“This is absolutely insane” “That’s how you lose in the first round” - Toronto Blue Jays fans disgruntled by strange plan to utilize star pitcher Alek Manoah in playoff push

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider recently revealed a potential plan for star pitcher Alek Manoah that had fans scratching their heads. In a scenario where the final game of the season will dictate home-field advantage for the playoffs, Schneider intends to start Manoah. This is a bold strategy, as it would likely mean that the All-Star pitcher is unavailable for the first round.Shi Davidi reported on this contingency plan via Twitter.Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiIf homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.17116If homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.The final opponent the Blue Jays face in the regular season is the Baltimore Orioles.The only possible reason for Schneider's plan is that the Toronto Blue Jays place tremendous value on home-field advantage. Alek Manoah has been one of the best pitchers for the Blue Jays, with a remarkable 2.40 ERA this season.Calling this plan controversial would be an understatement, as it is almost universally despised.Vince@vl_1987@ShiDavidi Don’t mean to be an alarmist… but this is ALARMING and a fireable offense. My goodness.1@ShiDavidi Don’t mean to be an alarmist… but this is ALARMING and a fireable offense. My goodness.There is a chance that this plan will never come to fruition, but nothing is certain at this point.Tu$ik@JakubMatusik@ShiDavidi That’s how you lose in the first round, let’s hope home field is secured by then or the jays are screwed4@ShiDavidi That’s how you lose in the first round, let’s hope home field is secured by then or the jays are screwedA first-round exit would be viewed by fans as unacceptable, especially if they fail to play one of the best pitchers in the MLB.Phil Meyers@wewalkalone19@ShiDavidi Don't like that. Remember 1991, and leaving Juan Guzman in reserve for a Game Six that never occurred.The postseason is the only thing that matters. Manoah is the team's best pitcher, and he should be on the hill Game One.You don't advance if you don't win in the PLAYOFFS.17@ShiDavidi Don't like that. Remember 1991, and leaving Juan Guzman in reserve for a Game Six that never occurred.The postseason is the only thing that matters. Manoah is the team's best pitcher, and he should be on the hill Game One.You don't advance if you don't win in the PLAYOFFS.Anne Campbell@filmgatereviews@ShiDavidi The key is IF homefield advantage is on the line in game 162. Win now, and we have homefield advantage sewn up before then.202@ShiDavidi The key is IF homefield advantage is on the line in game 162. Win now, and we have homefield advantage sewn up before then.There are some who theorize that this plan comes at the behest of ownership. Hosting playoff games in the wildcard round would lead to an increase in revenue. However, if that temporary revenue boost comes at the cost of an early exit, it will not be worth it. Mahesh K@MaheshNYCTO@LeBronMaclean Like this is absolutely insane. It has to be the front office but it just makes no sense. And even if that’s your plan, why are you saying it out loud on a random Thursday? twitter.com/shidavidi/stat…Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiIf homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.17116If homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.@LeBronMaclean Like this is absolutely insane. It has to be the front office but it just makes no sense. And even if that’s your plan, why are you saying it out loud on a random Thursday? twitter.com/shidavidi/stat…🛰@IDespiseHockeyLetting ownership and the revenue department determine roster decisions Btw twitter.com/shidavidi/stat…Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiIf homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.116If homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.Letting ownership and the revenue department determine roster decisions Btw twitter.com/shidavidi/stat…Victor@vrotondo49er@ShiDavidi This would just be foolish1@ShiDavidi This would just be foolishSome believe that risking Alek Manoah is worth securing home-field advantage. Getting to play at home is certainly the edge that every team would like.Craig Needles@NeedlesOnNewsThe people in the replies seem to not realize that home field is a meaningful advantage. twitter.com/ShiDavidi/stat…Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiIf homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.31If homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.The people in the replies seem to not realize that home field is a meaningful advantage. twitter.com/ShiDavidi/stat…The Toronto Blue Jays have the chance to avoid this plan from ever seeing the light of day, and their fans are desperate for that outcome.🇳🇱 Sats Mundin 🇳🇱@SatsMundinI pray it's a meaningless game, because that would be next level galaxy brain stupidity twitter.com/ShiDavidi/stat…Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiIf homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.17116If homefield advantage in wild-card round is on the line in Game 162, Blue Jays would use Alek Manoah even though he’d miss the first round, said John Schneider.I pray it's a meaningless game, because that would be next level galaxy brain stupidity twitter.com/ShiDavidi/stat…Alek Manoah is a key piece for the Blue Jays, and not using him in the playoffs could be a huge mistake.The Toronto Blue Jays could regret not having Alek Manoah in the playoffsTampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays - Game TwoThe Toronto Blue Jays need to keep things simple and have their best players play in the playoffs. Among starting pitchers, there is none better than Alek Manoah. While the allure of home-field advantage is tempting, winning a playoff game is better.The Blue Jays hope to go far in the playoffs this season, but they won't get there until they get past the wildcard round.

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