The Jays lost 9-5 to the Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at who stood out.

The biggest standout in the game for the Blue Jays was LJ Talley, who hit a mammoth three-run shot to cut the lead in half.
Talley plays third base, second base, and first base (with time in the outfield), and spent time with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Last season, he slashed .264/.338/.419 with 12 homers. However, from July 12th to the end of the season, he slashed .299/.353/.490 with seven of those homers in 224 plate appearances.
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Here he is taking Scherzer deep last September.
The power is legit, and he&#39;s a good hitter.<a href="https://t.co/jVwsiNayS4">pic.twitter.com/jVwsiNayS4</a>
&mdash; Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629933393147228160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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It’s also worth noting that Talley hit a home run off a rehabbing Max Scherzer in September, so that’s fun.
<h1>Things worth mentioning:</h1>
Nate Pearson made his spring training debut, striking out the side but allowing two hits and walking a pair. With that being said, it’s better to look at what someone offers in spring training, and Pearson hitting 101 mph, while showcasing his knuckle curve is encouraging.
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Here&#39;s Nate Pearson&#39;s whiff and strikeouts from this afternoon!
He looked. The curveball, fastball, and slider all looked nice. Had great velocity, and the knuckle curveball is nasty.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueJays</a> <a href="https://t.co/YDafo31bGA">pic.twitter.com/YDafo31bGA</a>
&mdash; Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629923443352170503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Hagen Danner is another hard-throwing reliever to keep an eye on in 2023. He struck out two, walked one, and looked pretty darn dominant in the process. His fastball sat in the high-90s, while his slider sat in the high-80s, and at one point hit just a tick under 90 mph. The Jays have a ton of depth in the bullpen, but Danner is a guy who may see some innings in 2023.
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Here&#39;s Hagen Danner (<a href="https://twitter.com/HagenDanner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HagenDanner</a>)&#39;s whiff and strikeouts from this afternoon&#39;s game.
Sat high 90s with the fastball, and his slider reached a tick under 90 mph as well!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueJays</a> <a href="https://t.co/oU24DFRtjx">pic.twitter.com/oU24DFRtjx</a>
&mdash; Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629953864240709632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a homer in his second straight game. Instead of a piss missile in his last game, this was a nuke. He’s had a brilliant start to his spring training, and hopefully it can continue into the season.
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lol Vladimir Guerrero Jr (<a href="https://twitter.com/27vladdyjr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@27vladdyjr</a>), ladies and gentlemen.
So good.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueJays</a> <a href="https://t.co/765AetcZsj">pic.twitter.com/765AetcZsj</a>
&mdash; Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629934048393961478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Addison Barger was once again impressive. In his first at bat, he showed his impressive bat speed, hitting a double into the gap. In his second plate appearance, he walked on seven pitches. If he continues to hit as he has, it’s only a matter of time before he makes the Blue Jays outright.
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Yeah, Addison Barger (<a href="https://twitter.com/AddisonBarger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AddisonBarger</a>) may be starting the season with the Jays.
Just too good of a hitter. Here&#39;s a double.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueJays</a> <a href="https://t.co/9xDSKI9TG2">pic.twitter.com/9xDSKI9TG2</a>
&mdash; Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629933114901291012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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The Blue Jays continue their spring training against Atlanta on Monday at 1:05 PM. Unfortunately, this game won’t be available on MLB.tv.
As always, you can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @Brennan_L_D.
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The Jays lost 9-5 to the Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at who stood out.



The biggest standout in the game for the Blue Jays was LJ Talley, who hit a mammoth three-run shot to cut the lead in half.

Talley plays third base, second base, and first base (with time in the outfield), and spent time with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Last season, he slashed .264/.338/.419 with 12 homers. However, from July 12th to the end of the season, he slashed .299/.353/.490 with seven of those homers in 224 plate appearances.

https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629933393147228160

It’s also worth noting that Talley hit a home run off a rehabbing Max Scherzer in September, so that’s fun.
<h1>Things worth mentioning:</h1>
Nate Pearson made his spring training debut, striking out the side but allowing two hits and walking a pair. With that being said, it’s better to look at what someone offers in spring training, and Pearson hitting 101 mph, while showcasing his knuckle curve is encouraging.

https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629923443352170503

Hagen Danner is another hard-throwing reliever to keep an eye on in 2023. He struck out two, walked one, and looked pretty darn dominant in the process. His fastball sat in the high-90s, while his slider sat in the high-80s, and at one point hit just a tick under 90 mph. The Jays have a ton of depth in the bullpen, but Danner is a guy who may see some innings in 2023.

https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629953864240709632

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a homer in his second straight game. Instead of a piss missile in his last game, this was a nuke. He’s had a brilliant start to his spring training, and hopefully it can continue into the season.

https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629934048393961478

Addison Barger was once again impressive. In his first at bat, he showed his impressive bat speed, hitting a double into the gap. In his second plate appearance, he walked on seven pitches. If he continues to hit as he has, it’s only a matter of time before he makes the Blue Jays outright.

https://twitter.com/Brennan_L_D/status/1629933114901291012

The Blue Jays continue their spring training against Atlanta on Monday at 1:05 PM. Unfortunately, this game won’t be available on MLB.tv.

As always, you can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @Brennan_L_D.

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