Really good analysis. He's an incredibly frustrating player with all the talent in the world, but who completely lacks the ability or desire to learn and adapt. He wants to do it _his_ way, and until that changes, he's getting that slider low and away all day long.

@BlueJaysToday

Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

It’s not early days - it’s just a continuation from last year. It seems to me that 2021 was the outlier and this is who Vlad is. Personally, I would bench him and give the young, hungry guys a chance to show their stuff.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

Pfff....you can't just bench him. 😂 Even massively underachieving he's prob their best hitter. He also has a 1.000 OPS season in his range of outcomes.

What is most disappointing about him is that he seems to not be developing into a better hitter over time, but is just getting worse. Sure, he'll still hit bombs occasionally, but if that's all we wanted we'd settle for a guy like Vogelbach, who at this point would end up with the same numbers as Vlad if he played an entire season.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

No he wouldn't.

Vladdy has an attitude problem and it shows in his swing and when he runs the bases when he eventually hits a homerun. He needs to grow up and stop acting like a spoiled brat.

@christopherblack4520

Ай бұрын

That is why I think he should be traded. He will never be a leader, just a child. The pitchers do not respect him, they just go after him. Some how he got a big pay increase for being the leader in double play hits and base running errors. I also do not hear the criticism when he plays bad or makes mistakes.

@ODLid1

Ай бұрын

Dish on the Yankees and you’re cursed for life

Vlad needs to be way more patient at the dish

@ChetManly2047

Ай бұрын

Vladdy trying to hit 3 run shots with nobody on base. Swinging at garbage. Not impressed at all...

@Trigger200284

Ай бұрын

I agree 100% man, if you swing at everything you are never going to get a favourable count to sit on your pitch, his pitch is obviously fastballs… they don’t have to throw them if he swings at called balls… He’s not Vlad Sr.

@billboggs6641

Ай бұрын

Always goes for the fence when a single or double will do. Usually ends up a fly out or strike out. Used to play with guys like that. Totally selfish

@johnsutton6233

Ай бұрын

It’s obvious to me that every team since 2021 has done a deep dive on Vladdy jr.! They know his weaknesses……..and yes……that big swing is great if you make contact……but it’s a curse if you don’t! He hasn’t changed his swing one bit and the other teams know it! He keeps swinging at that outside junk…….and then they bust him with the fastball! He really needs to cut down his swing and stop trying to pull everything! He was at his best when he used to just drop the bat on the ball and send it the other way! He used to own pitchers…….now they own him!

Sid on BT said it after the Wild Card Series last year. Vlad & Bo are “veterans” now, but they’re still not ready to lead this team. Vladdy hasn’t been able to replicate the success he had in the minors consistently at the MLB level. So far this season, Bo looks like he’s somehow matured backwards since 2023. It’s the 6th MLB season for both these guys, it doesn’t feel like we’ve made 5 years worth of progress with this core.

@1dilligaf

Ай бұрын

Just two overpaid underachievers

@GooseKnight

Ай бұрын

Vladdy is always trying to hit 500 foot home runs. All he needs to do is be patient and just try to keep the batting order moving. He can even take some tips from Ernie Clement, as Clement rarely strikes out and always has a simple and affective approach at the dish.

@1dilligaf

Ай бұрын

@@GooseKnight exactly what I told my grandson in Little League stop trying to kill the ball just try to hit it and he became a much better hitter. But wouldn’t you think for $20 million he would already know that that’s what happens when these guys get paid millions of dollars whether they perform or not they really don’t care.

Vlady's stock is plummeting. Trade him while he still has perceived value.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

You have it backwards, his stock is now lowest its been since he was 16. A horrible time to trade him. They just have to hope he figures it out within the next cpl yrs. *maybe* trade him at deadline in 2025 before his contract is up if they are out of contention

I think it’s time for a change of scenery. He’s got too much pressure in TO and needs to move on. Trade to the mets for Pete Alonso and try and sign Pete to a 5 yr $185mil

@Trigger200284

Ай бұрын

no one in their right mind that isn't Canadian will sign here. The taxes don't make sense, trading for a potential signing is insane for that reason.

