Offseason roster thread 2014

[GD]

Morrow might be convinced now... who doesn't want to be part of the BJ juggernaut

 

Oh damn. That would be so sick.

[Westfan]

Jays keep getting better for less money. I think the front office went into this offseason with the idea of improving the defense and getting healthier players.

 

The defense with Smoak, Martin, Saunders, and Donaldson will be greatly improved and only Saunders has been injury prone.

Should still be around 17 mil to spend. Lariano, Neshek,and trade Navarro for a decent reliever. Do something like that and I can live with the hole at 2nd till Travis is ready.

[Atothe]

Reyes

Donaldson

Bautista

Encarnacion

Martin

Saunders

Smoak

Pompey

Weeks/Ellis/Cabrera

 

Shields/Medlen

Dickey

Stroman

Buehrle

Hutchison

 

I just seen that Medlen got non tendered, would love that pick-up for a rotation spot or pen spot

[King]

f*** off Casey

 

Barry Davis ‏@SNBarryDavis now3 seconds ago

As for a # bluejays closer next season, don't count out Casey Janssen. Just talked to him via text and he says he's not closing any doors.

[GD]

I just seen that Medlen got non tendered, would love that pick-up for a rotation spot or pen spot

 

Potential FAP-pen with Medlen/Shields signed to the rotation.

 

CP - Pat Neshek (5)

RP – Brett Cecil (arb2 proj. 2.6)

RP – Marco Estrada (4.7) / Aaron Sanchez (nm)

RP – Alexei Ogando (2)

RP - Brandon Morrow (4)

RP - Brandon Beachy (1)

RP - Carlos Villanueva (2)

 

Failed Starter FAP Pen (FSFAPP) lol

 

f*** off Casey

 

Barry Davis ‏@SNBarryDavis now3 seconds ago

As for a # bluejays closer next season, don't count out Casey Janssen. Just talked to him via text and he says he's not closing any doors.

 

What a piece of s***. Now that we're good you want back in? No thank you.

[burlingtonbandit]

f*** off Casey

 

Barry Davis ‏@SNBarryDavis now3 seconds ago

As for a # bluejays closer next season, don't count out Casey Janssen. Just talked to him via text and he says he's not closing any doors.

 

I'd bring him back for 1 year 2 million but I doubt he signs for that. Martin would help him out a bit more and if nothing else he'd be good depth for middle relief.

[burlingtonbandit]

Potential FAP-pen with Medlen/Shields signed to the rotation.

 

CP - Pat Neshek (5)

RP – Brett Cecil (arb2 proj. 2.6)

RP – Marco Estrada (4.7) / Aaron Sanchez (nm)

RP – Alexei Ogando (2)

RP - Brandon Morrow (4)

RP - Brandon Beachy (1)

RP - Carlos Villanueva (2)

 

 

 

What a piece of s***. Now that we're good you want back in? No thank you.

 

Where's Loup?

[GD]

Where's Loup?

 

Traded for Souza

 

If that doesn't happen though he'll be a great member of our pen.

[burlingtonbandit]

Traded for Souza

 

If that doesn't happen though he'll be a great member of our pen.

 

Yeah hes been a great loogy. I think he will be a guy who benefits a lot from Martin as well. Navarro seemed to struggle catching him which could explain the drastic increase in BB.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Shields/Medlen

Dickey

Stroman

Buehrle

Hutchison

 

Medlen's out until June apparently. As much as I am a big fan I don't see a fit. Beachy should be ready in spring though.

[RIPEXPOS]

f*** off Casey

 

Barry Davis ‏@SNBarryDavis now3 seconds ago

As for a # bluejays closer next season, don't count out Casey Janssen. Just talked to him via text and he says he's not closing any doors.

 

 

Don't forget how dominant Casey was before the food poisoning epic weight loss thing.

 

Heck opponents were OPSing under .500 against him, and he was sporting a 14:1 K/BB ratio.

 

I expect him to bounce back. Even if he doesn't, Sanchez in the wings would be a nice backup plan.

[Atothe]

Don't forget how dominant Casey was before the food poisoning epic weight loss thing.

 

Heck opponents were OPSing under .500 against him, and he was sporting a 14:1 K/BB ratio.

 

I expect him to bounce back. Even if he doesn't, Sanchez in the wings would be a nice backup plan.

 

Remember how good Delebar was before his shoulder strain? Yeah this is how bullpen arms work

[Ziggyy108]

Id be fine bringing back Casey on a one year deal but no f***ing way would I pencil him in as the Closer.

[King]

I feel like we'll be taking a reliever in the Rule 5 Draft.

[burlingtonbandit]

Don't forget how dominant Casey was before the food poisoning epic weight loss thing.

 

Heck opponents were OPSing under .500 against him, and he was sporting a 14:1 K/BB ratio.

 

I expect him to bounce back. Even if he doesn't, Sanchez in the wings would be a nice backup plan.

