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A June Bo Bichette Update (Call up Countdown)
Analysis Prospects

A June Bo Bichette Update (Call up Countdown)

June 16, 2017June 29, 2017 John Metzler

Bo Bichette was already on a tear earlier this year, putting his name on the map as one to watch. Now he’s placing himself along side super prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even outside of Toronto prospect circles.

What Do the Jays Have in Luke Maile?
Analysis

What Do the Jays Have in Luke Maile?

June 15, 2017November 6, 2017 John Metzler

Prior to the season, Luke Maile was not a familiar name to the fan base. He had spent five seasons in the Tampa Bay Rays […]

Edwin Encarnacion’s Worrying Trends – Did the Blue Jays Dodge a Bullet?
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Edwin Encarnacion’s Worrying Trends – Did the Blue Jays Dodge a Bullet?

May 29, 2017June 29, 2017 John Metzler

Earlier this month, Edwin Encarnacion returned to Toronto for the first time as an opposing player since he emerged as one of the franchise’s greatest […]

Should the Jays Ease Back on Roberto Osuna’s Workload?
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Should the Jays Ease Back on Roberto Osuna’s Workload?

May 3, 2017June 29, 2017 John Metzler

It’s early, but one (of the many) Blue Jays who hasn’t gotten off to the start he would’ve wanted is closer Roberto Osuna. His 5.63 […]

Potential Waiver Targets
Analysis

Potential Waiver Targets

March 17, 2017February 17, 2021 John Metzler

Every now and then a good player can be found on the waiver wire. The Jays have taken advantage of this in the past, nabbing […]

Projecting Kevin Pillar’s 2017 Season
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Projecting Kevin Pillar’s 2017 Season

February 2, 2017February 17, 2021 John Metzler

According to the projection systems, Kevin Pillar’s 2017 will look a lot like his 2016 season with a slight increase in offense and a slight decrease […]

A Correlation Between Travel and Pitcher Performance, Part I
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A Correlation Between Travel and Pitcher Performance, Part I

January 25, 2017February 17, 2021 John Metzler

Travis Sawchik (author of the must-read book, Big Data Baseball) penned a fantastic article at Fangraphs recently about jet lag having a negative effect on […]

JP Arencibia Altered the Course of History
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JP Arencibia Altered the Course of History

January 19, 2017February 17, 2021 John Metzler

Hyperbole in the title, you say? Perhaps. But I’m going somewhere with this. #Retired @MLBPAA @MLB_PLAYERS @MLB 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/46SXqXSdM4 — Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) January 18, […]

Curveball Usage in 2016 by Blue Jays Starters
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Curveball Usage in 2016 by Blue Jays Starters

January 4, 2017February 17, 2021 John Metzler

While browsing Fangraphs’ Pitch Value leaderboards recently, I was surprised to see four Blue Jays starting pitchers rank in the top 21 for Curveball Value […]

Shapiro and Atkins and the Concept of Value
Analysis Free Agency

Shapiro and Atkins and the Concept of Value

December 29, 2016February 17, 2021 John Metzler

Value is not a word some fans like to hear. To them, it represents cheapness. It’s an excuse peddled by a front office when a […]

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