jays cheapseats: grichuk an unlikely leadoff hitter, but he'll give it a go - digital pen and pad

DUNEDIN, Fla. —
It's easy to hit the bobichette Bluebird just to nottoo-distant future.
"I saw him leading," agreed manager Charlie Montoi, and his eyes lit up when the name of bichter was mentioned.
"I even saw him hit the second shot and I saw him hit the third . . . . . . "
"He left a deep impression on the child . "
"He had a good spring.
"It's actually better than any player at Jays camp.
Among the 34 at-team leaders
Bichette's average number of hits is the best (. 441)
And tied first in the family (with four)and steals (with two).
He also turned 21 in March 5 and has never played three games.
A, so be sure to resist the temptation, Bichette will go to Buffalo sometime next week.
Montoyo said: "Let him go down step by step and see what happens.
"This brings us back to the top of the column, and the order of Jays batting.
How the latter decided on Saturday.
A day ago, Montoy said that when Billy McKinney played against Randall glicuk, he would share the responsibility as the team's number one batsman.
It's not typical first.
Man, but Jays haven't been there for a while.
Last season, they used 13 different players at the top of the list.
It sounds like a lot just because it is.
Anyway, when Montoyo was asked on Saturday what made Grichuk the leading candidate, he replied: "Let me talk to him first because I want him
You can play six, seven, eight people. it's all good.
But when you put someone in a leadership position, he will be comfortable.
He must be: "Well, I want it, I want it.
I have to talk to him.
"It's interesting that you mentioned this because I'm going to do it today.
I'll be here in a minute because he's there.
Asked if Grichuk had a lot of experience hitting the ball, Montoyo replied: "I don't know.
As for the most important feature he is looking for from a leader, he said: "This is the person we have.
It's good that we don't have so many patient people.
They like to wave the bat.
I just want to make that person a little more comfortable, no matter who that person is.
"I'm pretty sure when McKinney will play and he'll be ahead because he's patient and he's up to the job.
He did it before.
Let's see how comfortable Randal is.
"Scrum is over, and the reporter did see that montoyang went to Grichuk, who was warming up on the spot. After a 10-
The two men hugged together.
The transaction is sealed.
"I told him that in the end, I was fine as long as I was in the lineup," Grichuk said . ".
"It's great to hit the top of the order.
It's a bit up to him, but I 'd love it.
"Grichuk was one of the 13 best batsmen of last season and did it 15 times.
This is a small sample size, but his Slash is in this character. 134/. 200/. 286.
Grichuk also led the Cardinals six times.
He played twice in 21 starts, one and seven out.
Glick, one of jays's best batsmen, said his mentality didn't change when he was ahead --off role.
"Some people might say, think of it as a normal-
Some people say that the bat is done by the pitcher . "
"One of these things, I may have some more (Montoyo)and (
Hit coach Hernández).
But no, I will go there, like normal people. bat.
If it leads in the second inning, in the fourth inning, or in the third inning ,(you)
Treat it like you do.
BAT, watch the pitch.
If you have a good pitch on the plate and you want to swing on it, do it.
"After dealing with some of last season's injuries, Jays brought Grichuk at a slow pace this spring. In 13 at-
He's hitting the ball.
231, there is a homer, four walks, two strikes. After an 0-for-
Three days on Friday, Grichuk was happy with his game.
"I don't want to go anywhere, but it's definitely not far from there," he said . ".
"I feel good outside.
The body feels good.
"Obviously, the statistics for spring training are not important, but you want to throw some balls out," he added . "
It feels good today.
I can go from 0-2 to 3-
2. take a ball (for an out)
This is an advantage for me.
"Obviously, this is a 0-for-
People will think when they see it: "Why does Grich 0-for-3?
What's going on?
We know that when you leave the camp, there is a process and an understanding of what you want to feel, not just hitting the ball. 400.
"No, this is what Bichette is doing, and then some.
One day he will be the head of Jays.
Just not fast enough.
Spoon and FOULSThe Blue Bird lost two games
Saturday squad, 4-
3. the Oriole of danedin was bombed 17-
The Yankees in Tampa . . . . . . Orioles's opening-
Starting player Alex Cobb eliminated eight birds in five innings.
For a while, he and Toronto's Sam garvilio became fans seven times in a row . . . . . . A. Happ.
Justin smorak and kenderis Morales have driven away their former teammates.
Richard Urena also lives near Happ . . . . . . Thomas Panon gave up six games in one game.
2 games against Yankee . . . . . . Montoy wants 25 games.
On March, the list of players was confirmed before the Japanese left Florida.
24 wins in Montreal's final two games against Milwaukee brewery.
Is this for JAYS?
Bud Norris felt "great" the day after his first spring appearance ".
In a game on Friday, he finished what he wanted to do.
"Yes," said the 34-year-old. year-
Old the next morning.
