Category Archives: Bluebird Banter

Looking back at Mark Eichhorn’s 1986 season

Title: Looking back at Mark Eichhorn’s 1986 season
Date: September 3, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article looked back at the insane season Mark Eichorn put up for the Blue Jays in 1986.
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How to allocate late-season starts for the Blue Jays

Title: How to allocate late-season starts for the Blue Jays
Date: August 12, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article took a look at who the Blue Jays should give starts to late in the season, with postseason dreams all but a memory.
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Inside Josh Johnson’s Struggles from the Stretch

Title: Inside Josh Johnson’s Struggles from the Stretch
Date: August 2, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article put Josh Johnson’s struggles from the stretch in perspective, suggesting he’d actually, mathematically, be better off allowing stolen bases and just pitching from the wind-up.
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Blue Jays 12, Astros 6: Reyes and Encarnacion Do Historic Stuff

Title: Blue Jays 12, Astros 6: Reyes and Encarnacion Do Historic Stuff
Date: July 26, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the July 26 game between the Jays and Astros.
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Why Doesn’t Colby Rasmus Ever Attempt to Steal?

Title: Why Doesn’t Colby Rasmus Ever Attempt to Steal?
Date: July 17, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article attempted to figure out why, despite being fleet of foot, Colby Rasmus never steals bases.
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Blue Jays’ Worst Players a Problem Based on Recent History

Title: Blue Jays’ Worst Players a Problem Based on Recent History
Date: July 11, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article looked at how many plate appearances the Blue Jays were distributing to sub-replacement level players.
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Rays 4, Blue Jays 3 – I, The Disappointed But Unsurprised Ex-Lover

Title: Rays 4, Blue Jays 3 – I, The Disappointed But Unsurprised Ex-Lover
Date: July 10, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the July 10 game between the Jays and Rays.
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Brett Lawrie to Stay in Minors Once Healthy

Title: Brett Lawrie to Stay in Minors Once Healthy
Date: July 2, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article looked at some glossed-over news that Brett Lawrie may stay in the minors longer than expected.
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Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2: Jose Bautista is the One Who Knocks

Title: Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2: Jose Bautista is the One Who Knocks
Date: June 29, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 29 game between the Jays and Red Sox.
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Rays 5, Blue Jays 1: Jays Cry “No Mas” to Moore

Title: Rays 5, Blue Jays 1: Jays Cry “No Mas” to Moore
Date: June 25, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 25 game between the Jays and Rays.
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