@shawnfitzgerald818

Ай бұрын

I've been all in trading for prospects but they keep waiting and his value keeps declining. He probably will end up signing a Ltd here if he puts up okay numbers next couple years like last years.

@TheScotian82

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@Trigger200284

Ай бұрын

@@shawnfitzgerald818 the jays hitting staff are some of the best in baseball, I don’t understand how they are fumbling so bad with him… He’s not showing enough patience in the box to get favourable counts so he can sit on fastballs for starters, god knows he can’t hit a breaking ball…

@paulkelly4202

Ай бұрын

Vladimir needs to be dropped down in the lineup if the continues.He no good if he can't hit up there

It’s early, but is it? This is the same problem all the time.

It makes you wonder if the Jays org is screwing up the younger guys. Vlad, Bo, Biggio, Espinal, Manoah, maybe others. There was high hopes for these guys and do well out of the gate but turn into flops. Maybe there are deeper issues here.

@skynewzmedia7968

Ай бұрын

very true how can so many starts or high ranking prospect all collapse so suddenly/ bad kanadian karma????????lots of it here ehhhhh

@jennifermara1364

Ай бұрын

💯 agree with that thought!!

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

Manoah screwed himself up. Espinal was never supoosed to be anything special, he's a bench guy. Nothing wrong with Bo. Biggio rounding into form. Vladdy is immature--maybe they need to be more harsh with him.

Very good insight. Enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

Vlad is what he is. Sample size says good but not great.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

He's still young, hitting is tough. Consider David Ortiz or Nelson Cruz for examle didnt even break out until like 27.

@mikehealey2180

Ай бұрын

@@paulg6274 both PED poster boys…

I just think it’s hilarious he tricked us with being ripped as shit in spring training just to be the same old Vlad. He knows he’s done if he doesn’t smarten up right?

@Flexb123

Ай бұрын

Done? He will go on to play 10 more seasons batting .250 with 20 hrs per season and make millions. Sure, Jays will move on from him soon and I bet he does amazing after that too. To me he just isn't focused for some reason and not seeing the ball at all. I bet tonight he has a better game though.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

Lol done? If by done you mean he'll play another 12 yrs and push 500 HRs and make hundreds of millions

Individuals observe Vlad with anticipation, hoping he can emulate his father's achievements. His father, a renowned baseball player, possessed an aggressive batting style, attempting to hit every pitch. This exceptional talent contributed to his induction into the Hall of Fame. However, Vlad Jr. should recognize that he is not yet at his father's level and must demonstrate maturity in his approach to the game.

It's a mental thing, when he strikes out he laughs or does a dance. Soler struck out and is pissed throwing his helmet. We need more of that passion and less poring water on the star of the game. Time to grow up/ he has talent but maybe not the mental capacity to play the game right. His legacy may be second base in last years playoff.

@Trigger200284

Ай бұрын

I don’t think that’s his legacy, but I do agree at this point in his career, he needs to start treating it more like do or die and less like a game of monopoly.

@ringleringle

Ай бұрын

@@Trigger200284 His legacy is him flopping around on the ground like a fish out of water, desperately pointing to the review when he was clearly picked-off. He's an idiot!

@krwblue

Ай бұрын

Agreed. I’d love to see some fucking heart from john schneider too, guy is such a wimp.

@Flexb123

Ай бұрын

I don't think I've seen him dance after striking out. I have seen him smile or laugh. But last nights laugh was a result of seeing Stroman showing up a bit after he struck him out. He was reacting to Stroman. But it still looked bad. Its like a guy getting beat up then pretending he's laughing at the guy who just kicked his ass off. It's silly. What was worse was dancing in game 1 of Astro's game in the on deck circle only for jays to get no hit. Vlad needs to stop smiling, pretend he cares and get focused. But maybe he doesn't care. He's certainly has zero focus since the Astros series but there is no way he's this bad of a player. I think you will see him rebound tonight and tomorrow. Unless he really doesn't care, I mean he has millions and life is already set. Who knows

@Trigger200284

Ай бұрын

@@Flexb123 It's silly trying to read something from someone that doesn't know how to break up their paragraphs too...