"Do publicity and competition.
Norris also to Charlie in Mongolian Troy left the profound of impression.
"In my opinion, he is like a close man, a late man --
Said the Blue Bird team manager.
"He is competing for a job, which is a good start.
"Jays must make a decision about Norris --
A spring invitee saved 28 times last season with a card
Before next Thursday.
They either left him in one-
It is reported that the transaction is worth $3 million a year and another $1.
A reward of 25 million or allow him to opt out of the transaction and purchase the service elsewhere.
For now, Ken Giles is closer to each other, but due to the flu virus, he can only sleep awkwardly on his shoulders, so he has a wide range of jobs.
He gave up the run and 5 walks won by 4 innings, but also played 7 innings.
Giles plans to kick off on Sunday, but is he ready to finish the game on the kick off day?
"So far, he will," Montoy said . ".
"You never know what will happen, but from now on, yes.
Norris faced only three batsmen.
"Some people may need five innings and some may need three innings," Montoyo said . ". “(Norris)
He threw it before he came.
It is encouraging to go out for the first time.
Ryan Tepera also has the experience of locking the win.
Where did Montoyo meet him?
"In the end, the seventh or eighth innings, maybe six innings, maybe (to)
"Four out," he said.
"I really like him.
I don't like to watch him loose in the pen when I'm on the other side.
Montoyo wants Joe Biagini, who has been perfect so far, mainly working a few innings in the lead.
Tim Meza on the left hand side also has a job locked up.
"There is still a week and a half," Montoyo said . ".
Hope to identify a role because relier is 28 years oldyear-
Old Sam Gaviglio has played five innings unscathed before the start of Saturday's first game of the season. Through 3.
In the game against Orioles at Dunedin Stadium, gavileo hit twice, ran twice and went out five times.
If he is not selected, Gaviglio will start in Buffalo.
"We have a lot-
So people like him are very good for the team . "
"I'm not saying he's going to form a team, but he has a chance.
"Gaviglio prefers to come out of the pen and become aggressive," he said, "don't think about playing so many innings or going through the lineup for the second time," he added, he is now better prepared for the long term relief role.
"I don't think you really understand when you're young that you take people out," he said . ".
"If you don't feel right or worry about this or that, you focus on what you do in the bullpen, not just believing in what you have and bringing it into the game.
"SOGARD did a double mission, not to say that he was old, old, but Eric Sogard knew only two blue birds when he signed a small document --
In December, he signed a league contract with the team, both of whom were coaches.
However, he is very familiar with the names of some of his new teammates.
"The son of the former big man
"I watched the game from an early age," Sogard said . " He was referring to little fladimere greello.
Bo bichett and Kaban Bijo, but not sure if he has had an intersection with Vlad Sr.
, Major in Dante Bichette or Craig Biggio (
It turns out that Sogard's first two years in Oakland A were Vlad Sr.
In the last two years of AL).
"It's neat to be able to be with them.
Sogard, 32, likes to be a mentor to his infield teammates.
Including the three above and gurrell and Richard Urena.
They asked a lot of questions and they wanted to be better, he said.
"It's neat to play with these 10 years younger than me," he said . ".
"It's crazy to think about, but they're all great players and they're learning the game when they show up.
I 'd be happy to enter my information if they want it.
"Now, Sogard has also provided Charlie Montoy with his largest spring training roster decision as Jays manager.
"To be honest, Sogard and Urena are fighting for a job," Montoyo said . ".
"This is mainly one (battle)
Those two guys, I see the most.
"Sogard was very impressed and I like the tools of Urena because he can play anywhere.
He can play guerrilla.
Anyone who can play short is always good for a team.
Sogard, 9 years older than Urena, has no choice.
This is in his favor.
"If one is going to help us win the game, we will make adjustments and what we will do about it," Montoyo said . ".
"I have never seen Sogard before, but he played very well.
He can play anywhere.
He can play in the field.
Didn't take anything from Urena, but I was impressed by watching Sogard every day.
Play everywhere
"Sogard is coming to a difficult year.
He's hitting the ball.
134 in the second week of July, dfa 'Ed, the winemaker, made his 113 appearances.
He was later distracted by the "household goods" found.
"In order to be successful in this game, I need to focus all my attention on this area," he said. "going through this experience is a good learning experience.
I'm glad to put it in the past.
And share this information with the children.
"I think there is a lot of interference as you grow in this game," Sogard said . ".
"When you focus on the game on the pitch, it is very important to be able to put them aside.
"One day Sogard will probably transition from player to coach like Matt Buschmann and Shelley Duncan, and his friend is now his coach.
"We will wait and see," he said . "
"I like this game.
When you play a game for so long, it's hard not to like it.
To be able to pass on what you 've learned and what you know, I think it's cool.
For now, though, he is busy making big --
League player again.