Blue Jays have scouted Prado, Hill and Headley

[Angrioter]

JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm now

Blue Jays have scouted Martin Prado, Aaron Hill & Chase Headley heavily but none are playing well and all overpaid for production #3BSearch

[G-Snarls]

Beltre pls

[Angrioter]

Buy low Hill &/or Chase Headley

[reedjohnsonfan]

Beltre pls

 

That would be great. You never know.

[G-Snarls]

That would be great. You never know.

 

Rangers season is shot and they have a monster 3B in AA (Gallo)

 

Rangers need pitching and might like Sanchez or Nolin

 

It could work for both sides...

[Angrioter]

Rangers season is shot and they have that monster 3B in AA

 

Rangers need pitching and might like Sanchez or Nolin

 

It could work for both sides...

 

Beltre is 35... a time bomb

[G-Snarls]

Beltre is 35... a time bomb

 

But 2nd half of this year and 2015? He'd be great.

 

3B - Beltre

SS - Reyes

2B - Lawrie

1B - Edwon/Lind

 

That's a MONSTER infield offensively. And maybe you try Lawrie SS Reyes 2B next year in ST

[reedjohnsonfan]

Rangers season is shot and they have that monster 3B in AA

 

Rangers need pitching and might like Sanchez or Nolin

 

It could work for both sides...

 

Sanchez as a starting point I'd imagine. Beltre is one of my favourite players, imagine adding him to an already great middle of the lineup?

 

The problem is, if you deal for Beltre you don't have enough left to add a pitcher, which is still a bigger priority IMO.

[G-Snarls]

Sanchez as a starting point I'd imagine. Beltre is one of my favourite players, imagine adding him to an already great middle of the lineup?

 

The problem is, if you deal for Beltre you don't have enough left to add a pitcher, which is still a bigger priority IMO.

 

Some would argue against that

 

It depends on how Happ holds up, and if Nolin or Morrow can deliver anything in the last 2 months

 

I guess you make whichever deal is the best overall deal - only AA knows what's out there and what the asking prices are

[fatcowxlive]

AARON COME BAcK!!

[Convo]

AARON COME BAcK!!

 

Never gonna happen (as much as I wish it would), it would look pretty stupid on him to come back to TO.

[KingKat]

Never gonna happen (as much as I wish it would), it would look pretty stupid on him to come back to TO.

 

Stupid on who? AA? I don't think Hill would have a say in whether or not the Jays trade for him.

[Slot Machine]

Some would argue against that

 

It depends on how Happ holds up, and if Nolin or Morrow can deliver anything in the last 2 months

 

I guess you make whichever deal is the best overall deal - only AA knows what's out there and what the asking prices are

 

I think no matter what they do adding a league average starter or better is a must.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Beltre is 35... a time bomb

 

You can't be serious. Elite player is still very elite.

[Chappy]

Some would argue against that

 

It depends on how Happ holds up, and if Nolin or Morrow can deliver anything in the last 2 months

 

I guess you make whichever deal is the best overall deal - only AA knows what's out there and what the asking prices are

 

Beltre would be a more significant upgrade to this team over a SP. The infield D would improve substantially, the lineup becomes an absolute nightmare for opposing pitchers and the bench gets stronger, all with one single move.

[spats]

Until the Jays pick up a decent infielder, they may be better served to bring Goins back up and not worry about his offensive numbers. At least he will provide better defence. Also, it's time to cut Thole loose and bring up Kratz. For the one game a week that Thole catches, he is not worth taking up a roster spot.

[admin]

I'd buy low on Headley. I think he just needs a change of scenery and gtfo out of SD already.

 

Never gonna happen (as much as I wish it would), it would look pretty stupid on him to come back to TO.

 

I’m very open to coming back next year. This isn’t the end.

[pickoff22]

I'd much rather have Prado than Hill personally. I would love that move. Having an off year but has been solid last few years, still only 30 and plays multiple positions. At $10 million a year he's not a steal, but you know what they say - it ain't my money.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I'd buy low on Headley. I think he just needs a change of scenery and gtfo out of SD already.

 

Headley would be a fantastic buy low. Two years removed from a 7 win season.

 

Let's do it.

[Chappy]

I'd much rather have Prado than Hill personally. I would love that move. Having an off year but has been solid last few years, still only 30 and plays multiple positions. At $10 million a year he's not a steal, but you know what they say - it ain't my money.

 

I hate that logic. People say it isn't their money and then when there isn't any left they whine like idiots.

[pickoff22]

Headley would be a fantastic buy low. Two years removed from a 7 win season.

 

Let's do it.

 

He still won't come cheap. And his back issues are a concern.

[KingKat]

Headley would be a fantastic buy low. Two years removed from a 7 win season.

 

Let's do it.

 

I usually think it's a mistake to put too much stock on what a guy does when you see him in person rather then what they've done in their carreer (see AA going to Japan to scout Darvish) but Headley is a guy you would definitely have to scout to evaluate his physical fitness. If he can still give you great defense at 3B, it's a great play because at worst he fills a hole and any offensive regression you get is gravy. Potentially a lot of gravy.

[pickoff22]

I hate that logic. People say it isn't their money and then when there isn't any left they whine like idiots.

 

Well it's not like he's 20 million a year. At 10 a year even if it's a buck or two more than you would like, it shores up a position for the next 2 1/2 years and puts you in a better spot this season.

[Chappy]

Well it's not like he's 20 million a year. At 10 a year even if it's a buck or two more than you would like, it shores up a position for the next 2 1/2 years and puts you in a better spot this season.

 

I'm not arguing the move, just the logic.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Headley would be a fantastic buy low. Two years removed from a 7 win season.

 

Let's do it.

 

I see after my hiatus people still think WAR=win. Nice to know things are the same.

[KingKat]

I see after my hiatus people still think WAR=win. Nice to know things are the same.

 

FFS. It's a performance measure. He wasn't implying that it translates perfectly to wins on the field. It's just a way of saying he's two years away from a season where he provided exceptional value. A short-hand if you will.

[shortstop]

what would Beltre cost? can't imagine Rangers would go for it just for a salary dump & type B prospects in return...

[Chappy]

what would Beltre cost? can't imagine Rangers would go for it just for a salary dump & type B prospects in return...

 

Sanchez, plus, plus.

[reedjohnsonfan]

FFS. It's a performance measure. He wasn't implying that it translates perfectly to wins on the field. It's just a way of saying he's two years away from a season where he provided exceptional value. A short-hand if you will.

 

Last I checked, win and war were the same number of letters.

[Angrioter]

He still won't come cheap. And his back issues are a concern.

 

Headley's price dropped a tons.---->