Vladdy has skill but no brains. Not going to ever be a clutch player like a Brady. Guys like Brady had less gifts but more brains. That wins.

@DSP_2.0

Ай бұрын

He never earned his skill, it came to him naturally.

@TheScotian82

Ай бұрын

His gift was being his fathers son. He's nothing special, at all, genetically.

@cforte0423

Ай бұрын

@@DSP_2.0 Absolutely accurate

I am so done with Vlad. It’s his 6th season, and we are still waiting….. I would have traded him this past winter. I would have moved him for Juan Soto

@Flexb123

Ай бұрын

Vlad is barely 25, has MVP #2, Silver Slugger, Hank Aaron, Gold Glove winner, 3x AS, 1x AS MVP, HR derby champ, 2021 HR champ, and has most HRS ever for a player 22 or younger. That's more awards before he's even hit his prime than 99% of players do after a long career. And sure most were from the 21 season but not all. His upside is enourmous and had one of the jays best seasons in history, probably top 5-8 best in 2021. So we've already seen elite vlad, he just needs to do it again but with 10 more playing years left I'm sure we will -- it just prob won't be with the Jays.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

Lol I'm sure Jays would've done that too but Soto is worth way more. This isnt a video game, you cant just swap players at will

Too early? After 6 years in MLB might be too late.

Finally you and the rest of the fan boys are starting to wake up. Dude has been hitting like this the last 2-3 years. If he just keeps making the same mistakes than this his not new thing! Dude will end up 25-30 and 80-90. But this dude is not generational or worthy of a video game cover. Look at Vlady’s at bat the first series agains the ray when he came up bases loaded. Cookie not hit pitches in the zone and swinging at stuff you can’t drive. This is who he is, trade him to replenish the farm. He’s not a guy that will win you a WS

Come on, guys. Stay positive!!

Vladdy was more interested in winning his arbitration then training it seems

His biggest issue is maturity

@mikehealey2180

Ай бұрын

And his weight. Hard to take the guy seriously.

@crow_2k11beatsbydre8

Ай бұрын

Maturity NO, plate discipline YES. Remember pitchers dont wanna to pitch to him especially with no power threat behind him........

@justinriley3447

Ай бұрын

And laying off cheeseburgers

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

@@mikehealey2180 he's actually is pretty good shape atm

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 he's definitely immature

Thanks for your honestly. I love the guy, his smile, his interaction with his teammates, and he clearly has a super high ceiling. However, not sure how mentally tough and disciplined he is. Its a shame since I am not sure if building around him for big $$$$ is the right path forward for the Jays. I think management also knows this, thus salary arbitration, etc.

Luckily front office hasn’t commit long term contract to Vlad, time to trade him for player who actually has brain

@Flexb123

Ай бұрын

Oh they will if the jays continue to suck, but you're just gonna get a guy with less contact, less walk ability and probably less HRs. Look at Atkins track record since selling Donaldson off for a guy that barely played as a Jay. And then you're gonna see Vlad take off with another team and its gonna come back to look so bad on the Jays. Just watch.

Offence has been stale for a long time. Makes me miss the Jays from the AA era. You knew Bautista, Encarnacion, Donaldson, etc could put up huge numbers any inning. Anything more than a 2 run deficit seems insurmountable for these Jays.

@christopherblack4520

Ай бұрын

I hated the AA team feasted on bad pitching, slow injury prone, bad contracts, cry babies at the plate. Only thing they accomplished was a bat flip. Fans wanted big contracts to Bautista and Encarnacion which no other team would give since they were over valued.

@thesportsgamer9472

Ай бұрын

@@christopherblack4520 you should be banned from KZread for this blasphemy

@christopherblack4520

Ай бұрын

@@thesportsgamer9472 I've been a Jays fan since Dave Stieb, went throw Bobby Cox back stabbing the Jays, 1992 World series where the Umpires did not want an Canadian team to win and made horrible calls, but the worst was what AA put on the field, and what he gave up, Syndergaard for Dickey still makes me sick.

