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[kcjaysfan]

That would be nice.

 

I'll admit, regardless of how all these transactions are affecting the Jays, I've been quite entertained by this offseason.

[John_Havok]

Ex-Mariners Manager Eric Wedge speaks out on dysfunction in Seattle. Very interesting read. Sour grapes? Or legitimate look at how Jack Z and company are running things out west?

 

[Chappy]

Ex-Mariners Manager Eric Wedge speaks out on dysfunction in Seattle. Very interesting read. Sour grapes? Or legitimate look at how Jack Z and company are running things out west?

 

 

It's quite obvious something isn't quite right in Seattle. Say what you want about AA but he has never committed this team to a franchise crippling contract and has gotten us out of the Wells contract.

[kcjaysfan]

Blengino, who was working for the Milwaukee Brewers with Zduriencik at the time, said he authored virtually the entire job application package Zduriencik gave the Mariners in 2008, depicting a dual-threat candidate melding traditional scouting with advanced statistical analysis.

 

Blengino said he prepared the package because he was versed in the hot trend of using advanced stats for team decisions.

 

“Jack portrayed himself as a scouting/stats hybrid because that’s what he needed to get the job,” Blengino said. “But Jack never has understood one iota about statistical analysis. To this day, he evaluates hitters by homers, RBI and batting average and pitchers by wins and ERA. Statistical analysis was foreign to him. But he knew he needed it to get in the door.”

 

The Seattle Times obtained a copy of the package, which talks of rebuilding with minimal pain through shrewd drafts, undervalued free agents and a “vast pipeline of young, homegrown star-caliber talent.” Advanced stats charts ranked every major-leaguer and top minor-leaguers, while computer spreadsheets depicted each team’s positional depth and payroll commitments.

 

Wow. Just, wow.

[Ziggyy108]

AA should call up Jack Z and try to steal some of their young pitching.

[ElNik2013]

AA should call up Jack Z and try to steal some of their young pitching.

 

 

Ackley please. Another guy that I think could be a decent starter is Ramirez. He seems to pitch well in the PCL, he's got decent stuff, but really good command, if I remember correctly.

[G-Snarls]

Wow. Just, wow.

 

"Aw, f*** it! Just sign Cano. We'll figure out the rest later"

 

Right??

[8D]

Jack portrayed himself as a scouting/stats hybrid because that’s what he needed to get the job,” Blengino said. “But Jack never has understood one iota about statistical analysis. To this day, he evaluates hitters by homers, RBI and batting average and pitchers by wins and ERA. Statistical analysis was foreign to him. But he knew he needed it to get in the door.

 

Blengino said Zduriencik became obsessed with power hitters, ignoring defense, baserunning and roster construction. He said the GM also dismissed the importance of evaluating players within the context of their contract values.

 

LMFAO. I wonder how many more GMs are like this. There's got to be at least a couple more.

[flafson]

I'm far (really far) away from being an expert, but am i the only one who thinks Yankees are going to be bad again this year?

[Jays]

LMFAO. I wonder how many more GMs are like this. There's got to be at least a couple more.

 

Everytime I see a Fister or Yunel traded for nothing, I think, "that GM is just another Jack Z" There's a lot like them out there.

[Boxcar]

LMFAO. I wonder how many more GMs are like this. There's got to be at least a couple more.

 

Ruben Amaro is a confirmed OBP hater. AA is pretty bad too.

[John_Havok]

It doesn't take an expert to see that the Yankees are going to be a good team this year

 

Unless it's like last season when half their geriatric lineup spends significant time on the DL.

[Angrioter]

Bowden

Orioles are in on Andre Ethier, Raul Ibanez and not in Morales or Tanaka if posted

[Ehjays]

Retired managers Joe Torre, Tony La Russa, Bobby Cox elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

[Dylan]

2:49pm: ESPN's Jayson Stark tweets that the Marlins are telling other clubs they will trade Morrison shortly. Stark again lists the Rays as a possibility.

 

2:33pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that interest in Morrison is picking up and adds the Brewers and Blue Jays to the list of interested parties (Twitter link).

