Jays discussing Dexter Fowler trade

[baloojayz]

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.

 

Realistically, no one we target would be an upgrade on Melky's bat. Knowing that and given what we have already added, any 1-2 WAR LF player would be an optimal target if we are not pursuing Melky, assuming we can add 2B or RP as a consequence.

[Terminator]

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.

 

We don't know what prospects though. As cheap as the Astros are it could have crossed their minds to non-tender him but they are going to try and squeeze anything of worth out of him via trade instead.

 

So maybe AA could give up some non-prospect for him while paying him 10 million. Not bad for a guy with a 124 wRC+ when you consider some of the alternatives.

Edited December 3, 2014 by Terminator

[ElNik2013]

Realistically, no one we target would be an upgrade on Melky's bat. Knowing that and given what we have already added, any 1-2 WAR LF player would be an optimal target if we are not pursuing Melky, assuming we can add 2B or RP as a consequence.

 

 

AA has made his 2B move, he'll try and add a stopgap IF that can play some SS.

[baloojayz]

AA has made his 2B move, he'll try and add a stopgap IF that can play some SS.

 

Yeah hopefully Travis will be ready, just cannot see any more Goins, like not even 1 game.

[ElNik2013]

What's the cost in terms of 'spects? Plus he'll make like 9M next year, that's pretty much all payroll room left.

[Chappy]

Gross

 

WAT? Fowler would be a great addition.

[baubau]

Would be fine in LF.

 

This. I too would imagine Fowler would be in LF should he be acquired with Pompey at CF.

 

Reyes

Fowler

Bautista

Encarnacion

Donaldon

Martin

 

/FAP

[Chappy]

Our lineup would be an OBP machine if we got Fowler. Yes please.

[Angrioter]

This. I too would imagine Fowler would be in LF should he be acquired with Pompey at CF.

 

Reyes

Fowler

Bautista

Encarnacion

Donaldon

Martin

 

/FAP

 

OBP for days!!

[ElNik2013]

Our lineup would be an OBP machine if we got Fowler. Yes please.

 

 

Fowler for Norris?

[Mikeleelop]

This. I too would imagine Fowler would be in LF should he be acquired with Pompey at CF.

 

Reyes

Fowler

Bautista

Encarnacion

Donaldon

Martin

smoak

Goins

Pompey

 

...

/FAP

 

...

[Mikeleelop]

Fowler for Norris?

 

No way in f*** do you trade Norris

[baloojayz]

Fowler for Norris?

 

Lets not get crazy now

[Chappy]

Fowler for Norris?

 

Lol, he is in the final year of his deal and the Astros probably don't want to pay his salary.

[ElNik2013]

Ban.

 

 

 

Not saying I'd do it, it's just that Luhnow will probably ask for a lot.

[baloojayz]

How much do we save if we non-tender Dirks?

[ElNik2013]

Lol, he is in the final year of his deal and the Astros probably don't want to pay his salary.

 

 

We'll see what Luhnow gets for him.

[Mikeleelop]

We'll see what Luhnow gets for him.

 

Gets or asks??

[Ziggyy108]

Has anyone watched him much to know why his defence is so poorly rated?

[Terminator]

Geezus Morosi is a moron. From his new column:

 

That’s why Fowler makes so much sense for Toronto. He could become the everyday center fielder, with Pompey shifting to left (that is, if Pompey isn’t moved in the deal).

[43211234]

How much do we save if we non-tender Dirks?

 

Like $2M at most.

[Ziggyy108]

How much do we save if we non-tender Dirks?

 

I think around 4 mill if we non tender him and Mayberry.

[Chappy]

Fowler would be perfect for this lineup.

[baloojayz]

I think around 4 mill if we non tender him and Mayberry.

 

Damn...maybe we should just bring back Melky

[Boxcar]

Would rather resign Melky.

[saskjayfan]

Has anyone watched him much to know why his defence is so poorly rated?

 

His defense would play fine in left field. His .347 OBP is very appealing for the club, but you're not going to give up a top prospect for 1 year of fowler. If the price is right, go get him.

[ineedsheet]

kind of sketched because he's injury prone though.

[Jonzo]

Fowler/Markakis + Lowrie

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

DONE

 

AA basically said he will not trade pitching depth. He was asked about Dickey and Happ on PTS yesterday.

[Daniel Labude]

If we trade Pompey we make our team wose and its not even close.

[baloojayz]

AA basically said he will not trade pitching depth. He was asked about Dickey and Happ on PTS yesterday.

 

Okay, well then at the expense of Sanchez we have less holes if he stays in the bullpen and Happ as the 5th starter. LF signing and Navarro for a good BP arm seems very possible. Izturis/Tolleson until Travis.