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[kgm1]

I have to say - AA nabbing Ruiz on a nice free agent contract before the end of October would go a long way to satisfying me that he understands the problems with this team and that he has the support/money to give us a shot next year.

 

We need a defensive catcher who can at least contribute offensively , If we don't get that done then AA might as well start the rebuild early

[jaysblue]

Getting Kazmir would be great, but we also need to try to get the new Kazmir/Kluber. Pitchers exhibit massive variation in their performance, so if you get enough lottery tickets some of them will work out, and that's what Cleveland has banked on with their rotation. The Cubs have done the same with acquiring Wood, Feldman, CarlosV, and now Arrieta. All of them had intriguing skillsets and a chance to break out. Feldman and Wood did.

 

Phil Hughes fits that description, though I don't think he suits the Rogers Centre well since he's an extreme fly ball pitcher. I could see him having success in a big park somewhere in the NL.

 

Colby Lewis could be an intriguing option if he's healthy next season. Also, Scott Baker was a solid starter when healthy with the Twins. They can both be nice lottery tickets.

[GD]

Scott Baker is my #1 nominee for lottery tickets.

[z3r0s]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/09/raciel-iglesias-detained-for-attempting-to-defect-from-cuba.html

 

New plan. Jays spend some of their development budget to hire mercs to aid high profile players defect from Cuba with the agreement that they will sign with the Jays.

 

It's bulletproof... (which is probably something the mercs will require)

[connorp]

I have to say - AA nabbing Ruiz on a nice free agent contract before the end of October would go a long way to satisfying me that he understands the problems with this team and that he has the support/money to give us a shot next year.

 

I think Ruiz may be a real possibiity..

 

In other news no-hitter for Henderson Alvarez!!.. Oh wait.. Marlins blow and havent scored..lol

[Sparky12]

I think Ruiz may be a real possibiity..

 

In other news no-hitter for Henderson Alvarez!!.. Oh wait.. Marlins blow and havent scored..lol

 

Send him out for the 10th!

[ElNik2013]

I have to say - AA nabbing Ruiz on a nice free agent contract before the end of October would go a long way to satisfying me that he understands the problems with this team and that he has the support/money to give us a shot next year.

 

 

Firing Buck, Tabler, Wilner and even Zaun would go a long way as well.

[Laika]

Henderson Alvarez now has about 2 fWAR in just 17 games, after his 9 no hit innings today. ERA/FIP/xFIP all below 4.00.

 

Despite barely reaching 100 innings, he would be 3rd on the Jays in pitcher WAR, just a hair behind Dickey and Buehrle who have pitched full seasons.

 

I'd say "salt in the wound", but when the wound is a 15 inch wide shotgun blast right through the soul, salt is a little superfluous.

[ElNik2013]

Henderson Alvarez now has about 2 fWAR in just 17 games, after his 9 no hit innings today. ERA/FIP/xFIP all below 4.00.

 

Despite barely reaching 100 innings, he would be 3rd on the Jays in pitcher WAR, just a hair behind Dickey and Buehrle who have pitched full seasons.

 

I'd say "salt in the wound", but when the wound is a 15 inch wide shotgun blast right through the soul, salt is a little superfluous.

 

 

Has any of the media types that follow the team asked AA about what he gave up at all this season? Probably not.

 

I wonder if Lou Pinella and others still think it was the Blue Jays who "raped" (his word), and not the other way around. Heck, they all probably still do.

[DH12]

AA in his answers today said he didn't know the Jays were truly out of the race until just before the all star break. LOL.

[connorp]

Henderson Alvarez now has about 2 fWAR in just 17 games, after his 9 no hit innings

today. ERA/FIP/xFIP all below 4.00.

 

Despite barely reaching 100 innings, he would be 3rd on the Jays in pitcher WAR, just a hair behind Dickey and Buehrle who have pitched full seasons.

 

I'd say "salt in the wound", but when the wound is a 15 inch wide shotgun blast right through the soul, salt is a little superfluous.

 

There were people on here thinking Alvarez would outperform MB as soon as this year. I know I was trying to bet BTS on it. Injury cost him though. But contracts considered, its not close...this year and going forward I mean.

 

Could have used a good chunk of that cash for A. Sanchez, who most liked and had HA around still as very good #3-4 guy for cheap

 

Of course, i admit i thought JJ had a super sexy year in him.. That was way off obviously

[Angrioter]

There were people on here thinking Alvarez would outperform MB as soon as this year. I know I was trying to bet BTS on it. Injury cost him though. But contracts considered, its not close...this year and going forward I mean.

 

Could have used a good chunk of that cash for A. Sanchez, who most liked and had HA around still as very good #3-4 guy for cheap

 

Of course, i admit i thought JJ had a super sexy year in him.. That was way off obviously

 

HenAlvarez = Jair Jurjens + pop

[connorp]

HenAlvarez = Jair Jurjens + pop

 

Wasnt that he was great. But looked like he could be an innings eating, solid mid to back-end guy.. At league min. Save the $ for someone worth it

[BlueJayWay]

Looks like we're gonna be having a Texas-Tampa game 163 tomorrow. Play-in game to get to the play-in game.