I can’t seem to send a tip or comment on your live stream home opener

Don't know what they do with Vlad. Seems to be hacking away at any type of pitch close to the zone. Hitting coach doesn't appear to be helping, so maybe sit down talk with Turner who seems to be the only batter having one good AB after another??...Vlad too good a player to be having these type of AB's consistently.

Maybe one solution would be that they need to stop with the tablet. Every time they fail at the plate, they go back to the bench to review/reinforce their failure. It's what may have been what killed them last season, and it continues this season. This may or may not be the only thing that is keeping them from success, but I think that every time I see them in the dugout after an at-bat. I know I may sound like an overreacting parent, but there has to be an answer for their lack of confidence. Go Jays, Go!

This isn't an issue that can be dismissed as early season jitters or whatever because he's been in decline for 2 full seasons now, and he already had a month of spring training to get his approach tuned up. Is he un-teachable or is the coaching incompetent and not identifying the changes he needs to make? - and he does need to make changes to his approach because he is lost at the plate; lunging at pitches out of the zone and not even barreling up pitches down the middle of the plate. Personally I think they should have cleared out most of the coaching staff after last season - including Shnieder. It's obvious that they've been unable to offer any meaningful assistance to struggling hitters like Varsho and Guerrero - even Chapman going back to last season. Mattingly was a great hitter but that doesn't make him a great teacher - I don't see any positive outcomes from his role on the team. If this keeps up they should seriously consider trading Vlad.

Hmm, Vladdy needs a coach. Where can the Jays find a respected veteran who has made conscious adjustments to his approach over the years, and is legendary for not chasing bad pitches?

Vlad needs to work with Blue Jays legend and private hitting coach Jesse Barfield, like he did in 2021. Barfield worked great with Vlad (and Teo) in 2021, but the Blue Jays put an end to it since they went behind the back of Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez in order to get better advice.

When are you guys going to the blue jays game?

Vladdy goes down swinging at an obvious ball - nods to the pitcher as though it took a highlight reel pitch to get him. Bro, you're an easy out.

@thisis4music

Ай бұрын

I noticed that too. I got 2nd hand embarrassment.

IT"S NOT EARLY - he has done this his entire career, this is why the fan base is annoyed! VGJ is NOT a 2, 3, or 4 hitter - He's a 5 at best because of his immature approach to the plate but has some pop in that bat. Batting line up should be (starters): 1. Bo (ss) 2. Turner. (DH) 3. VGJ (1B) (processes of lacking good batters). 4. Springer (RF) 5. Clements (3B) 6. Schneider (2B) 7. Kirk/Jensen (C) 8. Varsho (LF) 9. KK (CF) Bench: Vogelfat, IKF, Biggio, catcher

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

Pretty random the way you slot the top 4, not sure your reasoning...Biggio def should be playing 2b vs rhp. I agree Clement should get more PT though

@krwblue

Ай бұрын

Despite spelling half the roster incorrectly I actually like it

@smartenuphumans

Ай бұрын

@@krwblue WTF reply you looking at???

He should be batting 7th.

Are you guys live streaming on Saturday?

@BlueJaysToday

Ай бұрын

No, but we’ll be back for Sunday!

@Marcuswelby-nx2te

Ай бұрын

Why are you guys home during the day

He has enormous potential, but he doesn't have the work ethic or the baseball IQ to realize that potential. I think the team should trade him while he still has value.

At this point Ross can’t do anything with this team

he's going to hit 10 home runs this year i can see it.

💯 STRAIGHT FACTS NICK❗️ 👊🏾💥 😎

The simple truth is vladdy needs to be traded. Same with Bo honestly, it’s clear to me Bo isn’t interested in resigning

@Tango21C

Ай бұрын

There’s no incentive to sign long term in TO.. Atkins is failing to bring in big FA or win trades to make the team better.

