The Blue Jays are pathetic in the clutch. It's gotten to the point where the mounting frustration over how the team squanders chances to win on a consistent basis has turned into sheer comedy.The Jays lost Saturday in extra innings (the 3rd time on the road trip that's happened, including 5 in a row overall) on a walk off home run by Melvin Mora in the 12th. The guy hadn't hit a long ball in 50 games! Of course, Jesse Carlson screwed the team over again.
Prior to that, Toronto had a perfect opportunity to bust the game open. In the 11th, Scott Rolen broke from first base on an attempted steal but was destined to be picked off until O's catcher Matt Wieters botched the ball allowing Rolen to move back to 1st safely. Alex Rios followed with a single to put Rolen on 3rd with only 1 out. With two chances to take the lead, that's when Lyle Overbay proceeded to strike out and Rod Barajas bounced out to end the threat. Typical.
The Jays are so infuriating that they really piss me off. Wait, I forgot. I said I was beyond that. They're just plain laughable now.
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I have to wonder about Overbay. I like that he's patient at the plate, and I know situational hitting is a real controversial topic, but how can he try and take a count deep in that situation you referred to, leading to his strikeout? Does Gene Tenace not talk to these guys about changing their approaches situationally? You have to jump all over the first fastball you see trying to score Scott Rolen rather than opt for the same old Overbay (loves to take the BB) approach. Figure out that you're paid to drive in that run and win the game, rather than have consistent stats.
Winners don't always have the best stats...
great point, and an especially good one about Overbay. He works the count almost TOO much, unlike Wells and Rios who hack at absolutely everything. Overbay will be great for stretches and then awful for others. it's not good enough...
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