MLB 2026

Mag · « **on:** 1 Feb 2026, 11:06 am »

Let's talk MLB with it now being February 2026.
I'm excited with the Toronto Blue Jays Roster. Too Bad we lost Bo Bichette, I wanted him back. But acquiring Okamoto should replace what Bichette brought to the table. Santander is the question mark for me, he didn't do well in last seasons playoffs. Hopefully he will return to form in pre-season. If not there are other players on the Roster ready to take his place.
I expect the Blue Jays to be a contender for the 2026 Pennant right out of the gate. So much so that I'm going to subscribe to SportsNet to watch most of the games. I had cancelled last season because they were so awful as a team the year before.

Could be a Lockout mid-season as some team owners want a salary cap. Let's hope they get the issue resolved without shutting down play.

AllanS · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Feb 2026, 08:43 pm »

SF Giants pitchers and catchers report a week from Tuesday.
I’m most interested in how the clubhouse and dugout take to college hire Tony Vitello. Buster Posey has a lot of personal capital with the fans so I expect an extended grace period.

Mag · « **Reply #2 on:** **Yesterday** at 09:37 pm »

Blue Jays pitchers report to camp early sporting the same beards. So you will have to look carefully to know who is pitching. 5 respected Starters, so we should win our share of games with just good pitching. They didn't sign Bassit who went to Baltimore, not sure why, maybe age. He was a solid Starting pitcher but would occasionally throw a bad pitch across the plate.
Santander is out for at least 5 months with rehab. So hopefully someone on the Roster is going to step up and provide the bat that we are sure to need to drive in runs. If not they will make good trade bait.