@jakobhallam1540

Ай бұрын

@@Tango21C front office needs to be fired after this season but it will never happen. Rogers is contented to just make their money

@Tango21C

Ай бұрын

@@jakobhallam1540 I’ve been saying that forever .. Rogers sees the Jays as an investment. They are willing to spend a certain amount on this team yearly to make sure they turn a profit and that’s it. As long as the seats are filled and hot dogs are selling they couldn’t care less who’s on the roster.

I think the coaches need to tell Vladdy he can't swing at any pitches for a few games. This will result in several things happening. He will get on base more frequently, hit into fewer double plays but most importantly force pitchers to put it in the strike zone. After a few games, I would tell him he can only swing at one pitch per at bat. This would force him to be more selective. I would move him down in the batting lineup (5, 6, 7??). Finally, if he was unwilling/unable to comply with instructions I would sit him for a couple of games. If none of this works, then it's time to dump him.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

That is the worst plan ever 😂 "hey vladdy you're struggling so here are some rules that'll make hitting way harder". 😂 So what if he swung once already and there are 2 strikes? Or gets a pitch right down the middle? Dropping him to the 7 hole and putting idk who in the 2 or 3 spot is more likley to screw the other guy up and cost your team wins than help Vladdy. He isn't mired in some 2021 Bellinger slump he just needs to grow up a little

For a team that is ALL ABOUT THE ANALYTICS, they’re NOT PAYING ATTENTION to Vladdy’s numbers and acting on that !

Someone needs to sit him down and show him how he looked in 2021! He didn’t have a violent swing back then……it was fast…..but very smooth! Now it looks like he’s coming out of his shoes on every swing! No wonder he can’t hit a fastball……it takes him too long to get to it!

Because all he wants to do is be flashy and and try and be a hero and hit a horme run. He is his own worst enemy. His ego is his downfall. I honestly don’t understand how any baseball fan could possibly like this guy. And I don’t think people understand that this is it; this is the pinnacle of what Vladdy is and what he can do. He just isn’t the player everyone thinks he is. This is his 6th (ish) year in the bigs and he has been underwhelming except in 2021. 2021 was a fluke year. Personally, I can’t stand him. I think he is toxic with his immaturity, laziness and ego.

How about Bo's, Springer, Varsho? Jr. isnt the only one "not looking good".. This is a Jays issue

Vladdy has to be more serious and stop joking around while he goes 0-4 with 2 strikeouts. You can have fun and joke around if you're doing well at the plate.

@davidduggan9863

Ай бұрын

Like a final exam,really

0-5, 3K , Vladdy. Hid Dad was the same way (I saw him 3 times with the Expos). Senior was the same way, but he could hit the ball from his show laces

@ghostlover951

Ай бұрын

His father never saw a pitch he didn't like. He was so good, he thought he could hit everything, and most of the time, he could .. but Jr. is not his father, not even close...vald isn't a bad player, but he isn't the superstar he thinks he is, at least not yet... he needs to mature at the plate..

Sit him a few games. Play Vogelbach or Votto. He’s been so frustrating to watch the last few years

The team moved him ahead of bo in the batting order because they assumed that Bo would get on base more, and they didn’t want Vladi to lead the league in plays.

Flabby gurroro looks like Whoppi Goldberg

He isnt keeping his head on the ball hes overswinging so hard his heads following the bat

Be fair pick Bo bitchette too. They need to drop them down in the batting order. Hold them accountable. This 2/3 is not working

They should play joey votto make vladdy sit and bo

@davidduggan9863

Ай бұрын

Maybe you should hit for Vlad.

It's not too early for vladdy! He's had all winter and all spring. Are we gonna say the thing people said all of 23- that it's still too early!? He should be prepared m9nths ago for the season.

Now it’s 9 days after this video and he’s doing the same crap at the plate. It really seems like he can’t SEE the ball, still swinging at garbage way outside the zone. When he does make contact, it’s not hit out of the infield. His ATTITUDE is a problem too. He’s all smiles and chuckles and plays the joker but his game is certainly OFF. The team NEEDS MORE from a 1st baseman. Let’s not forget his horrendous mindless running game losing error in last year’s playoffs getting picked off at 2nd base. His head is not in the game the way it should be. Something needs to change for this guy and ONLY HE CAN DO IT !

