In the very late hours of July 18th, or perhaps the very early hours of July 19th, something weird happened at Fenway Park. Strikeout No. 1: Mitch Moreland (Swinging) It was strange that Mike Bolsinger took the mound for the Jays in the bottom of the 13th, because it was strange that a bottom of […]
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Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 47: Seeing Red (Sox)
We have launched a Patreon account! If you like what we do, and are able to help us out, please click the button below to become an Artificial Turf Wars Patron. Every little bit goes a long way. Episode 47 Matt Kory of Baseball Prospectus stops by to discuss the Red Sox as part of […]
The Blue Jays Rotation Might be Just as Good as Boston’s
It sounds crazy. The Red Sox just traded for Chris Sale. Rick Porcello just won the Cy Young Award (even though he shouldn’t have). David Price could be their third starter. That rotation should scare every team in the American League. And yet, I’m here to say that it might not even be the best […]
From the Bar or the Harbour: Red Sox Preview
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Red Sox May 27th – May 29th The Blue Jays are coming home after a successful 5-2 road trip. Things looked uncertain at times, with an extra inning win pulled out of their hat in Minnesota, and a getting shut out on their first night in Yankee Stadium, however the overall results […]
Recap: Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 7; Bullpen Brings Gas Can to Put Out Fire
It was time for 2016 Home Opener and the city was buzzing with anticipation. The Roger Centre was filled to capacity with over 48,000 fans who filed in early to catch the opening ceremonies – which included the Jays first MVP (1987) George Bell presenting last years MVP Josh Donaldson with his plaque, video tributes to […]
Revisiting J.A. Happ’s Offseason Contract
When the Blue Jays signed J.A. Happ to a three year, $36 million deal in late November, the reaction from the fan base was mixed. Happ was a familiar face for Jays fans; they had seen him bounce in and out of the rotation over two-and-a-half mostly forgettable seasons. Both injuries and ineffectiveness kept him […]