# ![@DownToBlack Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::237041807.png) @DownToBlack Chris Black

The Toronto Blue Jays are having a remarkable season, currently holding the best record in the American League and even MLB. The team's success is attributed to their depth and contributions from various players, rather than just top-end talent. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is also showing signs of improvement, with recent strong performances.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Coming up later today (after an afternoon PA Day matinee). #BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡. Bet you can't guess the topic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2017288131058217236)  2026-01-30T17:25Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Experiment: Click like if youre also on Bluesky & would prefer I posted there. Raps aside: I miss Eric Koreen on my timeline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2017575072584605952)  2026-01-31T12:25Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Will [----] be more like the high ceiling we saw in [----] or closer to his career production prior to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2018364195796844691)  2026-02-02T16:41Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Regardless Varsho is a gamer. The type of guy every baseball player (especially pitchers) wants in their clubhouse and on their field. I hope he finds a way to stay in Toronto for a few more years. Thanks for reading. Enjoy your Monday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2018364492527071503)  2026-02-02T16:42Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Shoutout to @BlakeMurphyODC filling in for our friend @SNMichaud on Raptors sideline. Calm cool & collected"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2019588108908655008)  2026-02-06T01:45Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm not predicting anything just pointing out that the Jays have $80m coming off the books at the end of the season. "If Skubal wants the most money he's going to be a Met" On Baseball Night in New York @sal_licata says he believes that if Tarik Skubal hits free agency the Mets would beat out the Dodgers to sign him next offseason https://t.co/McxWQG9Py0 "If Skubal wants the most money he's going to be a Met" On Baseball Night in New York @sal_licata says he believes that if Tarik Skubal hits free agency the Mets would beat out the Dodgers to sign him next offseason https://t.co/McxWQG9Py0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2019627814060798237)  2026-02-06T04:22Z 13.6K followers, 37.1K engagements


"@Cherniak @OmarYKhan im blaming the party leadership for bad decisions and not realizing who actually gives them the best chance at winning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2019784034071597173)  2026-02-06T14:43Z 13.6K followers, [--] engagements


"@jeskeets do you sing the Waxahatchee part or the Lenderman harmony"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2020163798204633491)  2026-02-07T15:52Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Which of these dudes would fit best as buyout signing for Raps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2020619040109326409)  2026-02-08T22:01Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Toronto Raptors: 10-0 this season when Scottie Barnes has 5+ stocks (steals or blocks)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2020667885861954047)  2026-02-09T01:15Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Here are the best first basemen entering [----] according to The Shredder #Top10RightNow https://t.co/guCSoYa2xR Here are the best first basemen entering [----] according to The Shredder #Top10RightNow https://t.co/guCSoYa2xR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021029765403291950)  2026-02-10T01:13Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Malice at the Palace Revived at the Hive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021036722893803739)  2026-02-10T01:41Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I have a theory after watching a lot of clips and looking at some raw data. First the bat speed is high but combined with how short his swing is that combo is nearly unique (look to the far lower left below to find Sanchez)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022380258255679934)  2026-02-13T18:40Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Kevin Gausman & the final year of one of the best free agent contracts in franchise history. Included: - A Leader - Finding a Way - Workload & Historical Comps - Understanding his work Let's start here: An underrated moment from the [----] postseason run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021593997869772959)  2026-02-11T14:35Z 13.6K followers, 21.7K engagements


"All-time Opening Day Starts - Blue Jays (thanks @Stathead) Kevin Gausman needs to be the 29th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021728689151517042)  2026-02-11T23:30Z 13.6K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Late shot on Celebrini. 6'6/238 Parayko & 6'4/225 Tom Wilson introduce themselves. You love to see it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021980307512295495)  2026-02-12T16:10Z 13.6K followers, 34.7K engagements


"I have never understood this stuff at all. The league brought this on themselves. Every time I hear about how flattening the lottery odds should have deterred tanking the economist inside me screams. Flattening has the reverse effect (contd) The NBA announces a $500000 fine for Utah for conduct detrimental to the league and a $100000 fine for Indiana for violating the leagues Player Participation Policy: https://t.co/dkx2nXSrRC The NBA announces a $500000 fine for Utah for conduct detrimental to the league and a $100000 fine for Indiana for violating the leagues Player Participation Policy:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022132248104120609)  2026-02-13T02:14Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"So raw tools evident (76mph avg bat speed & 7' avg swing length is absurd) but production hasn't matched expected production for a few years now. In fact expected slugging has been about [--] points higher than actual over last two seasons. One of the *unluckiest* hitters in MLB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022381406081675661)  2026-02-13T18:44Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"is there any evidence SAS isnt a republican Stephen A. Smith to @CBSSunday airing Feb. 15: "I will confess to you I'm giving strong consideration to being on that debate stage for 2027" and running for the Democratic nomination. "I've got this year coming up [----] to think about it to study to know the issues." Stephen A. Smith to @CBSSunday airing Feb. 15: "I will confess to you I'm giving strong consideration to being on that debate stage for 2027" and running for the Democratic nomination. "I've got this year coming up [----] to think about it to study to know the issues.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022399107546124645)  2026-02-13T19:54Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Projections are great & super-useful but like any source of information they're worth looking at with a critical eye. I understand why the projections are what they are for Schneider I just believe there's one pretty valid reason why he'll be better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2017350259068883149)  2026-01-30T21:32Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"because when more teams have a chance to hit their lotto balls if youre sitting with 5th worst record thats not great so theres this race to be worst or 2nd worst"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022132972837818728)  2026-02-13T02:17Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡Jess Snchez ⚾Why him ⚾Why Loperfido ⚾You've probably heard about the bat speed by now but. ⚾How to describe his defence. ⚾Big picture/Boil it down. Let's start here: It's fun to watch Jess Snchez play baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022375910419120236)  2026-02-13T18:22Z 13.6K followers, 34.4K engagements


