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[SPTO]

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Most interesting name I heard was Stubby Clapp. Never heard him as a possible candidate before. A big name on Canadian baseball circuit for so long as a player, and has had huge success as manager in AAA(back to back PCL championships, manager of the year and baseball americas minor league manager of the year). Even a combo of Clapp and Schneider as coaches would be great for Jays. One as MLB manager, other as bench coach or something like that.

One thing to note about Clapp is that he's managing the AFL team with all the Jays prospects so that could be a huge factor for him. I'm sure Shatkins will take a look at how he deals with their prospects during the AFL season and that might play a role in his being hired or not.

[Picci]

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As a Mets fan, Gibby will always be synonymous with our 1980 draft, the year we drafted three number ones. We all know Strawberry was selected number one in the nation. At number 23, was Billy Beane (Money ball) and at number 24, catcher, John Gibbons.

[Majingir]

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If Gibbons does coach again, I wonder if he'd look at the Rangers possible opening as one area. He's a Texas guy (raised/lives in San Antonio), so I'm sure he might at least see if he can throw his name into that.

One thing to note about Clapp is that he's managing the AFL team with all the Jays prospects so that could be a huge factor for him. I'm sure Shatkins will take a look at how he deals with their prospects during the AFL season and that might play a role in his being hired or not.

And even get players feedback as well as to how they think of him as a coach. Unfortunately Bo won't be going (injury) but you have Vlad and others there. If he's good AND players like him as a coach, then he's definitely a name to consider. And would allow more comparing between him and Schneider since some guys would have been coached by both.

[Suntan Superman]

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If Joe Mauer retires, I'm glad I paid for box seats for his last game. It was pretty great getting to be there for all of it. As a White Sox fan, without Joe Mauer, we might have never ended up with AJ Piersynski, so even playing for a rival, Joe is an important player for me

[CMH]

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If Joe Mauer retires, I'm glad I paid for box seats for his last game. It was pretty great getting to be there for all of it. As a White Sox fan, without Joe Mauer, we might have never ended up with AJ Piersynski, so even playing for a rival, Joe is an important player for me

I had to doubt myself when I read it might be his last game. I can't believe he's been in the league for 15 years.

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[SPTO]

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If Joe Mauer retires, I'm glad I paid for box seats for his last game. It was pretty great getting to be there for all of it. As a White Sox fan, without Joe Mauer, we might have never ended up with AJ Piersynski, so even playing for a rival, Joe is an important player for me

I think he's going to try and catch on with another team. I kinda hope he doesn't do that as I think yesterday was a wonderful send off for him.

[Mabster]

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Put me down as another that didn't realize Mauer might be hanging them up. He even caught an inning yesterday! Hadn't done that in 5 years.

[Suntan Superman]

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Put me down as another that didn't realize Mauer might be hanging them up. He even caught an inning yesterday! Hadn't done that in 5 years.

Well.... a pitch. But it was great either way.

[Mabster]

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Well.... a pitch. But it was great either way.

That's what I get for listening to local radio guy here, a pitch makes much more sense. Great for you to have been able to attend the game up close.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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I had to doubt myself when I read it might be his last game. I can't believe he's been in the league for 15 years.

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Remember he was drafted in the same year as Mark Prior. And Prior washed out of the bigs like a decade ago.

[Suntan Superman]

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That's what I get for listening to local radio guy here, a pitch makes much more sense. Great for you to have been able to attend the game up close.

It was nice. Got videos of everything as well.

[TripleCrown9]

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Y'all can go ahead and skip over this post as it's just Red Sox Appreciation post listing their accomplishments this season. I just wanted to type them up.

Spoiler

108 wins- franchise record, and most by a team since the 2001 Mariners had 116
JD Martinez-
Most home runs by a Red Sox player in his first season with the team (43)
First Red Sox player to lead MLB in RBIs (130) since David Ortiz in 2006 (137).

Mookie Betts-
First player EVER to win the batting title while recording a 30/30 season.
First Red Sox player to win the batting title outright since Wade Boggs in 1988.
First Red Sox player to win the batting title since Bill Mueller in 2003.
Career-high 32 home runs
First Red Sox player with a 30/30 season since Jacoby Ellsbury in 2011.
Highest WAR (10.9) since Barry Bonds in 2002 (11.8).
Hit a grand slam on the 13th pitch of an AB (most pitches before GS since 1992).


Xander Boegarts-
First Red Sox shortstop to record 100 RBIs (103) since Nomar in 2003 (105)

Chris Sale-
Fewest innings to 200 Ks in AL history (136), breaking his record from 2017 (141.1)

Alex Cora-
Second-most wins ever by a rookie manager (Ralph Houk, 1961- 109)

12th team since 1900 to win 108+ games
Fourth-highest winning percentage in team history (.667)
AL East champs by largest margin in team history (8 games)
Won a Major League-leading 70.4% of home games, best team mark since 1974.
First time since 1942 (Ted Williams and Johnny Pesky) that 2 Red Sox players finished 1st and 2nd in batting average.
Only team in 2018 to not have a 4-game losing streak, 3rd time in team history (1903 and 2013).
Hit 10 grand slams this season, after hitting 0 in 2017.

And I'm sure I'm missing some.

[SPTO]

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Y'all can go ahead and skip over this post as it's just Red Sox Appreciation post listing their accomplishments this season. I just wanted to type them up.

Spoiler

108 wins- franchise record, and most by a team since the 2001 Mariners had 116
JD Martinez-
Most home runs by a Red Sox player in his first season with the team (43)
First Red Sox player to lead MLB in RBIs (130) since David Ortiz in 2006 (137).

Mookie Betts-
First player EVER to win the batting title while recording a 30/30 season.
First Red Sox player to win the batting title outright since Wade Boggs in 1988.
First Red Sox player to win the batting title since Bill Mueller in 2003.
Career-high 32 home runs
First Red Sox player with a 30/30 season since Jacoby Ellsbury in 2011.
Highest WAR (10.9) since Barry Bonds in 2002 (11.8).
Hit a grand slam on the 13th pitch of an AB (most pitches before GS since 1992).


Xander Boegarts-
First Red Sox shortstop to record 100 RBIs (103) since Nomar in 2003 (105)

Chris Sale-
Fewest innings to 200 Ks in AL history (136), breaking his record from 2017 (141.1)

Alex Cora-
Second-most wins ever by a rookie manager (Ralph Houk, 1961- 109)

12th team since 1900 to win 108+ games
Fourth-highest winning percentage in team history (.667)
AL East champs by largest margin in team history (8 games)
Won a Major League-leading 70.4% of home games, best team mark since 1974.
First time since 1942 (Ted Williams and Johnny Pesky) that 2 Red Sox players finished 1st and 2nd in batting average.
Only team in 2018 to not have a 4-game losing streak, 3rd time in team history (1903 and 2013).
Hit 10 grand slams this season, after hitting 0 in 2017.

And I'm sure I'm missing some.

I hope all this crowing leads to a 3 and out in the playoffs.

kidding/not kidding.

[TripleCrown9]

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I hope all this crowing leads to a 3 and out in the playoffs.

kidding/not kidding.

And it might. But I doubt it.

I firmly believe we have the advantage over any possible opponent.

I don't care if I'm being overly confident and annoying. This season has been unbelievable to watch unfold.

[SPTO]

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I don't care if I'm being overly confident and annoying. This season has been unbelievable to watch unfold.

It's all good my friend. I remember when the Jays were riding high I know I was pretty annoying to some of you guys.