 

 

DH

1.  Alejandro Kirk - bats right 

2.  Teoscar Hernandez - bats right 

3.  Vlad Guerrero Jr. - bats right 

4.  George Springer - bats right 

Top 60 Prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays Chain - by Moses

1.  Alek Manoah (RHP) age 23

2.  Gabriel Moreno - bats right (C) age 22

3.  Nate Pearson (RHP) age 24

4.  Austin Martin - bats right (CF/SS) age 22

5.  Riley Adams - bats right (C/1B) age 25

6.  Zach Logue (LHP) age 25 

7.  Kevin Smith - bats right (2B/SS/3B) age 24

8.  Anthony Kay (LHP) age 25

9.  Simeon Woods Richardson (RHP) age 20

10.Taylor Saucedo (LHP) age 28

11.Kirby Snead (LHP) age 26

12.Samad Taylor - bats right (2B/3B) age 22

13.Jacob Waguespack (RHP) age 28

14.T.J. Zeuch (RHP) age 25

15.Tanner Kirwer - bats right (OF/SS) age 25

16.Cameron Eden - bats right (CF) age 23 

17.Forrest Wall - bats left (CF) age 24

18.Connor Overton (RHP) age 27

19.Brandon Eisert (LHP) age 23

20.Addison Barger - bats left (2B/SS/3B) age 21

21.Otto Lopez - bats right (2B/SS/OF) age 22 

22.Patrick Murphy (RHP) age 26

23.Thomas Hatch (RHP) age 26 

24.Paxton Schultz (RHP) age 23

25.Maximo Castillo (RHP) age 22

26.Bryan Baker (RHP) age 26

27.Joey Murray (RHP) age 24

28.Nick Allgeyer (LHP) age 25

29.Orelvis Martinez - bats right (SS/3B) age 19

30.Elvis Luciano (RHP) age 21

31.Nick Fraze (RHP) age 23

32.Jordan Groshans - bats right (SS/3B) age 21

33.Spencer Horwitz (1B/LF) age 23

34.Cullen Large - bats both (3B/2B/RF)  age 25

35.Parker Caracci (RHP) age 24

36.Zach Britton - bats left (C/1B) age 22

37.Luis Quinonos (RHP) age 23

38.Andrew McInvale (RHP) age 24

39.Ryan Gold - bats left (C/1B) age 23

40.Hobie Harris (RHP) age 27

41.Rafael Ohashi (RHP) age 18

42.Richard Urena bats both (2B/3B/SS) age 25

43.Chavez Young - bats both (OF) age 23 

44.Vinny Capra - bats right (SS/2B/3B) age 24

45.Marcus Reyes (LHP) age 26

46.Adrian Hernandez (RHP) age 21

47.Graham Spraker (RHP) age 26

48.Hagen Danner (RHP) age 22

49.Tanner Morris - bats right (SS/2B/3B) age 23 

50.Dany Jimenez (RHP) age 27

51.Lazaro Estrada (RHP) age 22

52.LJ Talley - bats left (2B/3B/1B) age 24

53.Luis De Los Santos - bats right (2B/3B/SS) age 23

54.Jackson Rees (RHP) age 26

55.Jon Harris (RHP) age 27

56.Adam Kloffenstein (RHP) age 20

57.Sebastian Espino - age 21  

58.Logan Warmoth - bats right (OF) age 25

59.Kyle Johnston (RHP) age 24

60.Mike Ellenbest (RHP) age 26