Category Archives: Bluebird Banter

Hypotheticals for A Tough 14-Game Stretch

Title: Hypotheticals for A Tough 14-Game Stretch
Date: June 21, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: With the Jays having won eight straight, this article looked ahead to a tough 14-game stretch and drew up standings possibilities for the end of the two weeks.
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How the Blue Jays Are Pushing the Definition of Replacement Level

Title: How the Blue Jays Are Pushing the Definition of Replacement Level
Date: June 13, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article took a look at how the Blue Jays have redefined “replacement level” by going so deep on their depth chart early in the season.
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Blue Jays 7, White Sox 5: Wang Does Just Enough for Weird Baseball to Win the Day

Title: Blue Jays 7, White Sox 5: Wang Does Just Enough for Weird Baseball to Win the Day
Date: June 11, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 11 game between the Jays and White Sox.
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Was Jesse Barfield One of the Best Outfielders Ever?

Title: Was Jesse Barfield One of the Best Outfielders Ever?
Date: June 7, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: After coming across some extreme career stats, I wondered aloud if Jesse Barfield was better than he’s remembered.
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Josh Johnson Returns, Ends Up As Hard-Luck Loser

Title: Josh Johnson Returns, Ends Up As Hard-Luck Loser
Date: June 4, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 4 game between the Jays and Giants.
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Jays Lose 4-3 Again as Lind’s Rare Performance Not Enough

Title: Jays Lose 4-3 Again as Lind’s Rare Performance Not Enough
Date: June 1, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 1 game between the Jays and Padres.
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Anatomy of a Disappointment

Title: Anatomy of a Disappointment
Date: May 28, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: With the season a giant frownie face, I took a look at how the current Jays compared to pre-season projections and where they’re losing ground.
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Sean Nolin Struggles in Debut, Jays Fall to Orioles

Title: Sean Nolin Struggles in Debut, Jays Fall to Orioles
Date: May 24, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the May 24 game between the Jays and Orioles.
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Blue Jays Lose, Melky Cabrera Strikes Out on Controversial Call

Title: Blue Jays Lose, Melky Cabrera Strikes Out on Controversial Call
Date: May 20, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the May 20 game between the Jays and Rays.
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Looking at the Jays Bullpen Usage

Title: Looking at the Jays Bullpen Usage
Date: May 16, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article took a look at the bullpen management of John Gibbons in the early going.
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