FrankTheRabbit

That's such a TYPICAL Rogers boondongle. It started in the beginning with Ed Rogers bumbling around with his sights trying to fire Beeston. What an idiot...has no clue about baseball and baseball etiquette and has no respect with Beeston and his contribution to the team. Leadership starts from top down and when you have an owner as much of a goofball as Ed Rogers, it spells trouble. You have to be a real dummy to go from one of the best seasons in Jays history and literally start from zero. The players have huge respect for Alex and now that he's gone, how will you think the players will react? The stability is just not there anymore and say goodbye to Price, Estrada and any other high profile player that would come to Toronto. Alex has built a good reputation within the league and is pretty well respected. Sad to see, but this is one of the most boneheaded moves from Rogers ever. I'm saying it now, but we won't make the playoffs in another 22 years. I'm so glad to have dumped Rogers from my life. Don't need cable and don't need Rogers cellular and their spotty service and mystery charges.

Don't get me wrong...I'm super proud of how the Jays played and there were so many things that factored into the outcome. You could say that home field would have made a huge difference,hence Gibby's decision to put on scrubs after clinching their division was the wrong call and it came back and bit then in the butt. Same goes for putting Price out for 11 days before his post season start and we all know what happened in game 1 vs Texas. I also agree with the FS1 commentators that they put Osuna in front of the Royals pitchers too often and their hitters started to pick up on his pitches and habits, which led to the HR by Morales back in Game 4 and the crucial hits in the ninth last night, which all points to a weak bullpen and the decision of not including Buerhle in the playoff roster resulting in having to use Price and Pennington as relief. Plus the numerous on field errors committed by the Jays in the post season. I don't recall the Royals committing any errors this series...correct me if I'm wrong. But all those things combined certainly don't make a championship caliber team. I certainly was rooting for the home team and stuck through them through the ups and downs, but when you deconstruct all those things, including the gaffes from last night games from everything around them, it just wasn't meant to me. Despite being eliminated last night, it certainly hasn't diminished any adoration I have for its players and the team and I'm hopeful of what is next to come next season. KC was in the same situation last year and they've learned from mistakes made from being eliminated, which fuelled their determination to make it to the WS this year. Congratulations are indeed earned by the Royals. Aside from punk-a$$ Ventura and his stare downs, they played a good clean game.

I thought I heard the announcer say the same thing too! Thanks for confirming that and glad I didn't need to get my hearing checked lol.

Let the conspiracy theories begin...they were already prepared to see the two teams go off before it was even over. Even had two players from their respective teams in the banner.

can't believe the ride is over...Price pitched pretty good, Bautista had 2 HRs (huge clutch!) and we had the tying run on 3rd with no one out. Just wasn't meant to be...to go along with the fan interference HR and Revere's 2nd strike call. Was really hoping the Jays could have tied the game up! Overall, the Jays certainly gave the city to cheer about in Oct...they were 50-51 at the break and made some good acquisitions and played phenomenal baseball. The city certainly fell in love with the team and I hope we'll see them return again, but succeed into the World Series. I'm certainly proud of the team!

Ya, those Fox guys certainly jumped the gun. Not 100% sure, but don't think u can just do a mistype, because you'd have to type it in. I REALLY hope the Jays beat the Royals! Not just because it's our home team, but the fact they were counting out the Jays so quickly.

Man, what a crazy game! Anyone catch the TV popup that said Game 1 WS KC vs Mets?

Price was a lil shakey in the beginning, but seems like he's settled in (just saw Rios' near miss hr! Phew!) Score should def be 1-1.

Well, I suppose all is different, since Rogers are the new owners now. Like you, I'm surprised their analysts didn't crunch any numbers to see if they could make an extra buck or two. Apparently, the Jays have added an extra 40% to their bottom line! lol Perhaps all of the hired staff would cost more than what they would make, hence the lack of a BUSH PARTY at the Skydome...who knows, but even if they lose a little money, the number of fans won would pay out in the long run IMO. Again, I'm finding it hard to concentrate on my work today. lol Friday, sun is shining outside, and Game 6 later this evening. Bush Party indeed!

Bummer...what a shame...Thanks for letting me and others know. Much appreciated!

Nine hours seems so far away! Anyone know if the Skydome is broadcasting the game there for an admission price?

I never said he was.

Too bad Back To The Future 2 couldn't predict this.

One of the pics from the link has him fishing along some shoreline. But ya, he probably has a pretty pimped out bass boat with all the bells and whistles. Maybe there should be a similar series to Pimp My Ride and have one for bass boats.

That's pretty cool. You'd never expect a possible future HoF to be on the banks fishing for bass. With the amount of earnings he's made, he could start his own fishing series.

KC exposed what the Jays are lacking and that's relief pitching. They sent in Pennington to avoid using Sanchez and Osuna. As for Hutch, dunno if Gibby has any faith using him anymore and that can really knock a pitcher's confidence down a notch or two...perhaps he can bounce back, just look at Cecil. Was the closer at the beginning of the season, blew a couple of saves, loses his spot as closer, but has become an awesome relief pitcher. I was watching a bit of the Cubs vs Mets game and was watching Colon pitch...wow! For a dude his age, he certainly looked like a better option that Hawkins. If we can pick up guys like Colon without having them go bust, next season will be a good one too. And fingers crossed, hope we can get Estrada and Price back with the club and pick up another arm to replace Buerhle and Hutch.

Friday can't come soon enough! It was such a positive vibe on the streets after the win. Depsite the row of cars around Skydome, fans were cheering for a good solid hour. Estrada certainly upped his FA value after his game 5 performance! What looms ahead will be difficult...I'm not sure if Rogers can sign Price and Estrada and that's going to be a difficult choice to make in the off season. Just enjoy the moment for now.

Being outscored 33-16 so far this series, isn't going to help win...Tomorrow is a new game.

Their lead-off hitter, Escobar has been a tear this series and man, that's so key. I'm impressed with Pennington too. One of the very few bright spots of this game.

A drubbing, so far to say the least. Bottom of the 9th...

Wow. Pennington for relief!

Def no riots on the streets tonight. KC has been near perfect...can't remember when they've made an error this series. I think Dickey had two WP alone in the 1.2 innings of pitching.

KC is doing an awesome job this game. Playing a balanced game of baseball. Jays seem to be just trying to swing for the fences, although, they didn't get many base runners to begin with. Let's see how they play the final two innings. Poor Tepera...taking the lumps for the team.

Live by the HR, die by the HR. Still not down for the count yet, but the opportunities are getting less and less. KC has done pretty much a complete game today. Getting base hits, advancing runners, a HR, and their bullpen is just shutting down anything that the Jays try to start. The Royals bullpen is certainly showing the weakness of the Jays. Still cheering for them!

Just looking over Hutch's stats vs KC and doesn't look bad, but dunno if Gibby has full confidence in him. Jays are playing much better after the Dickey change, the bats need to come alive. Hochevar is def a tough pitcher and they have so many weapons in the bullpen. Cheering from my seat!