Tim Kurkjian

Yeah, I think he is.

He's a very smart, realistic guy, and I think he has to look at his age and what's happened here lately and say, you know, maybe when Shane Bieber comes back, they're better off with him in the rotation instead of me.

I don't think Max is that kind of guy who's just going to pitch right to the end.

He's got a lot of other things going for him.

I'll never forget, though, Mike Hargrove once told me years and years ago, never be the manager that ever tells a superstar that he's done.

mike hargrove had to do that to dave winfield and it didn't go very well nor should it i mean guys who have that much pride and our first ballot hall of famers like max scherzer is going to be it's a really difficult thing so let's see what he i think he's going to get another start let's see what he does um a bunch of times in his career i have wondered uh

You know, I've underestimated him a little bit, and then he comes out and strikes out 12 guys in seven innings.

So I'm not ready to call that yet.

Let's see what happens if he gets one more start.

Tim, what do you make of the Jays up until this point?

I'm a little confused.

I thought they'd be better than this.

They're 24th in run score.

The team that I watched all of October last year was a way better offensive team than this.

I'm confused about Vladimir Guerrero, I guess, as is everyone.

around the team and in this country.

But the problem is, or the good thing is, there's still only a game and a half out of the third wildcard spot.

So this is no time to give up on the Blue Jays in any way.

The American League is so average right now.

Anything is possible.