"Consider here is where Jess Snchez would rank on the Jays last year in: Avg HR Distance [---] (2nd) Max Exit Velo [-----] (3rd) Avg EV [----] (3rd) EV50 [-----] (3rd) Flyball/LineDrive EV [----] (3rd) Barrel/PA 7.6% (4th)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022379095057678688)  2026-02-13T18:35Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Consider this: Last [--] Years Jess Snchez has an xwOBA (expected production) vs Righties of .354. That's on-par with Austin Riley Corbin Carroll & Will Smith higher than guys like Josh Naylor Brandon Lowe & Vinnie Pasquantino (and [--] points higher than Joey Loperfido)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022379800166633578)  2026-02-13T18:38Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"When you create a Bat Speed/Tilt x-y axis over at Statcast you also get an interesting comparison for Sanchez"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022380410110402657)  2026-02-13T18:40Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"David Popkins & the Jays had a lot of success with a raw powerful high bat speed questionable swing decisions lefty last season. I wonder if they believe they can take whatever worked with Addison Barger last season & implement some of those strategies with Jess Snchez"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022380819332116571)  2026-02-13T18:42Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"They also acquired someone who you have reason to believe might not have been unlocking their full potential of late. In Barger they have proof of concept for finding success with a similar hitter. And it's worth noting 1-2 WAR is projected. But ceiling is much higher"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022386445634408467)  2026-02-13T19:04Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I like the move. It's a minor improvement over Loperfido almost assuredly with the potential for a big improvement even over the likes of Loperfido Lukes etc. A lotto ticket that only cost a few million bucks. Thanks for reading. Enjoy your weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022386705182142546)  2026-02-13T19:05Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"This is OUTSTANDING. "You can f*** off" Things got TENSE in Canada's win over Sweden in men's curling at #MilanoCortina2026 👀🥌 https://t.co/tseXnxxAj7 "You can f*** off" Things got TENSE in Canada's win over Sweden in men's curling at #MilanoCortina2026 👀🥌 https://t.co/tseXnxxAj7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022435411029803464)  2026-02-13T22:19Z 13.6K followers, 216.4K engagements


"Game [--] of a short 5-game series. Nerves everywhere. Toronto up 2-0 but bases loaded [--] out & the best hitter in the world at the plate. Gausman never gave in. Wasn't afraid to walk in a run if he had to to avoid a multi-run inning. In the end Judge chased. Then"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021596077871288627)  2026-02-11T14:43Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Next couple batters: A veteran in Cody Bellinger & a young hitter who had trouble seeing Gausman pitches all year. Gausman didn't give in to Bellinger got Ben Rice then Varland came in to blow away Stanton & the Jays never looked back. It was a common postseason thread"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021596863195975697)  2026-02-11T14:47Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Pivotal moments Gausman didn't chase strikeouts didn't fear walks. Just a pitcher confident in his own stuff knowing what he needs to do to give his team a chance. It's fascinating to look at Gausman's evolution as a Jay from a dominant ace with a nearly unhittable pitch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021597455414931826)  2026-02-11T14:49Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"To someone who it looked like had hit a natural aging curve last season & midway through this season. Consider: a mid-June start against the D-Backs. [--] earned. he was 5-6 at that point with a four-six era (higher than Bassitt Lauer & Berrios)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021598467420803336)  2026-02-11T14:53Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"And in Gausman you have a guy who historically struggles in March-April & in the 1st half. So a slow starter coming off a huge workload entering his age-35 season. This is partly me saying "warning" but also saying "hey chill out if he takes a while to warm up""  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021600964977840428)  2026-02-11T15:03Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Ok so how did he pull off his [----] season. One thing he really improved was his first pitch effectiveness. 2022-24 Gausman was outside the top [---] in terms of run value on first pitches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021602482284118481)  2026-02-11T15:09Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"The splitter remains a filthy pitch. truly one of the best pitches of this era"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021603576234090640)  2026-02-11T15:13Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"In fact with Gausman's splitter & Cease's slider. The Blue Jays have arguably the two nastiest weapons in MLB pitching this decade:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021603768991695095)  2026-02-11T15:14Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Looking forward to watching him in [----]. Thanks for reading. Enjoy your Wednesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021613808318300163)  2026-02-11T15:54Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Brandon Ingram: [--] rebounds [--] assists [--] FTA in [--] mins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021779244796588544)  2026-02-12T02:51Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"If it were me Id go back to lotto odds that weighed more heavily towards the worst records but Id have rules about not being able to finish in top [--] in back to back seasons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022133384068342234)  2026-02-13T02:19Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@theZubes I get a certain amount of joy from the idea that there are serious baseball fans who have to stumble on my NBA fan rants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022316673349439748)  2026-02-13T14:27Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Davis Schneider ⚾Why I Like Him in [----] ⚾Repeatable Skills ⚾Contextualizing Projections ⚾Preparing for league-wide changes as an Org Let's start here: Last April Schneider 0-10 to start yr up in 1st w/ bases loaded vs Sox ace Garrett Crochet & then:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2017344755181457784)  2026-01-30T21:10Z 13.6K followers, 37K engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡Daulton Varsho & what's to come in contract-year [----]. Let's start here: Varsho was sneaky great in [----]. [--] games on the ledger but only [--] starts/271 PA. Extrapolate his numbers to more like a full season & you get a [--] HR/5 WAR campaign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2018352794470596855)  2026-02-02T15:56Z 13.6K followers, 19.7K engagements


