Jays probably done being big players in Free Agency, no truth to Lester/Panda rumors

[Stangstag]

So we've basically traded Melky, Janssen, and Lind for Martin. If we're done with FA, we're worse than last year.

 

Done with free agency does not mean done improving the roster. There are still trades to be made. I don't think we're done with free agency though.

[Ziggyy108]

So we've basically traded Melky, Janssen, and Lind for Martin. If we're done with FA, we're worse than last year.

 

ya but maple syrup and pitch framing ...

[burlingtonbandit]

So we've basically traded Melky, Janssen, and Lind for Martin. If we're done with FA, we're worse than last year.

 

Even if that is all they did that is still a better improvement than going from Dickey to Lester.

[jaysguy44]

So we've basically traded Melky, Janssen, and Lind for Martin. If we're done with FA, we're worse than last year.

 

I believe AA will be making a strong push for Miller, so he will be a big improvement over Janssen if it happens. I also wouldn't be shocked if Aoki is a Jay for the upcoming season.

 

1. Reyes

2. Aoki

3. Bautista

4. EE

5. Martin

6 . Navarro

7. Lawrie

8. Travis

9. Pompey

[North of 60]

Yeah, AA should come out and tell everyone how much money he has to spend because there's a big incentive for doing that...like losing bargaining power.

[KingKat]

Casey had a great run but let's not forget how bad he was last year. Losing him is practically addition by subtraction at this point. Even if he was kept, the Jays would need to find a new closer.

[JaysRap]

Casey had a great run but let's not forget how bad he was last year. Losing him is practically addition by subtraction at this point. Even if he was kept, the Jays would need to find a new closer.

 

How much of Casey struggles came from being sick on that trip to Bermuda? His 2nd half stats were awful but his 1st half stats were pretty good. Anyways I think he's going to sign with a team in So Cal where he's from.

 

I'd like the Jays to see if they could swing a deal for Johnny Cueto out of Cincinnati or Chris Sale from the White Sox. Of the 2 Cueto is reportly on the block with other Reds pitchers (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/reds-at-least-considering-trading-big-names-reducing-payroll-112014)

 

Johnny Cueto is also projecting to a 2.7 WAR on Steamers for 2015. He's also a free agent after 2015. Now, if the Jays continue to open up pockets and say James Shields can be had on a 5 or 6 year deal....

 

1. Shields

2. Cueto

3. Buerle

4. Stroman

5. Hutchison

 

(In my scenario Dickey and Happ will be moved)

[L54]

Cueto won't come cheap and is a FA.

[shortstop]

I like that lineup except for the insertions of Navarro & Travis.

 

Jays need a legit major league 2B. They're already taking a chance on Pompey.

 

Navarro imo is gone, likely for relief help. Assuming the regulars aren't getting a day off from the field, the DH spot will be filled by Valencia/Smoak/Mayberry or whoever

 

so add in a legit 2B, and Kendrick would be awesome but ain't happening, and that lineup imo is decent/balanced.

[43211234]

Us making a 150 million dollar offer is more believable than us being done completely with big FAs

 

What?

 

If the payroll goes up, it's not going to be by a huge amount. The Russell Martin signing doesn't signify a big spending spree. He's only making Adam Lind money next year.

[burlingtonbandit]

Martin will be moved by the time the real part of the deal kicks in...and that's when you'll see Pentecost.

 

No one is going to want to trade for a 35 year old catcher with 2 years and 40 million on his contract.

[TwistedLogic]

No one is going to want to trade for a 35 year old catcher with 2 years and 40 million on his contract.

 

*33 year old.

[Stangstag]

How much of Casey struggles came from being sick on that trip to Bermuda? His 2nd half stats were awful but his 1st half stats were pretty good. Anyways I think he's going to sign with a team in So Cal where he's from.

 

I'd like the Jays to see if they could swing a deal for Johnny Cueto out of Cincinnati or Chris Sale from the White Sox. Of the 2 Cueto is reportly on the block with other Reds pitchers (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/reds-at-least-considering-trading-big-names-reducing-payroll-112014)

 

Johnny Cueto is also projecting to a 2.7 WAR on Steamers for 2015. He's also a free agent after 2015. Now, if the Jays continue to open up pockets and say James Shields can be had on a 5 or 6 year deal....

 

1. Shields

2. Cueto

3. Buerle

4. Stroman

5. Hutchison

 

(In my scenario Dickey and Happ will be moved)

 

Dude are you f***ed in the head? No way we sign Cueto AND Shields

[TwistedLogic]

Dude are you f***ed in the head? No way we sign Cueto AND Shields

 

Holy overreaction, Batman.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Dude are you f***ed in the head? No way we sign Cueto AND Shields

 

lol