Eric Hinske= Vladdy. Older jays fans would understand

Vladdy lacks character and that will rub off on the whole team. He’s become the joker 🃏, it’s poetic justice.

same vLaddy

YOY not consistent, I agree with your overview but it's too early like you said. I have to say it looks like he's standing too far away from the plate

What pisses me off more is when he struck out from stroman on that pitch of the plate the camera panned to him and he was looking at the dugout smiling almost chuckling like why are you laughing get your head in the game he is so immature don’t give this guy a contract

Same thing as last year. Just think he is making 19 mil for this. Time to play hard ball sit him or send him to Buffalo to get it worked out.

Not to criticize Vladdy so much, but I remember when Vladdy and Bo, and some other guys were the hot young kids just up from the minors and they were so much fun to watch. Now Vladdy and Bo have become so boring. Fortunately there’s another group of hungry young kids that are making the game fun to watch. That’s what it’s all about. Winning is nice, but you can’t always win - but it should always be fun. That’s like Chapman last year. He wasn’t any fun to watch at the plate because you already knew what he was going to do.

Maybe Vladdy needs to borrow Dannys Glasses

You think THAT is bad, analyze Stanton’s ABs.

They should play Eduardo Escobar zoey vodo

This team doesn't have the right mentality to win a world series part of the reason for that is there isn't any jeopardy in North american sports get rid of the playoffs and you will get much more competitive league teams that actually want to win. 162 games should be enough to settle who wins a championship. An actual league format is better. Best team after 162 games in the American league vs the best nl team in the world series if you must have some sort of playoff. Teams would legitimately start trying to win then making trades and off season more exciting. Every loss and win should matter it's crazy that it doesn't in baseball that's north american sports in general though.

It’s the same thing every year. These guys all go down to spring training for a month and a half and it’s basically a big socializing party before the regular season. It’s predominantly A, AA and AAA players and invitees to spring training who play the games. The “big cheeses” like Vladdy and co. miss half the games and don’t get in their reps. By the time spring training is over, the Jays have done a great job getting their minor league affiliates prepped and most of the regulars are not ready yet. Like what are we doing here?

@davidduggan9863

Ай бұрын

I guess the opposing Pitchers teams do not prepare for the Jays hitters ,it is not Batting practice ,it is a game and everyone wants to win.

@midnightrambler7716

Ай бұрын

Well…they won yesterday with exactly one run from a HR. And 2 passed balls created the other 2 runs. And coming off a series where they got no-hit earlier than any other franchise in MLB history on April Fools’ Day no less. And followed that up with being 1 hit the next day. Another dubious franchise record too for lowest number of hits in a 3 game series….9. And 8 of those came in 1 out of the 3 games. Their “star” players of Springer, Vladdy, Bichette and Varsho are hitting .143, .172, .120 and .160 respectively and the team batting average is well below the Mendoza line as well at something like .176. I am sure the opposing pitchers are prepared for the Jays as they should be. I am also not sure how well prepped or taking seriously the Jays are for the opposing pitchers, however, especially how bad Vladdy looked yesterday and even smiling after striking out once.

He needs to takes tips from his father lol

Swings a pitches that are off the plate bad pitches !

This team just sucks, no point in watching this season. I hope Rogers is happy with 10k fans every game again.

Too many TV commercials.

Look for a big trade.......😅

His wallets to heavey

He's in between pitches combined with not seeing the ball at all last couple games. It does look bad BUT the entire lineup is the same way really excluding Clement and Turner. Otherwise Biggio is their best hitter with a .211 avg LOL So they all suck and clearly had no gameplan for Stroman. Also where the hate for Bichette? He's batting even worse than Vlad along with Springer and Varsho. Vladdy at 10 strikeouts though is off the page for him and it won't last. But while he's struck out the most he's also taken the 2nd most walks on the team. At this point though were' comparing trash to trash though. lol

People need to get over the idea that Vlad is a generational talent. He's a slightly above average 1st baseman -- about on a par with Lyle Overbay. That's all he'll ever be. He's had 5 seasons in the Majors. and his numbers have been consistently mediocre in all but one of them..

