Anthony Gose traded to Tigers for Devon Travis

[ElNik2013]

I know some don't put much stock in intangibles but I like Travis's attitude and the way he plays in all aspects of the game. He seems legitimately humbled to be in the bigs and committed to doing whatever it takes to stay there.

 

Gose is getting marginal numbers on D which surprises me - substantial regression on O and his issues with converting his speed into a solid SB success ratio continue.

 

 

For the record, I like Gose. It's just that he's a 4th OF. Getting an everyday guy like Travis to plug that gaping hole at 2B is simply great.

 

 

Nevertheless, the love affair with Goins continues as he's in today's lineup over Travis. Oh well, just a day off.

[fireballW]

I know some don't put much stock in intangibles but I like Travis's attitude and the way he plays in all aspects of the game. He seems legitimately humbled to be in the bigs and committed to doing whatever it takes to stay there.

 

Gose is getting marginal numbers on D which surprises me - substantial regression on O and his issues with converting his speed into a solid SB success ratio continue.

 

Agree with you on Travis. What effect it has on the team is near impossible to quantify, but it is a lot more fun to cheer for this team than the last few years with Arrencibia, Lawrence and Gump (never minded Lind). It's unfortunate that Pompey's attitude seems more like Gose's than Travis'.

[fireballW]

I would really prefer just a day where all the backups got in and played that game, as opposed to this one at a time thing. Then just have the regular set lineup most nights.

[NorthOf49]

Agree with you on Travis. What effect it has on the team is near impossible to quantify, but it is a lot more fun to cheer for this team than the last few years with Arrencibia, Lawrence and Gump (never minded Lind). It's unfortunate that Pompey's attitude seems more like Gose's than Travis'.

What is Gose's attitude and what are you basing your opinion of Pompey's on?

[BigCecil]

Agree with you on Travis. What effect it has on the team is near impossible to quantify, but it is a lot more fun to cheer for this team than the last few years with Arrencibia, Lawrence and Gump (never minded Lind). It's unfortunate that Pompey's attitude seems more like Gose's than Travis'.

 

If I was to pick a hockey analogy for Travis I'd say he is a "grinder".

[RealAccountant]

Lol AA ripped off Tigers big time

[Atothe]

Shut up Robert

[RealAccountant]

Shut up Robert

 

Wtf are you talking about

 

And why is Hitler your avatar

[Angrioter]

Thanks Sergio Santos

 

(Santos for Kinsler canceled. Kinsler to the Tigers for Fielder. Kinsler block Travis, and Dumb-Broski trade him for ShitGose)

[jays4life19]

Travis is such a stud.

 

^ owns Travis in Fantasy.

[Dick_Pole]

Shut up Robert

 

This was a legit bump. Now it's clearly AA's second best trade of his tenure here.

[Boxcar]

This was a legit bump. Now it's clearly AA's second best trade of his tenure here.

 

Alex Gonzalez for Yunel Escobar was better imo

[Grant77]

SCOUTING GRADES

Batting: 60.

Power: 45.

Speed: 50.

Defense: 50.

Arm: 50.

Based on 20-80 scouting scale—where 50 represents major league average—and future projection rather than present tools.

Born: Feb. 21, 1991. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-9. Wt.: 195.

 

Ha!!

[Inklink]

TSN ALERT. Who is Travis I have no clue. FORM MY OPINION people!

 

lol now I know.

[Jimcanuck]

1. JD

2. Vernon

3. Travis

4. Morrow

5. Yunel

[Dick_Pole]

Alex Gonzalez for Yunel Escobar was better imo

 

Six years of control for Travis? No way. Not factoring in that AA signed Escobar to that team friendly deal afterwards.

[ElNik2013]

4.1 fWAR in 116 games.

[ElNik2013]

Interesting question, would the Blue Jays have agreed to send Pillar to the Tigers instead of Gose if the Tigers had asked?

 

I guess we will never know.

[Atothe]

Interesting question, would the Blue Jays have agreed to send Pillar to the Tigers instead of Gose if the Tigers had asked?

 

I guess we will never know.

 

Gose had clout where pillar looked like a AAAA player

[Sparky12]

Interesting question, would the Blue Jays have agreed to send Pillar to the Tigers instead of Gose if the Tigers had asked?

 

I guess we will never know.

yes most likely

[ElNik2013]

Gose had clout where pillar looked like a AAAA player

 

If you look closely though, they put up similar value in 2014. On the other hand, it's certainly true that Gose was younger and was touted as a legit prospect for some time.

[fatcowxlive]

Alex Gonzalez for Yunel Escobar was better imo

 

Yunel Escobar was a stud

[fatcowxlive]

1. JD

2. Vernon

3. Travis

4. Morrow

5. Yunel

 

I'd swap Yunel and Morrow, morrow was broken half the time

[admin]

Interesting question, would the Blue Jays have agreed to send Pillar to the Tigers instead of Gose if the Tigers had asked?

 

I guess we will never know.

 

Pillar was a nobody until last year. Gose was a legit prospect with a lot of potential. THey would have sent five Pillars over.

[Boxcar]

Six years of control for Travis? No way. Not factoring in that AA signed Escobar to that team friendly deal afterwards.

 

oops, forgot that the cheap extension came after. That's what I get for being a GD.

[ElNik2013]

Pillar was a nobody until last year. Gose was a legit prospect with a lot of potential. THey would have sent five Pillars over.

 

 

Pillar actually put up similar value to Gose in 2014, but yes, Gose was viewed as a legit prospect whereas Pillar was viewed as a 4th OF.

 

Let's just be thankful the Jays didn't send Pillar or 5 Pillars the other way as the trade wouldn't be looking as good.

[admin]

Pillar actually put up similar value to Gose in 2014, but yes, Gose was viewed as a legit prospect whereas Pillar was viewed as a 4th OF.

 

Let's just be thankful the Jays didn't send Pillar or 5 Pillars the other way as the trade wouldn't be looking as good.

 

 

That's what I'm saying, Gose was a legit prospect, Pillar wasn't, actual on field value aside. Gose had a lot of potential. Worked out well for us.

[burlingtonbandit]

Ha!!

 

I'd say his defense is 55-60 too. Arm might be a 45.

[King]

keithlaw ‏@keithlaw 1m1 minute ago

Failed prospect traded for non-prospect. GM Meetings Fever - catch it!

 

 

[RealAccountant]

keithlaw ‏@keithlaw 1m1 minute ago

Failed prospect traded for non-prospect. GM Meetings Fever - catch it!

 

 

 

Lol I remember that

 

If the Jays win the World series this year it was November 2014 when AA sealed it