"Coming tomorrow morning: #BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Kevin Gausman One Teaser: I had a very strong opinion on something Gausman did pitch usage-wise and my mind completely changed over the last few days after looking at some numbers and tape"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2020581792798183543)  2026-02-08T19:33Z 13.6K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Fun to hear Mike cackling on the McDavid hit Best seat in the house for Canada/Czechia. Starts now from Milano. Lets go https://t.co/xCbo9PnsQz Best seat in the house for Canada/Czechia. Starts now from Milano. Lets go https://t.co/xCbo9PnsQz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021973747155046457)  2026-02-12T15:44Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"What an experience for Celebrini. McDavid flying around on the ice. Wilson & Parayko having his back. Scores a goal. Marchand cracking jokes with him @ end of period. The next one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021982703147688421)  2026-02-12T16:20Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"From all the "is he tipping" convos. To being early in on the Jays maybe needing to change how they defended being him back in 2022: https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1539253946799345666 Lots of consternation about recent performance of Kevin Gausman. I think it's a fluke. I think he's generating weak contact. I think his stuff is still really good. And I think the Jays need to slightly adjust how they defend behind him. My latest #BlueJays #NextLevel Thread: https://t.co/Po7irilcXy https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1539253946799345666 Lots of consternation about recent performance of Kevin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021613503165923815)  2026-02-11T15:53Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Scottie Barnes: Takes a foul so he can sub off early. ok not a huge deal but prob shouldn't do that in a big game. Gets 2nd foul Raps leave him in Picks up 3rd foul on ticky tack prob a no call but can't leave it up to (dumb) modern refs to understand game/situation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021755196376805590)  2026-02-12T01:16Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Scottie Barnes deserves a better whistle defensively. Should be getting the Dort/Caruso treatment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021769434646352105)  2026-02-12T02:12Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


""I suppose that's a trip but it's inconsequential to the play" - Exactly. IIHF officiating strikes again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2021977270043521333)  2026-02-12T15:58Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"and we got Bo Bichette - Mets fan @ZachLowe_NBA trolling Toronto sports fans in latest pod (I agree with his all-star take fwiw)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022401418444026013)  2026-02-13T20:04Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"this is a good listen. Big E was known for his physical gifts but his amazing hockey IQ was underrated and shows up in this convo Great time with @88EricLindros in studio for a full hour alongside @FutaMichael Check out the pod if you missed it https://t.co/ZvUsomFvxl Great time with @88EricLindros in studio for a full hour alongside @FutaMichael Check out the pod if you missed it https://t.co/ZvUsomFvxl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2022436140310032691)  2026-02-13T22:22Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Free Agency / Trades - Position Players ⚾Feeling Used ⚾One Common Trait ⚾Roster Flexibility ⚾Getting Creative Let's start here: Kyle Tucker. Top free agent on the market. Linked to Jays. High-floor. Would fit seamlessly in between Springer & Guerrero"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993361850637910084)  2025-11-25T16:51Z 13.5K followers, 23.8K engagements


"One of the reasons why the Jays don't need to be so bound to Tucker is because there are so many good alternatives & my favourite alternative is Cody Bellinger. Bellinger is another guy who does a lot of things well. He feels like a Jaysy-type"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993366872885231650)  2025-11-25T17:11Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Just feels like the Jays would love the idea of being able to use one of their everyday outfielders as the backup at 1st to Vladimir Guerrero. Would negate the need for a bench spot for the likes of a Ty France opening up even more (*salivates*) roster/positional flexibility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993367278726054345)  2025-11-25T17:12Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Now I've been focusing entirely on LHB who can hit in the 2-hole. and that feels entirely unfair to a guy like Nathan Lukes who had himself an October to remember. But really it's the clearest path forward via external improvement for TOR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993369033123749997)  2025-11-25T17:19Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Lukes was ok last yr but his volatility & relatively low floor/ceiling is a potential exposure for a team that wants to win the World Series. It's why I think LHB/2-hole/LF will be manned by someone new next year even if it's not one of the big [--] names already mentioned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993369596771156455)  2025-11-25T17:22Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"First the MLB media/coaches totally botch awards season for Jays now notorious Raptor-hating Ringer disrespects the 2-seed in the East. A form of  tariff The Ringers updated top [--] players in the NBA: [--]. Nikola Jokic [--]. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [--]. Giannis Antetokounmpo [--]. Luka Doncic [--]. Victor Wembanyama [--]. Anthony Edwards [--]. Stephen Curry [--]. Donovan Mitchell [--]. Jalen Brunson [--]. Cade Cunningham [--]. Kevin Durant [--]. Devin The Ringers updated top [--] players in the NBA: [--]. Nikola Jokic [--]. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [--]. Giannis Antetokounmpo [--]. Luka Doncic [--]. Victor Wembanyama [--]. Anthony Edwards 7."  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993752856793633191)  2025-11-26T18:44Z 13.5K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Use basic stats use advanced stats use eye test theres no way you can rank Scottie Barnes outside the top 25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993753568814547129)  2025-11-26T18:47Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#BlueJays Dylan Cease ⚾🧵🪡 Midnight (9pm Pacific) Thread (Let's get nuts) ⚾Why we should have seen this coming ⚾Things that have been said (& some that haven't) ⚾What I really like (and questions I still have) ⚾A true test of actual vs expected Let's start here: He nasty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993910163334681073)  2025-11-27T05:10Z 13.5K followers, 50.4K engagements


