Blue Jays seeking replacement for Beeston

[Laika]

If I had to guess, I'd say the compensation package/player will be good enough to annoy the overly-sensitive portion of the Blue Jays fan base, but still worth basically nothing. Maybe some relief prospect like Rasmussen or Stilson.

[KingKat]

If the Jays traded Pillar for Duquette and spent some money to replace Pillar with Aoki, that would probably give the team a better l/r balance and leave them no worse off on the field.

[Angrioter]

If the Jays traded Pillar for Duquette and spent some money to replace Pillar with Aoki, that would probably give the team a better l/r balance and leave them no worse off on the field.

 

Can Aoki play CF? - NO

Pillar is an useful piece right now

[Boxcar]

If I had to guess, I'd say the compensation package/player will be good enough to annoy the overly-sensitive portion of the Blue Jays fan base, but still worth basically nothing. Maybe some relief prospect like Rasmussen or Stilson.

 

Would be amazing if it was Ryan Goins.

[KingKat]

Can Aoki play CF? - NO

Pillar is an useful piece right now

 

Is Pillar actually a good CF? Is he better there than Aoki? Better than Saunders?

[baubau]

I am hoping its Kyle Drabek or Liam Hendricks.

[KingKat]

I am hoping its Kyle Drabek or Liam Hendricks.

 

Liam Hendriks >>> Kyle Drabek

 

Edit: Looks like Roster Ressource has updated their chart to reflect the fact that Hendriks is out of options (like Hurl was saying all along): http://www.rosterresource.com/mlb-toronto-blue-jays/. That hurts his value.

[Frenchsoup]

Who is negotiating this compensation? That is what scares the hell out of me.

[baubau]

Liam Hendricks >>> Kyle Drabek

 

While I agree, I have shell shock with Liam. He is unable to keep his pitches low and gives up far too many fly balls. Not a great recipe in our park. Were we designed like the A's park, then he might be half decent. Its so bad there were jokes about Bautista selecting Liam as his pitcher for the HR derby.

[KingKat]

Who is negotiating this compensation? That is what scares the hell out of me.

 

The article suggests it might be Showalter which is fine with me. I'd prefer to negotiate with a manager over a front office guy any day. A manager is likely to prefer a piece he can use right away over a piece with more upside.

[Angrioter]

I think he means on our side.

 

I'm sure nothing would happen without AA's approval though.

 

AA is smart again. He's trying to bring home his new boss.

[HERPDERP]

random jays fan

 

"You can have Miguel Castro or Roberto Osuna. A Top 10 prospect that's not on the 40 man roster."

[Sammy225]

random jays fan

 

"You can have Miguel Castro or Roberto Osuna. A Top 10 prospect that's not on the 40 man roster."

 

Used to be a poster on here before but got voted off the island for trading Osuna for a executive lol

[TwistedLogic]

And the only thing more pathetic, disgusting and embarrassing than the O's board in regards to this situation is this tweet by Stoeten:

 

Did people really click "favorite" on a tweet that actually contained the words "Totes adorbs"? f***ing hell.

[Sammy225]

Well most people here said that Stoeten had the IQ of a 13 year old girl......

[jerb]

 

Jon Morosi Verified account

‏@jonmorosi

Report by @TonyPaul1984 says trade for Dan Duquette to join #BlueJays is "almost done."

 

 

Tony Paul

‏@TonyPaul1984

Source tells me the Dan Duquette trade from the #Orioles to the #BlueJays is almost done.

[jays_fever]

lol Aaron Sanchez and Pompey for a front office guy...why stop there. Ask for Norris as well

[baubau]

lol Aaron Sanchez and Pompey for a front office guy...why stop there. Ask for Norris as well

 

We also need to add PTBNL. Thus allowing O's to also get one of, Hoffman or Pentecost 6 months from now. Just to be fair and all.

[BlueJayWay]

lol Aaron Sanchez and Pompey for a front office guy...why stop there. Ask for Norris as well

Orioles fans even think Stroman is in play here. Pretty hilarious.

[TwistedLogic]

http://i.gyazo.com/875f9bd7b8b13e1d7068d2fe8ede928a.png

[flafson]

Orioles fans even think Stroman is in play here. Pretty hilarious.

 

One guy on their forum said they are getting Sanchez and Pompey and then people used him as a source for the next 20 pages to claim they are getting top prospects in return.

[Deadpool]

One guy on their forum said they are getting Sanchez and Pompey and then people used him as a source for the next 20 pages to claim they are getting top prospects in return.

 

That site is full of the most delightfully clueless idiots.

[jerb]

 

Dan Connolly Verified account

‏@danconnollysun

Reiterating what he said in Dec, #Orioles Peter Angelos is NOT going to deal Dan Duquette to #BlueJays. "It's not going to happen" he said

 

 

Dan Connolly Verified account

‏@danconnollysun

Angelos: There have not been any changes in the status of Dan Duquette. He is our GM and he is going to remain our GM. ..."

 

 

Dan Connolly Verified account

‏@danconnollysun

More Angelos: "(Duquette) is concentrating on his efforts to determine the composition of our team for 2015. That is the answer. Period."

 

 

Dan Connolly Verified account

‏@danconnollysun

Angelos said the #BlueJays have inquired about Duq, "but we are not negotiating with them in any way."

 

 

Dan Connolly Verified account

‏@danconnollysun

"They have expressed interest in (Duq), which we understand because Dan is an exceptional GM, but we're not in any negotiations with (them)"

 

 

Dan Connolly Verified account

‏@danconnollysun

Angelos said he does not believe specific players/compensation has been discussed re: Duq. But it doesnt matter, because Os arent budging.

 

 

Dan ConnollyVerified account

‏@danconnollysun

Angelos reiterates Duq signed thru 2018: "He works for the Orioles. Hes got a contract. He is very sophisticated. He understands ... that."

[TwistedLogic]

It would be hilarious if Selig's last act as commissioner was to pressure the O's into letting Duquette go to the Jays as an act of animosity stemming from the MASN clusterf***.

[Deadpool]

It would be hilarious if Selig's last act as commissioner was to pressure the O's into letting Duquette go to the Jays as an act of animosity stemming from the MASN clusterf***.

 

I hope Selig's last act as commissioner is to literally let the door hit him on the ass on the way out...

[gbill2004]

It would be hilarious if Selig's last act as commissioner was to pressure the O's into letting Duquette go to the Jays as an act of animosity stemming from the MASN clusterf***.

What's the MASN clusterf***?

[TwistedLogic]

What's the MASN clusterf***?

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/new-allegations-of-mlb-bias-in-masn-dispute/

http://www.camdenchat.com/2015/1/14/7540939/masn-court-case-orioles-nationals-rsdc-rob-manfred

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-masn-manfred-20141110-story.html

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2014/11/10/MASN-Dispute.aspx

 

There's basically a huge ongoing dispute between the O's and the Nationals over TV rights fees, and the O's strongly believe that the MLB (and commissioner elect Rob Manfred specifically) have shown bias in favor of the Nationals.

[Boxcar]

That site is full of the most delightfully clueless idiots.

 

I can't believe these morons STILL talking about sign stealing.

[King]

I'm going to join Orioles Hangout. Someone has to set those dumnies straight.

 

I signed up earlier today. Name is MisterMachado lol

 

They have the "General Discussion" forum as private to new members, guess I have to wait to be approved to post.

[Boxcar]

I'm going to join Orioles Hangout. Someone has to set those dumnies straight.

 

You wont get far, trust me. Anything contrary to the opinions and thoughts of blatant Baltimore homers is ban worthy.