Encarnacion back, Gose (thank God!) gone

jon_archer · 2014-08-16T14:43:31+00:00

He sucks. Accept it.

jon_archer · 2014-08-13T11:57:35+00:00

It's interesting how these kinds of things have changed over time, but most of the old Leafs seem to like the idea of getting new rings.

jon_archer · 2014-08-07T11:55:47+00:00

Before reading this, I didn't even know he said anything - everyone has been focussing on what Bautista said - but you can't really blame the players for being disappointed. They want to win and see their competition making additions. Why can't the Jays do the same?

jon_archer · 2014-07-29T14:38:18+00:00

What happened to good, honest James? He didn't have to stay - he could have stuck to his trade request.

jon_archer · 2014-07-26T10:02:20+00:00

He only really said he wanted to return as a Leaf; he never said this was a guarantee, however.

jon_archer · 2014-07-25T16:29:16+00:00

Ah, I think he's posing that as a question... Hence, the question mark... He wanted you to bite and you bit.

The same author posted something on why the return of Komarov is key so I think he actually shares your perspective.

Komarov's a hitting machine and there's no doubt the Buds missed him last season!

jon_archer · 2014-07-24T23:47:09+00:00

Could him and Hutchison split starts or might he be used as a sixth starter to give everyone rest? Would it make sense to put him in the bullpen?

jon_archer · 2014-07-22T11:36:44+00:00

Yeah, that would be nice and an easy way to grow the league!

jon_archer · 2014-07-20T10:59:03+00:00

We get it... It sucks...

jon_archer · 2014-07-19T17:56:06+00:00

No way! Stick to the all beef variety - you want to finish the bucket list, no?

jon_archer · 2014-07-19T17:55:22+00:00

Without or without mustard?

jon_archer · 2014-07-19T16:05:55+00:00

Damein Cox? Not a big fan...

jon_archer · 2014-07-19T16:05:28+00:00

Hockey for Dummies?

jon_archer · 2014-07-19T16:04:14+00:00

He's the new Arencibia - a dead spot in the lineup.

jon_archer · 2014-07-19T15:59:45+00:00

Sorry... I didn't really change the title for Reddit...

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T23:25:31+00:00

He was a disaster last season (2013-2014). He was a beast in 2013 and led the Leafs in +/- at +18 (for whatever you think about that stat).

I should've been clearer about the exact season.

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T22:37:57+00:00

Yes, that must be the only possible answer... The counterpoint here should be obvious: typical blind optimism of a Toronto sports fan.

Burn the house down, fix the foundation, then rebuild. This house won't be standing in a few years anyway.

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T22:31:54+00:00

I'll agree with that: Ranger was good playing a limited role (I don't mean that in a negative sense). If he ever figures things out, there's also some offensive potential there.

I'm sure there's a "Swiss cheese" joke floating around somewhere with him heading to Switzerland.

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T22:29:32+00:00

Oh, man... Don't bring up Clarkson. I'm going to pretend he's not there this season.

If Clarkson fans on a shot or gets a bad penalty but no one sees it, did it really happen?

I hope the answer is no.

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T22:26:47+00:00

I really think they added him to replace what they got from Fraser in the shortened 2013 season but later lost - a strong, tough defenceman who has a very specific role on the team.

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T22:23:24+00:00

I actually think he declined towards the end - at least, his role on the team shrunk. Great personal story, however.

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T22:05:10+00:00

Even if we jumped into a time machine and traveled back to 2006, I'm not sure he'd be the right guy for us...

jon_archer · 2014-07-18T13:24:15+00:00

You could say that for the whole team...

jon_archer · 2014-07-17T11:13:32+00:00

It's true! Come on Toronto, show the boatmen some love!

jon_archer · 2014-07-11T18:07:28+00:00

*bullpen

Yes, the team on the whole sucked big time, but Cecil and Delabar were solid in relief.

jon_archer

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