Source: "AA makes more calls than anyone. He's in on everybody"

[BlueJaysGirl]

Man, I keep forgetting about Drabek.

[sh3156]

Man, I keep forgetting about Drabek.

 

Really no reason to remember him

[Mikeleelop]

Bluejays have forgotten him also

[glory]

Trade Reyes somewhere (Tigers?) and trade for Alexander Guerrero from the Dodgers. Put Guerrero at 2B and Kawasaki at short (platoon him with Tolleson). Saves money and maybe adds some upside if Guerrero's bat can play in the Majors.

[Angrioter]

Barry Davis

AA says Lind, Lawrie and EE are all progressing well. Says there's a chance all 3 could be on rehab assignments next weekend.

[Angrioter]

‏@bnicholsonsmith

Anthopoulos: #BlueJays "looking to add to the team" before July 31, "we have a tremendous payroll.

[baseballsss]

I swear the AA in on everybody thing gets posted every 2-3 months. This isn't news its been happening for 2 years now. Jesus.

[HERPDERP]

prepare yourself for disappointment, just like last year

[burlingtonbandit]

Trade Reyes somewhere (Tigers?) and trade for Alexander Guerrero from the Dodgers. Put Guerrero at 2B and Kawasaki at short (platoon him with Tolleson). Saves money and maybe adds some upside if Guerrero's bat can play in the Majors.

 

In terms if Major league performance there is no upside whatsoever. Tolleson is a worse SS than Reyes and Guerrero will probably not hit even close to Reyes.

[glory]

In terms if Major league performance there is no upside whatsoever. Tolleson is a worse SS than Reyes and Guerrero will probably not hit even close to Reyes.

 

I don't know, I think Guerrero may be able to hit in the Majors. As well as Reyes depends on which Reyes were talking about. Reyes in his prime? Absolutely not. Reyes from 2014-18? That's far more realistic.

 

EIther way, just trying to think of ideas to get rid of Reyes while getting some middle infield talent back. I think Reyes is well on his way to becoming Vernon Wells for us, if he isn't already. The sooner they dump him, the better.

[Mikeleelop]

I agree Reyes has a small anchor around his neck now. Will keep getting heavier over the next couple years. His D is not strong now. Will keep getting worse. His approach at bat is selfish

 

Try to move now, but I don't think there are any takers out there

[Frenchsoup]

I don't know, I think Guerrero may be able to hit in the Majors. As well as Reyes depends on which Reyes were talking about. Reyes in his prime? Absolutely not. Reyes from 2014-18? That's far more realistic.

 

EIther way, just trying to think of ideas to get rid of Reyes while getting some middle infield talent back. I think Reyes is well on his way to becoming Vernon Wells for us, if he isn't already. The sooner they dump him, the better.

 

Alex G is making 7 mill the next 4 years. You better be sure hes decent.

[Abomination]

I wouldn't mind seeing us pick up Denorfia. Should be extremely cheap trade candidate, gives us a right handed outfield bat who can play all three positions.

[Angrioter]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/aa-clears-air-on-payroll-trade-reports/

[GD]

I don't know, I think Guerrero may be able to hit in the Majors. As well as Reyes depends on which Reyes were talking about. Reyes in his prime? Absolutely not. Reyes from 2014-18? That's far more realistic.

 

EIther way, just trying to think of ideas to get rid of Reyes while getting some middle infield talent back. I think Reyes is well on his way to becoming Vernon Wells for us, if he isn't already. The sooner they dump him, the better.

 

I've been thinking of this a LOT lately. Granted, entirely for the purposes of MLB the show.

 

Pitt: Reyes + cash

Tor: Bell + Hanson

 

Sfg: Reyes + cash

Tor: Mif prospect from Chc

Chc: Crick

 

Sea: Reyes

Tor: Miller/Franklin, ???

 

Det: Reyes

Tor: Suarez + Castellanos/Thompson/something

[Mikeleelop]

I've been thinking of this a LOT lately. Granted, entirely for the purposes of MLB the show.

 

Pitt: Reyes + cash

Tor: Bell + Hanson

 

Sfg: Reyes + cash

Tor: Mif prospect from Chc

Chc: Crick

 

Sea: Reyes

Tor: Miller/Franklin, ???

 

Det: Reyes

Tor: Suarez + Castellanos/Thompson/something

 

All would be great, but Reyes will get you little in return

 

Should try to trade burhle now if you can

[TheHurl]

I'm hearing that Sanchez is off of the "untouchable" list.