"Let's go thru why we should have seen this coming: First. MLB - Most Starts in 2020s [--]. Dylan Cease [---] [--]. Jose Berrios [---] [--]. Logan Webb [---] [--]. Kevin Gausman [---] (7. Chris Bassitt 163) The Jays have a type"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993910679712231750)  2025-11-27T05:12Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I wrote last week that if it were me and without doing all the homework behind the scenes I liked Valdez' profile a bit better than Cease's (and likelier at a lower price point). but almost immediately after I posted that I heard from a few people (not Jays-affiliated)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993911580874969261)  2025-11-27T05:15Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"who essentially shut it down. They didn't question liking Valdez' stuff & price. just that given who the Jays have targeted in past years and given reputations Valdez was not a likely option. So they went out & got one of the best weapons in the game: Dylan Cease's slider"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993912115942281403)  2025-11-27T05:17Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Cease's stuff is so nasty he actually leads all MLB pitchers in "swords" thrown in the 2020s:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993912354539532335)  2025-11-27T05:18Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"And believe it or not Cease has a chance to become the first Jays starter since Brandon Morrow in [----] to throw 100mph (Kevin Gausman hit [----] in [----]. Nate Pearson hit [---] as a reliever never as a starter)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993912924889583645)  2025-11-27T05:21Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm interested to see if Cease throws fewer sliders while adding more sweepers curves and sinkers. just becoming a little less predictable. and whether his release points will tighten up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993918138338181194)  2025-11-27T05:41Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I also really like the variety the Jays have in their top [--] starters. Different release points different pitch mixes different velo ranges. Will be tough to get comfortable over a series"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993918372271256031)  2025-11-27T05:42Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"His clutch numbers aren't great. His performance tends to get worse as leverage ramps up and his playoff starts haven't really gone well. These are all either minor things or very small samples but things I wonder about at $30mill per"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993920340553289931)  2025-11-27T05:50Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The actual vs expected stuff is fascinating. Some people treat it as gospel or a done discussion. I think there's more to it than that. Maybe Cease gets predictable in big moments. maybe he gives something away (I've heard he has some sequencing tells but haven't dove in)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993921100728910097)  2025-11-27T05:53Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Also that's why it's worth pointing out that it's not entirely accurate to just react to this contract with: "There's no cap. It doesn't matter how much they spend. Any signing is good" Again always more nuance: luxury tax budgets opportunity costs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993923682578923808)  2025-11-27T06:03Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"But as we finish up here let's be clear: This is a good day to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan. You've added a durable 3-5 WAR pitcher to your team. And there are reasons to be hopeful the Jays can unlock even more from him. Thanks for reading. Enjoy your Thursday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1993924164168864121)  2025-11-27T06:05Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"True Story: The 2025-26 Raptors have done something that the title-winning 2018-19 team never did (win [--] games in a 14-game span). 13-1 Stretches Raptors Franchise History 🏀Current 🏀Jan-Feb [----] 🏀Feb-Mar [----] 🏀Jan-Feb [----] That's it. That's the list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1994025791609262389)  2025-11-27T12:49Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Was thinking about how Dylan Cease could perform better in leverage the whole time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1994418929393897701)  2025-11-28T14:51Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Heres the thing: The Toronto Maple Leafs should never be the most boring team in the NHL. Pat Quinn understood this. Sheldon Keefe understood this. Brian Burke understood this. Something needs to change"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1994579688384319744)  2025-11-29T01:30Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I enjoyed this just not sure how the Jays could not be listed as a potential fit for any of the [--] trade candidates. Kwan is the most obvious name on the list who should have probably had Jays on there. Free at ESPN: @kileymcd and I ranked the top [--] trade candidates this winter with their best potential fits and the likelihood they move. With the market percolating and the Winter Meetings starting Sunday there will be deals. Get your foreknowledge here: https://t.co/mh8aX7nVLI Free at ESPN: @kileymcd and I ranked the top [--] trade candidates this winter with their best potential fits and the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995878990888816943)  2025-12-02T15:33Z 13.5K followers, 23.2K engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Shoring Up the Bullpen *Why they might add more than you think. *How Cease addition informs potential bullpen moves *Profiles I like. Let's start here: There's one guy I like more than anyone else. Ticks all the boxes (for me): Tyler Rogers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995892175918272874)  2025-12-02T16:25Z 13.5K followers, 105.4K engagements