 

Even before he went to DR his peripherals were pointing in the wrong direction.

[burlingtonbandit]

I feel like we'll be taking a reliever in the Rule 5 Draft.

 

Pretty good strategy considering we have a need and there usually are relievers available.

[GD]

I feel like we'll be taking a reliever in the Rule 5 Draft.

 

Who's eligible? Feliz would've been a nice snag, lol.

[King]

Who's eligible? Feliz would've been a nice snag, lol.

 

From the sounds of it, Feliz probably wouldn't have made it past #1. lol

 

I'm looking into it, right now, there has been a few good articles on the top players eligible.

[burlingtonbandit]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-acquire-saunders-from-mariners-for-happ/

 

I love the quotes in this article by AA. Especially the one about Smoak defensively.

 

Smoak, who was projected to earn $3 million in arbitration before he was non-tendered, represents a good roll of the dice at $1 million. While not guaranteed a spot, the tentative plan is for him to compete for time at first base and provide a defensive boost while allowing Edwin Encarnacion to get more time at DH.

 

“We think there’s some upside, there are two-years where he had 19-20 home runs in Seattle,” Anthopoulos said of Smoak. “One thing about him is he’s six-foot-four, got a massive wingspan, he’s durable enough to play first base every day. He doesn’t have a whole lot of range, but has very good hands. …

 

“It’s going to help to have a guy that can really pick balls in the dirt.”

 

This is exactly what I thought this team needed since Donaldson and Reyes have had their share of wild throws recently. EE really struggled picking balls in the dirt so even though it might not seem like much, having Smoak there could be save an underrated about of runs.

[Muck Bartinez]

Everth Cabrera was a non-tender. Anyone think he could cut it at 2B? At the very least he'd be an improvement over Goins as an infield replacement for 2B/SS and could take over the late inning PR duty. Not sure what it would cost to get him but I couldn't imagine it would be much more than what TB got for Sean Rodriguez.

[GD]

Everth Cabrera was a non-tender. Anyone think he could cut it at 2B? At the very least he'd be an improvement over Goins as an infield replacement for 2B/SS and could take over the late inning PR duty. Not sure what it would cost to get him but I couldn't imagine it would be much more than what TB got for Sean Rodriguez.

 

Yup, he's on my list.

 

1. Medlen

2. Beachy

3. Cabrera

[Iggy]

Everth Cabrera was a non-tender. Anyone think he could cut it at 2B? At the very least he'd be an improvement over Goins as an infield replacement for 2B/SS and could take over the late inning PR duty. Not sure what it would cost to get him but I couldn't imagine it would be much more than what TB got for Sean Rodriguez.

 

I think teams that really need a s/s, like the Yankees, Dodgers and A's might be interested in Cabrera ... hence the Jays will not get him cheap

[Muck Bartinez]

Yup, he's on my list.

 

1. Medlen

2. Beachy

3. Cabrera

 

Those are 3 very interesting names, especially if you're not really relying on them to be SP 2/3 or your starting SS.

[Muck Bartinez]

I think teams that really need a s/s, like the Yankees, Dodgers and A's might be interested in Cabrera ... hence the Jays will not get him cheap

 

I can see the A's going for him, but I'm guessing the other two guys will be in on the Lowrie's and Asdrubal's or trade for Tulo.

[Blitz]

Everth Cabrera was a non-tender. Anyone think he could cut it at 2B? At the very least he'd be an improvement over Goins as an infield replacement for 2B/SS and could take over the late inning PR duty. Not sure what it would cost to get him but I couldn't imagine it would be much more than what TB got for Sean Rodriguez.

 

As far as Cabrera's go, my wish list is as follows...

 

1) Melky Cabrera (OF/DH)

2) Asdrubal Cabrera (2B)

3) Everth Cabrera (2B)

[Candy Maldonado]

As far as Cabrera's go, my wish list is as follows...

 

1) Melky Cabrera (OF/DH)

2) Asdrubal Cabrera (2B)

3) Everth Cabrera (2B)

 

We traded for Saunders a couple of hours ago.

[Muck Bartinez]

Any chance the White Sox don't know what they have in Quintana? I know Alex has done some trading with them before. I'd offer them one of Sanchez/Norris plus any other prospect. Maybe they'd want Navarro too if we paid his salary? Don't really think it gets it done but stranger things have happened over in Chi-Town.

[TwistedLogic]

For what it's worth (probably nothing):

 

[Jimcanuck]

For what it's worth (probably nothing):

 

 

A guy that can play IF and OF would be great. 3 way for Zobrist addresses a bunch of needs/weaknesses in 1 shot

[Westfan]

I think AA will concentrate on the pitching now. I see the next addition as a bull pen piece.relievers are getting paid a ton now it seems. I liked Hochevar but Christ he got 5 mil. And may not be ready till May? June?

 

If Sanchez starts we need 3 BP arms and nothing excites me in the rule 5 draft