[o2cui2i]

I'd do this

 

Gets rid of Thole too

 

lol'd

[Atothe]

‏@bnicholsonsmith

Anthopoulos: #BlueJays "looking to add to the team" before July 31, "we have a tremendous payroll.

 

Hahahaha cute, AA trying to play damage control

[Angrioter]

The Blue Jays are interested in outfielder Chris Denorfia of the Padres, Morosi tweets. Denorfia has not hit well this season (.243/.293/.327 in 244 plate appearances), but he’s hit very well against lefties in his career. Like Padres teammate Chase Headley (in whom the Blue Jays have also shown interest), Denorfia is a free agent after the season.

 

For the last 3 years

[shortstop]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/anthopoulos-on-payroll-trade-deadline-injuries.html

 

 

doesn't even answer the question...

 

"...Anthopoulos says he has the freedom to make the necessary moves to keep the Blue Jays in the playoff hunt. “I don’t have any doubt that we have the ability to add players. How that gets done, we can always be creative, but I’ll say this: we have a very healthy payroll, we have a very strong payroll.“

 

 

wtf is that? don't doubt he can add players? the creative part likely implies he can't add payroll...

 

"...I don’t see any reason we’re not going to be able to add players at the trade deadline if we can line up in terms of talent.“

 

not sure why he needed to answer that way...either it's a yes he can add to payroll or not...

 

of course his caveat - jays have always kept payroll projections in house...

[Deadpool]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/anthopoulos-on-payroll-trade-deadline-injuries.html

 

 

doesn't even answer the question...

 

"...Anthopoulos says he has the freedom to make the necessary moves to keep the Blue Jays in the playoff hunt. “I don’t have any doubt that we have the ability to add players. How that gets done, we can always be creative, but I’ll say this: we have a very healthy payroll, we have a very strong payroll.“

 

 

wtf is that? don't doubt he can add players? the creative part likely implies he can't add payroll...

 

"...I don’t see any reason we’re not going to be able to add players at the trade deadline if we can line up in terms of talent.“

 

not sure why he needed to answer that way...either it's a yes he can add to payroll or not...

 

of course his caveat - jays have always kept payroll projections in house...

 

Frankly, I think the fact that he's being coy about it is better... Other GMs don't need to know that he's got a blank cheque... Being unclear about this will definitely not hurt his bargaining position.

[shortstop]

Frankly, I think the fact that he's being coy about it is better... Other GMs don't need to know that he's got a blank cheque... Being unclear about this will definitely not hurt his bargaining position.

 

i get that - Rogers/Beest/AA could be all about cloak & dagger & all are on the same page.

 

or it may be he in fact cannot.

[Deadpool]

i get that - Rogers/Beest/AA could be all about cloak & dagger & all are on the same page.

 

or it may be he in fact cannot.

 

Maybe it's at an internal cap, maybe he could spend another $200M (likely somewhere in the middle, and probably far, far closer to the first extreme...) but the fact that he's playing it close to the vest isn't hurting anything (except the feelings of fans who think he should tell them everything he's doing at all times...)

[CJ-Freeway]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/aa-clears-air-on-payroll-trade-reports/

 

At least he confirmed that this "Jays can't take on salary" rumor was BS, kinda.

[shortstop]

Maybe it's at an internal cap, maybe he could spend another $200M (likely somewhere in the middle, and probably far, far closer to the first extreme...) but the fact that he's playing it close to the vest isn't hurting anything (except the feelings of fans who think he should tell them everything he's doing at all times...)

 

 

not disagreeing with you - there is merit in cloak & dagger.

 

but the issue of whether AA can add payroll goes back to the off-season...it's gotten to the point where some on this board believe the writing is on the wall for AA...

[Slade]

At least he confirmed that this "Jays can't take on salary" rumor was BS, kinda.

 

The way he answered that question makes me believe what Griffin tweeted was true.

[JaysRap]

Are you Theo Epstein?

 

http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d2c0f7effe96c854acd867fb5109016/tumblr_mmt82zIesd1s00ervo3_250.gif

 

The Departed: Sooooo good.

[KingKat]

The Departed: Sooooo good.

 

Ever see Infernal Affairs, the original version. It's not as well acted or as dark as the American version but it has a tidier, more credible script.

[Angrioter]

The Departed: Sooooo good.

 

Mystic River > L.A Confidential** > The Departed

 

**f*** Titanic