"85.8 avg exit velo last year. great expected stats. miniscule barrel rate. opposing hitters don't get off their best swings off him. he's just uncomfortable to hit against"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995893326160028094)  2025-12-02T16:30Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Over the last few seasons Rogers ranks among the best relievers in the game in lowest expected opponent production. Look at the names on that list below (also informs why Devin Williams still got paid. why Griffin Jax cost so much at deadline etc.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995893763697266954)  2025-12-02T16:32Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Rogers though is pretty good through the lens of both actual & expected stats Tyler Rogers Rank among MLB Relievers in the 2020s: [---] games (1st) [---] shutdowns (1st) [---] Stuff+ (4th) [----] ERA (21st) [----] xERA (14th) [---] WAR (21st) [---] HR/9 (13th)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995894939134067162)  2025-12-02T16:36Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"So if Diaz is going to cost like 4/80 or something like that while Rogers might be 2/16 or 2/20. That would allow you to add more to a bullpen that has more questions than most people think. Garcia health + Relative performance uncertainty from likes of Little Nance YRod"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995895741282152663)  2025-12-02T16:40Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"4. Hoby Milner Another lefty with good expected stats & a wacky arm angle. Wide sample dating back a couple years looks really strong. I'm not ranking the best possible free agent arms here I'm ranking my personal best fits at good price points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995897469222158398)  2025-12-02T16:46Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"5. Jordan Romano Know how bad [----] went but he's a former all-star with 100+ career saves. Sign him to a minor league deal with an invite. He lives in Florida. if he needs to stay in Dunedin for a few weeks (months) as he finds his way back let him do it. Pure upside"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1995898293893599376)  2025-12-02T16:50Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Quick Cody Ponce 🧵🪡 First off: Depth. Jays are now [--] of [--] MLB teams (CIN) with [--] starters projected for 2+ fWAR in 2026: Cease [---] Gausman [---] Bieber [---] Ponce [---] Yesavage 2.0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996014522562478201)  2025-12-03T00:32Z 13.5K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Hopefully he pitches on May the 4th. https://x.com/MattMonagan/status/1995949371968622893 Cody Ponce threw a pitch in the KBO All-Star Game dressed as Darth Vader so that should probably get him an extra few million a year in MLB https://t.co/BVaDFLZeZh https://x.com/MattMonagan/status/1995949371968622893 Cody Ponce threw a pitch in the KBO All-Star Game dressed as Darth Vader so that should probably get him an extra few million a year in MLB https://t.co/BVaDFLZeZh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996017141548810278)  2025-12-03T00:42Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"He's a Niners fan. Knew there was a reason I liked him. Too many Packers fans in the Jays orbit. https://x.com/Cody_Ponce48/status/1851835274457718926 Time to watch some Red and Gold @49ers https://x.com/Cody_Ponce48/status/1851835274457718926 Time to watch some Red and Gold @49ers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996017737358082192)  2025-12-03T00:44Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"He's active on social or at least he was when he was in the KBO. interested to see if that continues back in MLB. And just generally seems like a really good guy from afar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996018409356886381)  2025-12-03T00:47Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I think one way or another we're going to enjoy the Cody Ponce era. https://x.com/Cody_Ponce48/status/1754697275530727887 Hey @taylorswift13 can I hop on the plane from Tokyo back to Vegas with you so we can watch our boys @tkelce and @gkittle46 https://x.com/Cody_Ponce48/status/1754697275530727887 Hey @taylorswift13 can I hop on the plane from Tokyo back to Vegas with you so we can watch our boys @tkelce and @gkittle46"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996018815147127181)  2025-12-03T00:49Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"As I wrote earlier speculation will go directly to Jays potentially trading a starter but given potential health Qs for Bieber/Berrios & potential innings ceiling for Yesavage not sure Jays would need to move one of their top [--] starters. However if you're Yariel Rodriguez"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996020610472804504)  2025-12-03T00:56Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"But this is a fun add and yet another sign that above all else the Jays are a team that really focuses on & values pitching on the open market. Thanks for reading. Enjoy your Tuesday night. I've got a big men's league game to get to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996020938367008791)  2025-12-03T00:57Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Cody Ponce From Mid-June to Mid-August last year: 6-0 [----] ERA [----] WHIP [--] K [--] BB [--] HR dude had a 10-game span of starts this year where he allowed a total of only four earned runs dude had a 10-game span of starts this year where he allowed a total of only four earned runs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996022776835002828)  2025-12-03T01:04Z 13.5K followers, 13.3K engagements


"With Winter Meetings taking place next week there are two schools of thought out there on the Jays. One side of things says their outstanding 40-man depth coupled with a few remaining holes to fill on MLB roster means they could be a big trading magnet in Orlando. But"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996219702062793006)  2025-12-03T14:07Z 13.5K followers, 13.2K engagements


"There's a non-zero (decent) chance the Jays enter [----] with the American League's highest payroll & I'm pretty sure that hasn't happened since the #GloryDays. What a time to be a ⚾fan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996602492235211235)  2025-12-04T15:28Z 13.5K followers, 15.1K engagements


"The Age of Idiocy NEW - During an exchange over education Premier Ford during question period said to the opposition Were actually teaching kids about STEM you want to teach them about every wacko thing left wing radical thing NEW - During an exchange over education Premier Ford during question period said to the opposition Were actually teaching kids about STEM you want to teach them about every wacko thing left wing radical thing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1996643119400710253)  2025-12-04T18:09Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Went thru MLB Payroll data going back to [----]. And wouldn't you know it spending on your team works. Since 2012: Top [--] Payroll clubs avg [--] wins reach the playoffs 48% of the time account for [--] of the [--] World Series Champs & [--] of the [--] 'CS winners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1997340106366079474)  2025-12-06T16:19Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Reliever AAV (millions) [--] Diaz [--] [--] [--] [--] Hader [--] [--] [--] Scott Iglesias [--] [--] Helsley [--] Chapman I don't fully get the "that's it" reaction. Closer Edwin Daz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for three years and $69 million sources tell ESPN. The Dodgers who were targeting bullpen help this winter got the best closer on the market setting a new AAV record for relievers. Closer Edwin Daz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for three years and $69 million sources tell ESPN. The Dodgers who were targeting bullpen help this winter got the best closer on the market setting a new AAV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1998433253699846161)  2025-12-09T16:43Z 13.5K followers, 17.2K engagements


