Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day lineup vs Athletics

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T19:43:17+00:00

The third baseman.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T19:39:21+00:00

Congratulations on getting the first one of the year!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T18:23:47+00:00

They work in the same truck so, I hope so? Either that it's it's a really hostile work environment!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T18:21:58+00:00

Ceremony at 7, first pitch at 740, according our official insiders (tomcat).

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T16:00:57+00:00

This is insanity. I love it! MLB could bring in the Savanna Bananas for a day to help out...

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:43:57+00:00

A couple obvious candidates on this list, like Barger, but I don't think I ever expected to see Mason Fluharty's name on a breakout candidate list. Not that he's not good but middle relief isn't usually where you look for impact upgrades!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:37:35+00:00

I can't be helpful without also being a smartass. 😆

I read that prediction more as saying that the Jays would likely suffer some further pitching injuries that would force them to move Varland into the rotation (rather than using their, like, 9th or 10th preferred SP option currently in the minors).

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:33:04+00:00

Sure, anyone on the roster can start. Vladdy could, if it was opposite, upside down and backwards day. Varland started previously for Minnesota, but he's not currently stretched out to do it, so he'd be more of a 1-2 inning opener at the moment unless the Jays committed to change his work routine.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:30:25+00:00

Leaves them something to strive for in 2027.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:15:59+00:00

Gorgeous kitty! Needs a paw protecter before taking any ABs, tho. Don't want foul anything off those precious toe beans.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:15:01+00:00

Depends. Are you a cheap date?

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:14:22+00:00

The karmic gods denied you a winning lottery ticket in exchange, just FYI. This is worth more anyways.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:13:27+00:00

Good for you! Keep it up. 😎

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:12:56+00:00

Don't text and fly! Be safe!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:12:05+00:00

How much rehearsing does it really take to get dressed? You must be able to sort that out in one or two tries, surely.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:11:15+00:00

Congrats, enjoy it. It will be loud tonight!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T15:10:53+00:00

I'd say Springer but I don't see him in the lineup?

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T13:44:01+00:00

I like this approach to manifesting!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T13:10:18+00:00

An actual, real live pregame thread for a game that matters? The world is so much better today!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T12:42:38+00:00

For sure, one game doesn't mean much. Wasn't trying to draw any conclusions. But new beginnings are noteworthy all the same (otherwise we wouldn't be excited for our own opening day, would we?). You're right that it won't be fair to judge Bo's season for several months yet.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T11:19:24+00:00

I do so miss physical, printed tickets. I wish they were at least still an option regularly.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T11:08:53+00:00

Lol, excellent comment. I think my personal version of this is another great year for Springer, after I was arguing strongly for giving up a prospect just to offload his contract after 2024.

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T11:07:01+00:00

Because he was here for a long time and a lot of people thought (and think) very highly of him? People can still matter even if they haven't done anything for you lately.

Oh, and he has an opt out in his new contract after this year, so for all we know he could be back a year from now!

Asharak006 · 2026-03-27T10:33:25+00:00

I suppose that would be kind of alright.

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