[G-Snarls]

No Kemp in playoffs. Bummer. If the Red Sox make it to the WS, what NL team can beat them???

[G-Snarls]

[Abomination]

I was just looking through some of the season stats. Hard to believe there were only 6 players in the NL with 100+ rbi and 8 in the AL, and only 2 people with more than 36 home runs.

[Jays]

I'm surprised Detroit won their division over Cleveland by one game.

[Angrioter]

Cubs fired Dale Sveum

 

Gibbons++ and for Castro

[jays_fever]

Holy f*** Heyman is a moron (put Trout third and left Gomez out of top 10):

 

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer/jon-heyman/23927810/wins-over-war-cabrera-mccutchen-get-mvp-nods-here-max-cy

 

This guy is sucking a f***ing ignorant, hypocritical bafoon, it's complete bs that there's great writers out there who don't have nearly the same platform to express their ideas as Heyman.

 

"His big WAR combined with several great moments " about Donaldson. This guy after he starts off his rant about how WAR doesnt explain everything.

[KSaw]

Cubs fired Dale Sveum

 

Gibbons++ and for Castro

 

Joe Girardi's contract is up and the Cubs want him.

[bzapple]

Holy f*** Heyman is a moron (put Trout third and left Gomez out of top 10):

 

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer/jon-heyman/23927810/wins-over-war-cabrera-mccutchen-get-mvp-nods-here-max-cy

 

But Gomez had a measly 73 RBI. If he had come through in the clutch more often, the Brewers may not have done so poorly. Also, he should be penalized for allowing himself to be on the same team as Ryan Braun.

 

And of course, it's too confusing to properly value defense, so it's best to just ignore it completely.

[z3r0s]

And of course, it's too confusing to properly value defense, so it's best to just ignore it completely.

 

Uhhh, I think your forgetting the value they put on highlight reel catches (Adam Jones Style) or Jump Trows (Derek Jeter Style). There's your 'defensive metrics'.

[GD]

Holy f*** Heyman is a moron (put Trout third and left Gomez out of top 10):

 

Hatin' on VORPies since day 1, gotta love Heyman

[GD]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/09/padres-designate-chris-robinson-for-assignment.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

 

Canadian hero Chris Robinson DFA'd

[The Cats Ass]

GordieDougie

 

Everytime is see your name it reminds me of the video of Kate Upton doing the dougie at the basketball game. I decided to YouTube the video to watch it again, But then I found this....

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56MioTp9cgE

 

I know it has nothing to do with baseball, and I don't care. There's always a little room for some Kate Upton.

[GD]

GordieDougie

 

Everytime is see your name it reminds me of the video of Kate Upton doing the dougie at the basketball game. I decided to YouTube the video to watch it again, But then I found this....

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56MioTp9cgE

 

I know it has nothing to do with baseball, and I don't care. There's always a little room for some Kate Upton.

 

I approve of this post in its entirety.

[connorp]

God the MVP is such a lightning rod of debate. I dont care about the award either way but I'm curious on the SABR heavy crowd's insistence that MVP be translated literally (and I feel like debating something out of boredom) But one thing I think that gets missed, is its a one year award. There's plenty of old school stats therefore that can unfortunately be relevant.. even interpreting the meaning of MVP literally.. how a tradiionalist would I mean

 

like say batting avg.. more specifically why would BABIP matter? If we are looking at the season, we are only looking at results. What does good luck or bad luck have to do with it? So say a guy that's sitting at .390 on BABIP and it helps him to big numbers.. when he usually hits around .280.. its wrong to say either side is wrong in how they view that.

 

Also, situational hitting.. if a guy hits .450 with RISP and it helps him pad the sexy RBI stats that voters like.. we should disregard cause its not sustainable?.. even though its unarguably helping the guy's team win that much more in that given season. Or a guy should be penalized for coming up 50 more PA's (successfully) with RISP then the next guy? He's helping him team win a lot more than the guy that isnt getting the opportunities... this is 2013, we have to be fair and equal I guess?

 

FB% that go for the HR.. you get the pitcure..

 

So there's that from a tradionalist perspective.. thoughts? Im really just throwing crap to wind here for debate:)

 

Also, on team W's.... this one is harder to argue I guess besides the human element. I guess voters like seeing good players do well when it matters. Kind of like how many BJ fans like myself tend to care much less when their team is doing bad (please no getting called out by Gibbers now!)

[GD]

I'm bored as f*** too so let's do this.

 

like say batting avg.. more specifically why would BABIP matter?

 

I don't think anyone really makes that argument.

 

Also, situational hitting.. if a guy hits .450 with RISP and it helps him pad the sexy RBI stats that voters like.. we should disregard cause its not sustainable?

 

No, we disregard it because (I disregard it because) it's so heavily influenced by other teammates, because your other teammates need to get on base ahead of you.

 

FB% that go for the HR.. you get the pitcure..

 

And again, I don't think anyone uses HR/FB.

[GD]

I don't think anyone believes in correcting for BABIP or HR/FB luck in determining the MVP.

 

I think some guys who are just getting into stats try to, but it's not the right thing to do.