"MLB Free Agent Spending to Date by Division (h/t @fangraphs free agent tracker) AL East $475100000 NL East $243250000 AL West $98400000 NL Cent $87550000 NL West $87350000 AL Central $65800000"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999095211138634086)  2025-12-11T12:33Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Only term that comes to mind when I watch the Oklahoma City Thunder is Cognitive Dissonance. I'm Canadian. I'm a ball fan. I *should* enjoy watching one of the greatest teams of all-time. I *should* enjoy watching one of the best athletes of all-time. But I don't"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999253405177651224)  2025-12-11T23:02Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I loved *watching* the Warriors at their peak even though I hated them. I marvelled at how unstoppable peak Shaq was during Lakers 3-peat. The Bulls were a phenomenon. And even though all the numbers say OKC is on that level. My eyes and my brain say no. Why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999253965754495110)  2025-12-11T23:04Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Part of it is how they're constructed. They overwhelm you with depth. Being 2-deep at every position. But that's part of why I never dove into college sports. Was it fun to love Alabama just because they hoarded all the talent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999254227605205030)  2025-12-11T23:05Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Bo Bichette's Defence *What the discourse is getting wrong *Where your eyes might deceive you *Why the numbers don't like him *How it might be impacting his free agency Let's start here: Bo Bichette is not the worst defensive shortstop in Major League Baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999505167729787352)  2025-12-12T15:42Z 13.5K followers, 62.6K engagements


"He was one of a handful of SS who really struggled last year (Crawford Neto Abrams etc.). And when you look at prior years though Bichette clearly won't be winning any Gold Gloves his D is passable when he's at 100% physically"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999506437857284577)  2025-12-12T15:47Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"His OAA in 2023-24 was just below [--] right near Gunnar Henderson better than Mookie Betts & Crawford & Walls and Turner etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999506657139630098)  2025-12-12T15:48Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"But if you're looking for the big reason why the numbers don't like him. It's the plays that most of you never really notice in the moment. I call them 50/50 balls (though the chances of making a play on some are clearly lower than that)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999511356739895297)  2025-12-12T16:07Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"There's just a lot of balls that sneak by Bichette (esp last year). In the moment or taken on a case-by-case basis none seem egregious. But cumulatively they paint a picture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999511604086423753)  2025-12-12T16:08Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Not sure what Im more excited for Tyler Rogers or these steaks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999643197191094674)  2025-12-13T00:51Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"If you want to understand a bit about what makes Tyler Rogers really really effective. this thread about Adam Cimber is a bit instructive Latest #BlueJays ⚾🧵 *WHY* a pitcher is better than most people think *WHAT* makes him great *WHERE* he puts his pitches to make them so effective & *HOW* the radar gun can be misleading Let's start here: I wonder if @A_Cimber & @KKiermaier39 have talked about this swing. https://t.co/ccB29IAGQh Latest #BlueJays ⚾🧵 *WHY* a pitcher is better than most people think *WHAT* makes him great *WHERE* he puts his pitches to make them so effective & *HOW* the radar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/1999676776801607750)  2025-12-13T03:04Z 13.5K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Terms we should get comfortable with as Tyler Rogers joins the Jays: *Tapper *Dribbler *Chopper *Nubber *Cue-shot *Jam-shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2000557740343935333)  2025-12-15T13:25Z 13.5K followers, 86.5K engagements


"Short #BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡 Drew Butera (History A thread on a new coach) Just feel compelled to share a few things because Drew's add went a bit under-the-radar & there are some relevant bits of nuance/context here. First: Jays now have a coach with MLB catching experience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2000572259162095797)  2025-12-15T14:22Z 13.5K followers, 20.4K engagements


"While John Schneider caught in the minors he never reached the bigs. Butera found a way to play in parts of [--] MLB seasons (despite a career OPS in the 500s). He had a great arm with pop times tracked in the 1.9s towards the latter part of his career"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2000572940711030803)  2025-12-15T14:25Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Short Scottie Barnes #Raptors 🏀🧵🪡 About Last Night (17p 10r 6a 2s 3b) Absolute best (beast) version of Scottie Barnes When he plays like this with this level of intensity physicality high IQ high motor. so fun to watch. He needs more advocates in national media"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2000916744722887113)  2025-12-16T13:11Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Stacks Proximity Mines & No Radar. Prove to me youre an old gamer in one sentence. Ill drop a like if Im convinced. Prove to me youre an old gamer in one sentence. Ill drop a like if Im convinced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2001458872414834865)  2025-12-18T01:05Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Fangraphs posted a blog of their top free agents earlier this offseason & as we approach Christmas [--] of the top [--] remain unsigned (and [--] accepted qualifying offers). Outside of the Toronto Blue Jays & a reliever market that's moving everything seems very stagnant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2002030476027105604)  2025-12-19T14:57Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Couple things: Calling Brooks-Curry play a "punch" is very melodramatic. Must be a lot of a cognitive dissonance flying around when Draymond Green's coach is using "track record" to argue for stricter punishment against another player. This is a guy Dillon Brooks who broke Garys elbow in the playoffs clotheslining him on one of the dirtiest plays Ive ever seen its not like there isn't a track record. - Steve Kerr 👀 (via @anthonyVslater) https://t.co/DuCi7O1U11 This is a guy Dillon Brooks who broke Garys elbow in the playoffs clotheslining him on one of the dirtiest plays Ive ever seen its"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2002730653054566487)  2025-12-21T13:19Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Projected Production This Season (WAR via fangraphs) AL East [---] NL East [---] AL West [---] NL West [---] AL Cent [---] NL Cent [---] Fangraphs has about [---] WAR still available on open market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2003104545283649939)  2025-12-22T14:05Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#BlueJays ⚾🧵🪡Controlling Opposing Running Games / Alejandro Kirk Let's start here: Kirk is one of the most valuable defensive players in baseball and one of the reasons for that is that his throwing was much improved in [----] & the early part of 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2003107203260228058)  2025-12-22T14:15Z 13.5K followers, 12.5K engagements


