Sunday, October 4, 2015

Blue Jays Incredible Run

   The Toronto Blue Jays, like all the AL division winners, have come out of nowhere. After starting the year with a 12-15 April, fourth in the AL East, the Jays have fought back and are now the best team in all of the American League. Sitting a cool 93-68, the Blue Jays clinched on Wednesday, September 30. This is mainly due to their incredible offense, which boasts many well known all-stars such as Troy Tulowitzki, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista, and probable MVP Josh Donaldson. Along with speedster Kevin Pillar, the Jays managed to knock out the powerful Yankees and even fly ahead of the Royals, who won the pennant last year.
   All this is well and good, but the time where the Blue Jays beat everyone in baseball was at the trade deadline. The Jays got all-star and ace David Price, filling in the once thought weakness of their pitching. Then they got Troy Tulowitzki, the best shortstop in baseball, and a good lead off man. However, Tulo has been hurt, but Josh Donaldson, the hottest hitter in baseball, has more than stepped up in his place. Donaldson has 182 hits, 122 runs, 123 RBI's, 41 home runs, 73 walks, and a .298 batting average. Donaldson and former home run champion Jose Bautista both have over 100 runs and RBI's.
   Now wait. You can have a good offense, but you won't get anywhere in the postseason without pitching. This used to be in question. I mean, Mark Buehrle is a great pitcher, but with a 3.82 ERA, it's not the kind of dominance you expect from an ace. But look at David Price. Price was picked up at the deadline, and since has posted 2.3 ERA with an incredible 9-1 record. On top of that, closer Roberto Osuna has been great. With 20 saves and a 2.58 ERA, it's kind of hard to argue with the hard throwing right hander.
  Those are simply the numbers. If you look at the Blue Jays, you see that they never look like they're out of a game. They keep playing. And they win. I think they'll win the World Series. Mark my words.

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