Jays discussing Dexter Fowler trade

[gbill2004]

@jonmorosi: Blue Jays have had trade discussions with Astros on Dexter Fowler. He is a switch-hitter; Jays would like to get more left-handed.

[Stangstag]

Holy f*** yes plz

[BTS]

Gross

[TRM]

Considering what Luhnow wanted for Bud Norris, I'd be hesitant at what this would cost.

 

With that being said, this would be an interesting option.

 

He can take a walk well, switch hits, decent D (at least I think, haven't looked it up.)

 

What's his contract at?

[Dr. Dinger]

Gross

 

Whaaaaaat? I would love to have Fowler as a LF/DH part-time CF. His OBP would slot beautifully at the top of the order.

[GreekFatAss]

Considering what Luhnow wanted for Bud Norris, I'd be hesitant at what this would cost.

 

With that being said, this would be an interesting option.

 

He can take a walk well, switch hits, decent D (at least I think, haven't looked it up.)

 

What's his contract at?

 

Arbitration projected value of $9 million.

[TRM]

Nevermind, not great D.

[Jimcanuck]

Defensively poor for some reason. -52.6 runs for his career, -20.6 in 2014. But steals a few bases. Rajai Davis with less speed?

[gbill2004]

@SNJeffBlair: For what it's worth, @ShiDavidi has been talking up a Dexter Fowler deal for over a month.

[BTS]

Whaaaaaat? I would love to have Fowler as a LF/DH part-time CF. His OBP would slot beautifully at the top of the order.

 

I think you can get league-average production from LF a lot more efficiently than trading for a year of Fowler.

[gruber92]

Considering what Luhnow wanted for Bud Norris, I'd be hesitant at what this would cost.

 

With that being said, this would be an interesting option.

 

He can take a walk well, switch hits, decent D (at least I think, haven't looked it up.)

 

What's his contract at?

 

Average defender at best, but you can hide him in LF. OBP skills would bode well.

[43211234]

A John Paul Morosi rumour about the Blue Jays?

 

I'm sure it will come to fruition.

[Stangstag]

Nevermind, not great D.

 

Can't be worse than Melky

[Angrioter]

I want him.

 

 

Poor Pompey

[Terminator]

What the hell happened to his UZR?

 

Inside Edge didn't think he was too bad.

[TRM]

I want him.

 

 

Poor Pompey

 

Wouldn't Fowler just play LF and then stick with the Pompey in CF plan?

 

Non-tendering Dirks might depend on this.

[Stangstag]

Yes most likely

[GreekFatAss]

He owns a good career .366 OBP and he can be moved to LF to improve his defense? (not sure where hes weak defensively) and with a $9 million salary, is it outside the realm to possibly offer him arb next year and gain a comp pick?

[baloojayz]

Fowler/Markakis + Lowrie

Then focus on trading Happ+Navarro for bullpen help, move Sanchez to Starting rotation.

DONE

[gruber92]

I want him.

 

 

Poor Pompey[/QUOT. .

 

LOL.. Pompey is the starting CF next year, 99% guaranteed.

[Mikeleelop]

Wouldn't Fowler just play LF and then stick with the Pompey in CF plan?

 

Non-tendering Dirks might depend on this.

 

Agree

[glory]

Yeah, if the Jays get Fowler it will be to play LF. I doubt anyone is moving Pompey out of starting CF except maybe Pillar, but that's unlikely too. I don't think they want Pompey in the minors.

[Angrioter]

Fowler/Markakis + Lowrie

Then focus on trading Happ+Navarro for bullpen help, move Sanchez to Starting rotation.

DONE

 

Shields?

[Laika]

He's not that much better than Melky.

Maybe not even better.

Maybe worse!!!!

 

Also not that cheap... arb4 this year and made over $7M in 2014. Salary + prospects = real cost for a mediocre dude.

[TRM]

I'm sure someone has barked up this tree but since I just showed up, why not Saunders if we are gonna trade for someone.

 

Much maple boners.

[baloojayz]

Shields?

 

Would be nice but we're broke, plus I'm not a fan of chasing pitchers via FA

[KingKat]

I'm sure someone has barked up this tree but since I just showed up, why not Saunders if we are gonna trade for someone.

 

Much maple boners.

 

Saunders has been discussed a lot on the board. He's pretty much the most popular alternative to a big money option.

[Stangstag]

I'm sure someone has barked up this tree but since I just showed up, why not Saunders if we are gonna trade for someone.

 

Much maple boners.

 

I think more than 50% of the posters on this forum want Saunders

[TRM]

This is what I get for being late to the party.

[Angrioter]

I think more than 50% of the posters on this forum want Saunders

 

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