"The Jays will be challenged by good running games in [----]. Stolen Bases - [----] MLB TB 1st SEA 4th BOS 6th NYY 8th BAL 14th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2003115448150421940)  2025-12-22T14:48Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"This is one of the reasons why I wasn't shocked when I heard the Jays had added a MLB catching instructor (for lack of a better term) in Drew Butera"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2003115574705197170)  2025-12-22T14:49Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Just one example of Leafs ineptitude & an example of why Robertson drives coaches mad. High F for PIT is heading off. This is an EASY chip off end boards to McCabe who can lead a breakout. Instead Robertson spins right into traffic and it almost leads to a goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2003604981656748043)  2025-12-23T23:13Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Blue Mountain lighting up the sky as seen from Wasaga Beach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2004344645992800574)  2025-12-26T00:12Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@HEEEEEEEEEEE_ the norm narrative is ridiculous in my opinion. was not this guy a few years ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2005409869789311459)  2025-12-28T22:45Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Scottie Barnes is the most underrated player in the NBA. If he played on a title contender or in a market that national media paid attention to hed get way more attention and would be all-NBA this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2005415408501964877)  2025-12-28T23:07Z 13.5K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Most Recent 20-20-10 triple doubles in NBA Scottie Barnes (tonight) Jokic Jokic Jokic Sabonis Jokic Jokic Jokic Jokic Giannis Jokic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2005416976601202935)  2025-12-28T23:14Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Here's the list of dudes with 23/25/10 in ***NBA HISTORY*** Another way of framing this: Scottie Barnes is just the 2nd NBA player in the last [--] years to put up a 23/25/10 line (joining Nikola Jokic). Holy Scottie Barnes performance Holy Scottie Barnes performance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2005418853137064031)  2025-12-28T23:21Z 13.5K followers, 91.6K engagements


"True or false: Raps would have better constructed rotation with Shead starting & Quickley as 6th man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2006002789324054546)  2025-12-30T14:01Z 13.5K followers, 24.9K engagements


"I knew Carney legalizing Movie Theatre Price Gouging was going to backfire. And to think movie theatre popcorn was so affordable right up until Carney became PM. Took the kids to the movies. [--] adult ticket [--] kids tickets [--] medium drinks [--] medium popcorn PRICE: $75 Carney's Canada. 💀 Took the kids to the movies. [--] adult ticket [--] kids tickets [--] medium drinks [--] medium popcorn PRICE: $75 Carney's Canada. 💀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2006365238455939401)  2025-12-31T14:02Z 13.5K followers, 79.7K engagements


"and so interesting that this trend of expensive moviegoing is only happening in Canada"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2006387124635914340)  2025-12-31T15:29Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Dr_BeeBeeBee I think that might be the first time you didnt respond to someone with that dumbass elbows down trademark youre working on. Thats progress Dr B. Good job Son"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2006479001435648474)  2025-12-31T21:34Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Current projected spending on pitchers. This might be where LA's financial muscle is most on display"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2006778913444536377)  2026-01-01T17:25Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Inflation sucks. True. Theres just no data to support that conservative governments are better at managing it. In fact most studies of historical USA data say republican white houses are worse for inflation but please go on. Read. Digest. Share. Please. Does it apply to Canada Maybe MORE than the UK or anywhere else thanks to terrible policy & brutalizing indifference to correct those policies - yes mostly at the federal level. Read. Digest. Share. Please. Does it apply to Canada Maybe MORE than the UK or anywhere else thanks to terrible policy & brutalizing indifference to correct those"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2006916239122379170)  2026-01-02T02:31Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"The Toronto Blue Jays have signed #3 #21 #25 & #40 on Fangraphs' list of the top [----] free agents. And they're still linked to possibly landing one of #1 #2 or #8. Insane winter so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2007611716184805541)  2026-01-04T00:35Z 13.5K followers, 101.5K engagements


"Kazuma Okamoto 2023-25 in Japan .288/.376/.550 slash line per [---] gm averages: [--] HR [--] RBI [--] doubles 16% K rate 11% walk rate ***Bat Control: Okamoto's .71 BB/K ratio would have ranked 16th in MLB over the same time frame***"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2007615449882865931)  2026-01-04T00:49Z 13.5K followers, 15.5K engagements


"Blue Jays [----] Strikeout Rates Ernie Clement 10% (Kazuma Okamoto 11% in Japan) Alejandro Kirk 12% Nathan Lukes 14% Vlad Guerrero 14% Bo Bichette 15% Myles Straw 17% Tyler Heineman 18% Andres Gimenez 18% George Springer 19% (Barger: only 18% in the postseason) They have a type"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2007823090945085441)  2026-01-04T14:35Z 13.5K followers, 45.3K engagements


