GDT: Seattle Mariners @ Toronto Blue Jays (Game 2 of 4) - Biggest series of the year!

[Jimcanuck]

Do you really not remember Shaun Marcum?

 

the Marcum days are a blur, too much smack

[Orgfiller]

Armando Galarraga says f*** you.

 

There's that, but I don't think you can find a handful of umpires who would apologize and admit they f***ed up after the fact, most wouldn't put the ego aside.

[burlingtonbandit]

100 Runs - 100 RBI - 100 Walks

 

Truly elite numbers. 35 homeruns... 3rd place AL MVP?

 

Should be 2nd imo.

[gruber92]

I'm not a Dickey fan, but 200 innings with a 4ish ERA for $12 mil isn't a bad option.

 

Trade value has definitely gone up, but he might be worth keeping.

[KingKat]

the Marcum days are a blur, too much smack

 

That's what he said.

[KingKat]

I'm not a Dickey fan, but 200 innings with a 4ish ERA for $12 mil isn't a bad option.

 

Trade value has definitely gone up, but he might be worth keeping.

 

If I had been a FA signing, it would have been a very good one.

[gruber92]

Should be 2nd imo.

 

I agree. Leading the MLB in OBP (.410) is a great feat also.

[GD]

Not sure why you're bumping a <10 minute old post. Hutch for Castro isn't happening, both sides say no.

 

Why the f*** do we say no to that I'd probably faint like an old southern lady clutching her pearls

[gruber92]

4'ish?

 

Yeah, you know 3.80 - 4.20 = 4ish. Do you think he can put up a 3.5 ERA next year?

[gruber92]

Close to it, like this year.

 

Hmm. We may have to re-visit this in the spring.

[burlingtonbandit]

I got Trout - Victor Martinez - Bautista

 

Why is Victor Martinez ahead? Same offensive value but one plays DH.

[Orgfiller]

Why the f*** do we say no to that I'd probably faint like an old southern lady clutching her pearls

 

Few things, it means they have to move Reyes off short (or trade him, but lol @ that happening), they would likely be too afraid to lose the pretty sure thing in Hutch (decent #3 starter at this point), Hutch is also making league min. while Castro has a contract (not a bad one by any means, but I doubt they can add him without dropping anyone else).

[Orgfiller]

I got Trout - Victor Martinez - Bautista

 

Michael Brantley?

[Jimcanuck]

Why is Victor Martinez ahead? Same offensive value but one plays DH.

 

Brantley ahead of Bautista

[gruber92]

Why the f*** is Gibby burning Cecil in a 10-2 game?

[gruber92]

Same bet, sure.

 

Lol,not a chance. We're going to have to visit the 3.75 area code.

[Orgfiller]

V-Mart doesn't belong as a DH

 

Agreed, he loses too much value by not playing a position, and also for being really slow.

[Jimcanuck]

Few things, it means they have to move Reyes off short (or trade him, but lol @ that happening), they would likely be too afraid to lose the pretty sure thing in Hutch (decent #3 starter at this point), Hutch is also making league min. while Castro has a contract (not a bad one by any means, but I doubt they can add him without dropping anyone else).

 

of course you move Reyes off short, that's key

 

Cubs have Baez to replace Castro

 

Losing Hutch is the cost

 

nothing wrong with a starting 5 of MB, Dick, Stro, Sanchez, Happ

[burlingtonbandit]

Brantley ahead of Bautista

 

Not for me. Bautista is the much better offensive player so I would have him 2nd and Brantley 3rd.

[Orgfiller]

of course you move Reyes off short, that's key

 

Cubs have Baez to replace Castro

 

Losing Hutch is the cost

 

nothing wrong with a starting 5 of MB, Dick, Stro, Sanchez, Happ

 

I wouldn't put Sanchez as a sure thing for the rotation, he hasn't proven he can stick as a starter, and lacks secondary pitches.

[GD]

Few things, it means they have to move Reyes off short (or trade him, but lol @ that happening), they would likely be too afraid to lose the pretty sure thing in Hutch (decent #3 starter at this point), Hutch is also making league min. while Castro has a contract (not a bad one by any means, but I doubt they can add him without dropping anyone else).

 

-Move him to second

-Castro is the kind of player you make room for on your payroll, especially at $6m

-Castro is more of a sure thing than Hutch is (above average position player versus TJS #3)

 

Strongly disagree with all points

[gruber92]

Lol Zaun, cement mixer. Nice metaphor.

[gruber92]

Cause it doesn't matter, plus some work.

 

It may matter tomorrow night.

[Orgfiller]

-Move him to second

-Castro is the kind of player you make room for on your payroll, especially at $6m

-Castro is more of a sure thing than Hutch is (above average position player versus TJS #3)

 

Strongly disagree with all points

I was talking from the Jays' POV, as in what they think of that deal. I don't entirely agree with all of those points myself.

[Jimcanuck]

It may matter tomorrow night.

 

who gives a faawkkk? put Nolin in, or some trash

[gruber92]

That's insane,,,he's a year older and s***, I ain't dumn.

 

The knuckle ball doesn't age.

[Orgfiller]

Here with go with the Jose Bautista "best defensive RF in the game" talks again.

[Governator]

I got Trout - Victor Martinez - Bautista

 

lol Victor Martinez? No way a DH is even in the talks.

 

Trout, Kluber, Bautista for AL

[GD]

I was talking from the Jays' POV, as in what they think of that deal. I don't entirely agree with all of those points myself.

 

I find it hard to believe the Jays would think Hutch is more of a sure thing and that they wouldn't move him to second.

[Jimcanuck]

I wouldn't put Sanchez as a sure thing for the rotation, he hasn't proven he can stick as a starter, and lacks secondary pitches.

 

True, but at some point you got to give him the chance.... why not 2015? Sure, it would be better if he spent a few months in Buffalo.... but when the return is Castro, you roll the dice