Personally, I think the Jays have an outside shot - they are playing really hot right now. Halladay is one of the most underrated pitchers in the entire league, Burnett is back in form, and the offense is clicking. If they win their upcoming series vs. the Yankees, they'll be right in the race.
2006-07-17 19:50:01 · 13 answers · asked by captaincaknucklehead 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I think they may have an outside chance if they keep a good home record and win the big games with the Yankees an Sox, they can at least give them a run for their money.
2006-07-17 21:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by coaster_king2004 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a diehard Red Sox fan, I can say the the Blue Jays have a good chance. They have been on the radar since they made so many off season moves. Let me just say the Roy Halladay is not an underrated pitcher. He is the best pitcher in the AL east if not all of baseball. I would love for the Blue Jays to sweep the Yankees.
My two favorite teams are always the Red Sox and whomever is playing the Yankees.....Go Jays!
2006-07-18 02:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by mattlenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, im a Blue Jay fan in California and I think they will make a strong push towards the division only 3.5 back of division and 6 games back of Wild Card. They are going to at least take 2 of 3 from the Yankees then they play the Red Sox soon and we own the Red Sox so far
2006-07-18 08:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by mattdoggbball11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i believe they have a chance, in fact, i still pick them to win the AL east. the yankees pitching staff is just average, and if A-Rod has a broken toe and misses any time, they will be hurt. The Red sox middle relief isn't as good as it used to be. Also, if i had to pick any closer in the league right now to close a game for me, i would pick BJ Ryan.
2006-07-18 01:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by Nate d o double g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! They need more pitching. Their ace Roy Halladay is awesome! A.J. Burnett is hasn't been great. Ted Lilly is a .500 pitcher. Their hitting is awesome but I think they need a couple more starters and that should get them over the top. You guys have all the hitting. Alex Rios is going to be great! Reed Johnson batting over 300, Glaus has tremendous power, Vernon Well top 15 MLB player. Maybe next year.
2006-07-17 22:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by crazylatinoguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I dont think the Blue Jays have a shot. Even if they are "Hot" they have to compete with the Yankees and the Red Sox who are both "Hot"
2006-07-17 22:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by 2slick2catch09@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree with you... and I live in Hershey PA, originally from Oyster Bay Long Island... yes... the Blue Jays have an outside shot... they have a great team this year and have surprised a lot of people, and I'll admit it... I'm one of them... but yes, I think they have a shot at winning the AL East... I wouldn't be surprised ( this time, lol ) if they win the East.
2006-07-18 03:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by -- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I am a Yankee fan I must say that they have just as good of a chance as Boston or NY. Niether Boston nor Ny are as strong as they are or have been playing and I see it going down to the last week with all three teams in it.
2006-07-18 04:29:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who moved here from Canada that thinks so...
I'll spot you this, though: The Blue Jays are the most under-rated baseball team this season.
2006-07-18 05:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Baseball Fanatic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly I really think that they have a chance. They could sneak past both the yankees and the red sox.
2006-07-17 19:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by Nick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