[KingKat]

2:49pm: ESPN's Jayson Stark tweets that the Marlins are telling other clubs they will trade Morrison shortly. Stark again lists the Rays as a possibility.

 

2:33pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that interest in Morrison is picking up and adds the Brewers and Blue Jays to the list of interested parties (Twitter link).

 

Snider 2.0.

[Dylan]

Nelson Cruz is one of the top power bats remaining on the market. Here are Monday's rumors pertaining to the longtime Ranger...

 

The Orioles met with Cruz's agents at the Wasserman Media Group today, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

According to Rosenthal, the Rangers and Mariners also remain as possibilities for Cruz.

[Atothe]

2:49pm: ESPN's Jayson Stark tweets that the Marlins are telling other clubs they will trade Morrison shortly. Stark again lists the Rays as a possibility.

 

2:33pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that interest in Morrison is picking up and adds the Brewers and Blue Jays to the list of interested parties (Twitter link).

 

******** rumor unless lind is traded

[KingKat]

Nelson Cruz is one of the top power bats remaining on the market. Here are Monday's rumors pertaining to the longtime Ranger...

 

The Orioles met with Cruz's agents at the Wasserman Media Group today, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

According to Rosenthal, the Rangers and Mariners also remain as possibilities for Cruz.

 

He's really a great fit for the Mariners. All that raw power in a park that cancels it out. What is Jack Z. waiting for?

[Sammy225]

******** rumor unless lind is traded

 

Only thing is I see LoMo as more of a LHB bench option. I don't think he is suited for a everyday role in our division but he would look good coming off the bench.

[Dylan]

I'm now thinking Cruz will play in Texas.

 

Choo to the Mariners?

[NorthOf49]

Logan Morrison appears to be on the move, destination unknown. Worth a thread?

[Abomination]

Logan Morrison appears to be on the move, destination unknown. Worth a thread?

 

Not really, but it is more relevant than a thread created about David Cooper imo...

[Angrioter]

Logan Morrison appears to be on the move, destination unknown. Worth a thread?

 

LoMo for Sierra make a lot of sense, then trade LoMO for hard-thrower reliever. Right?

[eastcoastjaysfan]

3:01pm: Peter Gammons noted on the MLB Network's broadcast that the Mariners have been in on Colon from the beginning and mentioned the Blue Jays as a possibility as well.

 

Probably already discussed but FFS sign this fat man Alex.

[Dylan]

6:12pm: There are 12 teams in the mix for Trumbo, according to Heyman (Twitter link), who suggests that there could be a fit with the Diamondbacks. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports (via Twitter) that the Angels aren't interested in trading Trumbo for Tyler Skaggs straight up, though that doesn't necessarily preclude a deal involving more players.

[jaysblue]

I wouldn't mind LoMO as a 1B or DH if the Jays planned on trading Adam Lind. LoMo could get on-base at a decent clip and does have some untapped potential. I think he could hit 20-25 HR's playing half his games at the Rogers Centre. He'd be a good buy low candidate.

[Angrioter]

6:12pm: There are 12 teams in the mix for Trumbo, according to Heyman (Twitter link), who suggests that there could be a fit with the Diamondbacks. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports (via Twitter) that the Angels aren't interested in trading Trumbo for Tyler Skaggs straight up, though that doesn't necessarily preclude a deal involving more players.

 

Skaggs former Angels

 

AA trade for Snider

[jaysblue]

3:01pm: Peter Gammons noted on the MLB Network's broadcast that the Mariners have been in on Colon from the beginning and mentioned the Blue Jays as a possibility as well.

 

Probably already discussed but FFS sign this fat man Alex.

 

I could likely see AA in on Colon if he is only demanding a 1-2 year deal since AA publicly stated that the Jays won't be in on any of the big FA starters like Garza, Ubaldo, Santana (well he's hinted at that).

[G-Snarls]

I'm now thinking Cruz will play in Texas.

 

Choo to the Mariners?

 

@LookoutLanding: So @RyanDivish reports in his chat here that there's rumors Nelson Cruz turned down 5/75 from the M's. My god. http://t.co/7pRedgr0h9