"Ok real talk: what do the Guardians want for Jose Ramirez"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2007856393907536191)  2026-01-04T16:47Z 13.5K followers, 20.1K engagements


"@sportsnetmurph beat it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2007874629675716777)  2026-01-04T17:59Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Raps need to hit pause button on Walters playing time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2008370228476948931)  2026-01-06T02:49Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Dont mind this counter-argument but two elements weaken it: First its not just one loss its a 3-year drought. One bronze-medal game in [--] years is Canadas worst performance in any 3-year World Junior span. Second this has all happened without the presence of Russia. Forwards: Macklin Celebrini Beckett Sennecke Berkly Catton Ben Kindel Defencemen: Matthew Schaefer Sam Dickinson Players who were eligible to play for Canada at WJC but are currently in the NHL. Claims the Canadian system is broken due to one loss to Czechia. Overblown. You Forwards: Macklin Celebrini Beckett Sennecke Berkly Catton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2008514510785835113)  2026-01-06T12:22Z 13.5K followers, 29K engagements


"Not prepared for Seahawks / Niners playoff game. The ALCS already took enough out of me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2010533969541083391)  2026-01-12T02:07Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"19/8/5 with [---] steals+blocks per game: Scottie Barnes (23-24 25-26) Giannis (16-17 18-19 21-22) Kevin Garnett (6 times. absurd) Chris Webber (02-03) Scottie Pippen (94-95) Charles Barkley (92-93) Larry Bird (84-85 90-91) Kareem (75-76 78-79) Alvan Adams (75-76)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2011764712657338426)  2026-01-15T11:37Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"me shoveling this AM It is said that the bison is the only animal to turn and face a storm. To get through the blizzard faster. To not hide. To face difficult times head on. To meet the moment. For the moment is all we have. https://t.co/GtJ5poTY2l It is said that the bison is the only animal to turn and face a storm. To get through the blizzard faster. To not hide. To face difficult times head on. To meet the moment. For the moment is all we have. https://t.co/GtJ5poTY2l"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2011805900067971277)  2026-01-15T14:21Z 13.5K followers, 20K engagements


"Most unlikeable team in hockey. Someone just pummel them in the playoffs please. Celebrating the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House hometown team pride. Thank you President Trump and the entire staff for the incredible hospitality as always. https://t.co/lQxjlJZMvH Celebrating the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House hometown team pride. Thank you President Trump and the entire staff for the incredible hospitality as always. https://t.co/lQxjlJZMvH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2011939167438082381)  2026-01-15T23:10Z 13.5K followers, 116.4K engagements


"Jays: 24-13 w/out Bichette starting last season (incl playoffs). Just saying"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2012330555912724871)  2026-01-17T01:06Z 13.5K followers, 22.6K engagements


"Andruw Jones was awesome. Happy he's in the hall. A lot of these other guys who are climbing ---- never really felt like HOFers to me. Pettitte Felix Abreu Rollins Hamels. WAR is a great tool for understanding value & team construction. Think it can cloud HOF stuff. BBWAA elects Carlos Beltran Andruw Jones to Hall of Fame. https://t.co/NpBXWv9Q2S BBWAA elects Carlos Beltran Andruw Jones to Hall of Fame. https://t.co/NpBXWv9Q2S"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2013955778713968950)  2026-01-21T12:44Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@triplesss_sand numbers dont support your crime comment. and i think inflation has far more to do with factors outside fed govt control"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2014130867338109316)  2026-01-22T00:19Z 13.5K followers, [--] engagements


"@triplesss_sand did i say nothing to do i think big corps have convinced segments of public that governments influence inflation more than profit seeking/gouging. also concentrated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2014137293104136446)  2026-01-22T00:45Z 13.5K followers, [--] engagements


"I have an alternative theory to why Bo Bichette signed with the Mets that differs from some other reporting out there. You ready I think the Mets offered the most money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2014478880929726485)  2026-01-22T23:22Z 13.5K followers, 10.2K engagements


"@wickedzeeizme ummm no he was a free agent & signed with a company who valued his services more than anyone else. I don't fault anyone in this exercise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2014480690616643751)  2026-01-22T23:29Z 13.5K followers, [---] engagements


"According to fangraphs free agent tracker. ⚾The AL East accounts for one-third of this offseason's entire free agent spending ⚾The top [--] divisions account for 74% of this offseason's free agent spending (fully balanced schedule please)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2014778292734243184)  2026-01-23T19:12Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Penguinfan1787 Ummm I think a big problem is "cheap owners.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2014781433894592925)  2026-01-23T19:25Z 13.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Scottie Barnes. NBA talking heads need to wake up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2015614081596641678)  2026-01-26T02:33Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"If I were a conservative politician I too would see the value & urgency in moving the conversation away from Trump Question for my Canadian followers: A friend of mine just came back from a holiday in Hawaii. He told me that not one person mentioned Trump or even politics. He returned to Canada and on his first trip to the grocery store he immediately heard people in the produce area Question for my Canadian followers: A friend of mine just came back from a holiday in Hawaii. He told me that not one person mentioned Trump or even politics. He returned to Canada and on his first trip to the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2015816105437110340)  2026-01-26T15:56Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@crreesor @JaredDapena @MarcLevesqueEco Richard youre far too informed for this platform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/2015838479171625236)  2026-01-26T17:25Z 13.5K followers, [--] engagements


"@thecribby Rob is there puck tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DownToBlack/status/679104591783403520)  2015-12-22T01:02Z 12.9K followers, [--] engagements

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