ITS NOT EARLY, STOP !!!!! THEY BEEN DOING THIS FOR 170 GAMES STRAIGHT NOW.

He looks way better just gotta slow down the swinging that’s all

Vladdy will not have a great year, but another mediocre one. He needs to mature up and the Jays need to get a better hitting coach. I am tired of him acting like he is hot shit whenever he hits one out and runs around the bases. He is not the star the league made him up to be, nor is he a leader in the team for that matter.

Maybe Vladdy needs glasses

He said he just wants to focus on having fun this year. Such an unserious team

He needs to go

Come on guys. This is what Vladdy is or has become. Erratic approach, .800 OPS, erratic in the field and going to enjoy it. 2021 was an abarition. Whether it be juiced balls, minor league parks or no minor league season in 2020 meaning some pitching stagnation, it wasn't real. Semien and Vladdy hit 50% more homers than there next highest season, something was going on.

@paulg6274

Ай бұрын

Nothing was "going on" necessarily cause those factors you mentioned would've helped everyone. He just hit the far end of the bellcurve of possible outcomes.

Is he doing this on purpose in order to get traded. If he is he is doing a good job.

You think vladdy been bad bo can't hit anything in the strike zone

Vladdy needs to sit and figure it out that he is part of this team not the team! He is terrible, swinging at bad pitches , even Bo is and after a comeback with a chance to go ahead in top of 9th Springer swings at 2 pitches that were way outside.a terrible at bat! Atkins has let the Jay's down again ,pitching is a big problem, catcher is a big problem still Kirk overweight still and can't run the bases and isn't producing, Vladdy is a mess,Bo not hitting, it's a mess Atkins has created, Schneider is not a good coach, maybe Shipiro and Atkins can save the team with Hot Dog Days and Bobble Head Day! Time for Jay's fans to let Atkins know he has let this team and fans down! Demand change or hit the road Atkins your time is up!

Maybe he needs glasses????

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK.... FIRE THE FUCKING HITTING COACH

I love Vlad but his shtick is starting to get a bit old for me. I feel like he has a bit of an ego, feel like he thinks he’s a superstar like Acuna Jr, Soto, Ohtani, etc. when in all actuality he’s upper mid level player at this point. Feel like there’s a lot more he could be doing but his ego won’t let him. Starting to get very frustrated, not with just him but this team and organization as a whole.

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Vlad is going to move from Toronto, and that's a fact. He's a big-money player that's not moulding right in Toronto. Secondly, Toronto is never going to be competitive with the current lineup, and he and his agent know that.

@Marcuswelby-nx2te

Ай бұрын

Trade him to the Yankees and he'll be great

get rid of this "son". He is not a leader. If you have to keep one. Keep bichette

Some of us tried to tell you he’s grossly overrated but all you wannabe Ross Atkins “knew better”. This team will be in a full rebuild next season.

I thought he was talented??? Doesnt show it.

Does he need glasses?

He is still swinging at garbage out of the zone, like he has been the past two seasons. Did I say swinging? I mean't FLAILING. He needs to spend two weeks down in Buffalo, not playing, just talking to his father, like Ilya Samsonov did.

@stevieG2015

Ай бұрын

His father was the master of hitting balls that were out of the zone. Jr doesn't have that same skill set. His patience at the plate, or lack thereof can't be overstated.

@clifflayne9073

Ай бұрын

@@stevieG2015 : my reply was more in reference to the fact that Samsonov was sent to the Marlies, never practised, never played a game, but spent the two weeks talking with his father and the result was that his game came back to him. Was simply joking that perhaps the same plan may work for Vlad. Vlad has shown little plate patience since he originally came up, everybody knows that.

He is washed. He will never come close to his 2021 production again. Ever.

They won’t be this bad all season if the are like this for two months, playing time will be cut and moved down in the batting order.

Face it guys, he's just pretty good, with sparkly exit velocities.

I still think Vlad will have a good year, but his approach right now just isn't there